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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The identification of a disease or condition through evaluation of symptoms and tests.
To be unlike or distinct from something else in form, nature, or quality.
The process by which food is broken down in the body so that nutrients can be absorbed.
Relating to or represented by discrete numerical values, especially in computing or electronic techn...
To eat a meal, especially dinner.
An official document awarded to someone who has completed a course of study or training.
A government official who represents their country abroad and conducts diplomatic negotiations.
To make something inoperative or to prevent someone from performing a function, often due to injury ...
A flat, thin, round object; also refers to a flat storage medium for data or music (e.g., CD, DVD).
To spoil the appearance of something or someone by causing injury or damage.
A state of confusion or lack of order; a disturbance or illness.
To show or exhibit something prominently.
something that prevents someone from focusing on a task; a diversion.
Government-provided financial assistance to the unemployed or needy. Can also refer to the act of di...
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
in the right or proper manner; at the appropriate time.
showing a sense of duty; obedient and conscientious.
Serious in intention or purpose; showing sincerity.
A sound that is reflected back to its source, often heard in mountains or large rooms.
Relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
To prepare or correct text before publication; to make changes or adjustments.
A particular version of a book, newspaper, or other printed work.
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
The state or quality of being efficient; the ability to accomplish something with the least waste of...
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
A person trained to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems.
Devices and systems that use the flow of electrons in circuits, or the field that studies them.
The state of being engaged in work or a job; the act of hiring someone.
The physical or mental capacity to do work; power derived from sources like electricity or fuel.
To participate or become involved in something.
The act of joining or involving oneself, or a formal agreement to marry.
To give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject.
To involve something as a necessary part or consequence.
Having or showing intense eagerness or interest.
A feeling of discontent or longing for someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.
The fundamental nature or most important quality of something.
To set up or found something on a firm or permanent basis.
In the end, especially after a long time or a series of steps.
Extremely good; outstanding in quality or performance.
To the exclusion of others; solely or entirely.
An urgent need or demand; a pressing situation requiring action.
To drive out an evil spirit from a person or place through a religious ritual.
A person who has comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Serving to explain or describe something in a clear and detailed manner.
The degree or range to which something happens or is true.
To put an end to something, especially a fire or light; to suppress or quench.
More than what is usual, necessary, or expected; additional.
The legal process of handing over a person accused or convicted of a crime to the country where the ...
Going far beyond what is normal or average; very great in degree or intensity.
To force or push something out, especially through a narrow opening; commonly used in manufacturing.
The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; lively enthusiasm.
Complete trust or confidence in someone or something; religious belief.
To drop or descend under the force of gravity; to decrease in strength or amount.
The state of being known or recognized by many people, typically due to achievement or prominence.
Well known or easily recognized; also, having intimate knowledge of something or someone.
An expression of good wishes when parting; goodbye.
A kind or helpful act; also, advantage or preference.
A large meal, typically one in celebration; a rich supply of something delightful to the senses.