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 Vocabulary for TOEFL

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

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

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: Having witnessed his tireless work ethic and innovative ideas , I wholeheartedly commend him to you for the challenging project .

to think about or consider something as a possibility

Ex: The couple sat down to contemplate the idea of relocating to a different country for a fresh start .

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

Ex: Scientists are attentively deliberating the potential impacts of a new discovery .
to edify [verb]

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

Ex: Reading literature classics can edify individuals by exposing them to diverse perspectives and profound ideas .

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

Ex: The doctor enjoined the patient to follow a strict diet and exercise regimen to improve their health .

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

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

to be attentive to advice or a warning

Ex: The coach urged his players to heed his instructions if they wanted to win the game .

to convince or make someone do something

Ex: The coach hustled the players to give their best performance in the crucial match .

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

Ex: The students remonstrated with the administration over the strict dress code policy .
to opt [verb]

to choose something over something else

Ex: Instead of the usual coffee , he opted for a refreshing herbal tea in the afternoon .

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

Ex: The manager proffered constructive feedback to the team .

to postpone something that needs to be done

Ex: The student procrastinated writing his essay until the last minute .
to waver [verb]

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

Ex: As the deadline approached , Jane began to waver on whether to submit her bold proposal or play it safe .

to make a decision with determination

Ex: They resolved to work together to find a solution to the problem .

the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

something that makes one less encouraged to do something

mentor [noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: As a young entrepreneur , she sought guidance from an experienced mentor who helped her navigate the challenges of starting a business .
mentee [noun]

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

sermon [noun]

ethical advice that one gives during a long conversation

steer [noun]

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

Ex: Her friend provided a useful steer toward a promising project .
veto [noun]

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

Ex: The committee 's veto halted the project .
volition [noun]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

Ex: He acted according to his own volition , refusing to be influenced by others ' opinions .
ambivalent [adjective]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

Ex: The public 's response to the new policy was ambivalent , with some supporting it and others opposing it .
fuzzy [adjective]

confused and unable to think clearly

Ex: His thoughts were fuzzy after the accident , and he could n't remember how it had happened .
incisive [adjective]

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

Ex: With her incisive mind , she eloquently expresses her thoughts , cutting through the noise to illuminate the heart of the matter .
indeterminate [adjective]

not known, measured, or specified precisely

Ex: The jury ’s verdict was indeterminate , leading to a mistrial and the need for a retrial .
irresolute [adjective]

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

Ex: The politician 's irresolute stance on the issue disappointed his supporters .
unanimous [adjective]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

Ex: Members of the jury reached a unanimous verdict after deliberation .
undisputed [adjective]

accepted as true or genuine, without any doubt or disagreement

Ex: The undisputed evidence presented in court left no room for doubt about the defendant 's guilt .