TOEFL Intermediate Vocabulary List C

TOEFL is an examination that evaluates the ability of non-native speakers to use and understand English in academic environment. Here is a TOEFL vocabulary exam vocabulary list...

Calculate – Verb – To solve or figure out through math

            You need to calculate your taxes before April 15^th.

Callous – Adjective – Hardened or thick skinned

            I have a callous on my hand.

Capitulate – Verb – To give up or cease resisting

            I will never capitulate to people who are dishonest.

Catastrophic – Adjective – The final dramatic or tragic event

            The death of a child is catastrophic.

Celebrate – Verb – To observe an occasion or holiday with festivities

            What holidays do you celebrate?

Cessation – Noun – To stop

            Smoking cessation products are expensive.

Chagrin – Noun – Distressed by humiliation, disappointment or failure

            My dog is chagrin when he gets in trouble.

Chaos – Noun – A state of confused disorganization

            The office is in chaos since the secretary quit.

Cheap – Adjective – Low in value or price

            This is a cheap piece of furniture.

Chore – Noun – A routine task or job

            Many children have chores around the house.

Chronology – Noun –The science of arranging in order of occurrence

            Tell me the chronology of your journey to America.

Circumvent – Verb – To avoid or bypass often in decision making

            Don’t try to circumvent your boss.

Citrus – Noun – The group of fruits that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruit, etc.

            Did you plant that citrus tree?

Clarify – Verb – To make understood

            Let me clarify what I meant.

Classified – Verb – To arrange in categories

            I classified all my clothes by colors.

Classroom – Noun – A place where classes meet

            We don’t meet in a classroom.

Claustrophobia – Noun – Extreme or abnormal fear of being in small spaces

            Claustrophobia effects many people.

Cliché – Noun – A common phrase or expression

            “I’m sorry” is such a cliché.

Clientele – Noun – A group of clients

            My clientele is not rich.

Coax – Verb – To gently influence by flattery

            I tried to coax my dog out in the rain.

Coin – Noun – Metallic money (Verb – To create or invent)

            I coined a new type of refrigerator.

Collaborate – Verb – To work with others, usually in an intellectual endeavor

            We should collaborate on the direction of your studies.

Collate – Verb – To collect, compile or arrange in order

            I collated the documents.

Combat – Verb – To struggle against or fight

            I want to combat mosquitoes in my yard.

Commendable – Adjective -- Praiseworthy

            Your work is commendable.

Commuter – Noun – Someone in the act of traveling

            I don’t live in the dorms, I’m a commuter student.       

Compare – Verb – To examine in order to find similarities and differences

            You should compare prices when you shop.

Compatible – Adjective – Able to exist in harmony

            Are you and your wife compatible?

Compete – Verb – To strive for an object or win, such as position, profit or prize

            Will you compete in the Olympics this year?

Complacent – Adjective – Unconcerned

            Tutors are not complacent about their teaching.

Complement – Noun – Counterpart, something that makes perfect or completes

            You spouse is your greatest complement.

Complexity – Noun – The quality of being complicated

            The complexity of your vocabulary is impressive.

Compliant – Adjective – To conform to another’s wishes, to obey

            You are a compliant student.

Compliment – Noun – A flattering remark, expression of esteem, respect

            May I compliment you on your food.

Component – Noun – A part or piece

            Only one component on the refrigerator is broken.

Comprehendible – Adjective – Able to be understood

            All these sentences are comprehendible.

Concentrate – Verb – To gather or collect focus

            You must concentrate when the TV is on.

Concise – Adjective – Brief or succinct, not detailed

            Please be concise in explaining your job.

Confer – Verb – To consult or come together to compare opinions

            I will confer with my family before making plans.

Confide – Verb – To trust or share secrets

            You should confide in your spouse.

Consensus – Noun – Group agreement on a belief

            The consensus is that we should not use workbooks.

Consequent – Adjective – Following as a result of or effect of

            My consequent actions are your fault.  

Conservative – Adjective – Tending to maintain existing conditions, traditional

            Republicans are conservatives.

Consistent – Adjective – Free from irregularity

            You must be consistent when you vote.

Consolidate – Verb – To unite or join together

            If partners consolidate their assets, they can often afford early retirement.

Consumed – Verb – To eat or drink or use up, often in great quantity

            I consumed half the cake on my birthday.

Contentment – Noun – Free from care or discomfort

            I am content to own a home.

Contrary – Noun – The opposite

            Contrary to popular belief, not all Americans are Christians.

Controversy – Noun – A disagreement, dispute

            The controversy over gay marriage will be important in November.

Corrosion – Noun – The process of gradual wear

            The corrosion on my car is causing it to look badly.

Council – Noun – A group elected or appointed as an administrative body

  I am a member of the city council.

Counsel – Verb – To advise or give suggestion

            I would counsel you to attend University of Michigan.

Covenant – Noun – A promise or agreement

            I made a covenant with my friend to call her at every birthday.

Create – Verb – To produce or invent

            I like to create lavish meals.

Critical – Adjective – Inclined to unfavorable judgement

            Please do not be critical of your children.

Crucial – Adjective -- Essential

            This is a crucial point in your lesson.

Cuisine – Noun – A style of cooking

            I enjoy restaurants that serve Italian cuisine.

Culminate – Verb – To reach a decisive point

            Our lesson will culminate in improving your English.

Currently – Adverb – Happening now

            Currently, I have only 3 students.

Cynical – Adjective – An attitude that is distrustful of life and human nature

            I am not a cynical person.