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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armored TOEFL

Provided or equipped with armor for protection.

armory SAT TOEFL

A place where weapons and armor are stored and maintained.

arms TOEFL IELTS

The physical body parts used for self-defense or offense, typically consisting of fists, hands, and ...

aroma SAT GRE TOEFL

A pleasant or distinctive smell, often associated with food or perfume.

aromatic GRE TOEFL

Having a pleasant or distinctive smell.

arouse TOEFL

To stir up or awaken a feeling, emotion, or activity in someone or something.

arrange SAT TOEFL IELTS

To put things in order or organize them in a specific way.

arrangement SAT TOEFL IELTS

A plan or organization of things in a specific way.

array GRE TOEFL

A line or arrangement of things, typically in a specific order or pattern.

arrogance GRE TOEFL IELTS

A feeling of superiority or haughtiness, often accompanied by a lack of respect or humility.

arrogant SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS

Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness, often accompanied by a lack of respect or humility...

arsenal GRE TOEFL

A collection of arms, ammunition, or other military equipment.

artery GRE TOEFL

A blood vessel in the body that carries blood away from the heart.

arthritis GRE TOEFL

A medical condition characterized by joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness, often associated with ...

article TOEFL IELTS

A written or spoken piece of content, often in a newspaper, magazine, or journal.

articulate GRE TOEFL IELTS

To express or communicate something clearly and effectively, in speech or writing.

artificial TOEFL IELTS

Created or produced by humans, rather than occurring naturally or organically.

artillery GRE IELTS

Heavy firearms, typically used by military forces for attacking fortifications or other targets.

artisan GRE TOEFL

A skilled worker who crafts or makes objects by hand, often using traditional techniques or methods.

ascend GRE TOEFL

To move upward or higher, often physically or metaphorically.

ascending TOEFL

Moving upward or higher, often physically or metaphorically.

ascent SAT GRE TOEFL

The act of moving upward or higher, often physically or metaphorically.

ascertain GRE TOEFL

To find out or determine the truth or facts about something.

ascetic SAT GRE TOEFL

Someone who renounces worldly pleasures and luxuries, often for spiritual or philosophical reasons.

ascribe SAT GRE TOEFL

To attribute or assign a quality, characteristic, or action to someone or something.

aspect TOEFL IELTS

A characteristic or feature of something, especially its appearance or condition.

asphyxiate TOEFL

To cause someone or something to suffocate or be deprived of air.

aspiration GRE TOEFL

A strong desire or ambition to achieve something, especially a high goal or position.

assail GRE TOEFL

To attack or overwhelm someone with criticism, argument, or opposition.

assassination SAT TOEFL IELTS

The act of secretly and often violently killing a person, especially one who is powerful or famous.

assault GRE TOEFL IELTS

A physical attack or aggression against someone or something.

assemblage TOEFL

A group of people or things, often gathered together for a particular purpose or reason.

assemble TOEFL IELTS

To bring together or gather people or things, or to disassemble or take apart something.

assembly TOEFL IELTS

A group of people, usually chosen or elected, who gather to discuss, debate, or make decisions.

assert GRE TOEFL

To positively state or claim that something is true, or to force something to be acknowledged or acc...

assess SAT TOEFL IELTS

To evaluate or estimate the value, quality, or probability of something.

asset GRE TOEFL IELTS

Something that has value or use, especially a piece of property, equipment, or financial resource.

assiduous SAT GRE TOEFL

Exhibiting careful and persistent effort, attention, or work, usually over a long period of time.

assign TOEFL IELTS

To give or transfer something, especially a task, job, or responsibility, to someone or something el...

assignment TOEFL IELTS

A task or job given to someone, especially one that has been designated as part of their work.

assimilate SAT GRE TOEFL

To integrate or absorb something or someone into a new or unfamiliar environment or system.

assist TOEFL IELTS

To help or support someone, especially in a task or a difficult situation.

assistance TOEFL IELTS

Help or support given to someone, usually in the form of financial aid or practical assistance.

assistant TOEFL IELTS

A person or machine that helps or supports someone, especially in a task or role, by providing guida...

associate TOEFL IELTS

To connect or relate something or someone with another thing, especially through shared characterist...

association TOEFL IELTS

A shared quality or characteristic that brings two or more things together, and can refer to a group...

assorted TOEFL

Including or containing different types or varieties of something, often in a collection or group.

assortment TOEFL IELTS

A selection or collection of different items, often of varying sizes, colors, or types.

assume TOEFL IELTS

To take on a task or responsibility as one's own, or to assume a particular position or role.

assumption GRE TOEFL IELTS

A thing that is accepted or understood as true or real, especially without solid proof or evidence.

assurance GRE IELTS

A statement or claim that something is true or will happen, often with a promise or guarantee behind...

assure TOEFL IELTS

To make someone confident or certain about something, usually by providing proof or evidence.

assuredly TOEFL

Used to indicate that something is certain or definitely true.

astonish TOEFL IELTS

To surprise or amaze someone, often with something unexpected or remarkable.

astonished TOEFL

Surprised or amazed, often to the point of being shocked or shocked speechless.

astonishing TOEFL

extremely surprising or impressive

astound TOEFL

To fill someone with shock, awe, or amazement, often by experiencing or being exposed to something i...

astray GRE TOEFL IELTS

Away from a correct course or standard; lost or mistaken.

astronomer TOEFL IELTS

A person who studies the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.

astronomical GRE TOEFL IELTS

Extremely large or immense, often used to describe celestial objects or events.

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