TOEFL iBT Academic English

Campus Communication: Education & campus

Practical language for university services, conversations, and student decisions. Focus: education & campus.

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Teens and up
Academic English
Medium · B1
250 words

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familiarize: to learn about something so that you understand it, or to teach someone else about something so that they understand it; “The speaker explains how “familiarize” is used in a report about the university study.”
psychotherapy: the treatment of mental illness, for example depression , by talking to someone and discussing their problems rather than giving them drugs; “A clear definition of the word “psychotherapy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
present: to give something to someone, for example at a formal or official occasion; “The speaker explains how “present” is used in a report about the university study.”
increase: a rise in amount, number, or degree; “Learners saw the word “increase” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
closely: to a very great degree; “The result was described closely in the final university study paragraph.”
extremely: to a very great degree; “The result was described extremely in the final university study paragraph.”
checkpoint: a place, especially on a border, where an official person examines vehicles or people; “The university study report includes a section on the word “checkpoint.””
blackboard: a board with a dark smooth surface, used in schools for writing on with chalk; “The speaker used the word “blackboard” while explaining the university study problem.”
vapour: a mass of very small drops of a liquid which float in the air, for example because the liquid has been heated; “The speaker used the word “vapour” while explaining the university study problem.”
fraternity: a club at an American college or university that has only male members; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fraternity.””
gash: a large deep cut or hole in something, for example in a person’s skin; “A clear definition of the word “gash” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
gerund: a noun in the form of the present participle of a verb, for example ‘shopping’ in the sentence ‘I like shopping’; “The speaker used the word “gerund” while explaining the university study problem.”
satchel: a leather bag that you carry over your shoulder, used especially in the past by children for carrying books to school; “The university study report includes a section on the word “satchel.””
den: the home of some animals, for example lions or fox es; “A clear definition of the word “den” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
syringe: to clean something with a syringe, for example your ears; “The speaker explains how “syringe” is used in a report about the university study.”
enough: to the degree that is necessary or wanted; “The team responded enough when the university study plan changed.”
prophet: a man who people in the Christian, Jewish, or Muslim religion believe has been sent by God to lead them and teach them their religion; “Learners saw the word “prophet” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
workbook: a school book containing questions and exercises; “Learners saw the word “workbook” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
completely: to the greatest degree possible; “The team responded completely when the university study plan changed.”
equally: to the same degree or amount; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed equally.”
schoolboy: a boy attending school; “Learners saw the word “schoolboy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
schoolchild: a child attending school; “The university study report includes a section on the word “schoolchild.””
schoolgirl: a girl attending school; “Learners saw the word “schoolgirl” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
transitive: a transitive verb must have an object, for example the verb ‘break’ in the sentence ‘I broke the cup’. Transitive verbs are marked [T] in this dictionary.; “The speaker uses “transitive” to characterize the university study situation.”
italic: Italics are letters that slope to the right. Italics are often used to emphasize a particular word or sentence. The examples in this dictionary are printed in italics.; “Learners saw the word “italic” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
subjunctive: a verb form or a set of verb forms in grammar, used in some languages to express doubt, wishes etc. For example, in ‘if I were you’, the verb ‘to be’ is in the subjunctive.; “Learners saw the word “subjunctive” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
pager: a small machine you can carry in your pocket that can receive signals from a telephone. It tells you when someone has sent you a message, or wants you to telephone them, for example by making a noise.; “A clear definition of the word “pager” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
civilize: to influence someone’s behaviour, making or teaching them to act in a more sensible or gentle way; “A clear example helps learners use “civilize” in a sentence about the university study.”
visible: something that is visible can be seen; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as visible.”
chill: a feeling of coldness; “The university study report includes a section on the word “chill.””
conceal: to hide something carefully; “The speaker explains how “conceal” is used in a report about the university study.”
elsewhere: in, at, or to another place; “The speaker explained the university study change elsewhere.”
fatal: resulting in someone’s death; “The report describes the university study issue as fatal.”
Infant: a baby or very young child; “The university study report includes a section on the word “infant.””
infinite: something that has no end; “Learners saw the word “infinite” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
inquire: to ask someone for information; “The speaker explains how “inquire” is used in a report about the university study.”
unique: unusually good and special; “During the university study discussion, “unique” signals a particular quality.”
decade: a period of 10 years; “Learners saw the word “decade” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
fatigue: very great tiredness; “The speaker used the word “fatigue” while explaining the university study problem.”
feeble: extremely weak; “During the university study discussion, “feeble” signals a particular quality.”
hence: for this reason; “The result was described hence in the final university study paragraph.”
likewise: in the same way; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed likewise.”
locomotive: relating to movement; “The speaker uses “locomotive” to characterize the university study situation.”
vessel: a ship or large boat; “Learners saw the word “vessel” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
accountable: responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain or be criticized for them; “The speaker uses “accountable” to characterize the university study situation.”
checkup: a general medical examination that a doctor or dentist gives you to make sure you are healthy; “A clear definition of the word “checkup” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
dissolute: having an immoral way of life, for example drinking too much alcohol or having sex with many people; “The report describes the university study issue as dissolute.”
elucidate: to explain something that is difficult to understand by providing more information; “In the university study discussion, the verb “elucidate” describes an action or change.”
gambler: A gambler is someone who gambles regularly, for example in card games or on horse racing; “Learners saw the word “gambler” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
governess: a female teacher in the past, who lived with a rich family and taught their children at home; “The university study report includes a section on the word “governess.””
instil: to teach someone to think, behave, or feel in a particular way over a period of time; “A clear example helps learners use “instil” in a sentence about the university study.”
postmortem: A postmortem is a medical examination of a dead person's body in order to find out how they died; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as postmortem.”
quadrangle: a square open area with buildings all around it, especially at a school or college; “The university study report includes a section on the word “quadrangle.””
reappraise: to examine something again in order to consider whether you should change it or your opinion of it; “In the university study discussion, the verb “reappraise” describes an action or change.”
understudy: an actor who learns a part in a play so that they can act the part if the usual actor is ill; “A clear definition of the word “understudy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
upbringing: the way that your parents care for you and teach you to behave when you are growing up; “The speaker used the word “upbringing” while explaining the university study problem.”
auditor: someone whose job is to officially examine a company’s financial records; “The university study report includes a section on the word “auditor.””
Buddhism: a religion of east and central Asia, based on the teaching of Gautama Buddha; “The university study report includes a section on the word “buddhism.””
bunk: a narrow bed that is attached to the wall, for example on a train or ship; “The university study report includes a section on the word “bunk.””
debit: a decrease in the amount of money in a bank account, for example because you have taken money out of it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “debit.””
disadvantaged: having social problems, such as a lack of money or education, which make it difficult for you to succeed; “During the university study discussion, “disadvantaged” signals a particular quality.”
foreman: a worker who is in charge of a group of other workers, for example in a factory; “The university study report includes a section on the word “foreman.””
handout: money or goods that are given to someone, for example because they are poor; “A clear definition of the word “handout” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
housework: work that you do to take care of a house, for example washing, cleaning etc; “A clear definition of the word “housework” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
mortuary: a building or room, for example in a hospital, where dead bodies are kept before they are buried or cremate d; “A clear definition of the word “mortuary” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
overview: a short description of a subject or situation that gives the main ideas without explaining all the details; “A clear definition of the word “overview” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pang: A pang is a sudden strong feeling or emotion, for example, of sadness or pain; “Learners saw the word “pang” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
registrar: an official of a college or university who deals with the running of the college; “A clear definition of the word “registrar” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
sickbay: a room on a ship, in a school etc where there are beds for people who are sick; “Learners saw the word “sickbay” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
closure: when a factory, school, hospital etc has to close permanently; “The speaker used the word “closure” while explaining the university study problem.”
labourer: someone whose work needs physical strength, for example building work; “The university study report includes a section on the word “labourer.””
parable: a short simple story that teaches a moral or religious lesson, especially one of the stories told by Jesus in the Bible; “A clear definition of the word “parable” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
parenthetical: said or written while you are talking or writing about something else in order to explain something or add information; “The report describes the university study issue as parenthetical.”
sabbatical: a period when someone, especially someone in a university job, stops doing their usual work in order to study or travel; “Learners saw the word “sabbatical” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
shape: the form that something has, for example round, square, triangular etc; “The speaker used the word “shape” while explaining the university study problem.”
sulk: to be silently angry and refuse to be friendly or discuss what is annoying or upsetting you – used to show disapproval; “A clear example helps learners use “sulk” in a sentence about the university study.”
defuse: to improve a difficult or dangerous situation, for example by making people less angry or by dealing with the causes of a problem; “In the university study discussion, the verb “defuse” describes an action or change.”
diphthong: a vowel sound made by pronouncing two vowels quickly one after the other. For example, the vowel sound in ‘main’ is a diphthong.; “The speaker used the word “diphthong” while explaining the university study problem.”
disjunctive: a disjunctive conjunction expresses a choice or opposition between two ideas. For example, ‘or’ is a disjunctive conjunction.; “The report describes the university study issue as disjunctive.”
riddle: to solve, explain, or interpret (a riddle or riddles); “In the university study discussion, the verb “riddle” describes an action or change.”
see: to notice or examine someone or something, using your eyes; “The speaker explains how “see” is used in a report about the university study.”
slightly: Slightly means to some degree but not to a very large degree; “The speaker explained the university study change slightly.”
stare: to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes, for example because you are surprised, angry, or bored; “A clear example helps learners use “stare” in a sentence about the university study.”
agent: a person or company that represents another person or company, especially in business; “A clear definition of the word “agent” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
apposite: suitable to what is happening or being discussed; “The speaker uses “apposite” to characterize the university study situation.”
ask: to speak or write to someone in order to get an answer, information, or a solution; “A clear example helps learners use “ask” in a sentence about the university study.”
award: something such as a prize or money given to someone to reward them for something they have done; “A clear definition of the word “award” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
bunker: a large hole on a golf course filled with sand; “A clear definition of the word “bunker” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
calculate: to find out how much something will cost, how long something will take etc, by using numbers; “Learners hear “calculate” while following the university study explanation.”
career: a job or profession that you have been trained for, and which you do for a long period of your life; “Learners saw the word “career” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
careful: used to tell someone to think about what they are doing so that something bad does not happen; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as careful.”
chair: a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, which has a back, a seat, and four legs; “A clear definition of the word “chair” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
cliff: a large area of rock or a mountain with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or a river; “The university study report includes a section on the word “cliff.””
colonel: a high rank in the army, Marines, or the US air force, or someone who has this rank; “The university study report includes a section on the word “colonel.””
complain: to say that you are annoyed, not satisfied, or unhappy about something or someone; “A clear example helps learners use “complain” in a sentence about the university study.”
despite: used to say that something happens or is true even though something else might have prevented it; “In this university study, the word “despite” helps express a precise idea.”
enthusiasm: a strong feeling of interest and enjoyment about something and an eagerness to be involved in it; “The speaker used the word “enthusiasm” while explaining the university study problem.”
experience: knowledge or skill that you gain from doing a job or activity, or the process of doing this; “The university study report includes a section on the word “experience.””
explicable: able to be easily understood or explained; “The speaker uses “explicable” to characterize the university study situation.”
expound: to explain or talk about something in detail; “A clear example helps learners use “expound” in a sentence about the university study.”
footloose: free to do exactly what you want because you have no responsibilities, for example when you are not married or do not have children; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as footloose.”
forbid: to tell someone that they are not allowed to do something, or that something is not allowed; “Learners hear “forbid” while following the university study explanation.”
foundation: the solid layer of cement , bricks, stones etc that is put under a building to support it; “A clear definition of the word “foundation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
illustrative: helping to explain the meaning of something; “The report describes the university study issue as illustrative.”
impression: the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something because of the way they seem; “The speaker used the word “impression” while explaining the university study problem.”
intensive: involving a lot of activity, effort, or careful attention in a short period of time; “The speaker uses “intensive” to characterize the university study situation.”
lime: a white substance obtained by burning limestone, used for making cement, marking sports fields etc; “A clear definition of the word “lime” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
management: the activity of controlling and organizing the work that a company or organization does; “The speaker used the word “management” while explaining the university study problem.”
Mediterranean: relating to the Mediterranean Sea, or typical of the area of southern Europe around it; “During the university study discussion, “mediterranean” signals a particular quality.”
minor: someone who is below the age at which they become legally responsible for their actions; “The speaker used the word “minor” while explaining the university study problem.”
oblige: To oblige someone means to be helpful to them by doing what they have asked you to do; “Learners hear “oblige” while following the university study explanation.”
obtain: to get something that you want, especially through your own effort, skill, or work; “The speaker explains how “obtain” is used in a report about the university study.”
offend: to make someone angry or upset by doing or saying something that they think is rude, unkind etc; “Learners hear “offend” while following the university study explanation.”
ounce: a unit for measuring weight, equal to 28.35 grams. There are 16 ounces in a pound.; “Learners saw the word “ounce” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
oven: a piece of equipment that food is cooked inside, shaped like a metal box with a door on the front; “The university study report includes a section on the word “oven.””
peak: the time when something or someone is best, greatest, highest, most successful etc; “The speaker used the word “peak” while explaining the university study problem.”
plan: to think carefully about something you want to do, and decide how and when you will do it; “A clear example helps learners use “plan” in a sentence about the university study.”
pronoun: a word that is used instead of a noun or noun phrase, such as ‘he’ instead of ‘Peter’ or ‘the man’; “The speaker used the word “pronoun” while explaining the university study problem.”
proposal: a plan or suggestion which is made formally to an official person or group, or the act of making it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “proposal.””
pursue: to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time; “In the university study discussion, the verb “pursue” describes an action or change.”
reaction: something that you feel or do because of something that has happened or been said; “The speaker used the word “reaction” while explaining the university study problem.”
reduction: a decrease in the size, price, or amount of something, or the act of decreasing something; “The speaker used the word “reduction” while explaining the university study problem.”
saw: a tool that you use for cutting wood. It has a flat blade with an edge cut into many V shapes.; “A clear definition of the word “saw” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
threaten: to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want; “A clear example helps learners use “threaten” in a sentence about the university study.”
whitewash: a report or examination of events that hides the true facts about something so that the person who is responsible will not be punished; “The university study report includes a section on the word “whitewash.””
worship: to show respect and love for a god, especially by praying in a religious building; “In the university study discussion, the verb “worship” describes an action or change.”
acre: a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,840 square yards or 4,047 square metres; “A clear definition of the word “acre” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
assist: an action that helps another player on your sports team to make a point; “A clear definition of the word “assist” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
beg: to ask for something in an anxious or urgent way, because you want it very much; “Learners hear “beg” while following the university study explanation.”
bind: to stick together in a mass, or to make small pieces of something stick together; “The speaker explains how “bind” is used in a report about the university study.”
cabin: a small house, especially one built of wood in an area of forest or mountains; “The speaker used the word “cabin” while explaining the university study problem.”
chance: the possibility that something will happen, especially something you want; “Learners saw the word “chance” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
cherry: a small round red or black fruit with a long thin stem and a stone in the middle; “The speaker used the word “cherry” while explaining the university study problem.”
confirm: to show that something is definitely true, especially by providing more proof; “Learners hear “confirm” while following the university study explanation.”
dependent: needing someone or something in order to exist, be successful, be healthy etc; “During the university study discussion, “dependent” signals a particular quality.”
dragon: a large imaginary animal that has wings and a long tail and can breathe out fire; “A clear definition of the word “dragon” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
exception: something or someone that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule or pattern; “A clear definition of the word “exception” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
giant: an extremely tall strong man, who is often bad and cruel, in children’s stories; “A clear definition of the word “giant” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
greenhouse: a glass building used for growing plants that need warmth, light, and protection; “The speaker used the word “greenhouse” while explaining the university study problem.”
honest: someone who is honest always tells the truth and does not cheat or steal; “The speaker uses “honest” to characterize the university study situation.”
horn: the thing in a vehicle that you use to make a loud sound as a signal or warning; “A clear definition of the word “horn” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
imagine: to form a picture or idea in your mind about what something could be like; “Learners hear “imagine” while following the university study explanation.”
input: the act of putting information into a computer; the information that you put in; “The university study report includes a section on the word “input.””
interfere: to deliberately get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or needed; “In the university study discussion, the verb “interfere” describes an action or change.”
kneel: to be in or move into a position where your body is resting on your knees; “A clear example helps learners use “kneel” in a sentence about the university study.”
last: The last event, person, thing, or period of time is the most recent one; “The report describes the university study issue as last.”
lessen: to become smaller in size, importance, or value, or make something do this; “Learners hear “lessen” while following the university study explanation.”
loosen: to make something less tight or less firmly fastened, or to become less tight or less firmly fastened; “In the university study discussion, the verb “loosen” describes an action or change.”
lover: someone’s lover is the person they are having a sexual relationship with but who they are not married to; “The university study report includes a section on the word “lover.””
mark: to write or draw on something, so that someone will notice what you have written; “A clear example helps learners use “mark” in a sentence about the university study.”
mislead: to make someone believe something that is not true by giving them information that is false or not complete; “A clear example helps learners use “mislead” in a sentence about the university study.”
patient: someone who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or in a hospital; “The speaker used the word “patient” while explaining the university study problem.”
piece: a small amount of something that is interesting, useful, or unusual in some way; “Learners saw the word “piece” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
punch: a metal tool for cutting holes or for pushing something into a small hole; “Learners saw the word “punch” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
quite: You use quite to indicate that something is the case to a fairly great extent; “The speaker explained the university study change quite.”
reform: a change or changes made to a system or organization in order to improve it; “A clear definition of the word “reform” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
remark: something that you say when you express an opinion or say what you have noticed; “Learners saw the word “remark” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
representative: someone who has been chosen to speak, vote, or make decisions for someone else; “The speaker used the word “representative” while explaining the university study problem.”
response: something that is done as a reaction to something that has happened or been said; “A clear definition of the word “response” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
risk: to put something in a situation in which it could be lost, destroyed, or harmed; “The speaker explains how “risk” is used in a report about the university study.”
sometime: at a time in the future or in the past, although you do not know exactly when; “The result was described sometime in the final university study paragraph.”
summarize: to make a short statement giving only the main information and not the details of a plan, event, report etc; “The speaker explains how “summarize” is used in a report about the university study.”
tone: the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you mean; “Learners saw the word “tone” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
tray: a flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood, with raised edges, used for carrying things such as plates, food etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “tray.””
unaccountable: very surprising and difficult to explain; “The report describes the university study issue as unaccountable.”
uncanny: very strange and difficult to explain; “The report describes the university study issue as uncanny.”
unexpected: used to describe something that is surprising because you were not expecting it; “The speaker uses “unexpected” to characterize the university study situation.”
violet: a plant with small dark purple flowers, or sometimes white or yellow ones; “A clear definition of the word “violet” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
wound: an injury to your body that is made by a weapon such as a knife or a bullet; “The speaker used the word “wound” while explaining the university study problem.”
accustom: to make yourself or another person become used to a situation or place; “A clear example helps learners use “accustom” in a sentence about the university study.”
alcohol: the chemical substance in alcoholic drinks that can make you drunk, which is also used in other types of products; “Learners saw the word “alcohol” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
attitude: the opinions and feelings that you usually have about something, especially when this is shown in your behaviour; “The university study report includes a section on the word “attitude.””
barn: a large farm building for storing crops, or for keeping animals in; “A clear definition of the word “barn” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
beat: to get the most points, votes etc in a game, race, or competition; “In the university study discussion, the verb “beat” describes an action or change.”
benefit: an advantage, improvement, or help that you get from something; “The speaker explains how “benefit” is used in a report about the university study.”
bet: an agreement to risk money on the result of a race, game etc or on something happening, or the money that you risk; “A clear definition of the word “bet” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
blend: to combine different things in a way that produces an effective or pleasant result, or to become combined in this way; “The speaker explains how “blend” is used in a report about the university study.”
boast: to talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions; “The speaker explains how “boast” is used in a report about the university study.”
cable: a plastic or rubber tube containing wires that carry telephone messages, electronic signals, television pictures etc; “A clear definition of the word “cable” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
construction: the process of building things such as houses, bridges, roads etc; “A clear definition of the word “construction” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
crane: a large tall machine used by builders for lifting heavy things; “The speaker used the word “crane” while explaining the university study problem.”
desolation: If you refer to desolation in a place, you mean that it is empty and frightening, for example, because it has been destroyed by a violent force or army; “Learners saw the word “desolation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
destruction: the act or process of destroying something or of being destroyed; “The university study report includes a section on the word “destruction.””
detail: a single feature, fact, or piece of information about something; “A clear definition of the word “detail” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
discourage: to make someone less confident or less willing to do something; “Learners hear “discourage” while following the university study explanation.”
dye: a substance you use to change the colour of your clothes, hair etc; “Learners saw the word “dye” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
forth: going out from a place or point, and moving forwards or outwards; “The result was described forth in the final university study paragraph.”
gaze: to look at someone or something for a long time, giving it all your attention, often without realizing you are doing so; “A clear example helps learners use “gaze” in a sentence about the university study.”
groan: to make a long deep sound because you are in pain, upset, or disappointed, or because something is very enjoyable; “A clear example helps learners use “groan” in a sentence about the university study.”
grocery: a shop/store that sells food and other things used in the home; “A clear definition of the word “grocery” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
hare: an animal like a rabbit but larger, which can run very quickly; “The university study report includes a section on the word “hare.””
helpless: unable to look after yourself or to do anything to help yourself; “The report describes the university study issue as helpless.”
ignore: to behave as if you had not heard or seen someone or something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “ignore” describes an action or change.”
imply: to suggest that something is true, without saying this directly; “A clear example helps learners use “imply” in a sentence about the university study.”
improvement: the act of improving something or the state of being improved; “Learners saw the word “improvement” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
inform: to officially tell someone about something or give them information; “A clear example helps learners use “inform” in a sentence about the university study.”
insomuch: to such an extent or degree; “The team responded insomuch when the university study plan changed.”
label: to attach a label onto something or write information on something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “label” describes an action or change.”
landlord: a man who rents a room, building, or piece of land to someone; “The university study report includes a section on the word “landlord.””
leadership: the position of being the leader of a group, organization, country etc; “The speaker used the word “leadership” while explaining the university study problem.”
lord: a man in medieval Europe who was very powerful and owned a lot of land; “The speaker used the word “lord” while explaining the university study problem.”
mill: a building containing a large machine for crushing grain into flour; “Learners saw the word “mill” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
miner: someone who works under the ground in a mine to remove coal, gold etc; “A clear definition of the word “miner” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
policewoman: a female police officer; “Learners saw the word “policewoman” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
possibility: the fact that sth might exist or happen, but is not certain to; “A clear definition of the word “possibility” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
preparation: the process of preparing something or preparing for something; “The speaker used the word “preparation” while explaining the university study problem.”
prevent: to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “prevent” describes an action or change.”
probability: how likely something is, sometimes calculated in a mathematical way; “The speaker used the word “probability” while explaining the university study problem.”
raise: to move or lift something to a higher position, place, or level; “In the university study discussion, the verb “raise” describes an action or change.”
recognition: the act of realizing and accepting that something is true or important; “The speaker used the word “recognition” while explaining the university study problem.”
removal: the process of taking furniture from your old house to your new one; “Learners saw the word “removal” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
renew: to begin doing something again after a period of not doing it; “The speaker explains how “renew” is used in a report about the university study.”
respective: used before a plural noun to refer to the different things that belong to each separate person or thing mentioned; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as respective.”
security: A feeling of security is a feeling of being safe and free from worry.; “The university study report includes a section on the word “security.””
vitamin: a chemical substance in food that is necessary for good health; “The university study report includes a section on the word “vitamin.””
arrest: if the police arrest someone, the person is taken to a police station because the police think they have done something illegal; “The speaker explains how “arrest” is used in a report about the university study.”
blaze: a big dangerous fire – used especially in news reports; “Learners saw the word “blaze” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
burden: something difficult or worrying that you are responsible for; “The university study report includes a section on the word “burden.””
capable: having the qualities or ability needed to do something; “The report describes the university study issue as capable.”
cargo: the goods that are being carried in a ship or plane; “The university study report includes a section on the word “cargo.””
cause: a person, event, or thing that makes something happen; “The speaker used the word “cause” while explaining the university study problem.”
concept: an idea of how something is, or how something should be done; “The university study report includes a section on the word “concept.””
cope: to succeed in dealing with a difficult problem or situation; “A clear example helps learners use “cope” in a sentence about the university study.”
draw: to produce a picture of something using a pencil, pen etc; “Learners hear “draw” while following the university study explanation.”
drop: a very small amount of liquid that falls in a round shape; “The speaker used the word “drop” while explaining the university study problem.”
entrance: a door, gate etc that you go through to enter a place; “The university study report includes a section on the word “entrance.””
expansion: the process of becoming greater in size, number, or amount; “The speaker used the word “expansion” while explaining the university study problem.”
frame: a structure made of wood, metal, plastic etc that surrounds something such as a picture or window, and holds it in place; “A clear definition of the word “frame” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
grasp: the way you hold something or your ability to hold it; “The speaker used the word “grasp” while explaining the university study problem.”
habitual: doing something from habit, and unable to stop doing it; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as habitual.”
harden: to become firm or stiff, or to make something firm or stiff; “Learners hear “harden” while following the university study explanation.”
health: the general condition of your body and how healthy you are; “Learners saw the word “health” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
imaginary: not real, but produced from pictures or ideas in your mind; “The speaker uses “imaginary” to characterize the university study situation.”
index: an alphabetical list of names, subjects etc at the back of a book, with the numbers of the pages where they can be found; “The university study report includes a section on the word “index.””
loss: the fact of no longer having something, or of having less of it than you used to have, or the process by which this happens; “The speaker used the word “loss” while explaining the university study problem.”
macho: behaving in a way that is traditionally typical of men, for example being strong or brave, or not showing your feelings – used humorously or in order to show disapproval; “The report describes the university study issue as macho.”
mute: someone who is mute does not speak, or refuses to speak; “During the university study discussion, “mute” signals a particular quality.”
nerve: to force yourself to be brave enough to do something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “nerve” describes an action or change.”
pigeon: a grey bird with short legs that is common in cities; “Learners saw the word “pigeon” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
rare: not seen or found very often, or not happening very often; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as rare.”
reduce: to make something smaller or less in size, amount, or price; “In the university study discussion, the verb “reduce” describes an action or change.”
reject: to refuse to accept, believe in, or agree with something; “The speaker explains how “reject” is used in a report about the university study.”
romantic: someone who shows strong feelings of love and likes doing things that are related to love such as buying flowers, presents etc; “The speaker used the word “romantic” while explaining the university study problem.”
sample: to taste food or drink in order to see what it is like; “Learners hear “sample” while following the university study explanation.”
sticky: made of or covered with a substance that sticks to surfaces; “During the university study discussion, “sticky” signals a particular quality.”
strategy: a planned series of actions for achieving something; “A clear definition of the word “strategy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
subway: a railway system that runs under the ground below a big city; “A clear definition of the word “subway” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
survive: to continue to live after an accident, war, or illness; “In the university study discussion, the verb “survive” describes an action or change.”
therefore: as a result of something that has just been mentioned; “The speaker explained the university study change therefore.”
tip: to pour something from one place or container into another; “The speaker explains how “tip” is used in a report about the university study.”