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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 coach admonished the players to adhere to fair play and sportsmanship during the game. 
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to commend

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: The doctor commended the new treatment to her patients for its effectiveness in managing chronic pain. 
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to contemplate

to think about or consider something as a possibility

Ex: After years of hard work, he decided to contemplate retirement and enjoy a slower pace of life. 
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to deliberate

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

Ex: Before accepting the job offer, she took time to deliberate the pros and cons. 
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to edify
to edify
[Verb]

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

Ex: The philosopher's writings aim to edify readers by provoking thoughtful reflection on life's complexities. 
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to enjoin
to enjoin
[Verb]

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

Ex: The judge enjoined the defendant from contacting the plaintiff while the case was pending. 
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to expostulate

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

Ex: Yesterday, I expostulated with my colleague about their unprofessional behavior. 
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to heed
to heed
[Verb]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

Ex: It's important to heed the advice of experienced hikers when trekking in unfamiliar terrain. 
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to hustle
to hustle
[Verb]

to convince or make someone do something

Ex: With charm and enthusiasm, the team leader hustled the team to meet the tight project deadline. 
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to remonstrate

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

Ex: The employees gathered to remonstrate against the sudden changes in their work hours. 
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to opt
to opt
[Verb]

to choose something over something else

Ex: Given the tight schedule, she decided to opt for the quicker route to the airport. 
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to proffer

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

Ex: Despite his reservations, John proffered his opinion on the matter, hoping to contribute to the discussion. 
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to procrastinate

to postpone something that needs to be done

Ex: She procrastinated studying for her exam until the night before. 
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to waver
to waver
[Verb]

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

Ex: Sarah could see him waver in his commitment to the project as the challenges grew. 
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to resolve

to make a decision with determination

Ex: After much consideration, she resolved to pursue her dream of starting her own business. 
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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 aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills. 
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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: He got a steer from his mentor about the new job opening. 
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veto
veto
[noun]

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

Ex: The council used its veto to block the new zoning law. 
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volition
volition
[noun]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

Ex: She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures. 
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ambivalent
ambivalent
[Adjective]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

Ex: She felt ambivalent about the job offer because it required moving to a new city. 
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fuzzy
fuzzy
[Adjective]

confused and unable to think clearly

Ex: After staying up all night studying, her mind felt fuzzy, and she struggled to focus on the exam questions. 
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incisive
incisive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His incisive vision allows him to see beyond the surface, uncovering deeper meanings and unveiling hidden truths. 
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indeterminate
indeterminate
[Adjective]

not known, measured, or specified precisely

Ex: The future of the project remains indeterminate, as the team is still evaluating various factors. 
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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: Faced with multiple options, she felt irresolute and couldn't make a decision. 
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unanimous
unanimous
[Adjective]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

Ex: The committee was unanimous in approving the new budget. 
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undisputed
undisputed
[Adjective]

accepted as true or genuine, without any doubt or disagreement

Ex: The undisputed leader of the team led by example, inspiring everyone with their dedication. 
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