PTE Academic Academic English

Listening & Lecture Language: Education & campus

Words that help learners follow talks, examples, changes of topic, and conclusions. 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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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.””
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
dialectic: a method of examining and discussing ideas in order to find the truth, in which two opposing ideas are compared in order to find a solution that includes them both; “Learners saw the word “dialectic” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
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.”
intransitive: an intransitive verb has a subject but no object. For example, in the sentence ‘They arrived’, ‘arrived’ is intransitive. Intransitive verbs are marked [I] in this dictionary.; “The report describes the university study issue as intransitive.”
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.”
reimbursement: If you receive reimbursement for money that you have spent, you get your money back, for example because the money should have been paid by someone else; “Learners saw the word “reimbursement” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
creditworthy: A creditworthy person or organization is one who can safely be lent money or allowed to have goods on credit, for example, because in the past they have always paid back what they owe; “The report describes the university study issue as creditworthy.”
pitfall: a problem or difficulty that is likely to happen in a particular job, course of action, or activity; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pitfall.””
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.”
doting: If you say that someone is, for example, a doting mother, husband, or friend, you mean that they show a lot of love for someone; “The speaker uses “doting” to characterize the university study situation.”
entertaining: If you entertain, or entertain people, you provide food and drink for them, for example, when you have invited them to your house; “In the university study discussion, the verb “entertaining” describes an action or change.”
closure: when a factory, school, hospital etc has to close permanently; “The speaker used the word “closure” while explaining the university study problem.”
slightly: Slightly means to some degree but not to a very large degree; “The speaker explained the university study change slightly.”
enough: to the degree that is necessary or wanted; “The team responded enough when the university study plan changed.”
completely: to the greatest degree possible; “The team responded completely when the university study plan changed.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
buddha: Buddha is the title given to Gautama Siddhartha, the religious teacher and founder of Buddhism; “The university study report includes a section on the word “buddha.””
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.””
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.”
pickaxe: a large tool that you use for breaking up the ground. It consists of a curved iron bar with a sharp point on each end and a long handle.; “The speaker used the word “pickaxe” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.””
stammer: to speak with a lot of pauses and repeated sounds, either because you have a speech problem, or because you are nervous, excited etc; “The speaker explains how “stammer” is used in a report about the university study.”
suitability: the degree to which something or someone has the right qualities for a particular purpose; “A clear definition of the word “suitability” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
thistle: a wild plant which has leaves with sharp points and purple or white furry flowers; “The speaker used the word “thistle” 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.””
clang: if a metal object clangs, or if you clang it, it makes a loud ringing sound; “The speaker explains how “clang” is used in a report about the university study.”
deaden: If something deadens a feeling or a sound, it makes it less strong or loud; “The speaker explains how “deaden” is used in a report about the university study.”
elf: an imaginary creature like a small person with pointed ears and magical powers; “A clear definition of the word “elf” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
resonant: a resonant sound is deep, loud, and clear, and continues for a long time; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as resonant.”
resonator: a piece of equipment that makes the sound of a musical instrument louder; “The speaker used the word “resonator” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
since: When you are talking about an event or situation in the past, you use since to indicate that another event happened at some point later in time; “The team responded since when the university study plan changed.”
sliver: a small pointed or thin piece that has been cut or broken off something; “The speaker used the word “sliver” while explaining the university study problem.”
sneak: to go somewhere secretly and quietly in order to avoid being seen or heard; “Learners hear “sneak” while following the university study explanation.”
soundly: If you sleep soundly, you sleep deeply and do not wake during your sleep; “The team responded soundly when the university study plan changed.”
spire: a roof that rises steeply to a point on top of a tower, especially on a church; “A clear definition of the word “spire” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
synthesizer: an electronic instrument that produces the sounds of various musical instruments; “The university study report includes a section on the word “synthesizer.””
tern: a black and white sea bird that has long wings and a tail with two points; “The speaker used the word “tern” while explaining the university study problem.”
abundant: something that is abundant exists or is available in large quantities so that there is more than enough; “The speaker uses “abundant” to characterize the university study situation.”
cape: a long loose piece of clothing without sleeve s that fastens around your neck and hangs from your shoulders; “The speaker used the word “cape” while explaining the university study problem.”
chant: a regularly repeated tune, often with many words sung on one note, especially used for religious prayers; “Learners saw the word “chant” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
chapel: a small church, or a room in a hospital, prison, big church etc in which Christians pray and have religious services; “The speaker used the word “chapel” while explaining the university study problem.”
constrain: To constrain someone or something means to limit their development or force them to behave in a particular way; “The speaker explains how “constrain” is used in a report about the university study.”
costume: a set of clothes worn by an actor or by someone to make them look like something such as an animal, famous person etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “costume.””
crackle: to make repeated short sounds like something burning in a fire; “The speaker explains how “crackle” is used in a report about the university study.”
directional: relating to the direction in which something is pointing or moving; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as directional.”
drawl: to speak slowly, with vowel sounds that are longer than usual; “Learners hear “drawl” while following the university study explanation.”
easter: a Christian holy day in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life; “The university study report includes a section on the word “easter.””
fairway: the part of a golf course that you hit the ball along towards the hole; “A clear definition of the word “fairway” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
fantasy: an exciting and unusual experience or situation you imagine happening to you, but which will probably never happen; “Learners saw the word “fantasy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
fee: an amount of money that you pay to do something or that you pay to a professional person for their work; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fee.””
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.””
grunt: a short low sound that a person or animal makes in their throat; “The university study report includes a section on the word “grunt.””
hearse: a large car used to carry a dead body in a coffin at a funeral; “The university study report includes a section on the word “hearse.””
hieroglyphic: a picture or symbol representing an object, concept, or sound; “A clear definition of the word “hieroglyphic” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
perfume: a liquid with a strong pleasant smell that women put on their skin or clothing to make themselves smell nice; “The university study report includes a section on the word “perfume.””
rap: to say something loudly, suddenly, and in a way that sounds angry; “A clear example helps learners use “rap” in a sentence about the university study.”
serrated: having a sharp edge made of a row of connected points like teeth; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as serrated.”
sizzle: If something such as hot oil or fat sizzles, it makes hissing sounds; “The speaker explains how “sizzle” is used in a report about the university study.”
slur: to speak unclearly without separating your words or sounds correctly; “Learners hear “slur” while following the university study explanation.”
staccato: A staccato noise consists of a series of short, sharp, separate sounds; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as staccato.”
tepee: a round tent with a pointed top, used by some Native Americans; “A clear definition of the word “tepee” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
tiptoe: to walk quietly and carefully on your toes, so that nobody hears you; “The speaker explains how “tiptoe” is used in a report about the university study.”
vent: a hole or pipe through which gases, liquid etc can enter or escape from an enclosed space or container; “The speaker used the word “vent” while explaining the university study problem.”
bleep: a short high sound made by a piece of electronic equipment; “The university study report includes a section on the word “bleep.””
blip: A blip is a small spot of light, sometimes occurring with a short, high-pitched sound, which flashes on and off regularly on a piece of equipment such as a radar screen; “A clear definition of the word “blip” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
confer: to officially give someone a title etc, especially as a reward for something they have achieved; “The speaker explains how “confer” is used in a report about the university study.”
contaminate: to make a place or substance dirty or harmful by putting something such as chemicals or poison in it; “A clear example helps learners use “contaminate” in a sentence about the university study.”
croak: to make a deep low sound like the sound a frog makes; “In the university study discussion, the verb “croak” describes an action or change.”
debris: the pieces of something that are left after it has been destroyed in an accident, explosion etc; “The speaker used the word “debris” while explaining the university study problem.”
depict: to describe something or someone in writing or speech, or to show them in a painting, picture etc; “The speaker explains how “depict” is used in a report about the university study.”
fort: a strong building or group of buildings used by soldiers or an army for defending an important place; “A clear definition of the word “fort” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
gasoline: a liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly for producing power in the engines of cars, trucks etc; “Learners saw the word “gasoline” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
gurgle: the happy low sound that someone makes in their throat; “Learners saw the word “gurgle” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
heartbroken: extremely sad because of something that has happened; “The speaker uses “heartbroken” to characterize the university study situation.”
hygiene: the practice of keeping yourself and the things around you clean in order to prevent diseases; “The speaker used the word “hygiene” while explaining the university study problem.”
improvise: to do something without any preparation, because you are forced to do this by unexpected events; “Learners hear “improvise” while following the university study explanation.”
marvel: to feel or express great surprise or admiration at something, especially someone’s behaviour; “A clear example helps learners use “marvel” in a sentence about the university study.”
motif: an idea, subject, or image that is regularly repeated and developed in a book, film, work of art etc; “A clear definition of the word “motif” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pave: to cover a path, road, area etc with a hard level surface such as blocks of stone or concrete; “In the university study discussion, the verb “pave” describes an action or change.”
pore: one of the small holes in your skin that liquid, especially sweat , can pass through, or a similar hole in the surface of a plant; “Learners saw the word “pore” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
puncture: A puncture is a small hole in a car tyre or bicycle tyre that has been made by a sharp object; “Learners saw the word “puncture” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
rotor: a part of a machine that turns around on a central point; “Learners saw the word “rotor” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
sabre: a light pointed sword with one sharp edge used in fencing; “The speaker used the word “sabre” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
serrate: (of leaves) having a margin of forward pointing teeth; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as serrate.”
simulate: to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real; “In the university study discussion, the verb “simulate” describes an action or change.”
sonic: relating to sound, sound waves , or the speed of sound; “The report describes the university study issue as sonic.”
spiky: Something that is spiky has one or more sharp points; “The report describes the university study issue as spiky.”
squawk: if a bird squawks, it makes a loud sharp angry sound; “In the university study discussion, the verb “squawk” describes an action or change.”
stick: to attach something to something else using a substance, or to become attached to a surface; “Learners hear “stick” while following the university study explanation.”
thud: the low sound made by a heavy object hitting something else; “The speaker used the word “thud” while explaining the university study problem.”
tinkle: to make light ringing sounds, or to make something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “tinkle” in a sentence about the university study.”
tornado: an extremely violent storm consisting of air that spins very quickly and causes a lot of damage; “A clear definition of the word “tornado” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
trill: a musical sound made by quickly moving between two notes; “A clear definition of the word “trill” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
bayonet: to push the point of a bayonet into someone; “Learners hear “bayonet” while following the university study explanation.”
bleat: to make the sound that a sheep or goat makes; “In the university study discussion, the verb “bleat” describes an action or change.”
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.”
catch: to see someone doing something that they did not want you to know they were doing; “A clear example helps learners use “catch” in a sentence about the university study.”
cavity: A cavity is a space or hole in something such as a solid object or a person's body; “The university study report includes a section on the word “cavity.””
classic: having all the features that are typical or expected of a particular thing or situation; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as classic.”
continuity: the state of continuing for a period of time, without problems, interruptions, or changes; “Learners saw the word “continuity” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
crater: a round hole in the ground made by something that has fallen on it or by an explosion; “The speaker used the word “crater” while explaining the university study problem.”
debug: to remove secret listening equipment from a place; “A clear example helps learners use “debug” in a sentence about the university study.”
decibel: a unit for measuring the loudness of sound; “The university study report includes a section on the word “decibel.””
definitive: a definitive book, description etc is considered to be the best and cannot be improved; “During the university study discussion, “definitive” signals a particular quality.”
description: a piece of writing or speech that gives details about what someone or something is like; “The university study report includes a section on the word “description.””
ditty: A ditty is a short or light-hearted song or poem; “Learners saw the word “ditty” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
earnest: to really mean what you are saying, especially when expressing an intention or wish; “Learners saw the word “earnest” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
file: to keep papers, documents etc in a particular place so that you can find them easily; “In the university study discussion, the verb “file” describes an action or change.”
forerunner: someone or something that existed before something similar that developed or came later; “Learners saw the word “forerunner” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
fuzzy: if a sound or picture is fuzzy, it is unclear; “The report describes the university study issue as fuzzy.”
gobble: the loud rapid gurgling sound made by male turkeys; “A clear definition of the word “gobble” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
gong: a round piece of metal that hangs in a frame and which you hit with a stick to give a deep ringing sound. It is used as a musical instrument or to announce that a meal is ready.; “A clear definition of the word “gong” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
gush: a large quantity of something, usually a liquid, that suddenly pours out of something; “A clear definition of the word “gush” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
hallucinate: to see or hear things that are not really there; “Learners hear “hallucinate” while following the university study explanation.”
heartache: a strong feeling of great sadness and anxiety; “The speaker used the word “heartache” while explaining the university study problem.”
hearten: to make someone feel happier and more hopeful; “A clear example helps learners use “hearten” in a sentence about the university study.”
heartland: the central part of a country or area of land; “A clear definition of the word “heartland” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
jagged: having a rough or pointed edge or surface; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as jagged.”
javelin: a long stick with a pointed end, thrown as a sport; “The speaker used the word “javelin” while explaining the university study problem.”
maize: a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob (= long hard part ) , and that are cooked and eaten as a vegetable; “Learners saw the word “maize” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
metaphor: a way of describing something by referring to it as something different and suggesting that it has similar qualities to that thing; “The university study report includes a section on the word “metaphor.””
mint: a small plant with green leaves that have a fresh smell and taste and are used in cooking; “The university study report includes a section on the word “mint.””
mosaic: a pattern or picture made by fitting together small pieces of coloured stone, glass etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “mosaic.””
nib: the pointed metal part at the end of a pen; “The speaker used the word “nib” while explaining the university study problem.”
parasite: a plant or animal that lives on or in another plant or animal and gets food from it; “The speaker used the word “parasite” while explaining the university study problem.”
percussive: Percussive sounds are like the sound of drums; “The speaker uses “percussive” to characterize the university study situation.”
plank: a long narrow piece of wooden board, used especially for making structures to walk on; “Learners saw the word “plank” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
plaster: to put a wet usually sticky substance all over a surface so that it is thickly covered; “A clear example helps learners use “plaster” in a sentence about the university study.”
pointless: worthless or not likely to have any useful result; “The speaker uses “pointless” to characterize the university study situation.”
prone: likely to do something or suffer from something, especially something bad or harmful; “The report describes the university study issue as prone.”
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.”
quotation: a sentence or phrase from a book, speech etc which you repeat in a speech or piece of writing because it is interesting or amusing; “The university study report includes a section on the word “quotation.””
recycle: to put used objects or materials through a special process so that they can be used again; “A clear example helps learners use “recycle” in a sentence about the university study.”
repertoire: all the plays, pieces of music etc that a performer or group knows and can perform; “The speaker used the word “repertoire” while explaining the university study problem.”
sierra: a row or area of sharply pointed mountains; “Learners saw the word “sierra” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
sophist: one of the pre-Socratic philosophers who were itinerant professional teachers of oratory and argument and who were prepared to enter into debate on any matter however specious; “Learners saw the word “sophist” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
steeple: a tall pointed tower on the roof of a church; “Learners saw the word “steeple” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
strident: a strident sound or voice is loud and unpleasant; “The speaker uses “strident” to characterize the university study situation.”
swirl: to move around quickly in a twisting circular movement, or to make something do this; “The speaker explains how “swirl” is used in a report about the university study.”
swordfish: a large fish with a very long pointed upper jaw; “The speaker used the word “swordfish” while explaining the university study problem.”
tile: a flat square piece of baked clay or other material, used for covering walls, floors etc; “Learners saw the word “tile” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
trail: to pull something behind you, especially along the ground, or to be pulled in this way; “In the university study discussion, the verb “trail” describes an action or change.”
turbulent: a turbulent situation or period of time is one in which there are a lot of sudden changes; “The speaker uses “turbulent” to characterize the university study situation.”
workbook: a school book containing questions and exercises; “Learners saw the word “workbook” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
zoom: a sound made by a vehicle that is travelling fast; “The speaker used the word “zoom” while explaining the university study problem.”
afflict: to affect someone or something in an unpleasant way, and make them suffer; “The speaker explains how “afflict” is used in a report about the university study.”
article: a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine; “The university study report includes a section on the word “article.””
cackle: a loud high sound that a chicken makes; “A clear definition of the word “cackle” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
chagrin: to feel annoyed and disappointed; “In the university study discussion, the verb “chagrin” describes an action or change.”
chime: a ringing sound made by a bell or clock; “Learners saw the word “chime” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
corporation: a big company, or a group of companies acting together as a single organization; “The university study report includes a section on the word “corporation.””
coverage: when a subject or event is reported on television or radio, or in newspapers; “The university study report includes a section on the word “coverage.””
dagger: a short pointed knife used as a weapon; “Learners saw the word “dagger” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
diet: to limit the amount and type of food that you eat, in order to become thinner; “Learners hear “diet” while following the university study explanation.”
disenchant: to make disappointed or disillusioned; “The speaker explains how “disenchant” is used in a report about the university study.”
drone: to make a continuous low dull sound; “In the university study discussion, the verb “drone” describes an action or change.”
graze: to accidentally break the surface of your skin by rubbing it against something; “The speaker explains how “graze” is used in a report about the university study.”
hearty: happy and friendly and usually loud; “The speaker uses “hearty” to characterize the university study situation.”
herb: a small plant that is used to improve the taste of food, or to make medicine; “The speaker used the word “herb” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
intrigue: to make secret plans to harm someone or make them lose their position of power; “A clear example helps learners use “intrigue” in a sentence about the university study.”
jolt: to move suddenly and roughly, or to make someone or something move in this way; “The speaker explains how “jolt” is used in a report about the university study.”
mantle: a loose piece of outer clothing without sleeves, worn especially in former times; “The speaker used the word “mantle” while explaining the university study problem.”
nylon: a strong artificial material that is used to make plastics, clothes, rope etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “nylon.””
orgasm: the greatest point of sexual pleasure; “The speaker used the word “orgasm” while explaining the university study problem.”
peal: the loud ringing sound made by a bell; “Learners saw the word “peal” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
porcelain: a hard shiny white substance that is used for making expensive plates, cups etc; “The speaker used the word “porcelain” while explaining the university study problem.”
pursuit: when someone tries to get, achieve, or find something in a determined way; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pursuit.””
racecourse: a grass track on which horses race; “The university study report includes a section on the word “racecourse.””
secular: not connected with or controlled by a church or other religious authority; “During the university study discussion, “secular” signals a particular quality.”
slip: to slide a short distance accidentally, and fall or lose your balance slightly; “In the university study discussion, the verb “slip” describes an action or change.”
smother: to kill someone by putting something over their face to stop them breathing; “Learners hear “smother” while following the university study explanation.”
songbird: a bird that can make musical sounds; “The university study report includes a section on the word “songbird.””
squeal: to make a long loud high sound or cry; “A clear example helps learners use “squeal” in a sentence about the university study.”
sum: the total produced when you add two or more numbers or amounts together; “The speaker used the word “sum” while explaining the university study problem.”
surge: a sudden quick movement of a liquid, electricity, chemical etc through something; “Learners saw the word “surge” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
tow: an act of pulling a vehicle behind another vehicle, using a rope or chain; “Learners saw the word “tow” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
warbler: a bird that can make musical sounds; “A clear definition of the word “warbler” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
amuse: to make time pass in an enjoyable way, so that you do not get bored; “A clear example helps learners use “amuse” in a sentence about the university study.”
arise: if a problem or difficult situation arises, it begins to happen; “In the university study discussion, the verb “arise” describes an action or change.”
chunk: a large thick piece of something that does not have an even shape; “The speaker used the word “chunk” while explaining the university study problem.”
clear: to make somewhere emptier or tidier by removing things from it; “A clear example helps learners use “clear” in a sentence about the university study.”
closet: a cupboard built into the wall of a room from the floor to the ceiling; “Learners saw the word “closet” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
comic: a magazine for children that tells a story using comic strips; “A clear definition of the word “comic” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
confident: sure that something will happen in the way that you want or expect; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as confident.”
conserve: to protect something and prevent it from changing or being damaged; “The speaker explains how “conserve” is used in a report about the university study.”
diligent: someone who is diligent works hard and is careful and thorough; “The report describes the university study issue as diligent.”
equally: to the same degree or amount; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed equally.”
flake: a small thin piece that breaks away easily from something else; “A clear definition of the word “flake” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
flank: the side of an army in a battle, or a sports team when playing; “The university study report includes a section on the word “flank.””
gear: a set of equipment or tools you need for a particular activity; “A clear definition of the word “gear” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
grab: to take hold of someone or something with a sudden or violent movement; “In the university study discussion, the verb “grab” describes an action or change.”
greedy: always wanting more food, money, power, possessions etc than you need; “The report describes the university study issue as greedy.”
hardy: strong and healthy and able to bear difficult living conditions; “The report describes the university study issue as hardy.”
heartfelt: very strongly felt and sincere; “During the university study discussion, “heartfelt” signals a particular quality.”
heartless: cruel and not feeling any pity; “During the university study discussion, “heartless” signals a particular quality.”
insomuch: to such an extent or degree; “The team responded insomuch when the university study plan changed.”
joint: a part of your body that can bend because two bones meet there; “The university study report includes a section on the word “joint.””
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.””
outfit: a set of clothes worn together, especially for a special occasion; “A clear definition of the word “outfit” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
plateau: a large area of flat land that is higher than the land around it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “plateau.””
pose: to exist in a way that may cause a problem, danger, difficulty etc; “A clear example helps learners use “pose” in a sentence about the university study.”
prickly: covered with thin sharp points; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as prickly.”
procure: to obtain something, especially something that is difficult to get; “In the university study discussion, the verb “procure” describes an action or change.”
quarry: a place where large amounts of stone or sand are dug out of the ground; “The university study report includes a section on the word “quarry.””
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.”
separate: to divide or split into different parts, or to make something do this; “The speaker explains how “separate” is used in a report about the university study.”
sieve: a round wire tool for separating small objects from large objects; “The university study report includes a section on the word “sieve.””
solid: a firm object or substance that has a fixed shape, not a gas or liquid; “A clear definition of the word “solid” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
sweetheart: the person that you love; “The university study report includes a section on the word “sweetheart.””
trample: to step heavily on something, so that you crush it with your feet; “The speaker explains how “trample” is used in a report about the university study.”
treatment: a particular way of behaving towards someone or of dealing with them; “The university study report includes a section on the word “treatment.””
twig: a small very thin stem of wood that grows from a branch on a tree; “A clear definition of the word “twig” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
tyrannical: behaving in a cruel and unfair way towards someone you have power over; “The speaker uses “tyrannical” to characterize the university study situation.”
valid: a reason, argument etc that is based on what is reasonable or sensible; “The report describes the university study issue as valid.”
wrinkle: wrinkles are lines on your face and skin that you get when you are old; “The university study report includes a section on the word “wrinkle.””
amount: a quantity of something such as time, money, or a substance; “The university study report includes a section on the word “amount.””
cash: to exchange a cheque etc for the amount of money it is worth; “A clear example helps learners use “cash” in a sentence about the university study.”
chorus: the part of a song that is repeated after each verse; “The university study report includes a section on the word “chorus.””
distinction: a clear difference or separation between two similar things; “The university study report includes a section on the word “distinction.””
economic: relating to trade, in-dustry, and the management of money; “The speaker uses “economic” to characterize the university study situation.”
eminent: an eminent person is famous, important, and respected; “The report describes the university study issue as eminent.”
emotion: a strong human feeling such as love, hate, or anger; “A clear definition of the word “emotion” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
ensure: to make certain that something will happen properly; “Learners hear “ensure” while following the university study explanation.”
erupt: if fighting, violence, noise etc erupts, it starts suddenly; “In the university study discussion, the verb “erupt” describes an action or change.”
evolve: to develop and change gradually over a long period of time; “The speaker explains how “evolve” is used in a report about the university study.”
export: the business of selling and sending goods to other countries; “Learners saw the word “export” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
external: relating to the outside of something or of a person’s body; “During the university study discussion, “external” signals a particular quality.”
extraordinary: a meeting which takes place in addition to the usual ones; “The report describes the university study issue as extraordinary.”
flap: the noisy movement of something such as cloth in the air; “A clear definition of the word “flap” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
galaxy: one of the large groups of stars that make up the universe; “Learners saw the word “galaxy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”