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.
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. Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL
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." Don’t use a "big" word if you aren’t
Your vocabulary check must include "signposts." These are the words that tell the grader how your ideas connect. Are you only using and, but, and so ? Are you only using and, but, and so
Practice reading articles from Scientific American or The Economist . When you hit a word you don’t know, try to guess its meaning based on the sentence before looking it up. 3. Move Beyond "Good" and "Bad"