Audit your recent practice essays. How many times did you use "very," "nice," "bad," or "thing"? The Upgrade: Instead of important →right arrow essential, crucial, or pivotal. Instead of change →right arrow alter, modify, or transform. Instead of show →right arrow illustrate, demonstrate, or elucidate. 4. Master Transitions (Cohesion)
Don’t use a "big" word if you aren’t 100% sure how to use it. Using a complex word incorrectly hurts your score more than using a simple word correctly. Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL
In the Reading section, you’ll often face "Vocabulary in Context" questions. These ask you to pick a synonym for a word as it's used in the passage. Audit your recent practice essays
Checking your vocabulary isn’t a one-time event; it’s a daily habit. Read, listen, and—most importantly—start using these words in your own speech. Instead of change →right arrow alter, modify, or transform
Can you identify when a simple word has a complex meaning? For example, the word discipline can mean a "field of study," not just "punishment."