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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Honest and sincere, without deceit or cunning.
Responsible for a wrongdoing; also describes someone legally convicted of a crime.
A concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or field.
Attractive in a dignified or impressive way, often used to describe appearance or amount.
To suspend something from above, allowing it to swing freely, or to be suspended.
To restore to health or soundness; to recover from a wound or illness.
The ability to perceive sound through the ear; a legal proceeding where evidence is presented before...
A type of aircraft that uses rotating blades to generate lift and propulsion, allowing vertical take...
In various religions, a place of punishment for the wicked after death; also used informally to expr...
As a consequence; for this reason; also used to indicate a future time or distance.
Transmitted genetically from parent to offspring; inherited through genes.
Relating to or characteristic of winter; wintry.
A regular activity done for pleasure in one's free time.
Unattractive in appearance; also, cozy and simple in a comfortable way.
To jump on one foot or to move by hopping; can also refer to a dance or a type of plant used in brew...
Extremely unpleasant or bad; causing horror or fear.
A flexible tube used to convey water or other fluids, typically made of rubber or plastic.
To hold someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection.
To make or produce a low, steady continuous sound.
The branch of zoology that deals with the study of fish.
A standard or principle that one aims to achieve; also describes something considered perfect or mos...
Without limits or boundaries; infinite or boundless.
To come to live permanently in a foreign country.
Not able to be passed through or across.
Relating to an empire, an emperor, or imperial power; often associated with grandeur or dominance.
Lack of respect for God or religion.
Lacking reverence for God or sacred things; irreverent.
Not seeming reasonable or probable.
Not wise or sensible; acting without thought for the consequences.
Difficult or impossible to reach, enter, or use.
Not suitable or appropriate; also, lacking skill or intelligence.
Unable to express thoughts or feelings clearly in speech or writing.
Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
A list of items or topics arranged in alphabetical or systematic order for easy reference; also a me...
A sign or measure that provides information about a particular condition or trend.
A loss of dignity or respect; an offensive or humiliating experience.
A single person or thing, distinct from a group.
To allow oneself to enjoy something pleasurable, often in excess.
A very young child, typically under one year old.
To contaminate or cause disease by introducing a pathogen.
A physical weakness or illness, especially one caused by old age; a mental or moral weakness.
The power to affect people's behavior or decisions; an effect on what someone or something thinks or...
Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; free from harmful intent.
To introduce new ideas, methods, or products; to make changes in something established.
To ask for information; to make a formal or verbal request.
A person who investigates or questions others, often aggressively or harshly.
To write or carve words or symbols into a surface.
A particular occurrence or example of something.
A contract or policy that provides financial protection against specified risks.
To cause someone to become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Unable to be seen; imperceptible to the eye.
Not logical or reasonable; not based on clear thinking or sound judgment.
Unable to be controlled or restrained; unstoppable.
A single article or unit, especially one that is part of a larger list or collection.
A hard, creamy white substance from the tusks of animals like elephants; also refers to the color re...
A place where people are held as punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.
A sweet, thick spread made from fruit and sugar; also refers to a crowded or blocked situation.
Envious of someone or something; resentful of another's advantage or success.
Friendly and characterized by joking; humorous.
A person who is younger, less experienced, or holds a lower rank than another in a particular contex...