TOEFL Vocabulary — Group 2

To decrease gradually in force or intensity.

Different from what is normal or expected, usually in a way that raises concern.

To deliberately choose not to do something, especially something enjoyable or something you have a right to do, such as voting.

To draw extra attention to a particular feature or quality.

The ability to make fast, accurate judgments and decisions in a particular field.

Very skilled at doing something, usually as a result of practice.

Harmful or unfavorable in a way that works against someone's interests or well-being.

Relating to beauty or the appreciation of what is pleasing to the senses.

Open to more than one interpretation because the meaning is unclear.

Having two conflicting feelings or attitudes about someone or something at the same time.

Something that stands out because it does not fit the usual pattern.

Showing sharp judgment and a quick ability to understand situations or people.

To make something greater in size, amount, or degree by adding to it.

To publicly support or argue in favor of a particular idea, policy, or cause.

Kind, generous, and genuinely wishing good things for others.

Gentle and not harmful; not likely to cause serious damage.

A tendency to favor one person, group, or idea unfairly over another, often without realizing it.

To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.

The quality of expressing something in few words; shortness of duration or expression.

Hard but easily broken or cracked under pressure.

Cheerful and optimistic, or, when describing an economy or market, growing strongly and performing well.

A system of government or organization run by many officials and complex rules and procedures.

Prone to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.

A person or event that causes an important change or action to happen.

Logically connected and easy to follow, so that all the parts make sense together.