30 Essential TOEFL Vocabulary Words by Theme – Set 6
Introduction
This themed list of 30 high-utility TOEFL vocabulary words is designed to help you master Reading, Writing, and Speaking sections more effectively. Each word is grouped by topic—psychology, science, health, politics, and more—so you can learn in context and retain more. Use the flashcards at the end for daily revision.
🔢 TOEFL Vocabulary Words by Theme
🧠 Psychology & Human Behavior
- Anathema – Something intensely disliked or condemned
- Angst – Deep anxiety or dread
- Anguish – Severe emotional or physical pain
- Animosity – Strong hostility
- Annoy – To irritate or disturb
- Antagonism – Active hostility
- Antagonize – To provoke hostility
🏛️ History, Culture & Anthropology
- Ancestral – Relating to family lineage
- Ancestry – One’s family heritage or lineage
- Anchor – A symbol of stability or support
- Annex – To seize or attach territory
- Antecedent – Something that came before
- Antecedents – Previous generations or events
- Antediluvian – Extremely outdated or ancient
💉 Health & Medicine
- Anemia – Deficiency of red blood cells
- Anesthetic – Drug that causes loss of sensation
- Anodyne – Pain reliever or soothing agent
🧪 Science & Technology
- Angular – Having sharp angles
- Anomalous – Not typical or expected
- Anomaly – Irregularity or deviation from the norm
- Anonymous – Without identity or name
- Anonymity – State of being unnamed or unidentified
📝 Academics & Communication
- Anecdote – A short personal story
- Anecdotal – Based on personal accounts
- Annotate – To add notes for explanation
- Announce – To make something known publicly
🏛️ Law & Politics
- Annul – To legally cancel or void
- Anathema (also used in religious/legal context) – Official ban or condemnation
- Annex (legal usage) – To formally add, often by treaty
🧩 General Use
- Ancillary – Providing support or supplement
- Androgynous – Having both male and female traits
📝 TOEFL Practice Questions
1. Which word refers to something no longer valid by law?
A) Annotate B) Annex C) Annul D) Anguish
✅ Answer: C) Annul
2. Which word means ‘extremely old-fashioned’?
A) Anecdotal B) Antediluvian C) Anonymous D) Ample
✅ Answer: B) Antediluvian
3. An ‘anodyne’ is most likely used for:
A) Recording information B) Creating tension
C) Reducing pain D) Stimulating growth
✅ Answer: C) Reducing pain
🎓 TOEFL Tip of the Day
Learning vocabulary in themes helps you recall words more effectively during the exam. For example, remember that anguish, antagonize, and animosity are useful when writing about conflict or emotions.
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