TOEIC 3000 Vocabulary Volume 3
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abandon
(v.)leave behind or give up completely -
abnormal
(adj.)deviating from the normal; unusual -
abolish
(v.)formally put an end to; eradicate -
abrupt
(adj.)sudden or unexpected; curt -
abusive
(adj.)causing harm or injury through harshness -
accident
(n.)unexpected incident causing damage or injury -
accomplish
(v.)achieve or complete successfully -
accomplishment
(n.)achievement or successful result -
accrue
(v.)accumulate or gather over time -
across
(prep.)from one side to the other of something -
act
(n./v.)behavior or deed; perform an action -
activate
(v.)make active or operational -
active
(adj.)engaging or participating actively -
actor
(n.)male performer in theater or film -
actual
(adj.)reality; real; existing in fact -
actually
(adv.)in fact; truly; really -
add
(v.)increase or join something to something else -
addition
(n.)something added; process of adding -
administrate
(v.)manage or run a business or organization -
admiration
(n.)respect and approval; wonder -
admit
(v.)narrows and accepts as true or valid -
adolescence
(n.)period of teenage years and growth -
adoption
(n.)the act of legally taking a child -
adult
(n.)person fully grown, mature individual -
advantage
(n.)beneficial or favorable position -
advise
(v.)to give guidance or recommendation -
advocate
(n./v.)supporter or to support publicly -
affair
(n.)event, situation, or romantic relationship -
affect
(v.)to influence or produce a change in -
affirm
(v.)to state or assert positively -
against
(prep.)in opposition to or contact with -
agenda
(n.)list of things to do or discuss -
airline
(n.)company that operates flights -
aisle
(n.)passage between rows of seats or shelves -
allegedly
(adv.)purportedly, said to be true -
allergy
(n.)immune reaction to harmless substances -
allow
(v.)to permit or give permission -
amateur
(n.)someone doing a hobby, not professionally -
amendment
(n.)official change or addition -
analyze
(v.)to examine carefully -
anxiety
(n.)feeling of worry or unease -
apart
(adv.)separated by distance or space -
appearance
(n.)outward look or seeming -
arise
(v.)to originate or emerge -
arrange
(v.)to organize or prepare -
arrive
(v.)to reach a destination -
assemble
(v.)to bring together or gather -
assimilate
(v.)to absorb or integrate parts into a whole -
assist
(v.)to help or aid -
assurance
(n.)confidence or certainty; a promise -
attention
(n.)focus of the mind on something -
average
(n./adj.)standard or typical amount; usual or normal
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bachelor
(n.)an unmarried man; a degree earned after university coursework -
backfire
(v./n.)to have an unexpected negative effect; unintended consequence -
backward
(adj./adv.)directed toward the rear; in reverse order -
badge
(n.)a physical insignia or identification -
bailout
(n.)financial rescue of a failing institution -
band
(n.)group of musicians or a ring of material -
banner
(n.)flag or signage for display -
barren
(adj.)unable to produce vegetation -
batch
(n.)set of items produced together -
bearer
(n.)person who carries or holds -
beautiful
(adj.)pleasing to the senses -
become
(v.)begin to be or turn into -
begin
(v.)start or commence -
being
(n.)existence or living entity -
belief
(n.)confidence in something's truth -
below
(prep.)at a lower level -
bench
(n.)long seat for multiple people -
bend
(v.)angle or flex something -
beneath
(prep.)under or below -
benefactor
(n.)person who helps others financially -
beside
(prep.)next to or alongside -
biological
(adj.)relating to living organisms -
bit
(n.)small piece or amount of something -
bleak
(adj.)gloomy or depressing -
bleed
(v.)lose blood from a wound or injury -
blunder
(n.)a careless or stupid mistake -
body
(n.)physical structure of a person or animal -
bookshelf
(n.)structure for holding books -
borrow
(v.)take temporarily with intention to return -
brace
(n.)support or reinforcement -
bravely
(adv.)in a courageous manner -
breadth
(n.)width or extent of something -
brief
(adj.)short in duration or length -
brokered
(adj.)arranged or negotiated by a broker -
browse
(v.)to look at items casually or quickly -
bruta
(n.)short version, not standard; possibly typo or slang -
building
(n.)structure with walls and roof
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cabin
(n.)small shelter or enclosed space -
cable
(n.)thick rope or conductive wire for transmitting signals -
caliber
(n.)quality or capacity of someone's abilities -
calling
(n.)profession or occupation; a strong desire -
camp
(n.)temporary outdoor shelter or settlement -
cautious
(adj.)careful to avoid risk or danger -
central
(adj.)situated in the middle or core -
character
(n.)a person's traits or qualities -
circle
(n./v.)round shape; to move around something -
circumspect
(adj.)cautious and careful about actions -
city
(n.)large urban area with many people -
clarify
(v.)to make clear or easier to understand -
clearly
(adv.)in a clear or obvious manner -
collaborate
(v.)to work jointly with others -
colleague
(n.)a fellow worker or professional -
collectible
(adj./n.)worth collecting; item worth collecting -
commentary
(n.)explanation or series of remarks -
commit
(v.)to carry out or pledge to a cause or action -
commodity
(n.)raw material or product for sale -
communication
(n.)exchange of information -
commuter
(n.)person traveling to work daily -
competitor
(n.)one who competes against others -
complain
(v.)to express dissatisfaction or annoyance -
comply
(v.)to obey or adhere to rules or requests -
comprehend
(v.)to understand fully -
conclude
(v.)reach a decision or opinion; finish or end -
consciousness
(n.)state of being aware or awake -
considering
(prep.)taking into account; about or regarding -
contain
(v.)hold or have inside or within -
contemporary
(adj.)belonging to the same period; modern -
context
(n.)circumstances or setting surrounding an event -
continuous
(adj.)ongoing without interruption -
contrary
(adj./n.)opposite in nature or direction -
convenient
(adj.)fitting well; easy and suitable to use -
crash
(n./v.)sudden loud noise; collide or break apart -
criminal
(n.)person who commits a crime -
critic
(n.)person who evaluates or reviews -
current
(adj./n.)happening now; flow of water or air -
customer
(n.)person who buys goods or services -
customize
(v.)modify to suit individual needs
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danger
(n.)possibility of harm or injury -
dangerous
(adj.)likely to cause harm -
daring
(adj.)adventurous or brave -
daylight
(n.)natural light from the sun -
dean
(n.)head of university faculty or college -
debit
(n./v.)entry recording money owed; subtract money -
decide
(v.)make a choice or judgment -
decisive
(adj.)having the ability to make decisions quickly -
degree
(n.)level or stage; unit of measure -
delay
(n./v.)postponement; make late -
delegate
(n./v.)person appointed to represent; assign tasks -
deliberate
(adj./v.)carefully thought out; consider thoroughly -
delicate
(adj.)easily damaged or fragile -
delicious
(adj.)very tasty or flavorful -
delivery
(n.)the act of bringing or sending something to a destination -
demand
(n./v.)a strong request or requirement; to ask insistently -
demographics
(n.)statistical data about populations -
denial
(n.)refusal to accept or admit truth -
department
(n.)a division within an organization -
depend
(v.)to rely on or be influenced by something -
depression
(n.)a state of low mood or economic decline -
despite
(prep.)in spite of; regardless of -
detect
(v.)to discover or identify the presence of something -
diary
(n.)a personal record of daily activities and thoughts -
disclaimer
(n.)a statement denying responsibility or rights -
discouragement
(n.)a feeling of losing hope or confidence -
dismal
(adj.)depressing or bleak -
divide
(v.)to split or separate into parts -
download
(v.)transfer data from the internet to a device -
downtown
(n.)city center or main business district -
drug
(n.)substance used for medical or recreational purposes -
duplicate
(v.)make an exact copy of something
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each
(det./adj.)every individual item -
eager
(adj.)keen or enthusiastic about something -
ease
(n.)condition of comfort or simplicity -
edge
(n.)border or margin of an object -
effect
(n.)result or impact of an action -
effort
(n.)physical or mental energy exerted -
either
(pron.)one or the other of two options -
elect
(v.)choose or select by voting -
elevator
(n.)device for raising or lowering people or goods -
eliminate
(v.)remove or get rid of something -
emphasize
(v.)give special importance to something -
employer
(n.)organization or person hiring employees -
enable
(v.)make possible or easy -
enclose
(v.)close in or surround on all sides -
enterprise
(n.)business or company; initiative -
entertainment
(n.)amusing or enjoyable activity or performance -
enthusiastic
(adj.)showing strong excitement or interest -
environmental
(adj.)related to environment -
establish
(v.)set up or found -
estate
(n.)property or land held by owner -
even
(adj./adv.)flat or level; equally -
evident
(adj.)obvious or clear to see -
evoke
(v.)bring about or recall vividly -
exam
(n.)test or assessment -
examination
(n.)formal test or inspection -
exclusion
(n.)act of keeping out -
exclusive
(adj.)limited, restricted or sole -
expense
(n.)cost incurred -
explore
(v.)investigate or travel through -
extend
(v.)make longer or larger in size or scope -
extension
(n.)act of expanding or lengthening something
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fabricate
(v.)invent or create false information or items -
failure
(n.)lack of success or an unsuccessful attempt -
fair
(adj.)just, equitable, or reasonable -
faithful
(adj.)keeping promises or remaining loyal -
familiarize
(v.)make someone acquainted or knowledgeable -
fare
(n.)money paid for transportation or a trip -
fascinate
(v.)attract and hold strong interest -
fashion
(n.)popular style of clothing or behavior -
favor
(n.)approval or support for someone or something -
feast
(n.)large meal or celebration with food -
fellow
(n.)person in the same position or role -
fellowship
(n.)friendly association or group with shared interests -
fertility
(n.)ability to produce abundant offspring or crops -
fierce
(adj.)intensely violent or aggressive -
financial
(adj.)relating to money or finance -
finish
(v.)bring an activity or work to a close -
firm
(n./adj.)business or company; solid or steady -
foreign
(adj.)from a different country; not domestic -
format
(n.)the arrangement or layout of content -
forward
(adv.)toward a position ahead -
free
(adj.)without cost or restrictions -
freedom
(n.)the power or right to act independently -
frighten
(v.)to cause fear or alarm -
fulfill
(v.)to complete or satisfy a requirement -
further
(adv.)to a greater extent or degree
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garbage
(n.)waste or rubbish material -
garment
(n.)an item of clothing -
gate
(n.)an entry or closing in a fence or wall -
generous
(adj.)showing kindness and giving -
gift
(n.)something given voluntarily without payment -
gifted
(adj.)talented or naturally skilled -
globe
(n.)a spherical representation of earth -
grateful
(adj.)feeling thankful or appreciative -
gratuity
(n.)tip given voluntarily -
greenhouse
(n.)glass structure for plant growth -
grip
(n.)to hold firmly -
gross
(adj.)total before deductions -
guarantee
(n.)formal assurance of quality or durability -
guidance
(n.)advice or information aimed at learning -
guidebook
(n.)book providing travel information
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hallway
(n.)passage in building -
handbag
(n.)small bag for personal items -
handbook
(n.)reference book or manual -
handshake
(n.)greeting with clasped hands -
harbor
(n.)sheltered port for ships -
hasty
(adj.)done quickly and without care -
heal
(v.)restore to health -
height
(n.)measurement from bottom to top -
helmet
(n.)protective headgear -
help
(v./n.)assist or aid -
herd
(n.)group of animals of one kind -
heritage
(n.)cultural or historical legacy -
hire
(v.)to employ temporarily -
horizontal
(adj.)parallel to the ground; flat -
human
(n.)member of the species homo sapiens -
humidity
(n.)amount of moisture in the air -
humor
(n.)ability to see or express something funny -
hurry
(v./n.)to move quickly; fast movement or rush
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icy
(adj.)covered with or consisting of ice; very cold -
ignorant
(adj.)lacking knowledge or awareness -
illegal
(adj.)contrary to law -
illness
(n.)state of being unwell or sick -
illustrate
(v.)to explain or decorate with images or examples -
immobile
(adj.)not able to move or be moved -
impact
(n./v.)strong effect or influence; to hit or strike -
implementation
(n.)process of putting a plan into action -
impolite
(adj.)not polite; rude -
importance
(n.)significance or value of something -
important
(adj.)of great significance or value -
improper
(adj.)not suitable or correct -
incinerate
(v.)to burn to ashes -
incinerator
(n.)furnace for burning waste -
inclusive
(adj.)encompassing or broad -
inconvenient
(adj.)not suitable or troublesome -
incredibility
(n.)lack of believability -
indecisive
(adj.)unsure; unable to decide -
index
(n.)organizational listing or indicator -
infamous
(adj.)famous for negative reasons -
influence
(n.)impact or effect -
infrastructure
(n.)physical structures supporting a society -
initiate
(v.)to start or begin -
injection
(n.)act of injecting -
injure
(v.)to cause harm or damage -
innocent
(adj.)not guilty; pure -
institute
(n./v.)organization or society; establish -
institution
(n.)established organization for a purpose -
instrument
(n.)tool or device used for a task -
intense
(adj.)very strong or extreme -
interest
(n.)curiosity or stake in something -
internal
(adj.)located inside something -
internationalize
(v.)make worldwide or global -
interviewer
(n.)person who conducts an interview -
intricate
(adj.)very complicated or detailed -
introduce
(v.)present or bring into use for the first time -
invoice
(n.)bill for goods or services -
item
(n.)individual object or article
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job
(n.)work or employment position -
jog
(n./v.)light running; run slowly -
journal
(n.)diary or periodical publication -
journey
(n.)travel from one place to another
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kindness
(n.)the quality of being kind; friendly behavior -
knowingly
(adv.)intentionally or with awareness -
knowledgeable
(adj.)well-informed or educated
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lag
(v.)to fall behind or move slowly in comparison -
lament
(v.)to mourn or express grief about something -
land
(n.)part of the earth's surface; territory -
landlady
(n.)a woman who owns or manages a rental property -
landmark
(n.)an important or recognizable object or site -
lasting
(adj.)enduring, permanent, or enduring over time
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ponder
(v.)to think carefully and deeply -
PR
(n.)public relations activities -
practical
(adj.)useful and realistic -
precondition
(n.)necessary prior condition -
prejudice
(n.)preconceived opinion -
president
(n.)head of a country or organization -
pretentious
(adj.)showing off or pretending -
privilege
(n.)special advantage or right -
procedure
(n.)method or steps to do something -
professional
(adj.)related to a job requiring expertise -
proficiency
(n.)skill or competence -
progression
(n.)gradual development -
promotional
(adj.)intended to advertise -
property
(n.)building or belongings owned -
propose
(v.)put forward for consideration -
proximity
(n.)nearness in space or time -
public
(n./adj.)people in general; accessible to all -
purchase
(n./v.)act of buying; acquire by paying
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quarter
(n.)one fourth of a whole; a district -
queue
(n./v.)line of people or things waiting; form a line -
quite
(adv.)completely or entirely -
quotation
(n.)repeated statement or passage
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rapid
(adj.)happening quickly; fast -
rather
(adv.)to a certain degree; quite -
reason
(n./v.)explanation or motive; justify -
recently
(adv.)not long before now -
receptionist
(n.)person greeting visitors or answering calls -
recognizable
(adj.)easy to identify or distinguish -
recommend
(v.)suggest as suitable or good -
reconsider
(v.)think about again before making a decision -
recruitment
(n.)process of hiring or enlisting -
regularly
(adv.)at consistent intervals or frequency -
regulate
(v.)to control or maintain by rules or principles -
regulation
(n.)a rule or directive made official -
reimburse
(v.)to pay back or compensate for expenses -
release
(v./n.)to set free or make available; the act of setting free or making available -
remark
(v.)to say or comment briefly -
remote
(adj.)far away or distant in space or time -
repair
(v./n.)to fix or restore something damaged; the act of fixing or mending -
research
(n.)systematic investigation to discover new knowledge -
retailer
(n.)a person or business selling goods to consumers -
retainable
(adj.)capable of being kept or maintained -
retainer
(n.)a fee paid in advance for services -
retirement
(n.)the period after ceasing work -
review
(n./v.)an evaluation or critique; to assess or examine thoroughly -
reward
(n.)something given in recognition of effort or achievement -
royal
(adj.)related to monarchy or kings and queens
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sadly
(adv.)in a sorrowful or unhappy manner -
sadness
(n.)feeling of sorrow or unhappiness -
scale
(n.)system of measurement or relative size -
scan
(v.)examine quickly or carefully -
scene
(n.)view or part of a setting in a play or movie -
schedule
(n.)planned timetable of events -
scratch
(v.)scrape or cut surface with nails or objects -
scrutinize
(v.)examine carefully and thoroughly -
seamlessly
(adv.)smoothly without interruptions -
secret
(n.)something kept hidden or unknown -
security
(n.)measures ensuring safety -
seek
(v.)look for or attempt to find -
select
(v.)choose from a group -
sense
(n.)faculty or perception of awareness -
separation
(n.)act of dividing or splitting -
service
(n.)work performed to help or assist -
severe
(adj.)very intense, strict, or harsh -
shipment
(n.)goods sent by ship or other transport -
sign
(n.)symbol or indicator representing something -
size
(n.)dimensions or magnitude of something -
skillful
(adj.)expert at doing something well -
skim
(v.)to read or glance over quickly -
slippery
(adj.)difficult to hold or stand on -
slope
(n.)inclined surface or land -
society
(n.)community of people sharing customs and laws -
solicit
(v.)to ask for or try to obtain -
source
(n.)origin or starting point of something -
spend
(v.)to use money or time on something -
sponsor
(n.)a person or organization that supports -
spray
(n./v.)a fine mist of liquid; to scatter or apply liquid -
spring
(n.)a season or a coil that stores energy -
square
(n.)a four-sided shape with equal sides -
stability
(n.)state of being steady or unchanging -
stance
(n.)a person's attitude or position on an issue. -
standpoint
(n.)a person's perspective or point of view. -
state
(n./v.)a nation or territory; to express clearly. -
stationery
(n.)writing and office supplies. -
statistics
(n.)numerical data or information. -
status
(n.)social or professional position; state of being. -
steam
(n./v.)vaporized water; to produce steam. -
storm
(n./v.)violent weather; to attack or rage. -
strength
(n.)power or energy; resilience. -
strengthen
(v.)to make stronger. -
stretch
(v./n.)to extend or make longer; an act of extending. -
style
(n./v.)distinctive manner or appearance; to design. -
subject
(n./v.)topic or area of study; to force upon. -
submit
(v.)to present for approval; to yield. -
subscription
(n.)an arrangement to receive regular content. -
subsidiary
(n.)a company controlled by another. -
substantiate
(v.)to support with evidence. -
substitute
(n./v.)alternative item or person; to replace. -
success
(n.)achieving goals or good outcome. -
suggest
(v.)to propose or recommend. -
suitcase
(n.)a portable case for luggage. -
sum
(n./v.)total amount; to add together. -
superior
(adj./n.)higher in rank or quality; one of higher standing. -
supervisor
(n.)a person who oversees others. -
supervisory
(adj.)relating to supervision. -
supplement
(n./v.)an addition to complete or enhance; to add. -
supplier
(n.)a person or company that provides goods. -
supportive
(adj.)providing encouragement or help. -
suppose
(v.)to assume or imagine. -
surely
(adv.)definitely or undoubtedly. -
surprise
(n./v.)unexpected event; to astonish. -
switch
(n./v.)a device to turn on/off; to change. -
sympathize
(v.)to share feelings or compassion. -
sympathy
(n.)feelings of compassion or understanding. -
systematically
(adv.)methodically and logically.
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tag
(n.)label or identifier attached to something -
take
(v.)to acquire or capture something -
takeover
(n.)gaining control of an organization -
tap
(v.)to strike lightly or gently -
tape
(n.)long narrow strip for binding or sealing -
tease
(v.)to make fun of in playful way -
technicality
(n.)minor detail or rule that complicates -
technician
(n.)specialist in technical sciences or work -
technological
(adj.)related to technology or machines -
temper
(n.)mood or state of mind -
tenant
(n.)person who rents property -
tension
(n.)mental or emotional strain -
tentative
(adj.)uncertain or provisional -
terminal
(n.)endpoint or final station -
testify
(v.)to give evidence or proof in court -
throughout
(prep.)all the way through -
token
(n.)object serving as a symbol or proof -
top
(n.)highest position or point -
topic
(n.)subject of conversation or discussion -
tour
(n.)journey for pleasure or exploration -
town
(n.)populated area smaller than a city -
tradition
(n.)custom passed through generations -
transact
(v.)to carry out a business deal or action -
transfer
(v.)to move from one place to another -
traveler
(n.)person who journeys or visits new places -
treatment
(n.)manner of handling or caring for -
triangle
(n.)three-sided polygon -
tribal
(adj.)related to a tribe or tribes -
tribe
(n.)social group sharing common culture
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ultra
(adj.)extreme or beyond the usual limit -
unaccustomed
(adj.)not used to or familiar with -
unaware
(adj.)lacking knowledge or consciousness -
unbalance
(v.)disturb equilibrium or stability -
unbiased
(adj.)free from bias or prejudice -
underline
(v.)mark or draw line beneath -
unforeseen
(adj.)not anticipated or expected -
unify
(v.)bring together into one -
uniqueness
(n.)state of being unique -
unite
(v.)bring into unity -
unless
(conj.)except if or until -
upcoming
(adj.)approaching or imminent -
upon
(prep.)on or after -
urbanize
(v.)make more city-like -
use
(v.)employ for a purpose
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vacation
(n.)period of rest or travel -
vaccination
(n.)process of giving vaccines -
various
(adj.)different kinds -
vary
(v.)change or differ -
vegetable
(n.)edible plant product -
vegetarian
(n.)person abstaining from meat -
verify
(v.)confirm truth or accuracy -
versatile
(adj.)adaptable to many uses -
vessel
(n.)container or large ship -
visitor
(n.)person visiting a place -
vocabulary
(n.)collection of words -
volatile
(adj.)unstable or easily changing -
voyage
(n.)long journey by sea or air
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wallpaper
(n.)decorative paper applied to walls -
warn
(v.)inform of danger or potential harm -
waste
(n.)unnecessary or excessive use or consumption -
will
(n./v.)determination to do something; express future intent -
withstand
(v.)resist or endure successfully -
wonder
(n./v.)feeling of curiosity or surprise; be curious about -
work
(n./v.)activity involving effort or labor; perform tasks -
worldwide
(adj./adv.)across the entire world
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yard
(n.)unit of measurement or outdoor area -
yearly
(adj./adv.)occurring once a year -
yearningly
(adv.)with strong longing or desire -
yield
(v./n.)produce or give way; amount produced -
youngster
(n.)young child or youth -
youthful
(adj.)characteristic of young age or vitality
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zone
(n.)specific area with defined boundaries