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 distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a prominent part of a film or news program.
Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constit...
A payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice o...
A person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs, typically characterized by XX...
To defend oneself or act independently, often in the face of difficulty.
To go and get something and bring it back.
A number, a person's body shape, or a symbol representing a value or concept.
Last or concluding; occurring at the end of a process or event.
Relating to money or finance.
A tightly clenched hand where the fingers are bent into the palm.
To be the correct size or shape for someone or something; also means to be suitable or appropriate.
The visible, gaseous part of a fire; intense emotion or passion.
A loose or hinged part that covers an opening; a sudden movement of wings or arms; a state of agitat...
A group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together or under the same ownership.
The soft substance of the body of a human or animal that consists of muscle and fat.
A flat, floating sheet of ice in the ocean or on a large lake.
A fine powder made by grinding grain, used in baking.
Soft, light, and fluffy material, often used to describe something insubstantial or trivial.
The center of attention or interest; also refers to the clarity of vision or thought.
To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense or mistake.
About to happen or appear; also describes someone who is open and willing to share information.
Honest and direct in speech or action; straightforward.
Toward the front or in advance; also used as a verb meaning to send something on.
To establish or create an institution or organization.
The base or groundwork of a structure; also, an organization supporting a cause.
A structure that spouts water for display or drinking; also a source of something.
An electric appliance for keeping food and drinks cold; a refrigerator.
The point at which a plan, idea, or effort becomes successful and is realized.
A material that is burned to produce energy, or an agent that supplies energy or inspiration.
Containing as much as possible; complete in every way.
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for something; a formal event or ceremony.
A ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died, typically before burial or cremation.
In addition; used to introduce a new fact or reason that supports the previous statement.
Intense or violent anger; a state of great rage.
The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.
To wager money or take a risk in the hope of gaining something of value.
A group of people, typically associated with delinquent or criminal activity; also, a work crew.
The state of being male or female, often related to social and cultural roles rather than biological...
A broad statement or idea not restricted to a specific instance; the state of being general.
A group of people born and living at about the same time; the process of producing something.
Exceptional intellectual or creative ability; a highly intelligent person.
Elegant and refined in manner; politely upper-class.
The scientific study of the Earth's structure, origin, and history.
A branch of mathematics dealing with shapes, sizes, and properties of space.
A movement of part of the body, especially the hand or head, to express an idea or emotion.
A light, silly laugh, often high-pitched and repeated.
A spherical model of the Earth or the Earth itself.
Having great beauty, brightness, or renown; magnificent.
A steady light that is not bright or flashing; also, a warm feeling.
A sticky substance used to join objects together.
A long, flowing piece of clothing, often worn on formal or ceremonial occasions.
Kind, polite, and generous, especially in a way that shows dignity.
To give permission or officially allow something; a sum of money given for a specific purpose.
To engage in a close fight or struggle, especially while trying to gain control. It can also mean to...
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation and return kindness.
A network of horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other, forming squares; often used in map...
Intense sorrow, especially caused by loss or death.
A small, often artificially constructed cave, typically used as a retreat or decorative feature.
The surface of the earth; a foundation or basis for an idea or argument.
A person who protects or defends someone or something; a legal protector of a child or dependent.