TOEFL Vocabulary Set 12 – 2026 – 25+ Advanced Words with Definitions – Emotion, Violence, Science, Food, Truth

This expertly verified TOEFL iBT vocabulary review features over 25 advanced academic terms, curated for TOEFL Vocabulary Lesson 12. Presented in a clear Q&A format, it supports 2026 test-takers by reinforcing high-frequency words used in academic readings and lectures, particularly in subjects like psychology, physical sciences, social commentary, and philosophy. Key vocabulary themes include: Emotional and behavioral terms: solicitous, truculent, tantalize, vainglorious, voracious Scientific and technical terms: torque, static, virulent, myopic, stymie Verbal and intellectual clarity: veracity, stupefy, sustenance, riddle Food, survival, and richness: succulent, sustenance, squander, utopia Negative or violent imagery: sordid, nadir, sully, sporadic, truculent Each word includes: Part of speech Definition in academic-friendly phrasing Contextual or sample usage notes where relevant The format promotes mastery of high-impact words often found in TOEFL Reading, Listening, and Speaking tasks that involve abstract concepts, critique, cause-effect structures, and academic tone. Perfect for: TOEFL iBT candidates seeking 2026-level readiness Advanced ESL learners, university prep students SAT, IELTS, and academic essay preparation Teachers or tutors developing TOEFL-aligned drills and flashcards Keywords: TOEFL vocabulary, truculent, solicitous, sordid, voracious, torque, static, myopic, succulent, veracity, virulent, utopia, squander, tantalize, sustenance, sporadic, stymie, sully, vainglorious, 2026 TOEFL prep, advanced ESL words