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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Advice and Decision

Here you will learn some English words about advice and decision, such as "edify", "proffer", "mentee", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
to admonish

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

Ex: The manager admonishes employees to follow company policies during the training sessions .
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to commend

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: The food critic commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .
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to contemplate

to think about or consider something as a possibility

Ex: He took a long walk in the woods to contemplate the decision of whether to accept the promotion or pursue a different path .
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to deliberate

to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

Ex: She regularly deliberates before making important life choices .
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to edify
to edify
[Verb]

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

Ex: The mentor sought to edify the mentee through constructive feedback and mentorship , fostering personal and professional growth .
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to enjoin
to enjoin
[Verb]

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

Ex: The law enjoins drivers to obey all traffic signs and signals for the safety of themselves and others .
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to expostulate

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

Ex: Tomorrow , I will expostulate with my landlord about the sudden increase in rent .
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to heed
to heed
[Verb]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not to heed them and continued with her risky behavior .
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to hustle
to hustle
[Verb]

to convince or make someone do something

Ex: The charity organizer hustled volunteers to participate in the community event .
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to remonstrate

to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

Ex: When the employees learned about the proposed pay cuts , they remonstrated with the management .
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to opt
to opt
[Verb]

to choose something over something else

Ex: The company decided to opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .
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to proffer

‌to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something

Ex: As a seasoned traveler , Emily proffered suggestions for itinerary planning and sightseeing to her friends visiting from abroad .
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to procrastinate

to postpone something that needs to be done

Ex: The team is procrastinating on starting the project .
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to waver
to waver
[Verb]

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

Ex: In the face of criticism , the author did n't waver from expressing their unique perspective in the novel .
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to resolve

to make a decision with determination

Ex: After the argument , they resolved to communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings in the future .
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consultancy

the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

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disincentive

something that makes one less encouraged to do something

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mentor
mentor
[noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: The mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .
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mentee
mentee
[noun]

someone who is advised or trained under the supervision of a mentor

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sermon
sermon
[noun]

ethical advice that one gives during a long conversation

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steer
steer
[noun]

a signal, advice, or indication pointing to a potential opportunity or course of action

Ex: A steer in the right direction helped him start his business .
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veto
veto
[noun]

a vote or formal decision that prevents a proposal or measure from being approved

Ex: Veto power allows minority members to prevent harmful decisions .
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volition
volition
[noun]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .
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ambivalent
ambivalent
[Adjective]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

Ex: His ambivalent attitude towards his career reflected his uncertainty about his long-term goals .
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fuzzy
fuzzy
[Adjective]

confused and unable to think clearly

Ex: The medication made him feel fuzzy and disoriented .
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incisive
incisive
[Adjective]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

Ex: Her incisive commentary on current events provides valuable insights into political and social issues .
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indeterminate
indeterminate
[Adjective]

not known, measured, or specified precisely

Ex: Her plans for the summer were still indeterminate, as she was waiting for confirmation on several options .
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inexpedient
inexpedient
[Adjective]

impractical, inconvenient, and inadvisable

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irresolute
irresolute
[Adjective]

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

Ex: The student's irresolute approach to his studies led to poor academic performance.
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unanimous
unanimous
[Adjective]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

Ex: Parents were unanimous in supporting the school 's new policy .
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undisputed
undisputed
[Adjective]

accepted as true or genuine, without any doubt or disagreement

Ex: The city is the undisputed leader in the tech industry , hosting the largest companies in the field .
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