Master These 30 TOEFL Academic Vocabulary Words – Psychology, Science & Law

Introduction

Mastering TOEFL academic vocabulary is essential for success in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. This blog post features 30 formal words across psychology, science, and law, complete with meanings, usage examples, and pronunciation tips. Whether you’re aiming to write sophisticated essays or answer speaking prompts with confidence, these TOEFL vocabulary flashcards will help you get there.

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🔢 30 Formal TOEFL Academic Words with Usage & Pronunciation

🧠 Psychology & Human Behavior

1. Alacrity – Cheerful willingness
2. Allay – To calm or reduce
3. Allure – Attraction or charm
4. Alienate – Cause isolation
5. Allege – Claim without proof
6. Allegation – An unproven accusation
7. Allude – Indirectly refer

⚖️ Law & Politics

8. Alias – A false name
9. Alibi – Proof of absence at crime time
10. Alimony – Post-divorce financial support
11. Allowance – Fixed or periodic payment
12. Allegiance – Loyalty or commitment

🧪 Science & Technology

13. Algorithm – Step-by-step procedure
14. Alchemy – Proto-chemistry or magical transformation
15. Alien – Foreign (science context)
16. Albino – Lack of pigmentation
17. Alimentary – Related to nourishment
18. Aliment – Food; sustenance

📚 Literature & Philosophy

19. Allegory – Symbolic story with deeper meaning
20. Allude – Literary referencing technique (repeated)

💼 Economics & Society

21. Allocate – To distribute
22. Allot – Assign a portion
23. Alimony – Also fits socio-economic context
24. Allowance – Also fits budgeting context
25. Ally – Diplomatic or political partner

🌾 Agriculture & Environment

26. Agrarian – Related to agriculture

🔁 Connectors & General Use

27. Albeit – Although; even though
28. Align – To position correctly or agree
29. Alike – Similar or resembling
30. Alight – To land or descend

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📝 TOEFL Practice Questions

1. What is the synonym of ‘assign’?
A) Allege B) Allot C) Aggrieve D) Alienate
✅ Correct: B) Allot

2. What refers to a hidden name used in legal contexts?
A) Alias B) Allocate C) Allegory D) Ally
✅ Correct: A) Alias

3. Which term refers to nourishment or digestion?
A) Alacrity B) Algorithm C) Alimentary D) Alight
✅ Correct: C) Alimentary

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🎓 TOEFL Tip of the Day

Use academic connectors like albeit, topic-specific nouns like algorithm and allegiance, and emotional descriptors like alienate to make your essays sound professional and fluent.

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📥 Download Vocabulary Resources

Get all 30 vocabulary words in a printable format with definitions, examples, and pronunciation.

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