PTE Academic Academic English

Reading & Vocabulary: Education & campus

Academic words for understanding texts, paraphrase, cohesion, and precise meaning. Focus: education & campus.

Independent PTE Academic study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Academic English
Confident · B2
250 words

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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.”
censor: to examine books, films, letters etc to remove anything that is considered offensive, morally harmful, or politically dangerous etc; “Learners hear “censor” while following the university study explanation.”
Christian: A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ; “The speaker used the word “christian” while explaining the university study problem.”
honorary: an honorary title, rank, or university degree is given to someone as an honour; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as honorary.”
sophomore: a student who is in their second year of study at a college or high school; “The university study report includes a section on the word “sophomore.””
dunce: If you say that someone is a dunce, you think they are stupid because they find it difficult or impossible to learn what someone is trying to teach them; “A clear definition of the word “dunce” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
lecturer: someone who gives lectures, especially in a university; “Learners saw the word “lecturer” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
headmistress: a female teacher who is in charge of a school; “The university study report includes a section on the word “headmistress.””
intensify: to increase in degree or strength, or to make something do this; “The speaker explains how “intensify” is used in a report about the university study.”
vocational: teaching or relating to the skills you need to do a particular job; “The report describes the university study issue as vocational.”
discourse: a serious speech or piece of writing on a particular subject; “The speaker used the word “discourse” while explaining the university study problem.”
scholarship: an amount of money that is given to someone by an educational organization to help pay for their education; “The university study report includes a section on the word “scholarship.””
tutor: someone who gives private lessons to one student or a small group, and is paid directly by them; “Learners saw the word “tutor” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
examine: to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it; “A clear example helps learners use “examine” in a sentence about the university study.”
guidance: help and advice that is given to someone about their work, education, or personal life; “The university study report includes a section on the word “guidance.””
expel: to officially force someone to leave a school or organization; “Learners hear “expel” while following the university study explanation.”
pass: a successful result in an examination; “A clear definition of the word “pass” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
cheat: to behave in a dishonest way in order to win or to get an advantage, especially in a competition, game, or examination; “The speaker explains how “cheat” is used in a report about the university study.”
ministry: a government department that is responsible for one of the areas of government work, such as education or health; “A clear definition of the word “ministry” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
allegory: a story, painting etc in which the events and characters represent ideas or teach a moral lesson; “A clear definition of the word “allegory” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
archaeology: the study of ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, grave s , tools etc; “Learners saw the word “archaeology” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
audit: to officially examine a company’s financial records in order to check that they are correct; “A clear example helps learners use “audit” in a sentence about the university study.”
applicant: someone who has formally asked, usually in writing, for a job, university place etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “applicant.””
disciple: someone who believes in the ideas of a great teacher or leader, especially a religious one; “The speaker used the word “disciple” while explaining the university study problem.”
motto: a short sentence or phrase giving a rule on how to behave, which expresses the aims or beliefs of a person, school, or institution; “A clear definition of the word “motto” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
canteen: a place in a factory, school etc where meals are provided, usually quite cheaply; “Learners saw the word “canteen” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
lower: to reduce something in amount, degree, strength etc, or to become less; “The speaker explains how “lower” is used in a report about the university study.”
background: someone’s family, education, previous work etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “background.””
linguist: someone who studies or teaches linguistics; “A clear definition of the word “linguist” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
absenteeism: Absenteeism is the fact or habit of frequently being away from work or school, usually without a good reason; “The university study report includes a section on the word “absenteeism.””
knowledge: the information, skills, and understanding that you have gained through learning or experience; “The university study report includes a section on the word “knowledge.””
recourse: something that you do to achieve something or deal with a situation, or the act of doing it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “recourse.””
master: to learn a skill or a language so well that you have no difficulty with it; “In the university study discussion, the verb “master” describes an action or change.”
prospectus: a small book that advertises a school, college, new business etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “prospectus.””
stature: the degree to which someone is admired or regarded as important; “The university study report includes a section on the word “stature.””
memorize: to learn words, music etc so that you know them perfectly; “In the university study discussion, the verb “memorize” describes an action or change.”
primer: a school book that contains very basic facts about a subject; “A clear definition of the word “primer” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
huge: extremely large in size, amount, or degree; “The speaker uses “huge” to characterize the university study situation.”
instructor: someone who teaches a sport or practical skill; “The speaker used the word “instructor” while explaining the university study problem.”
pedagogy: the practice of teaching or the study of teaching; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pedagogy.””
Kindergarten: a school for children aged two to five; “Learners saw the word “kindergarten” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
lot: A lot means to a great extent or degree; “The result was described lot in the final university study paragraph.”
severely: very badly or to a great degree; “The result was described severely in the final university study paragraph.”
literate: well educated; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as literate.”
fitness: the degree to which someone or something is suitable or good enough for a particular situation or purpose; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fitness.””
found: to start something such as an organization, company, school, or city, often by providing the necessary money; “In the university study discussion, the verb “found” describes an action or change.”
fable: a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially a story about animals; “Learners saw the word “fable” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
learn: to gain knowledge of a subject or skill, by experience, by studying it, or by being taught; “Learners hear “learn” while following the university study explanation.”
playground: an area for children to play, especially at a school or in a park, that often has special equipment for climbing on, riding on etc; “The speaker used the word “playground” while explaining the university study problem.”
skill: an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it; “A clear definition of the word “skill” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
analyse: to examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand it; “The speaker explains how “analyse” is used in a report about the university study.”
level: the amount or degree of something, compared to another amount or degree; “The university study report includes a section on the word “level.””
assignment: a piece of work that is given to someone as part of their job; “The speaker used the word “assignment” while explaining the university study problem.”
cognition: the process of knowing, understanding, and learning something; “Learners saw the word “cognition” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
exam: a spoken or written test of knowledge, especially an important one; “A clear definition of the word “exam” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
examination: a spoken or written test of knowledge, especially an important one; “The speaker used the word “examination” while explaining the university study problem.”
gradient: a slope or a degree of slope, especially in a road or railway; “Learners saw the word “gradient” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
saturation: the degree to which something has been mixed into something else; “Learners saw the word “saturation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
classroom: a room that you have lessons in at a school or college; “A clear definition of the word “classroom” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
scrutiny: careful and thorough examination of someone or something; “The speaker used the word “scrutiny” while explaining the university study problem.”
clever: able to learn and understand things quickly; “The speaker uses “clever” to characterize the university study situation.”
holiday: a time of rest from work, school etc; “Learners saw the word “holiday” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
partly: to some degree, but not completely; “The speaker explained the university study change partly.”
badly: to a great or serious degree; “The speaker explained the university study change badly.”
analytical: thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine and understand things; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as analytical.”
diagnosis: the process of discovering exactly what is wrong with someone or something, by examining them closely; “The speaker used the word “diagnosis” while explaining the university study problem.”
extremity: The extremity of a situation or of someone's behaviour is the degree to which it is severe, unusual, or unacceptable; “A clear definition of the word “extremity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
oblong: an oblong shape has four straight sides at 90 degrees to each other, two of which are longer than the other two; “The speaker uses “oblong” to characterize the university study situation.”
polytechnic: a word used in the names of high schools or colleges in the US, where you can study technical or scientific subjects; “Learners saw the word “polytechnic” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
inordinate: If you describe something as inordinate, you are emphasizing that it is unusually or excessively great in amount or degree; “The speaker uses “inordinate” to characterize the university study situation.”
recitation: an act of saying a poem, piece of literature etc that you have learned, for people to listen to; “Learners saw the word “recitation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
locker: a small cupboard with a lock in a school, sports building, office etc, where you can leave clothes or possessions while you do something; “The university study report includes a section on the word “locker.””
Preschool: relating to the time in a child’s life before they are old enough to go to school; “During the university study discussion, “preschool” signals a particular quality.”
recite: to say a poem, piece of literature etc that you have learned, for people to listen to; “In the university study discussion, the verb “recite” describes an action or change.”
science: knowledge about the world, especially based on examining, testing, and proving facts; “In this university study, the word “science” helps express a precise idea.”
train: to teach someone the skills of a particular job or activity, or to be taught these skills; “Learners hear “train” while following the university study explanation.”
didactic: speech or writing that is didactic is intended to teach people a moral lesson; “The speaker uses “didactic” to characterize the university study situation.”
mathematician: someone who studies or teaches mathematics, or is a specialist in mathematics; “The speaker used the word “mathematician” while explaining the university study problem.”
uneducated: not educated to the usual level, or showing that someone is not well educated; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as uneducated.”
unqualified: not having the right knowledge, experience, or education to do something; “During the university study discussion, “unqualified” signals a particular quality.”
janitor: someone whose job is to look after a school or other large building; “A clear definition of the word “janitor” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
salutary: a salutary experience is unpleasant but teaches you something; “The speaker uses “salutary” to characterize the university study situation.”
advocacy: public support for a course of action or way of doing things; “Learners saw the word “advocacy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
autopsy: an examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death; “The speaker used the word “autopsy” while explaining the university study problem.”
dissect: to examine something carefully in order to understand it; “A clear example helps learners use “dissect” in a sentence about the university study.”
scrutinize: to examine someone or something very carefully; “In the university study discussion, the verb “scrutinize” describes an action or change.”
tertiary: third in place, degree, or order; “The report describes the university study issue as tertiary.”
educational: relating to education; “The speaker uses “educational” to characterize the university study situation.”
borough: a town, or part of a large city, that is responsible for managing its own schools, hospitals, roads etc; “Learners saw the word “borough” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
collate: to gather information together, examine it carefully, and compare it with other information to find any differences; “In the university study discussion, the verb “collate” 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.”
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.”
semester: one of the two periods of time that a year at high schools and universities is divided into, especially in the US; “The university study report includes a section on the word “semester.””
surveyor: someone whose job is to examine the condition of a building, or to measure and record the details of an area of land; “A clear definition of the word “surveyor” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
catechism: a set of questions and answers about the Christian religion that people learn in order to become full members of a church; “The speaker used the word “catechism” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
idea: a plan or suggestion for a possible course of action, especially one that you think of suddenly; “A clear definition of the word “idea” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
intercourse: an exchange of ideas, feelings etc which make people or groups understand each other better; “A clear definition of the word “intercourse” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.””
bursar: someone at a school or college who deals with the accounts and office work; “A clear definition of the word “bursar” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
immeasurably: You use immeasurably to emphasize the degree or extent of a process or quality; “The result was described immeasurably in the final university study paragraph.”
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.”
breadfruit: a large tropical fruit that looks like bread when it is cooked; “The university study report includes a section on the word “breadfruit.””
coherent: if a piece of writing, set of ideas etc is coherent, it is easy to understand because it is clear and reasonable; “The report describes the university study issue as coherent.”
coincidence: A coincidence is when two or more similar or related events occur at the same time by chance and without any planning; “The university study report includes a section on the word “coincidence.””
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.”
disadvantage: something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective; “A clear definition of the word “disadvantage” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
disillusion: to make someone realize that something which they thought was true or good is not really true or good; “A clear example helps learners use “disillusion” in a sentence about the university study.”
division: the act of separating something into two or more different parts, or the way these parts are separated or shared; “The speaker used the word “division” while explaining the university study problem.”
electronic: having or using many small parts, such as microchips , that control and direct a small electric current; “The report describes the university study issue as electronic.”
fitting: an occasion when you put on a piece of clothing that is being made for you, to see if it fits properly; “The speaker used the word “fitting” while explaining the university study problem.”
hover: to stay nervously in the same place, especially because you are waiting for something or are not certain what to do; “In the university study discussion, the verb “hover” describes an action or change.”
invest: to buy shares, property, or goods because you hope that the value will increase and you can make a profit; “The speaker explains how “invest” is used in a report about the university study.”
mammal: a type of animal that drinks milk from its mother’s body when it is young. Humans, dogs, and whales are mammals.; “The speaker used the word “mammal” while explaining the university study problem.”
marseille: a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern, used for bedspreads, etc; “Learners saw the word “marseille” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
mock: to laugh at someone or something and try to make them look stupid by saying unkind things about them or by copying them; “Learners hear “mock” while following the university study explanation.”
neophyte: someone who has just started to learn a particular skill, art, job etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “neophyte.””
offer: to ask someone if they would like to have something, or to hold something out to them so that they can take it; “Learners hear “offer” while following the university study explanation.”
perplex: if something perplexes you, it makes you feel confused and worried because it is difficult to understand; “In the university study discussion, the verb “perplex” describes an action or change.”
preference: if you have a preference for something, you like it more than another thing and will choose it if you can; “A clear definition of the word “preference” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
preschooler: a child who does not yet go to school, or who goes to preschool; “Learners saw the word “preschooler” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
retrospect: thinking back to a time in the past, especially with the advantage of knowing more now than you did then; “A clear definition of the word “retrospect” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
species: a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can breed together to produce young animals or plants; “The university study report includes a section on the word “species.””
spiral: a line in the form of a curve that winds around a central point, moving further away from the centre all the time; “A clear definition of the word “spiral” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
suspension: a part attached to the wheels of a vehicle that makes it more comfortable on roads that are not smooth; “A clear definition of the word “suspension” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
thinly: scattered or spread over a large area, with a lot of space in between; “The speaker explained the university study change thinly.”
usefulness: the state of being useful or the degree to which something is useful; “The speaker used the word “usefulness” while explaining the university study problem.”
vague: unclear because someone does not give enough detailed information or does not say exactly what they mean; “The report describes the university study issue as vague.”
beginner: someone who has just started to do or learn something; “Learners saw the word “beginner” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
combat: to try to stop something bad from happening or getting worse - used especially in news reports; “Learners hear “combat” while following the university study explanation.”
convenient: useful to you because it saves you time, or does not spoil your plans or cause you problems; “The speaker uses “convenient” to characterize the university study situation.”
cruise: A cruise is a holiday during which you travel on a ship or boat and visit a number of places; “A clear definition of the word “cruise” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
devastation: Devastation is severe and widespread destruction or damage; “Learners saw the word “devastation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
dilemma: a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad; “The speaker used the word “dilemma” while explaining the university study problem.”
enlighten: To enlighten someone means to give them more knowledge and greater understanding about something; “Learners hear “enlighten” while following the university study explanation.”
exposure: when someone is in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant; “A clear definition of the word “exposure” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
framework: a set of ideas, rules, or beliefs from which something is developed, or on which decisions are based; “Learners saw the word “framework” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
gap: a space between two objects or two parts of an object, especially because something is missing; “The university study report includes a section on the word “gap.””
helicopter: a type of aircraft with large metal blades on top which turn around very quickly to make it fly; “A clear definition of the word “helicopter” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
inspection: an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed; “The university study report includes a section on the word “inspection.””
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.”
learned: a learned person has a lot of knowledge because they have read and studied a lot; “During the university study discussion, “learned” signals a particular quality.”
Module: a part of a spacecraft that can be separated from the main part and used for a particular purpose; “Learners saw the word “module” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
neologism: a new word or expression, or a word used with a new meaning; “The speaker used the word “neologism” while explaining the university study problem.”
nourish: To nourish a person, animal, or plant means to provide them with the food that is necessary for life, growth, and good health; “In the university study discussion, the verb “nourish” describes an action or change.”
oversee: to be in charge of a group of workers and check that a piece of work is done satisfactorily; “The speaker explains how “oversee” is used in a report about the university study.”
paradox: a situation that seems strange because it involves two ideas or qualities that are very different; “A clear definition of the word “paradox” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pedagogical: relating to teaching methods or the practice of teaching; “The report describes the university study issue as pedagogical.”
prate: to talk in a meaningless boring way about something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “prate” describes an action or change.”
precede: to happen or exist before something or someone, or to come before something else in a series; “In the university study discussion, the verb “precede” describes an action or change.”
quiver: to shake slightly because you are cold, or because you feel very afraid, angry, excited etc; “In the university study discussion, the verb “quiver” describes an action or change.”
squelch: to stop something from continuing to develop or spread; “The speaker explains how “squelch” is used in a report about the university study.”
studio: a room where television and radio programmes are made and broadcast or where music is recorded; “The university study report includes a section on the word “studio.””
summary: a short statement that gives the main information about something, without giving all the details; “Learners saw the word “summary” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
technician: someone whose job is to check equipment or machines and make sure that they are working properly; “Learners saw the word “technician” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
tribute: something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect or admiration for someone; “A clear definition of the word “tribute” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
unexplored: an unexplored place has not been examined or put on a map; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as unexplored.”
accumulate: to gradually get more and more money, possessions, knowledge etc over a period of time; “In the university study discussion, the verb “accumulate” describes an action or change.”
administration: the activities that are involved in managing the work of a company or organization; “Learners saw the word “administration” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
boorish: Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as boorish.”
clutch: the pedal that you press with your foot when driving a vehicle in order to change gear , or the part of the vehicle that this controls; “A clear definition of the word “clutch” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
credit: an arrangement with a shop, bank etc that allows you to buy something and pay for it later; “A clear definition of the word “credit” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
defect: a fault or a lack of something that means that something or someone is not perfect; “A clear definition of the word “defect” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
estate: Someone's estate is all the money and property that they leave behind when they die; “Learners saw the word “estate” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
exceptional: Exceptional situations and incidents are unusual and only likely to happen infrequently; “The report describes the university study issue as exceptional.”
float: a large vehicle that is decorated to drive through the streets as part of a special event; “Learners saw the word “float” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
hang: to kill someone by dropping them with a rope around their neck, or to die in this way, especially as a punishment for a serious crime; “Learners hear “hang” while following the university study explanation.”
hinge: a piece of metal fastened to a door, lid etc that allows it to swing open and shut; “A clear definition of the word “hinge” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
linger: to continue looking at or dealing with something for longer than is usual or desirable; “The speaker explains how “linger” is used in a report about the university study.”
mitigate: to make a situation or the effects of something less unpleasant, harmful, or serious; “In the university study discussion, the verb “mitigate” describes an action or change.”
modest: someone who is modest does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements; “The report describes the university study issue as modest.”
nihilism: the belief that nothing has any meaning or value; “The speaker used the word “nihilism” while explaining the university study problem.”
nucleus: the central part of an atom, made up of neutrons, protons, and other elementary particles; “A clear definition of the word “nucleus” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
operation: the process of cutting into someone’s body to repair or remove a part that is damaged; “The speaker used the word “operation” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
peruse: to read something, especially in a careful way; “In the university study discussion, the verb “peruse” describes an action or change.”
pregnant: if a woman or female animal is pregnant, she has an unborn baby growing inside her body; “During the university study discussion, “pregnant” signals a particular quality.”
rail: to complain angrily about something, especially something that you think is very unfair; “In the university study discussion, the verb “rail” describes an action or change.”
seminary: a college for training priests or ministers; “The university study report includes a section on the word “seminary.””
sensation: a feeling that you get from one of your five senses, especially the sense of touch; “The university study report includes a section on the word “sensation.””
shutter: one of a pair of wooden or metal covers on the outside of a window that can be closed to keep light out or prevent thieves from coming in; “A clear definition of the word “shutter” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
specialize: to limit all or most of your study, business etc to a particular subject or activity; “The speaker explains how “specialize” is used in a report about the university study.”
specification: a detailed instruction about how a car, building, piece of equipment etc should be made; “The speaker used the word “specification” while explaining the university study problem.”
symptom: something wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illness; “The speaker used the word “symptom” while explaining the university study problem.”
threshold: the entrance to a room or building, or the area of floor or ground at the entrance; “The speaker used the word “threshold” while explaining the university study problem.”
Toddler: a very young child who is just learning to walk; “Learners saw the word “toddler” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
vulgar: remarks, jokes etc that are vulgar deal with sex in a very rude and offensive way; “The speaker uses “vulgar” to characterize the university study situation.”
whereas: used to say that although something is true of one thing, it is not true of another; “In this university study, the word “whereas” helps express a precise idea.”
worthwhile: if something is worthwhile, it is important or useful, or you gain something from it; “The speaker uses “worthwhile” to characterize the university study situation.”
anxious: feeling strongly that you want to do something or want something to happen; “During the university study discussion, “anxious” signals a particular quality.”
arrange: to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip; “In the university study discussion, the verb “arrange” describes an action or change.”
contest: to say formally that you do not accept something or do not agree with it; “In the university study discussion, the verb “contest” describes an action or change.”
deem: to think of something in a particular way or as having a particular quality; “A clear example helps learners use “deem” in a sentence about the university study.”
deflect: to change direction or make sth change direction, especially after hitting sth; “A clear example helps learners use “deflect” in a sentence about the university study.”
equipment: the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity; “The university study report includes a section on the word “equipment.””
exorbitant: an exorbitant price, amount of money etc is much higher than it should be; “The report describes the university study issue as exorbitant.”
expect: to think that something will happen because it seems likely or has been planned; “The speaker explains how “expect” is used in a report about the university study.”
fledgling: a young bird that is learning to fly; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fledgling.””
grope: to try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands; “The speaker explains how “grope” is used in a report about the university study.”
hit: to touch someone or something quickly and hard with your hand, a stick etc; “The speaker explains how “hit” is used in a report about the university study.”
identification: official papers or cards, such as your passport, that prove who you are; “Learners saw the word “identification” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
impact: the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something; “Learners saw the word “impact” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
increase: a rise in amount, number, or degree; “Learners saw the word “increase” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
intent: giving careful attention to something so that you think about nothing else; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as intent.”
interact: if one thing interacts with another, or if they interact, they affect each other; “Learners hear “interact” while following the university study explanation.”
kit: a set of tools, equipment etc that you use for a particular purpose or activity; “The university study report includes a section on the word “kit.””
learner: someone who is learning to do something; “The speaker used the word “learner” while explaining the university study problem.”
leisure: time when you are not working or studying and can relax and do things you enjoy; “The speaker used the word “leisure” while explaining the university study problem.”
magnify: to make something seem bigger or louder, especially using special equipment; “A clear example helps learners use “magnify” in a sentence about the university study.”
mask: something that covers all or part of your face, to protect or to hide it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “mask.””
owe: to need to pay someone for something that they have done for you or sold to you, or to need to give someone back money that they have lent you; “A clear example helps learners use “owe” in a sentence about the university study.”
preparedness: when someone is ready for something; “The university study report includes a section on the word “preparedness.””
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.”
punctual: arriving, happening, or being done at exactly the time that has been arranged; “The report describes the university study issue as punctual.”
revolve: to move around like a wheel, or to make something move around like a wheel; “A clear example helps learners use “revolve” in a sentence about the university study.”
roam: to walk or travel, usually for a long time, with no clear purpose or direction; “A clear example helps learners use “roam” in a sentence about the university study.”
rust: the reddish-brown substance that forms on iron or steel when it gets wet; “Learners saw the word “rust” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
screw: to fasten or close something by turning it, or to be fastened in this way; “In the university study discussion, the verb “screw” describes an action or change.”
semantic: relating to the meanings of words; “The report describes the university study issue as semantic.”
stagnant: not changing or making progress, and continuing to be in a bad condition; “The report describes the university study issue as stagnant.”
wedge: a piece of wood, metal etc that has one thick edge and one pointed edge and is used especially for keeping a door open or for splitting wood; “The university study report includes a section on the word “wedge.””
accomplish: to succeed in doing something, especially after trying very hard; “A clear example helps learners use “accomplish” in a sentence about the university study.”
analysis: a process in which a doctor makes someone talk about their past experiences, relationships etc in order to help them with mental or emotional problems; “The university study report includes a section on the word “analysis.””
arbitrary: decided or arranged without any reason or plan, often unfairly; “The report describes the university study issue as arbitrary.”
assault: a military attack to take control of a place controlled by the enemy; “The speaker used the word “assault” while explaining the university study problem.”
assumption: something that you think is true although you have no definite proof; “A clear definition of the word “assumption” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
auxiliary: a worker who provides additional help for another group of workers; “The university study report includes a section on the word “auxiliary.””
branch: to divide into two or more smaller, narrower, or less important parts; “Learners hear “branch” while following the university study explanation.”
cluster: a group of things of the same kind that are very close together; “Learners saw the word “cluster” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
coil: to wind or twist into a series of rings, or to make something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “coil” in a sentence about the university study.”
concentration: the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time; “A clear definition of the word “concentration” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
corrupt: to encourage someone to start behaving in an immoral or dishonest way; “A clear example helps learners use “corrupt” in a sentence about the university study.”
doom: to make someone or something certain to fail, die, be destroyed etc; “A clear example helps learners use “doom” in a sentence about the university study.”
economical: using money, time, goods etc carefully and without wasting any; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as economical.”
enrich: to improve the quality of something, especially by adding things to it; “The speaker explains how “enrich” is used in a report about the university study.”
exact: to demand and get something from someone by using threats, force etc; “The speaker explains how “exact” is used in a report about the university study.”
execution: a process in which you do something that has been carefully planned; “The university study report includes a section on the word “execution.””
face: the front part of your head, where your eyes, nose, and mouth are; “A clear definition of the word “face” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
fantastic: a fantastic plan, suggestion etc is not likely to be possible; “The speaker uses “fantastic” to characterize the university study situation.”
female: an animal that belongs to the sex that can have babies or produce eggs; “Learners saw the word “female” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
flee: to leave somewhere very quickly, in order to escape from danger; “In the university study discussion, the verb “flee” describes an action or change.”