TOEFL iBT Academic English

Precise Responses: Education & campus

Precise verbs, connectors, and evaluative language for supported academic responses. Focus: education & campus.

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Teens and up
Academic English
Advanced · C1
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enroll: to officially arrange to join a school, university, or course, or to arrange for someone else to do this; “In the university study discussion, the verb “enroll” describes an action or change.”
edification: If something is done for your edification, it is done to benefit you in some way, for example by teaching you about something; “A clear definition of the word “edification” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
biomedical: Biomedical research examines the effects of drugs and medical techniques on the biological systems of living creatures; “The speaker uses “biomedical” to characterize the university study situation.”
boarder: a student who stays at a school during the night, as well as during the day; “A clear definition of the word “boarder” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
intramural: happening within one school, or intended for the students of one school; “During the university study discussion, “intramural” signals a particular quality.”
varsity: the main team that represents a university, college, or school in a sport; “Learners saw the word “varsity” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
truancy: when students deliberately stay away from school without permission; “Learners saw the word “truancy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
watercourse: a place where water flows, for example a river or canal; “The university study report includes a section on the word “watercourse.””
educated: having been well taught and learned a lot; “During the university study discussion, “educated” signals a particular quality.”
doctoral: done as part of work for the university degree of doctor; “The report describes the university study issue as doctoral.”
fledgling: a young bird that is learning to fly; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fledgling.””
preservative: a chemical substance that is used to prevent things from decaying, for example food or wood; “The university study report includes a section on the word “preservative.””
errand: a short journey in order to do something for someone, for example delivering or collecting something for them; “The university study report includes a section on the word “errand.””
apotheosis: If something is the apotheosis of something else, it is an ideal or typical example of it; “A clear definition of the word “apotheosis” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
numerator: the number above the line in a fraction, for example 5 is the numerator in 5/6; “The speaker used the word “numerator” while explaining the university study problem.”
boorish: Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as boorish.”
seminary: a college for training priests or ministers; “The university study report includes a section on the word “seminary.””
syncretize: to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy); “In the university study discussion, the verb “syncretize” describes an action or change.”
wheedle: to persuade someone to do or give you something, for example by saying nice things to them that you do not mean – used to show disapproval; “Learners hear “wheedle” while following the university study explanation.”
interrogative: an interrogative sentence, pronoun etc asks a question or has the form of a question. For example, ‘who’ and ‘what’ are interrogative pronouns.; “During the university study discussion, “interrogative” signals a particular quality.”
rote: when you learn something by repeating it many times, without thinking about it carefully or without understanding it; “Learners saw the word “rote” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
rationale: The rationale for a course of action, practice, or belief is the set of reasons on which it is based; “A clear definition of the word “rationale” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
singularity: an extremely small point in space that contains an extremely large amount of material and which does not obey the usual laws of nature, for example a black hole or the point at the beginning of the universe; “A clear definition of the word “singularity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
epitome: the best possible example of something; “A clear definition of the word “epitome” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
erudition: Erudition is great academic knowledge; “A clear definition of the word “erudition” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
markup: A markup is an increase in the price of something, for example the difference between its cost and the price that it is sold for; “The university study report includes a section on the word “markup.””
attendee: someone who is at an event such as a meeting or a course; “Learners saw the word “attendee” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
scrub: to rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean it; “A clear example helps learners use “scrub” in a sentence about the university study.”
shroud: a cloth that is wrapped around a dead person’s body before it is buried; “The speaker used the word “shroud” while explaining the university study problem.”
therapy: the treatment of an illness or injury over a fairly long period of time; “The speaker used the word “therapy” while explaining the university study problem.”
assent: to agree to a suggestion, idea etc after considering it carefully; “Learners hear “assent” while following the university study explanation.”
augment: to increase the value, amount, effectiveness etc of something; “The speaker explains how “augment” is used in a report about the university study.”
batch: a group of people or things that arrive or are dealt with together; “Learners saw the word “batch” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
cortex: the outer layer of an organ in your body, especially your brain; “The speaker used the word “cortex” while explaining the university study problem.”
despoil: to steal from a place or people using force, especially in a war; “In the university study discussion, the verb “despoil” describes an action or change.”
domesticate: to make an animal able to work for people or live with them as a pet; “Learners hear “domesticate” while following the university study explanation.”
germinate: if a seed germinates, or if it is germinated, it begins to grow; “In the university study discussion, the verb “germinate” describes an action or change.”
hostility: when someone is unfriendly and full of anger towards another person; “The speaker used the word “hostility” while explaining the university study problem.”
litter: a group of baby animals that a mother gives birth to at the same time; “The university study report includes a section on the word “litter.””
novice: someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity; “The university study report includes a section on the word “novice.””
outstrip: to do something better than someone else or be more successful; “Learners hear “outstrip” while following the university study explanation.”
predominate: to have the most importance or influence, or to be most easily noticed; “In the university study discussion, the verb “predominate” describes an action or change.”
pretext: a false reason given for an action, in order to hide the real reason; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pretext.””
ration: to control the supply of something because there is not enough; “The speaker explains how “ration” is used in a report about the university study.”
reimburse: to pay money back to someone when their money has been spent or lost; “Learners hear “reimburse” while following the university study explanation.”
scour: to clean something very thoroughly by rubbing it with a rough material; “In the university study discussion, the verb “scour” describes an action or change.”
subdue: to defeat or control a person or group, especially using force; “In the university study discussion, the verb “subdue” describes an action or change.”
tariff: a tax on goods coming into a country or going out of a country; “The university study report includes a section on the word “tariff.””
acumen: the ability to think quickly and make good judgments; “The speaker used the word “acumen” while explaining the university study problem.”
bestow: to give someone something of great value or importance; “In the university study discussion, the verb “bestow” describes an action or change.”
censure: the act of expressing strong disapproval and criticism; “The speaker used the word “censure” while explaining the university study problem.”
commensurate: matching something in size, quality, or length of time; “During the university study discussion, “commensurate” signals a particular quality.”
comprehend: to understand something that is complicated or difficult; “The speaker explains how “comprehend” is used in a report about the university study.”
devour: to eat something quickly because you are very hungry; “The speaker explains how “devour” is used in a report about the university study.”
eminent: an eminent person is famous, important, and respected; “The report describes the university study issue as eminent.”
escalate: to become higher or increase, or to make something do this; “Learners hear “escalate” while following the university study explanation.”
fallow: to leave (land) unseeded after ploughing and harrowing it; “The speaker explains how “fallow” is used in a report about the university study.”
forsake: to stop doing, using, or having something that you enjoy; “A clear example helps learners use “forsake” in a sentence about the university study.”
gauge: an instrument for measuring the size or amount of something; “The speaker used the word “gauge” while explaining the university study problem.”
herald: someone who carried messages from a ruler in the past; “The university study report includes a section on the word “herald.””
inalienable: an inalienable right, power etc cannot be taken from you; “The report describes the university study issue as inalienable.”
increment: the amount by which a number, value, or amount increases; “The speaker used the word “increment” while explaining the university study problem.”
latitude: The latitude of a place is its distance from the equator.; “The university study report includes a section on the word “latitude.””
maturity: the quality of behaving in a sensible way like an adult; “A clear definition of the word “maturity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
nimble: able to move quickly and easily with light neat movements; “During the university study discussion, “nimble” signals a particular quality.”
rescind: to officially end a law, or change a decision or agreement; “In the university study discussion, the verb “rescind” describes an action or change.”
reticent: Someone who is reticent does not tell people about things; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as reticent.”
ridicule: to laugh at a person, idea etc and say that they are stupid; “The speaker explains how “ridicule” is used in a report about the university study.”
steep: a road, hill etc that is steep slopes at a high angle; “The speaker uses “steep” to characterize the university study situation.”
trench: a long narrow hole dug into the surface of the ground; “The university study report includes a section on the word “trench.””
avert: to prevent something unpleasant from happening; “Learners hear “avert” while following the university study explanation.”
cardinal: a priest of high rank in the Roman Catholic Church; “Learners saw the word “cardinal” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
comply: to do what you have to do or are asked to do; “In the university study discussion, the verb “comply” describes an action or change.”
corporate: belonging to or relating to a corporation; “During the university study discussion, “corporate” signals a particular quality.”
decimal: a decimal system is based on the number 10; “During the university study discussion, “decimal” signals a particular quality.”
dexterity: skill and speed in doing something with your hands; “Learners saw the word “dexterity” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
diminish: to become or make something become smaller or less; “The speaker explains how “diminish” is used in a report about the university study.”
divulge: to give someone information that should be secret; “In the university study discussion, the verb “divulge” describes an action or change.”
elusive: an elusive result is difficult to achieve; “The speaker uses “elusive” to characterize the university study situation.”
forage: to go around searching for food or other supplies; “In the university study discussion, the verb “forage” describes an action or change.”
insert: to put something inside or into something else; “The speaker explains how “insert” is used in a report about the university study.”
libel: to write or print a libel against someone; “In the university study discussion, the verb “libel” describes an action or change.”
menace: a threatening quality, feeling, or way of behaving; “The speaker used the word “menace” while explaining the university study problem.”
portray: to describe or represent something or someone; “The speaker explains how “portray” is used in a report about the university study.”
predator: an animal that kills and eats other animals; “The speaker used the word “predator” while explaining the university study problem.”
readily: quickly, willingly, and without complaining; “The team responded readily when the university study plan changed.”
recreation: an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement; “The university study report includes a section on the word “recreation.””
sentient: able to experience things through your senses; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as sentient.”
subjugate: to defeat a person or group and make them obey you; “Learners hear “subjugate” while following the university study explanation.”
acclaim: to praise someone or something publicly; “Learners hear “acclaim” while following the university study explanation.”
assonance: similarity in the vowel sounds of words that are close together in a poem, for example between ‘born’ and ‘warm’; “A clear definition of the word “assonance” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
binomial: a mathematical expression that has two parts connected by the sign + or the sign −, for example 3x + 4y or x − 7; “A clear definition of the word “binomial” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
burrow: to make a hole or passage in the ground; “The speaker explains how “burrow” is used in a report about the university study.”
dissuade: to persuade someone not to do something; “Learners hear “dissuade” while following the university study explanation.”
exhaustive: extremely thorough and complete; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as exhaustive.”
modulate: to change the sound of your voice; “A clear example helps learners use “modulate” in a sentence about the university study.”
proficient: able to do something well or skilfully; “During the university study discussion, “proficient” signals a particular quality.”
ramble: a walk in the countryside for pleasure; “A clear definition of the word “ramble” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
ruin: to spoil or destroy something completely; “Learners hear “ruin” while following the university study explanation.”
shuck: The shuck of something is its outer covering, for example, the leaves around an ear of corn, or the shell of a shellfish; “Learners saw the word “shuck” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
solitary: someone who lives completely alone; “A clear definition of the word “solitary” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
solvent: having enough money to pay your debts; “During the university study discussion, “solvent” signals a particular quality.”
tranquil: pleasantly calm, quiet, and peaceful; “The report describes the university study issue as tranquil.”
vertebrate: a living creature that has a backbone; “The university study report includes a section on the word “vertebrate.””
virtuous: behaving in a very honest and moral way; “The speaker uses “virtuous” to characterize the university study situation.”
arable: relating to growing crops; “During the university study discussion, “arable” signals a particular quality.”
carnivore: an animal that eats flesh; “The speaker used the word “carnivore” while explaining the university study problem.”
celestial: relating to the sky or heaven; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as celestial.”
elliptical: having the shape of an ellipse; “During the university study discussion, “elliptical” signals a particular quality.”
exacerbate: to make a bad situation worse; “In the university study discussion, the verb “exacerbate” describes an action or change.”
extol: to praise something very much; “In the university study discussion, the verb “extol” describes an action or change.”
mordent: a melodic ornament consisting of the rapid alternation of a note with a note one degree lower than it; “The speaker used the word “mordent” while explaining the university study problem.”
optimal: the best or most suitable; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as optimal.”
benevolent: kind and generous; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as benevolent.”
chalice: a gold or silver decorated cup used, for example, to hold wine in Christian religious services; “The speaker used the word “chalice” while explaining the university study problem.”
conspicuous: very easy to notice; “During the university study discussion, “conspicuous” signals a particular quality.”
discrete: clearly separate; “During the university study discussion, “discrete” signals a particular quality.”
fink: someone who tells the police, a teacher, or a parent when someone else breaks a rule or a law; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fink.””
homonym: a word that is spelled the same and sounds the same as another, but is different in meaning or origin. For example, the noun ‘bear’ and the verb ‘bear’ are homonyms.; “A clear definition of the word “homonym” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
monarch: a king or queen; “The university study report includes a section on the word “monarch.””
mythology: set of ancient myths; “The university study report includes a section on the word “mythology.””
periphery: the edge of an area; “The university study report includes a section on the word “periphery.””
pervasive: existing everywhere; “The speaker uses “pervasive” to characterize the university study situation.”
probing: A probe is a long thin instrument that doctors and dentists use to examine parts of the body; “The speaker used the word “probing” while explaining the university study problem.”
astute: able to understand situations or behaviour very well and very quickly, especially so that you can get an advantage for yourself; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as astute.”
demography: the study of human populations and the ways in which they change, for example the study of how many births, marriages and deaths happen in a particular place at a particular time; “The university study report includes a section on the word “demography.””
fictitious: Fictitious is used to describe something that is false or does not exist, although some people claim that it is true or exists; “During the university study discussion, “fictitious” signals a particular quality.”
heretical: A belief or action that is heretical is one that most people think is wrong because it disagrees with beliefs that are generally accepted; “The speaker uses “heretical” to characterize the university study situation.”
homograph: a word that is spelled the same as another, but is different in meaning, origin, grammar, or pronunciation. For example, the noun ‘record’ is a homograph of the verb ‘record’.; “The speaker used the word “homograph” while explaining the university study problem.”
mischievous: someone who is mischievous likes to have fun, especially by playing tricks on people or doing things to annoy or embarrass them; “During the university study discussion, “mischievous” signals a particular quality.”
offal: the inside parts of an animal, for example the heart, liver, and kidneys used as food; “The university study report includes a section on the word “offal.””
pancreas: a gland inside your body, near your stomach, that produces insulin and a liquid that helps your body to use the food that you eat; “The speaker used the word “pancreas” while explaining the university study problem.”
pedagogue: a teacher, especially one who thinks they know a lot and is strict in the way they teach; “The speaker used the word “pedagogue” while explaining the university study problem.”
pollen: a fine powder produced by flowers, which is carried by the wind or by insects to other flowers of the same type, making them produce seeds; “Learners saw the word “pollen” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
realistic: judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actually possible rather than what you would like to happen; “The report describes the university study issue as realistic.”
stitch: a short piece of thread that has been sewn into a piece of cloth, or the action of the thread going into and out of the cloth; “A clear definition of the word “stitch” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
tarnish: if metals such as silver, copper , or brass tarnish, or if something tarnishes them, they become dull and lose their colour; “The speaker explains how “tarnish” is used in a report about the university study.”
aftermath: the period of time after something such as a war, storm, or accident when people are still dealing with the results; “The university study report includes a section on the word “aftermath.””
ambush: a sudden attack on someone by people who have been hiding and waiting for them, or the place where this happens; “The university study report includes a section on the word “ambush.””
caterpillar: a small creature like a worm with many legs that eats leaves and that develops into a butterfly or other flying insect; “A clear definition of the word “caterpillar” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
convoluted: If you describe a sentence, idea, or system as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand; “During the university study discussion, “convoluted” signals a particular quality.”
grievous: If you describe something such as a loss as grievous, you mean that it is extremely serious or worrying in its effects; “The report describes the university study issue as grievous.”
microbe: an extremely small living thing which you can only see if you use a microscope . Some microbes can cause diseases.; “The speaker used the word “microbe” while explaining the university study problem.”
nomad: a member of a tribe that travels from place to place instead of living in one place all the time, usually in order to find grass for their animals; “A clear definition of the word “nomad” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pennant: a long narrow pointed flag used on ships or by schools, sports teams etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pennant.””
personification: someone who is a perfect example of a quality because they have a lot of it; “The speaker used the word “personification” while explaining the university study problem.”
satiety: the condition of feeling that you have had enough of something, for example food; “A clear definition of the word “satiety” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
tremulous: If someone's voice, smile, or actions are tremulous, they are unsteady because the person is uncertain, afraid, or upset; “The report describes the university study issue as tremulous.”
abecedarian: a person who is learning the alphabet or the rudiments of a subject; “A clear definition of the word “abecedarian” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
compelling: an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as compelling.”
curvature: the state of being curved, or the degree to which something is curved; “The speaker used the word “curvature” while explaining the university study problem.”
defiant: If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone; “During the university study discussion, “defiant” signals a particular quality.”
dropout: someone who leaves school or college before they have finished; “The speaker used the word “dropout” while explaining the university study problem.”
forge: a large piece of equipment that produces high temperatures, used for heating and shaping metal objects; “A clear definition of the word “forge” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
interim: intended to be used or accepted for a short time only, until something or someone final can be made or found; “The report describes the university study issue as interim.”
interrogate: to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats; “In the university study discussion, the verb “interrogate” describes an action or change.”
platitude: a statement that has been made many times before and is not interesting or clever – used to show disapproval; “The university study report includes a section on the word “platitude.””
refectory: a large room in a school, college etc where meals are served and eaten; “A clear definition of the word “refectory” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
sardonic: showing that you do not have a good opinion of someone or something, and feel that you are better than them; “During the university study discussion, “sardonic” signals a particular quality.”
sensational: A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest; “The speaker uses “sensational” to characterize the university study situation.”
submission: the state of being completely controlled by a person or group, and accepting that you have to obey them; “The university study report includes a section on the word “submission.””
supplant: to take the place of a person or thing so that they are no longer used, no longer in a position of power etc; “A clear example helps learners use “supplant” in a sentence about the university study.”
tortuous: a tortuous path, stream, road etc has a lot of bends in it and is therefore difficult to travel along; “The speaker uses “tortuous” to characterize the university study situation.”
abut: if one piece of land or a building abuts another, it is next to it or touches one side of it; “In the university study discussion, the verb “abut” describes an action or change.”
ellipsis: when words are deliberately left out of a sentence, though the meaning can still be understood. For example, you may say ‘He’s leaving but I’m not’ instead of saying ‘He’s leaving but I’m not leaving.’; “The speaker used the word “ellipsis” while explaining the university study problem.”
feminist: someone who supports the idea that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men; “A clear definition of the word “feminist” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
hoary: a hoary joke, remark etc is so well-known that people no longer find it amusing or interesting; “During the university study discussion, “hoary” signals a particular quality.”
introspect: to examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings; “A clear example helps learners use “introspect” in a sentence about the university study.”
manikin: a model of the human body, used for teaching art or medicine; “A clear definition of the word “manikin” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pique: to make someone feel annoyed or upset, especially by ignoring them or making them look stupid; “In the university study discussion, the verb “pique” describes an action or change.”
recessive: a recessive gene is passed to children from their parents only if both parents have the gene; “The speaker uses “recessive” to characterize the university study situation.”
restitution: the act of giving back something that was lost or stolen to its owner, or of paying for damage; “Learners saw the word “restitution” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
rudiments: the most basic parts of a subject, which you learn first; “A clear definition of the word “rudiments” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
staple: a small piece of thin wire that is pushed into sheets of paper and bent over to hold them together; “The speaker used the word “staple” while explaining the university study problem.”
synthesis: something that has been made by combining different things, or the process of combining things; “Learners saw the word “synthesis” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
adroit: Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions; “During the university study discussion, “adroit” signals a particular quality.”
altruism: when you care about or help other people, even though this brings no advantage to yourself; “The speaker used the word “altruism” while explaining the university study problem.”
canopy: a cover made of cloth that is fixed above a bed, seat etc as a decoration or as a shelter; “Learners saw the word “canopy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
canyon: a deep valley with very steep sides of rock that usually has a river running through it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “canyon.””
connotation: a quality or an idea that a word makes you think of that is more than its basic meaning; “The university study report includes a section on the word “connotation.””
corroborate: to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else’s statement, idea etc; “Learners hear “corroborate” while following the university study explanation.”
decisive: an action, event etc that is decisive has a big effect on the way that something develops; “The report describes the university study issue as decisive.”
epitomize: to be a very typical example of something; “Learners hear “epitomize” while following the university study explanation.”
immerse: to put someone or something deep into a liquid so that they are completely covered; “Learners hear “immerse” while following the university study explanation.”
intercept: to stop something or someone that is going from one place to another before they get there; “Learners hear “intercept” while following the university study explanation.”
oculist: a doctor who examines and treats people’s eyes; “A clear definition of the word “oculist” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
offset: to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another; “A clear example helps learners use “offset” in a sentence about the university study.”
pulp: a very soft substance that is almost liquid, made by crushing plants, wood, vegetables etc; “The speaker used the word “pulp” while explaining the university study problem.”
recoil: to move back suddenly and quickly from something you do not like or are afraid of; “Learners hear “recoil” while following the university study explanation.”
retract: if you retract something that you said or agreed, you say that you did not mean it; “The speaker explains how “retract” is used in a report about the university study.”
venom: a liquid poison that some snakes, insects etc produce when they bite or sting you; “The speaker used the word “venom” while explaining the university study problem.”
vertex: the point where two lines meet to form an angle, especially the point of a triangle; “Learners saw the word “vertex” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
austere: someone who is austere is very strict and serious – used to show disapproval; “The speaker uses “austere” to characterize the university study situation.”
biography: a book that tells what has happened in someone’s life, written by someone else; “The speaker used the word “biography” while explaining the university study problem.”
circumspect: thinking carefully about something before doing it, in order to avoid risk; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as circumspect.”
dignity: the ability to behave in a calm controlled way even in a difficult situation; “The university study report includes a section on the word “dignity.””
ductile: ductile metals can be pressed or pulled into shape without needing to be heated; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as ductile.”
fraudulent: intended to deceive people in an illegal way, in order to gain money, power etc; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as fraudulent.”
homage: something you do to show respect for someone or something you think is important; “The speaker used the word “homage” while explaining the university study problem.”
indiscriminate: an indiscriminate action is done without thinking about what harm it might cause; “During the university study discussion, “indiscriminate” signals a particular quality.”
intent: giving careful attention to something so that you think about nothing else; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as intent.”
intersection: a place where roads, lines etc cross each other, especially where two roads meet; “A clear definition of the word “intersection” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
intrepid: willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places – often used humorously; “During the university study discussion, “intrepid” signals a particular quality.”
intuitive: an intuitive idea is based on a feeling rather than on knowledge or facts; “The speaker uses “intuitive” to characterize the university study situation.”
negligence: failure to take enough care over something that you are responsible for; “The speaker used the word “negligence” while explaining the university study problem.”
oppressive: a situation that is oppressive makes you unhappy, worried, or uncomfortable; “The report describes the university study issue as oppressive.”
pensive: thinking a lot about something, especially because you are worried or sad; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as pensive.”
perfunctory: a perfunctory action is done quickly, and is only done because people expect it; “The speaker uses “perfunctory” to characterize the university study situation.”
prank: a trick, especially one which is played on someone to make them look silly; “The university study report includes a section on the word “prank.””
prey: A creature that preys on other creatures lives by catching and eating them; “In the university study discussion, the verb “prey” describes an action or change.”
protocol: a system of rules about the correct way to behave on an official occasion; “Learners saw the word “protocol” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
relinquish: to let someone else have your position, power, or rights, especially unwillingly; “In the university study discussion, the verb “relinquish” describes an action or change.”
revoke: to officially state that a law, decision, or agreement is no longer effective; “In the university study discussion, the verb “revoke” describes an action or change.”
shuffle: to mix playing card s into a different order before playing a game with them; “The speaker explains how “shuffle” is used in a report about the university study.”
slump: to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand; “The speaker explains how “slump” is used in a report about the university study.”
surmise: to guess that something is true, using the information you know already; “In the university study discussion, the verb “surmise” describes an action or change.”
suspense: a feeling of excitement or anxiety when you do not know what will happen next; “Learners saw the word “suspense” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
violate: to disobey or do something against an official agreement, law, principle etc; “In the university study discussion, the verb “violate” describes an action or change.”
adamant: determined not to change your opinion or a decision that you have made; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as adamant.”
buttress: to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money; “In the university study discussion, the verb “buttress” describes an action or change.”
congenial: pleasant in a way that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed; “The report describes the university study issue as congenial.”
cupidity: very strong desire for something, especially money or property; “A clear definition of the word “cupidity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
debase: to make someone or something lose its value or people’s respect; “In the university study discussion, the verb “debase” describes an action or change.”
degenerate: someone whose behaviour is considered to be morally unacceptable; “The university study report includes a section on the word “degenerate.””
dehydrate: to remove the liquid from a substance such as food or a chemical; “Learners hear “dehydrate” while following the university study explanation.”
elude: to escape from someone or something, especially by tricking them; “A clear example helps learners use “elude” in a sentence about the university study.”
empower: to give a person or organization the legal right to do something; “A clear example helps learners use “empower” in a sentence about the university study.”
engulf: if an unpleasant feeling engulfs you, you feel it very strongly; “The speaker explains how “engulf” is used in a report about the university study.”
ensconce: to settle yourself in a place where you feel comfortable and safe; “Learners hear “ensconce” while following the university study explanation.”
epidemic: a large number of cases of a disease that happen at the same time; “The university study report includes a section on the word “epidemic.””
falsify: to change figures, records etc so that they contain false information; “Learners hear “falsify” while following the university study explanation.”
fortuitous: happening by chance, especially in a way that has a good result; “The report describes the university study issue as fortuitous.”
gleam: a small pale light, especially one that shines for a short time; “Learners saw the word “gleam” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
imbibe: to drink something, especially alcohol – sometimes used humorously; “In the university study discussion, the verb “imbibe” describes an action or change.”
imprint: the mark left by an object being pressed into or onto something; “A clear definition of the word “imprint” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
inert: not producing a chemical reaction when combined with other substances; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as inert.”
jog: to run slowly and steadily, especially as a way of exercising; “In the university study discussion, the verb “jog” describes an action or change.”
offensive: a planned military attack involving large forces over a long period; “The speaker used the word “offensive” while explaining the university study problem.”
orient: to find exactly where you are by looking around you or using a map; “The speaker explains how “orient” is used in a report about the university study.”
potent: having a very powerful effect or influence on your body or mind; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as potent.”
premium: the cost of insurance, especially the amount that you pay each year; “A clear definition of the word “premium” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
rejuvenate: to make something work much better or become much better again; “The speaker explains how “rejuvenate” is used in a report about the university study.”
reliance: when someone or something is dependent on someone or something else; “A clear definition of the word “reliance” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
subsistence: the condition of only just having enough money or food to stay alive; “The university study report includes a section on the word “subsistence.””
swindle: a situation in which someone gets money by deceiving someone else; “Learners saw the word “swindle” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
synthesize: to make something by combining different things or substances; “Learners hear “synthesize” while following the university study explanation.”
tout: to try to persuade people to buy goods or services you are offering; “In the university study discussion, the verb “tout” describes an action or change.”
translucent: not trans-parent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through; “During the university study discussion, “translucent” signals a particular quality.”
unwieldy: an unwieldy object is big, heavy, and difficult to carry or use; “The speaker uses “unwieldy” to characterize the university study situation.”
wanton: deliberately harming someone or damaging something for no reason; “During the university study discussion, “wanton” signals a particular quality.”