Toefl Academic Word List

Having a lot of money or wealth; prosperous.

The ...............................neighborhood was full of luxurious houses and expensive cars.

• affluent
• average
• modest
• impoverished

Difficult to deal with or handle; requiring skill or caution.

The .............. puzzle took us hours to solve.

• simple
• tricky

• easy
• straightforward

Spending or costing much more than necessary; excessive.

She threw an ......................... birthday party with live music and fireworks.

• modest
• extravagant
• feasible

• simple

Not expected or anticipated; surprising.
The storm caused ..........delays in the flight schedule.

• predictable
• feasible

• expected

• unforeseen

Showing good judgment and practical thinking; reasonable.
It’s .............................to save a portion of your paycheck for emergencies.

• exravagant

• sensitive

• reckless
• sensible

Money that is borrowed and must be repaid, usually with interest.
He took out a ............ to buy his first house.

• component

• credit card
• loan
• recite

Lasting for a significant period of time; extended duration.
Investing in education can bring ................ benefits.

• short-term
• temporary
• immediate
• long-term

To say aloud something memorized, such as a poem or speech.
The students were asked to .................. the national anthem.

• recite
• perform
• memorize
• sing

Relating to the senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch).
The......................... experience of the concert was unforgettable, with lights and sound all around.

• visual
• olfactory
• auditory
• sensory

To evaluate or determine the value, nature, or importance of something.
The teacher will ..................... your performance based on participation and exams.

• memorize

• debate

• assess