Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Academic vocabulary common across TOEFL, IELTS, and multi-test contexts. These words appear in university-level texts and are essential for scoring well on standardized English proficiency tests.

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accomplished TOEFL

Having achieved great success or accomplishments, often in a specific field or area.

accomplishment TOEFL IELTS

Something that is achieved or accomplished, often through effort or hard work.

accord GRE TOEFL

To agree or agree to something, often formally or officially.

accordion SAT TOEFL

A musical instrument with buttons or keys on one side and bellows on the other, often used in folk m...

account SAT TOEFL IELTS

A record or report of financial transactions or other data, often presented or audited.

accountant TOEFL IELTS

A person who keeps or examines financial records and statements, often in a business or company.

accounting TOEFL IELTS

The process or profession of keeping and examining financial records and statements, often in a busi...

accredit SAT TOEFL

To give official recognition or approval to someone or something, often based on their qualification...

accumulate SAT GRE TOEFL

To gather or collect something gradually over time, such as wealth, knowledge, or experiences.

accumulation TOEFL IELTS

The process of gathering or collecting something gradually over time, such as wealth, knowledge, or ...

accuracy SAT TOEFL IELTS

The quality of being precise and correct, especially in measurements, reports, or statements.

accusation SAT TOEFL IELTS

The act of accusing someone of a fault, wrongdoing, or crime, or the claim of having been wronged or...

accuse SAT TOEFL IELTS

To claim that someone is guilty of a fault, wrongdoing, or crime, or to make a complaint or charge a...

accustomed TOEFL

Habituated or accustomed to something, especially in terms of behavior, surroundings, or sensations.

achieve TOEFL IELTS

To succeed in doing or accomplishing something, often requiring effort, skill, or determination.

acid SAT TOEFL IELTS

A type of chemical substance that is characterized by a sour taste, a low pH level, and the ability ...

acidic TOEFL

Having the properties of or being similar to acid, especially in terms of taste or pH level.

acidity TOEFL

The quality or state of being acidic, often measured in terms of pH levels or the presence of acid p...

acknowledge SAT GRE IELTS

To recognize or admit the existence or truth of something, often by a gesture, a statement, or an ac...

acquaint SAT TOEFL

To make someone familiar with or introduce them to something, especially a person, place, or thing.

acquaintance GRE TOEFL IELTS

A person with whom one has a casual or familiar relationship, often characterized by a shared intere...

acquiesce SAT GRE TOEFL

To accept or submit to something, especially a decision, condition, or demand, often reluctantly or ...

acquire TOEFL IELTS

To obtain or gain possession of something, especially through effort, skill, or achievement.

acquisition TOEFL IELTS

The act of acquiring or gaining possession of something, especially through effort, skill, or achiev...

acrid SAT GRE TOEFL

Having a sharp, unpleasant, or biting quality, especially in terms of smell, taste, or sensation.

acrimonious SAT GRE TOEFL

Characterized by animosity, resentment, or bitter criticism, often resulting in conflict or altercat...

acronym GRE TOEFL

A word or phrase formed from the initial letters of a phrase or name, often used as an abbreviation.

activate GRE TOEFL IELTS

To put something into action or operation, often by triggering a mechanism, starting a process, or a...

actively TOEFL IELTS

In an engaged, energetic, or dynamic manner, often characterized by effort, enthusiasm, or interest.

actual TOEFL

Existing in reality, being factual, or being based on evidence or fact, rather than being hypothetic...

actuate SAT GRE TOEFL

To cause or induce someone or something to act or do something, often by motivating, influencing, or...

acumen SAT GRE TOEFL

A person's ability to discover and understand things that are not immediately apparent, often charac...

acupuncture TOEFL

A medical technique or therapy that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on t...

acute SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS

Sharp, intense, or severe, often in terms of pain, emotion, or sensation, or having a sudden or brie...

adamant SAT GRE TOEFL

Unwilling to change one's opinion or attitude, often firmly or stubbornly holding to a particular vi...

adapt GRE TOEFL IELTS

To modify or adjust something to fit a new situation, environment, or purpose, often in response to ...

adaptable GRE TOEFL

Able to adapt or adjust to new situations, environments, or purposes, often characterized by flexibi...

adaptation TOEFL IELTS

The process or result of modifying or adjusting something to fit a new situation, environment, or pu...

adaptive TOEFL

Having the ability to adapt or adjust to new situations, environments, or purposes, often characteri...

addict TOEFL IELTS

A person who has a strong physical or psychological need for a substance or activity.

addictive GRE TOEFL

Causing or characterized by physical or psychological dependence.

additional TOEFL IELTS

More than what is already present or required; supplementary.

adept GRE TOEFL

A person who is highly skilled at something, especially a subject or activity that requires great kn...

adequate TOEFL IELTS

Good enough or sufficient for a particular purpose.

adhere SAT GRE TOEFL

To stick or attach to something, often through a binding force such as glue or nails.

adhesive TOEFL IELTS

A substance that holds things together, especially something that bonds two surfaces together.

adjacent SAT GRE TOEFL

Next to, or beside, something else, often in a physical sense.

adjoin TOEFL

To join or connect two things, especially buildings or pieces of land, together.

adjoining TOEFL

Next to or joining something, especially a building or piece of land.

adjunct SAT GRE TOEFL

Something that is added or introduced in order to enhance or complete something else.

adjust TOEFL IELTS

To make something more suitable or effective by changing it, often to fit or suit a particular purpo...

adjustment TOEFL IELTS

A change or modification that is made to something in order to make it fit or become effective.

administer TOEFL IELTS

To direct or handle the organization, policy, or affairs of a particular place or activity.

administration TOEFL IELTS

The management or organization of something, especially a business or government department.

administrator SAT TOEFL

A person who manages or organizes a particular place or activity, especially a school, business, or ...

admiration TOEFL IELTS

A feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something due to their achievements, qualities, o...

admire TOEFL IELTS

To think highly of someone or something; to have a liking or respect for someone or something.

admit TOEFL IELTS

To accept or confess something as true or right; to acknowledge or show weakness on something.

admittedly TOEFL IELTS

Used to express agreement or acknowledgment that a statement is true or correct.

admonish SAT GRE TOEFL

To talk to someone sternly, usually in a disapproving or warning manner, often to stop bad behavior ...

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