Cambridge English Academic English

A2 Key: Education & campus

Concrete words for simple situations, personal information, and everyday needs. Focus: education & campus.

Independent Cambridge English study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Academic English
Easy · A2
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education: the process of teaching and learning, usually at school, college, or university; “The university study report includes a section on the word “education.””
seminar: a class at a university or college for a small group of students and a teacher to study or discuss a particular subject; “A clear definition of the word “seminar” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
student: someone who is studying at a university, school etc; “A clear definition of the word “student” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
undergraduate: a student at college or university, who is working for their first degree; “A clear definition of the word “undergraduate” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
university: an educational institution at the highest level, where you study for a degree; “In this university study, the word “university” helps express a precise idea.”
freshman: a student in the first year of high school or university; “The university study report includes a section on the word “freshman.””
campus: the land and buildings of a university or college, including the buildings where students live; “The speaker used the word “campus” while explaining the university study problem.”
study: to learn about a subject at school, university etc; “The speaker explains how “study” is used in a report about the university study.”
extracurricular: extracurricular activities are not part of the course that a student is doing at a school or college; “The report describes the university study issue as extracurricular.”
syllabus: a plan that states exactly what students at a school or college should learn in a particular subject; “A clear definition of the word “syllabus” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
drill: a method of teaching students, sports players etc something by making them repeat the same lesson, exercise etc many times; “A clear definition of the word “drill” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
classmate: a member of the same class in a school, college or – in the US – a university; “The speaker used the word “classmate” while explaining the university study problem.”
school: to train or teach someone to have a certain skill, type of behaviour, or way of thinking; “In the university study discussion, the verb “school” describes an action or change.”
teacher: someone whose job is to teach, especially in a school; “The university study report includes a section on the word “teacher.””
essay: a short piece of writing about a particular subject by a student as part of a course of study; “The speaker used the word “essay” while explaining the university study problem.”
application: a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something; “The university study report includes a section on the word “application.””
lesson: a period of time in which someone is taught a particular skill, for example how to play a musical instrument or drive a car; “The university study report includes a section on the word “lesson.””
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.”
college: a school for advanced education, especially in a particular profession or skill; “A clear definition of the word “college” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
given: any particular time, situation, amount etc that is being used as an example; “The speaker uses “given” to characterize the university study situation.”
honorary: an honorary title, rank, or university degree is given to someone as an honour; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as honorary.”
secondary: the education, teaching etc of children between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18; “The report describes the university study issue as secondary.”
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.””
alumna: a woman who is a former student of a school, college etc; “Learners saw the word “alumna” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.””
homework: work that a student at school is asked to do at home; “The university study report includes a section on the word “homework.””
lecturer: someone who gives lectures, especially in a university; “Learners saw the word “lecturer” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
truant: a student who stays away from school without permission; “Learners saw the word “truant” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
alumnus: a former student of a school, college etc; “The speaker used the word “alumnus” while explaining the university study problem.”
dissertation: a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree; “The speaker used the word “dissertation” while explaining the university study problem.”
don: a university teacher, especially one who teaches at the universities of Oxford or Cambridge; “The speaker used the word “don” while explaining the university study problem.”
place: a space or area, for example a particular point on a surface or in a room, building, town, city etc; “The speaker used the word “place” while explaining the university study problem.”
schoolmaster: a male teacher, especially in a private school (= one that parents pay to send their children to ); “The university study report includes a section on the word “schoolmaster.””
enter: to start working in a particular profession or organization, or to start studying at a school or university; “Learners hear “enter” while following the university study explanation.”
freshmen: In the United States, a freshman is a student who is in his or her first year at a high school or college; “The university study report includes a section on the word “freshmen.””
holiday: a time of rest from work, school etc; “Learners saw the word “holiday” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
schoolmistress: a female teacher, especially in a private school (= one that parents pay to send their children to ); “Learners saw the word “schoolmistress” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
tertiary: third in place, degree, or order; “The report describes the university study issue as tertiary.”
familiarize: to learn about something so that you understand it, or to teach someone else about something so that they understand it; “The speaker explains how “familiarize” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.””
apply: to make a formal request, usually written, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something; “Learners hear “apply” while following the university study explanation.”
thesis: a long piece of writing about a particular subject that you do as part of an advanced university degree such as an MA or a PhD; “The university study report includes a section on the word “thesis.””
qualification: if you have a qualification, you have passed an examination or course to show you have a particular level of skill or knowledge in a subject; “The speaker used the word “qualification” while explaining the university study problem.”
complete: to finish doing or making something, especially when it has taken a long time; “The speaker explains how “complete” is used in a report about the university study.”
expel: to officially force someone to leave a school or organization; “Learners hear “expel” while following the university study explanation.”
faculty: a department or group of related departments within a university; “The university study report includes a section on the word “faculty.””
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.”
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.””
month: one of the 12 named periods of time that a year is divided into; “Learners saw the word “month” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
move: to change from one place or position to another, or to make something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “move” in a sentence about the university study.”
multiple: a number that contains a smaller number an exact number of times; “The university study report includes a section on the word “multiple.””
old: something that is old has existed or been used for a long time; “During the university study discussion, “old” signals a particular quality.”
present: to give something to someone, for example at a formal or official occasion; “The speaker explains how “present” is used in a report about the university study.”
raise: to move or lift something to a higher position, place, or level; “In the university study discussion, the verb “raise” describes an action or change.”
special: a lower price than usual for a particular product for a short period of time; “The speaker used the word “special” while explaining the university study problem.”
time: the thing that is measured in minutes, hours, days, years etc using clocks; “A clear definition of the word “time” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
welcome: the way in which you greet someone when they arrive at a place; “The university study report includes a section on the word “welcome.””
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.”
Day: the period of time between when it gets light in the morning and when it gets dark; “Learners saw the word “day” 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.”
fundamental: relating to the most basic and important parts of something; “During the university study discussion, “fundamental” signals a particular quality.”
hour: a unit for measuring time. There are 60 minutes in one hour, and 24 hours in one day.; “Learners saw the word “hour” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
minute: a unit for measuring time. There are 60 minutes in one hour; “Learners saw the word “minute” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
origin: the place or situation in which something begins to exist; “The university study report includes a section on the word “origin.””
part: a piece or feature of something such as an object, area, event, or period of time; “A clear definition of the word “part” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pause: a short time during which someone stops speaking or doing something before starting again; “Learners saw the word “pause” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
rest: to stop working or doing an activity for a time and sit down or lie down to relax; “Learners hear “rest” while following the university study explanation.”
same: the same person, place, thing etc is one particular person etc and not a different one; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as same.”
schoolbag: A schoolbag is a bag that children use to carry books and other things to and from school; “In this university study, the word “schoolbag” helps express a precise idea.”
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.”
second: a unit for measuring time. There are 60 seconds in a minute.; “The university study report includes a section on the word “second.””
source: a thing, place, activity etc that you get something from; “The speaker used the word “source” while explaining the university study problem.”
tip: to pour something from one place or container into another; “The speaker explains how “tip” is used in a report about the university study.”
trip: a visit to a place that involves a journey, for pleasure or a particular purpose; “A clear definition of the word “trip” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
address: the details of the place where someone lives or works, which you use to send them letters etc; “Learners saw the word “address” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
always: all the time, at all times, or every time; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed always.”
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.”
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.”
instant: An instant is an extremely short period of time; “The speaker used the word “instant” while explaining the university study problem.”
now: You use now to refer to the present time, often in contrast to a time in the past or the future; “The speaker explained the university study change now.”
temporary: continuing for only a limited period of time; “During the university study discussion, “temporary” signals a particular quality.”
tidy: a room, house, desk etc that is tidy is neatly arranged with everything in the right place; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as tidy.”
trouble: to say something or ask someone to do something which may use or waste their time or upset them; “The speaker explains how “trouble” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
blister: a swelling on your skin containing clear liquid, caused, for example, by a burn or continuous rubbing; “The speaker used the word “blister” while explaining the university study problem.”
busy: to use your time dealing with something; “A clear example helps learners use “busy” in a sentence about the university study.”
cite: to mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation; “The speaker explains how “cite” is used in a report about the university study.”
curriculum: the subjects that are taught by a school, college etc, or the things that are studied in a particular subject; “A clear definition of the word “curriculum” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
extensive: large in size, amount, or degree; “During the university study discussion, “extensive” signals a particular quality.”
fit: to put a piece of equipment into a place, or a new part onto a machine, so that it is ready to be used; “A clear example helps learners use “fit” in a sentence about the university study.”
increase: a rise in amount, number, or degree; “Learners saw the word “increase” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
principal: someone who is in charge of a school; “Learners saw the word “principal” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
quick: lasting for or taking only a short time; “The speaker uses “quick” to characterize the university study situation.”
ribbon: a narrow piece of attractive cloth that you use, for example, to tie your hair or hold things together; “The university study report includes a section on the word “ribbon.””
dog: a common animal with four legs, fur, and a tail. Dogs are kept as pets or trained to guard places, find drugs etc.; “Learners saw the word “dog” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
dwell: to live in a particular place; “In the university study discussion, the verb “dwell” describes an action or change.”
moment: a particular point in time; “The university study report includes a section on the word “moment.””
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.”
revenue: money that a business or organization receives over a period of time, especially from selling goods or services; “Learners saw the word “revenue” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
seat: a place where you can sit, especially one in a vehicle or one from which you watch a performance, sports event etc; “The speaker used the word “seat” while explaining the university study problem.”
slot: A slot is a narrow opening in a machine or container, for example, a hole that you put coins in to make a machine work; “Learners saw the word “slot” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
everywhere: in or to every place; “The team responded everywhere when the university study plan changed.”
map: a drawing of a particular area, for example a city or country, which shows its main features, such as its roads, rivers, mountains etc; “Learners saw the word “map” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
card: a small piece of plastic or paper containing information about a person or showing, for example, that they belong to a particular organization, club etc; “Learners saw the word “card” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
thereabouts: near a particular time, place, number etc, but not exactly; “The team responded thereabouts when the university study plan changed.”
accustom: to make yourself or another person become used to a situation or place; “A clear example helps learners use “accustom” in a sentence about the university study.”
ancient: belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as ancient.”
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.”
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.”
autonomy: freedom that a place or an organization has to govern or control itself; “The university study report includes a section on the word “autonomy.””
basic: forming the most important or most necessary part of something; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as basic.”
bathroom: a room where there is a bath or shower , a basin , and sometimes a toilet; “The university study report includes a section on the word “bathroom.””
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.”
collect: to get things of the same type from different places and bring them together; “Learners hear “collect” while following the university study explanation.”
consume: To consume an amount of fuel, energy, or time means to use it up; “Learners hear “consume” while following the university study explanation.”
counter: the place where you pay or are served in a shop, bank, restaurant etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “counter.””
craze: a fashion, game, type of music etc that becomes very popular for a short time; “The speaker used the word “craze” while explaining the university study problem.”
dairy: a place on a farm where milk is kept and butter and cheese are made; “The speaker used the word “dairy” while explaining the university study problem.”
deliver: to take goods, letters, packages etc to a particular place or person; “A clear example helps learners use “deliver” in a sentence about the university study.”
dispensary: a place where medicines are prepared and given out, especially in a hospital; “Learners saw the word “dispensary” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
dock: a place in a port where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired; “The speaker used the word “dock” while explaining the university study problem.”
durable: staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot; “During the university study discussion, “durable” signals a particular quality.”
essential: the essential part, quality, or feature of something is the most basic one; “The report describes the university study issue as essential.”
exclusion: when someone is not allowed to take part in something or enter a place; “Learners saw the word “exclusion” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
extend: to continue for a longer period of time, or to make something last longer; “In the university study discussion, the verb “extend” describes an action or change.”
fashion: something that is popular or thought to be good at a particular time; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fashion.””
flare: to suddenly begin to burn, or to burn more brightly for a short time; “Learners hear “flare” while following the university study explanation.”
flowerbed: an area of ground, for example in a garden, in which flowers are grown; “Learners saw the word “flowerbed” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
flush: to become red in the face, for example when you are angry or embarrassed; “Learners hear “flush” while following the university study explanation.”
ford: a place where a river is not deep, so that you can walk or drive across it; “A clear definition of the word “ford” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
forth: going out from a place or point, and moving forwards or outwards; “The result was described forth in the final university study paragraph.”
fortress: a large strong building used for defending an important place; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fortress.””
founder: to fail after a period of time because something has gone wrong; “A clear example helps learners use “founder” in a sentence about the university study.”
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.””
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.”
half: exactly or about 50% (1/2) of an amount, time, distance, number etc; “A clear definition of the word “half” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
handbag: a small bag in which a woman carries money and personal things; “The speaker used the word “handbag” while explaining the university study problem.”
haste: great speed in doing something, especially because you do not have enough time; “The speaker used the word “haste” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
illuminate: to make a light shine on something, or to fill a place with light; “In the university study discussion, the verb “illuminate” describes an action or change.”
industrialized: an industrialized country or place has a lot of factories, mines etc; “During the university study discussion, “industrialized” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
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.”
keen: someone who is keen is eager to work or learn, and enjoys doing it; “During the university study discussion, “keen” signals a particular quality.”
later: after the time you are talking about or after the present time; “The speaker explained the university study change later.”
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.”
leukemia: a type of cancer of the blood, that causes weakness and sometimes death; “The speaker used the word “leukemia” while explaining the university study problem.”
level: the amount or degree of something, compared to another amount or degree; “The university study report includes a section on the word “level.””
lieutenant: someone who does work for, or in place of, someone in a higher position; “The speaker used the word “lieutenant” while explaining the university study problem.”
likelihood: the degree to which something can reasonably be expected to happen; “The university study report includes a section on the word “likelihood.””
make: to produce something, for example by putting the different parts of it together; “Learners hear “make” while following the university study explanation.”
makeshift: made to be used for a short time only when nothing better is available; “The report describes the university study issue as makeshift.”
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.”
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.”
misery: great suffering that is caused for example by being very poor or very sick; “The speaker used the word “misery” while explaining the university study problem.”
narrate: to tell a story by describing all the events in order, for example in a book; “The speaker explains how “narrate” is used in a report about the university study.”
odd: a number that cannot be divided exactly by two, for example 1, 3, 5, 7 etc; “During the university study discussion, “odd” signals a particular quality.”
paradise: a place that has everything you need for doing a particular activity; “The speaker used the word “paradise” while explaining the university study problem.”
pastime: something that you do because you think it is enjoyable or interesting; “A clear definition of the word “pastime” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pedestrian: someone who is walking, especially along a street or other place used by cars; “A clear definition of the word “pedestrian” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
permanent: continuing to exist for a long time or for all the time in the future; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as permanent.”
primary: relating to the education of children between 5 and 11 years old; “The report describes the university study issue as primary.”
probability: how likely something is, sometimes calculated in a mathematical way; “The speaker used the word “probability” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.””
ramp: a slope that has been built to connect two places that are at different levels; “The university study report includes a section on the word “ramp.””
remove: to take something away from, out of, or off the place where it is; “Learners hear “remove” while following the university study explanation.”
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.”
runaway: a runaway person has left the place where they are supposed to be; “During the university study discussion, “runaway” signals a particular quality.”
scalar: a quantity, such as time or temperature, that has magnitude but not direction; “Learners saw the word “scalar” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
seafood: animals from the sea that you can eat, for example fish and shellfish; “The speaker used the word “seafood” while explaining the university study problem.”
shape: the form that something has, for example round, square, triangular etc; “The speaker used the word “shape” while explaining the university study problem.”
sketch: a simple, quickly made drawing that does not show much detail; “Learners saw the word “sketch” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
sometime: at a time in the future or in the past, although you do not know exactly when; “The result was described sometime in the final university study paragraph.”
steer: to control the direction a vehicle is going, for example by turning a wheel; “A clear example helps learners use “steer” in a sentence about the university study.”
stew: a hot meal made by cooking meat and vegetables slowly in liquid for a long time; “A clear definition of the word “stew” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
strap: to fasten something or someone in place with one or more straps; “Learners hear “strap” while following the university study explanation.”
suspend: to officially stop something from continuing, especially for a short time; “Learners hear “suspend” while following the university study explanation.”
take: to move or go with someone or something from one place to another; “The speaker explains how “take” is used in a report about the university study.”
target: something that you are trying to achieve, such as a total, an amount, or a time; “A clear definition of the word “target” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
tedious: something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting; “The speaker uses “tedious” to characterize the university study situation.”
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.”
through: a train by which you can reach a place, without having to use other trains; “The speaker uses “through” to characterize the university study situation.”
transportation: a system or method for carrying passengers or goods from one place to another; “The university study report includes a section on the word “transportation.””
trap: to prevent someone from escaping from somewhere, especially a dangerous place; “A clear example helps learners use “trap” in a sentence about the university study.”
vintage: a particular year or place in which a wine is made, or the wine itself; “Learners saw the word “vintage” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
waste: to use more money, time, energy etc than is useful or sensible; “In the university study discussion, the verb “waste” describes an action or change.”
waterfall: a place where water from a river or stream falls down over a cliff or rock; “Learners saw the word “waterfall” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
wind: to turn or twist something several times around something else; “Learners hear “wind” while following the university study explanation.”
without: not having something, especially something that is basic or necessary; “In this university study, the word “without” helps express a precise idea.”
wrench: to twist and pull something roughly from the place where it is being held; “A clear example helps learners use “wrench” in a sentence about the university study.”
Year: a period of about 365 days or 12 months, measured from any particular time; “The speaker used the word “year” while explaining the university study problem.”
abolish: to officially end a law, system etc, especially one that has existed for a long time; “Learners hear “abolish” while following the university study explanation.”
academy: an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “academy.””
access: the way you use to enter a building or reach a place; “Learners saw the word “access” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
accommodate: to provide someone with a place to stay, live, or work; “The speaker explains how “accommodate” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
alone: if you are alone in a place, there is no one with you; “During the university study discussion, “alone” signals a particular quality.”
along: from one place on something such as a line, road, or edge towards the other end of it; “In this university study, the word “along” helps express a precise idea.”
apprenticeship: the job of being an apprentice, or the period of time in which you are an apprentice; “A clear definition of the word “apprenticeship” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
armpit: the hollow place under your arm where it joins your body; “The speaker used the word “armpit” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
baby: a very young child who has not yet learned to speak or walk; “Learners saw the word “baby” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
battlefield: a place where a battle is being fought or has been fought; “The university study report includes a section on the word “battlefield.””
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.”
birth: the time when a baby comes out of its mother’s body; “The speaker used the word “birth” while explaining the university study problem.”
blind: to make it difficult for someone to see for a short time; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed blind.”
bottleneck: a place in a road where the traffic cannot pass easily, so that there are a lot of delays; “A clear definition of the word “bottleneck” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
brewery: a place where beer is made, or a company that makes beer; “The university study report includes a section on the word “brewery.””
camp: to set up a tent or shelter and stay there for a short time; “The speaker explains how “camp” is used in a report about the university study.”
chariot: a vehicle with two wheels pulled by a horse, used in ancient times in battles and races; “Learners saw the word “chariot” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
chronic: a chronic disease or illness is one that continues for a long time and cannot be cured; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as chronic.”
come: to move towards you or arrive at the place where you are; “In the university study discussion, the verb “come” describes an action or change.”
commonplace: something that has been said so often that it is no longer interesting or original; “Learners saw the word “commonplace” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
contain: if something such as a bag, box, or place contains something, that thing is inside it; “In the university study discussion, the verb “contain” describes an action or change.”
contemplate: to look at someone or something for a period of time in a way that shows you are thinking; “In the university study discussion, the verb “contemplate” describes an action or change.”
cosy: a place that is cosy is small, comfortable, and warm; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as cosy.”
dazzle: if a very bright light dazzles you, it stops you from seeing properly for a short time; “Learners hear “dazzle” while following the university study explanation.”
default: to fail to pay money that you owe at the right time; “The speaker explains how “default” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
depot: a place where goods are stored until they are needed; “The university study report includes a section on the word “depot.””
discipline: a way of training someone so that they learn to control their behaviour and obey rules; “The university study report includes a section on the word “discipline.””
discourse: a serious speech or piece of writing on a particular subject; “The speaker used the word “discourse” while explaining the university study problem.”
displace: to take the place or position of something or someone; “The speaker explains how “displace” is used in a report about the university study.”
display: a part of a piece of equipment that shows information, for example a computer screen; “Learners saw the word “display” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
dissect: to examine something carefully in order to understand it; “A clear example helps learners use “dissect” in a sentence about the university study.”
early: near the beginning of a period of time, event, process etc; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed early.”
end: the last part of a period of time, event, activity, or story; “A clear definition of the word “end” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
entrance: a door, gate etc that you go through to enter a place; “The university study report includes a section on the word “entrance.””
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.”
expire: if a period of time when someone has a particular position of authority expires, it ends; “The speaker explains how “expire” is used in a report about the university study.”
extraordinary: a meeting which takes place in addition to the usual ones; “The report describes the university study issue as extraordinary.”
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.”
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.”
grave: the place in the ground where a dead body is buried; “The speaker used the word “grave” while explaining the university study problem.”
halfway: at a middle point in space or time between two things; “The report describes the university study issue as halfway.”
hermit: someone who lives alone and has a simple way of life, usually for religious reasons; “The speaker used the word “hermit” while explaining the university study problem.”
illiterate: someone who is illiterate has not learned to read or write; “During the university study discussion, “illiterate” signals a particular quality.”
illustrate: to make the meaning of something clearer by giving examples; “The speaker explains how “illustrate” is used in a report about the university study.”
inch: a unit for measuring length, equal to 2.54 centimetres. There are 12 inches in a foot.; “Learners saw the word “inch” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
intelligence: the ability to learn, understand, and think about things; “A clear definition of the word “intelligence” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
intensive: involving a lot of activity, effort, or careful attention in a short period of time; “The speaker uses “intensive” to characterize the university study situation.”
interchange: to put each of two things in the place of the other, or to be exchanged in this way（; “In the university study discussion, the verb “interchange” describes an action or change.”
introduction: the act of bringing something into use for the first time; “Learners saw the word “introduction” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
kennel: a place where dogs are kept for breeding or are cared for while their owners are away; “The speaker used the word “kennel” 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.””
levy: A levy is a sum of money that you have to pay, for example, as a tax to the government; “The university study report includes a section on the word “levy.””
meantime: in the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past; “The speaker explained the university study change meantime.”
multiplication: a method of calculating in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times; “Learners saw the word “multiplication” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
overtime: time that you spend working in your job in addition to your normal working hours; “A clear definition of the word “overtime” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
paperweight: a small heavy object used to hold pieces of paper in place; “The university study report includes a section on the word “paperweight.””