Beginner Vocabulary Words
Essential vocabulary for SAT and IELTS preparation. These foundational words appear frequently in everyday academic contexts and are a great starting point for building your test prep word bank.
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A small label attached to an item with information, or a children's game where one chases and touche...
A narrow strip of material used for binding, joining, or recording; also refers to magnetic recordin...
A dark, thick, sticky substance used for coating surfaces, especially roads or ships; also to coat w...
A piece of work to be done, typically assigned or required.
A group of people working together, often in a sport or collaborative effort.
A drop of liquid that forms in the eye, often due to emotion or irritation.
A person skilled in the practical application of a science or art, often in a laboratory or mechanic...
A way of carrying out a particular task, especially one that involves skill.
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and engineeri...
A word or phrase used in a specific context; a fixed period of time.
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state; a region controlled by a particular pers...
Extreme fear or dread; a cause of such fear.
A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on knowledge that has be...
A device that automatically maintains a desired temperature by regulating a heater or cooler.
A strong desire for water or liquid; a need to drink.
A sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure.
The front part of the neck containing the esophagus and trachea; involved in swallowing and speaking...
Pulsating with strong, regular beats, often due to pain or excitement.
from the beginning to the end of something
The loud, rumbling sound that follows lightning in a storm.
A small blood-sucking arachnid; also refers to a short, sharp clicking sound or a checkmark.
Neat and organized; can also mean moderately large in amount.
To make something firmer, tighter, or more secure.
A thin, flat piece of baked clay, stone, or ceramic used for covering surfaces such as roofs or floo...
The name given to a book, film, or other work; a formal designation of status or nobility.
A thing representing a fact or quality; a small insignia used for payment or access.
A charge for the use of something; the ringing of a bell, especially for a death.
The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking; a language.
A subject of discussion, debate, or thought.
A piece of absorbent fabric used for drying the body or hands.
A custom or belief passed down through generations, often repeated in a society or family.
Surpassing ordinary limits; extraordinarily good or advanced.
To make a written copy of spoken words, often from audio or speech.
The action of passing through a place or the movement of people or goods from one location to anothe...
The process of sending or passing something from one place to another, especially a signal or diseas...
To carry or move from one place to another, or the system used for doing so.
A formally agreed-upon and signed agreement between countries or parties, especially for peace or tr...
In music, the highest vocal or instrumental range; also refers to triple in amount or number.
To shake involuntarily, typically due to fear, nervousness, or weakness.
A cunning or skillful act intended to deceive; a clever method to achieve something.
Composed of three parts; three times as much or many.
To fold or gather cloth into a small space, or to eat heartily.
The soft, dim light just before sunrise or after sunset; the period of time during which this light ...
Cruel and oppressive government or rule; unjust or harsh control by a leader or regime.
Unpleasant or repulsive to look at; offensive to the senses or mind.
In the end; finally, especially after a series of developments.
Not subject to any conditions or limitations; absolute.
To charge too little for something; to price below appropriate value.
To finance or support a venture; in insurance, to assume the risk and issue a policy.
Feeling or causing anxiety or discomfort; not at ease.
The state of being unemployed, especially when widespread in a region or economy.
The way in which a child is raised and educated by parents or guardians.
To provide with new information or bring up to date.
In a vertical or erect position; honest and morally correct.
Noisy, enthusiastic, and uncontrolled, often describing laughter or a reaction.
Moving or pointing higher in position, number, or degree.
Of the greatest possible degree, amount, or intensity; extreme.
A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or job.
A person who travels from place to place without a home or regular work, often living off charity.
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river flowing through it.