Barron’s TOEFL Lesson 11 Vocabulary – 15 Key Terms with Definitions & Examples – 2026

This document contains 15 high-frequency academic vocabulary terms from Lesson 11 of the Barron’s TOEFL iBT Preparation Book, complete with concise definitions and examples. This set is essential for students targeting success on the TOEFL iBT, especially in the Reading and Listening sections, where vocabulary comprehension is critical. Each term—such as amenity, disperse, dwelling, eliminate, exaggerate, justify, prevalent—is presented with its part of speech and a clear English definition. Some entries include supplemental meaning clarification or translations in Korean, making the material accessible to ESL learners, especially Korean-speaking students. Key topics covered: Vocabulary related to environment, living spaces, and social conditions Verbs used in cause-effect and argumentative writing Common adjectives describing patterns, frequency, and clarity Ideal for: Students studying for the TOEFL iBT Intermediate to advanced ESL learners Language instructors building lesson plans for vocabulary development Anyone aiming to strengthen academic English fluency The Q&A format allows for fast recall and repeated self-testing—an effective strategy for mastering challenging TOEFL vocabulary. Keywords: TOEFL vocabulary, Barron’s Lesson 11, academic English, ESL prep, vocabulary practice, TOEFL iBT, reading section, Korean ESL, justify, exaggerate, elementary, prevalent, eliminate, environment vocabulary, TOEFL test prep