Test PrepCEFR B2-C1550 Must-Know Words for TOEFL iBT
High-frequency and challenging academic vocabulary compiled from authentic TOEFL iBT exams. Covers essential academic terms, distinct parts of speech, and contextual usage to boost reading, listening, speaking, and writing scores.
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hierarchy
/ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance or rank
“The company has a strict hierarchy of managers and employees.”
dissolve
/dɪˈzɑːlv/to make something solid turn into liquid by mixing it with a liquid
“Add sugar and stir until it dissolves in the water.”
aesthetic
/ɪˈstɛtɪk/relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty
“The museum has a wonderful aesthetic appeal.”
sprout
/spraʊt/To grow or begin to grow from a seed or root.
“The plant sprouted after a few days of watering.”
bias
/ˈbaɪ.əs/a tendency, inclination, or prejudice toward or against something or someone
“The report was criticized for its political bias.”
halt
/hɑːlt/to stop or cause something to stop suddenly
“The car halted at the red light.”
precipitate
/ˈprɛsɪpeɪt/To cause something to happen suddenly or quickly.
“The protestors precipitated a change in government policy.”
nurture
/ˈnɜːtʃər/To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
“She nurtured her children with love and patience.”
refuge
/ˈrɛfjuːʒ/A place of safety or shelter
“The mountain cave served as a refuge for the lost hikers.”
placid
/ˈpleɪsɪd/Calm and peaceful
“The placid lake reflected the surrounding mountains perfectly.”
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