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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 strongly advise a person to take a particular action

Ex: The admonishes employees to follow company policies during the training sessions .
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to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: The food commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .
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to think about or consider something as a possibility

Ex: He took a long walk in the woods contemplate the decision of whether to accept the promotion or pursue a different path .
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to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

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

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

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

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

Ex: The enjoins drivers to obey all traffic signs and signals for the safety of themselves and others .
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to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

Ex: Tomorrow , I expostulate with my landlord about the sudden increase in rent .
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to heed
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to be attentive to advice or a warning

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not heed them and continued with her risky behavior .
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to hustle
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to convince or make someone do something

Ex: The charity hustled volunteers to participate in the community event .
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to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

Ex: When the employees learned about the proposed pay cuts , remonstrated with the management .
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to opt
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to choose something over something else

Ex: The company decided opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .
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‌to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something

Ex: As a seasoned traveler , proffered suggestions for itinerary planning and sightseeing to her friends visiting from abroad .
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to postpone something that needs to be done

Ex: The team procrastinating on starting the project .
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to waver
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to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

Ex: In the face of criticism , the author didwaver from expressing their unique perspective in the novel .
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to make a decision with determination

Ex: After the argument , resolved to communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings in the future .
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the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

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something that makes one less encouraged to do something

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mentor
[noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: 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
[noun]

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

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sermon
[noun]

ethical advice that one gives during a long conversation

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steer
[noun]

a piece of advice or information regarding the progress of a situation

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veto
[noun]

refusal of or disagreement with something

Ex: The mayor used veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .
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volition
[noun]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

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

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

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

confused and unable to think clearly

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

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

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

not known, measured, or specified precisely

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

impractical, inconvenient, and inadvisable

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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
[Adjective]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

Ex: The committee reached unanimous decision to approve the proposed budget .
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undisputed
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accepted as true or genuine, without any doubt or disagreement

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