tefliz.com This practice exercise will help you enhance your vocabulary for the TOEFL speaking test. Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.
The complete list of words for these exercises is taken from the blog post 88 Essential Vocabulary Words You Need for TOEFL Speaking.
Exercise A
| Word | Meaning |
| 1. Scrutinize | a. To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly |
| 2. Theoretical | b. Present, appearing, or found everywhere |
| 3. Transcend | c. Overly wordy or using too many words |
| 4. Ubiquitous | d. Based on or involving theory; not practical |
| 5. Utilize | e. Go beyond the limits or barriers |
| 6. Verbose | f. To make use of; to employ for a particular purpose |
| 7. Ambiguous | g. Increasing by successive addition |
| 8. Bolster | h. Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning |
| 9. Coherent | i. Logical and consistent |
| 10. Cumulative | j. Support or strengthen |
For the answers to Exercise A, please click here
Exercise B
| Word | Meaning |
| 1. Prolific | a. To make partial changes to something |
| 2. Modify | b. A situation that combines contradictory features or qualities |
| 3. Nostalgia | c. Out of date; no longer in use |
| 4. Obsolete | d. Sluggish and apathetic; lacking energy |
| 5. Omit | e. Producing a lot of work or results |
| 6. Paradox | f. A state of sentimental longing for the past |
| 7. Lethargic | g. To leave out or exclude from consideration |
| 8. Justify | h. A family relationship; a connection based on family ties |
| 9. Jargon | i. Specialized language used by a particular group |
| 10. Kinship | j. To give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion |
For the answers to Exercise B, please click here
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For more Essential TOEFL Vocabulary practice exercises, please see below
Practice Exercises – Set 1 Exercise A
Practice Exercises – Set 1 Exercise B
Practice Exercises – Set 2 Exercise A
