B1 Preliminary: Education & campus

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

graduation

the time when you complete a university degree course or your education at an American high school

“Learners saw the word “graduation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

educate

to teach a child at a school, college, or university

“A clear example helps learners use “educate” in a sentence about the university study.”

diploma

a document showing that a student has successfully completed their high school or university education

“Learners saw the word “diploma” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

teach

to give lessons in a school, college, or university, or to help someone learn about something by giving them information

“The speaker explains how “teach” is used in a report about the university study.”

academic

relating to education, especially at college or university level

“During the university study discussion, “academic” signals a particular quality.”

lecture

a long talk on a particular subject that someone gives to a group of people, especially to students in a university

“The university study report includes a section on the word “lecture.””

methodology

A methodology is a system of methods and principles for doing something, for example for teaching or for carrying out research

“A clear definition of the word “methodology” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

enrolment

the process of arranging to join a school, university, course etc

“The university study report includes a section on the word “enrolment.””

theoretical

relating to the study of ideas, especially scientific ideas, rather than with practical uses of the ideas or practical experience

“The report describes the university study issue as theoretical.”

expertise

special skills or knowledge in a particular subject, that you learn by experience or training

“The speaker used the word “expertise” while explaining the university study problem.”

empirical

based on scientific testing or practical experience, not on ideas

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as empirical.”

contact

to communicate with sb, for example by telephone or letter

“In the university study discussion, the verb “contact” describes an action or change.”

propose

to suggest something as a plan or course of action

“In the university study discussion, the verb “propose” describes an action or change.”

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.””

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.”

active

the active form of a verb, for example ‘destroyed’ in the sentence ‘Enemy planes destroyed the village.’

“The university study report includes a section on the word “active.””

graduate

to obtain a degree, especially a first degree, from a college or university

“The speaker explains how “graduate” is used in a report about the university study.”

dormitory

a large building at a college or university where students live

“The speaker used the word “dormitory” while explaining the university study problem.”

recognize

to know who someone is or what something is, because you have seen, heard, experienced, or learned about them in the past

“Learners hear “recognize” while following the university study explanation.”

headmaster

a male teacher who is in charge of a school

“Learners saw the word “headmaster” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

instructor

someone who teaches a sport or practical skill

“The speaker used the word “instructor” while explaining the university study problem.”

comparative

the comparative form of an adjective or adverb shows an increase in size, quality, degree etc when it is considered in relation to something else. For example, ‘bigger’ is the comparative form of ‘big’, and ‘more slowly’ is the comparative form of ‘slowly’.

“During the university study discussion, “comparative” signals a particular quality.”

generalize

to form a general principle or opinion after considering only a small number of facts or examples

“Learners hear “generalize” while following the university study explanation.”

coed

a woman student at a university

“A clear definition of the word “coed” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

matriculate

to officially begin studying at a university or, in the US, at a school or college

“A clear example helps learners use “matriculate” in a sentence about the university study.”

reappraise

to examine something again in order to consider whether you should change it or your opinion of it

“In the university study discussion, the verb “reappraise” describes an action or change.”

transcendentalism

the belief that knowledge can be obtained by studying thought rather than by practical experience

“A clear definition of the word “transcendentalism” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

tutorial

a period of teaching and discussion with a tutor, especially in a British university

“The university study report includes a section on the word “tutorial.””

grandiose

grandiose plans sound very important or impressive, but are not practical

“The report describes the university study issue as grandiose.”

housemaster

a male teacher who is in charge of one of the houses (= groups of children of different ages ) in a school

“The university study report includes a section on the word “housemaster.””

quixotic

quixotic ideas or plans are not practical and are based on unreasonable hopes of improving the world

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as quixotic.”

unqualified

not having the right knowledge, experience, or education to do something

“During the university study discussion, “unqualified” signals a particular quality.”

vocabulary

a list of words with explanations of their meanings, especially in a book for learning a foreign language

“The university study report includes a section on the word “vocabulary.””

degree

a unit for measuring temperature. It can be shown as a symbol after a number. For example, 70° means 70 degrees.

“The university study report includes a section on the word “degree.””

educator

a teacher or someone involved in the process of educating people

“A clear definition of the word “educator” 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.”

empiricism

the belief in basing your ideas on practical experience

“Learners saw the word “empiricism” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

logistics

the practical arrangements that are needed in order to make a plan that involves a lot of people and equipment successful

“The speaker used the word “logistics” while explaining the university study problem.”

headmistress

a female teacher who is in charge of a school

“The university study report includes a section on the word “headmistress.””

doctorate

a university degree of the highest level

“The speaker used the word “doctorate” while explaining the university study problem.”

scholastic

relating to schools or teaching

“The speaker uses “scholastic” to characterize the university study situation.”

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.”

transcendental

Transcendental refers to things that lie beyond the practical experience of ordinary people, and cannot be discovered or understood by ordinary reasoning

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as transcendental.”

draft

to write a plan, letter, report etc that will need to be changed before it is in its finished form

“The speaker explains how “draft” is used in a report about the university study.”

drought

a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water for plants and animals to live

“The speaker used the word “drought” while explaining the university study problem.”

flexible

a person, plan etc that is flexible can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation

“During the university study discussion, “flexible” signals a particular quality.”

grant

to admit that something is true although it does not make much difference to your opinion

“In the university study discussion, the verb “grant” describes an action or change.”

gravity

the force that causes something to fall to the ground or to be attracted to another planet

“Learners saw the word “gravity” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

somewhat

You use somewhat to indicate that something is the case to a limited extent or degree

“The speaker explained the university study change somewhat.”

specimen

a small amount or piece that is taken from something, so that it can be tested or examined

“The university study report includes a section on the word “specimen.””

submit

to give a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority for them to consider or approve

“In the university study discussion, the verb “submit” describes an action or change.”

deduce

to use the knowledge and information you have in order to understand something or form an opinion about it

“Learners hear “deduce” while following the university study explanation.”

drift

a slow change or development from one situation, opinion etc to another

“The speaker used the word “drift” while explaining the university study problem.”

feasible

a plan, idea, or method that is feasible is possible and is likely to work

“During the university study discussion, “feasible” signals a particular quality.”

instinct

a natural tendency to behave in a particular way or a natural ability to know something, which is not learned

“The university study report includes a section on the word “instinct.””

scan

to examine an area carefully but quickly, often because you are looking for a particular person or thing

“The speaker explains how “scan” is used in a report about the university study.”

scout

a soldier, plane etc that is sent to search the area in front of an army and get information about the enemy

“Learners saw the word “scout” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

stem

the long thin part of a plant, from which leaves, flowers, or fruit grow

“The speaker used the word “stem” while explaining the university study problem.”

tap

to hit your fingers lightly on something, for example to get someone’s attention

“The speaker explains how “tap” is used in a report about the university study.”

convey

to communicate or express something, with or without using words

“In the university study discussion, the verb “convey” describes an action or change.”

panel

a board in a car, plane, boat etc that has the controls on it

“The university study report includes a section on the word “panel.””

practical

relating to real situations and events rather than ideas, emotions etc

“During the university study discussion, “practical” signals a particular quality.”

solemn

very serious and not happy, for example because something bad has happened or because you are at an important occasion

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as solemn.”

cultivate

to prepare and use land for growing crops and plants

“The speaker explains how “cultivate” is used in a report about the university study.”

despise

to dislike and have a low opinion of someone or something

“The speaker explains how “despise” is used in a report about the university study.”

perspective

a way of thinking about something, especially one which is influenced by the type of person you are or by your experiences

“Learners saw the word “perspective” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

sway

to influence someone so that they change their opinion

“In the university study discussion, the verb “sway” describes an action or change.”

adjust

to gradually become familiar with a new situation

“A clear example helps learners use “adjust” in a sentence about the university study.”

annual

a plant that lives for one year or season

“A clear definition of the word “annual” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

comment

to express an opinion about someone or something

“A clear example helps learners use “comment” in a sentence about the university study.”

devise

to plan or invent a new way of doing something

“In the university study discussion, the verb “devise” describes an action or change.”

Mount

to increase gradually in amount or degree

“A clear example helps learners use “mount” in a sentence about the university study.”

peculiar

strange, unfamiliar, or a little surprising

“The speaker uses “peculiar” to characterize the university study situation.”

poverty

the situation or experience of being poor

“The speaker used the word “poverty” while explaining the university study problem.”

sensible

reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment

“The speaker uses “sensible” to characterize the university study situation.”

sow

to plant or scatter seeds on a piece of ground

“The speaker explains how “sow” is used in a report about the university study.”

idiom

a group of words that has a special meaning that is different from the ordinary meaning of each separate word. For example, ‘under the weather’ is an idiom meaning ‘ill’.

“Learners saw the word “idiom” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

postgraduate

someone who is studying at a university to get a master’s degree or a phd

“A clear definition of the word “postgraduate” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

coeducation

a system in which students of both sexes are educated together

“Learners saw the word “coeducation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

angle

the space between two straight lines or surfaces that join each other, measured in degrees

“A clear definition of the word “angle” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

experience

knowledge or skill that you gain from doing a job or activity, or the process of doing this

“The university study report includes a section on the word “experience.””

infer

to form an opinion that something is probably true because of information that you have

“In the university study discussion, the verb “infer” describes an action or change.”

plan

to think carefully about something you want to do, and decide how and when you will do it

“A clear example helps learners use “plan” in a sentence about the university study.”

proposal

a plan or suggestion which is made formally to an official person or group, or the act of making it

“The university study report includes a section on the word “proposal.””

greenhouse

a glass building used for growing plants that need warmth, light, and protection

“The speaker used the word “greenhouse” while explaining the university study problem.”

remark

something that you say when you express an opinion or say what you have noticed

“Learners saw the word “remark” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

summarize

to make a short statement giving only the main information and not the details of a plan, event, report etc

“The speaker explains how “summarize” is used in a report about the university study.”

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.”

process

to make food, materials, or goods ready to be used or sold, for example by preserving or improving them in some way

“A clear example helps learners use “process” in a sentence about the university study.”

aspect

one part of a situation, idea, plan etc that has many parts

“The university study report includes a section on the word “aspect.””

cargo

the goods that are being carried in a ship or plane

“The university study report includes a section on the word “cargo.””

favourable

a favourable report, opinion, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them

“During the university study discussion, “favourable” signals a particular quality.”

plural

a plural word or form shows you are talking about more than one thing, person etc. For example, ‘we’ is a plural pronoun .

“The report describes the university study issue as plural.”

strategy

a planned series of actions for achieving something

“A clear definition of the word “strategy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

approve

to officially accept a plan, proposal etc

“The speaker explains how “approve” is used in a report about the university study.”

intention

a plan or desire to do something

“The university study report includes a section on the word “intention.””

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.”

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.”

evolution

the scientific idea that plants and animals develop and change gradually over a long period of time

“The speaker used the word “evolution” while explaining the university study problem.”

glossary

a list of special words and explanations of their meanings, often at the end of a book

“The university study report includes a section on the word “glossary.””

ingenious

an ingenious plan, idea, or object works well and is the result of clever thinking and new ideas

“The speaker uses “ingenious” to characterize the university study situation.”

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.””

patron

someone who supports the activities of an organization, for example by giving money

“The university study report includes a section on the word “patron.””

probe

a long thin metal instrument that doctors and scientists use to examine parts of the body

“The university study report includes a section on the word “probe.””

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.”

section

a very thin flat piece that is cut from skin, a plant etc to be looked at under a microscope

“The speaker used the word “section” while explaining the university study problem.”

verbal

a word that has been formed from a verb, for example a gerund, infinitive, or participle

“The university study report includes a section on the word “verbal.””

aisle

a long passage between rows of seats in a church, plane, theatre etc, or between rows of shelves in a shop

“Learners saw the word “aisle” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

catalogue

a complete list of things that you can look at, buy, or use, for example in a library or at an art show

“The speaker used the word “catalogue” while explaining the university study problem.”

declaration

an important official statement about a particular situation or plan, or the act of making this statement

“Learners saw the word “declaration” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

diagnose

to find out what illness someone has, or what the cause of a fault is, after doing tests, examinations etc

“Learners hear “diagnose” while following the university study explanation.”

embark

to go onto a ship or a plane, or to put or take something onto a ship or plane

“Learners hear “embark” while following the university study explanation.”

familiar

someone or something that is familiar is well-known to you and easy to recognize

“The speaker uses “familiar” to characterize the university study situation.”

fountain

a structure from which water is pushed up into the air, used for example as decoration in a garden or park

“The university study report includes a section on the word “fountain.””

hijack

to use violence or threats to take control of a plane, vehicle, or ship

“Learners hear “hijack” while following the university study explanation.”

jungle

a thick tropical forest with many large plants growing very close together

“The speaker used the word “jungle” while explaining the university study problem.”

miserable

extremely unhappy, for example because you feel lonely, cold, or badly treated

“The report describes the university study issue as miserable.”

navigation

the science or job of planning which way you need to go when you are travelling from one place to another

“The university study report includes a section on the word “navigation.””

oppose

to disagree with something such as a plan or idea and try to prevent it from happening or succeeding

“Learners hear “oppose” while following the university study explanation.”

spare

an additional thing, for example a key, that you keep so that it is available

“A clear definition of the word “spare” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

substitute

someone who does someone else’s job for a limited period of time, especially in a sports team or school

“The university study report includes a section on the word “substitute.””

vital

the signs that show someone is alive, for example breathing and body temperature

“The report describes the university study issue as vital.”

weed

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properly

“The speaker used the word “weed” while explaining the university study problem.”

aptitude

Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well

“The university study report includes a section on the word “aptitude.””

arbitrary

decided or arranged without any reason or plan, often unfairly

“The report describes the university study issue as arbitrary.”

Christian

A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ

“The speaker used the word “christian” while explaining the university study problem.”

conservation

the protection of natural things such as animals, plants, forests etc, to prevent them from being spoiled or destroyed

“A clear definition of the word “conservation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

design

to make a drawing or plan of something that will be made or built

“Learners hear “design” while following the university study explanation.”

diagram

a simple drawing or plan that shows exactly where something is, what something looks like, or how something works

“The speaker used the word “diagram” while explaining the university study problem.”

fare

the price you pay to travel somewhere by bus, train, plane etc

“Learners saw the word “fare” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

frustrate

to prevent someone’s plans, efforts, or attempts from succeeding

“In the university study discussion, the verb “frustrate” describes an action or change.”

lame

a lame excuse or explanation is weak and difficult to believe

“During the university study discussion, “lame” signals a particular quality.”

proceed

to continue to do something that has already been planned or started

“Learners hear “proceed” while following the university study explanation.”

project

a carefully planned piece of work to get information about something, to build something, to improve something etc

“A clear definition of the word “project” 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.””

thorn

a sharp point that grows on the stem of a plant such as a rose

“A clear definition of the word “thorn” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

transplant

to move an organ, piece of skin etc from one person’s body and put it into another as a form of medical treatment

“A clear example helps learners use “transplant” in a sentence about the university study.”

approval

when a plan, decision, or person is officially accepted

“The speaker used the word “approval” while explaining the university study problem.”

conceive

to think of a new idea, plan etc and develop it in your mind

“In the university study discussion, the verb “conceive” describes an action or change.”

demolish

to prove that an idea or opinion is completely wrong

“The speaker explains how “demolish” is used in a report about the university study.”

extinct

an extinct type of animal or plant does not exist any more

“During the university study discussion, “extinct” signals a particular quality.”

feel

to experience a particular physical feeling or emotion

“In this university study, the word “feel” helps express a precise idea.”

fibre

the parts of plants that you eat but cannot digest . Fibre helps to keep you healthy by moving food quickly through your body.

“The university study report includes a section on the word “fibre.””

illusion

an idea or opinion that is wrong, especially about yourself

“A clear definition of the word “illusion” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

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.”

vegetation

Plants, trees, and flowers can be referred to as vegetation

“Learners saw the word “vegetation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

astronomy

the scientific study of the stars and planet s

“The university study report includes a section on the word “astronomy.””

drawback

a disadvantage of a situation, plan, product etc

“A clear definition of the word “drawback” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

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.””

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.”

nickel

a hard silver-white metal that is often combined with other metals, for example to make steel. It is a chemical element: symbol Ni

“Learners saw the word “nickel” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

opinion

your ideas or beliefs about a particular subject

“The university study report includes a section on the word “opinion.””

organism

an animal, plant, human, or any other living thing

“The university study report includes a section on the word “organism.””

review

a careful examination of a situation or process

“Learners hear “review” while following the university study explanation.”

signature

your name written in the way you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter, or on a cheque etc, to show that you have written it

“Learners saw the word “signature” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

soil

the top layer of the earth in which plants grow

“A clear definition of the word “soil” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

contention

a strong opinion that someone expresses

“The speaker used the word “contention” while explaining the university study problem.”

ego

the opinion that you have about yourself

“A clear definition of the word “ego” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

pass

a successful result in an examination

“A clear definition of the word “pass” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

longitude

the distance east or west of a particular meridian (imaginary line along the Earth’s surface from the North Pole to the South Pole), measured in degrees

“A clear definition of the word “longitude” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

notion

an idea, belief, or opinion

“A clear definition of the word “notion” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

fossil

an animal or plant that lived many thousands of years ago and that has been preserved, or the shape of one of these animals or plants that has been preserved in rock

“The university study report includes a section on the word “fossil.””

insurance

an arrangement with a company in which you pay them money, especially regularly, and they pay the costs if something bad happens, for example if you become ill or your car is damaged

“The university study report includes a section on the word “insurance.””

animal

a living creature such as a dog or cat, that is not an insect, plant, bird, fish, or person

“Learners saw the word “animal” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

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.”

bargain

to discuss the conditions of a sale, agreement etc, for example to try and get a lower price

“In the university study discussion, the verb “bargain” describes an action or change.”

bomb

to attack a place by leaving a bomb there, or by dropping bombs on it from a plane

“In the university study discussion, the verb “bomb” describes an action or change.”

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.””

budget

the money that is available to an organization or person, or a plan of how it will be spent

“A clear definition of the word “budget” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

conceit

an attitude that shows you have too high an opinion of your own abilities or importance

“The speaker used the word “conceit” while explaining the university study problem.”

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.”

designer

someone whose job is to make plans or patterns for clothes, furniture, equipment etc

“The speaker used the word “designer” while explaining the university study problem.”

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.”

dream

a series of thoughts, images, and feelings that you experience when you are asleep

“The speaker used the word “dream” while explaining the university study problem.”

flight

a journey in a plane or space vehicle, or the plane or vehicle that is making the journey

“Learners saw the word “flight” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

guess

to try to answer a question or form an opinion when you are not sure whether you will be correct

“A clear example helps learners use “guess” 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.””

initiate

to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan

“A clear example helps learners use “initiate” in a sentence about the university study.”

lily

one of several types of plant with large bell-shaped flowers of various colours, especially white

“Learners saw the word “lily” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

mistake

something that has been done in the wrong way, or an opinion or statement that is incorrect

“Learners saw the word “mistake” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

moss

a very small green plant that grows in a thick soft furry mass on wet soil, trees, or rocks

“Learners saw the word “moss” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

passenger

someone who is travelling in a vehicle, plane, boat etc, but is not driving it or working on it

“The university study report includes a section on the word “passenger.””

pea

a round green seed that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable, or the plant on which these seeds grow

“Learners saw the word “pea” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

planet

A planet is a large, round object in space that moves around a star. The Earth is a planet.

“The university study report includes a section on the word “planet.””

plate

a flat piece of metal with words or numbers on it, for example on a door or a car

“Learners saw the word “plate” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

pod

a long narrow seed container that grows on various plants, especially pea s and beans

“A clear definition of the word “pod” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

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.”

steadfast

being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any way

“During the university study discussion, “steadfast” signals a particular quality.”

strange

someone or something that is strange is not familiar because you have not seen or met them before

“The report describes the university study issue as strange.”

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.”

superlative

the superlative form of an adjective or adverb. For example, ‘biggest’ is the superlative of ‘big’.

“The university study report includes a section on the word “superlative.””

tactical

relating to what you do to achieve what you want, especially as part of a game or large plan

“The speaker uses “tactical” to characterize the university study situation.”

turnip

a large round pale yellow vegetable that grows under the ground, or the plant that produces it

“Learners saw the word “turnip” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

vine

a plant with long thin stems that attach themselves to other plants, trees, buildings etc

“Learners saw the word “vine” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

actually

used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation

“The result was described actually in the final university study paragraph.”

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.”

announce

to officially tell people about something, especially about a plan or a decision

“A clear example helps learners use “announce” in a sentence about the university study.”

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.”

basically

used to emphasize the most important reason or fact about something, or a simple explanation of something

“The speaker explained the university study change basically.”

bean

a seed or a pod , that comes from a climbing plant and is cooked as food. There are very many types of beans.

“Learners saw the word “bean” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

bias

an opinion about whether a person, group, or idea is good or bad that influences how you deal with it

“A clear definition of the word “bias” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

crop

a plant such as wheat, rice, or fruit that is grown by farmers and used as food

“The university study report includes a section on the word “crop.””

dictation

a piece of writing that a teacher reads out to test your ability to hear and write the words correctly

“A clear definition of the word “dictation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

distribution

the act of sharing things among a large group of people in a planned way

“The university study report includes a section on the word “distribution.””

explanation

the reasons you give for why something happened or why you did something

“A clear definition of the word “explanation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

fern

a type of plant with green leaves shaped like large feathers, but no flowers

“A clear definition of the word “fern” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

filament

A filament is a very thin piece or thread of something, for example, the piece of wire inside a light bulb

“The university study report includes a section on the word “filament.””

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.”

inspect

to examine something carefully in order to find out more about it or to find out what is wrong with it

“Learners hear “inspect” while following the university study explanation.”

lichen

a grey, green, or yellow plant that spreads over the surface of stones and trees

“A clear definition of the word “lichen” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

manoeuvre

a skilful or carefully planned action intended to gain an advantage for yourself

“Learners saw the word “manoeuvre” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

meal

an occasion when you eat food, for example breakfast or dinner, or the food that you eat on that occasion

“A clear definition of the word “meal” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

peony

a garden plant with large round flowers that are dark red, white, or pink

“A clear definition of the word “peony” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

plant

a living thing that has leaves and roots and grows in earth, especially one that is smaller than a tree

“A clear definition of the word “plant” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

pulse

the regular beat that can be felt, for example at your wrist, as your heart pumps blood around your body

“The speaker used the word “pulse” while explaining the university study problem.”

resonance

the special meaning or importance that something has for you because it relates to your own experiences

“Learners saw the word “resonance” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

slant

a way of writing about or thinking about a subject that is based on a particular opinion or set of ideas

“Learners saw the word “slant” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

thresh

to separate grains of corn, wheat etc from the rest of the plant by beating it with a special tool or machine

“Learners hear “thresh” while following the university study explanation.”

unreal

an experience, situation etc that is unreal seems so strange that you think you must be imagining it

“During the university study discussion, “unreal” signals a particular quality.”

vapour

a mass of very small drops of a liquid which float in the air, for example because the liquid has been heated

“The speaker used the word “vapour” while explaining the university study problem.”

verb

a word or group of words that describes an action, experience, or state, such as ‘come’, ‘see’, and ‘put on’

“A clear definition of the word “verb” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

wink

to close and open one eye quickly to communicate something or show that something is a secret or joke

“The speaker explains how “wink” is used in a report about the university study.”

adventure

an exciting experience in which dangerous or unusual things happen

“Learners saw the word “adventure” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

agree

to have or express the same opinion about something as someone else

“In the university study discussion, the verb “agree” describes an action or change.”

arrangement

plans and preparations that you must make so that something can happen

“The university study report includes a section on the word “arrangement.””

barley

a plant that produces a grain used for making food or alcohol

“A clear definition of the word “barley” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

bland

without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character

“The speaker uses “bland” to characterize the university study situation.”

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.”

dissent

to say that you disagree with an official decision or accepted opinion

“Learners hear “dissent” while following the university study explanation.”

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.”

explanatory

giving information about something or describing how something works, in order to make it easier to understand

“During the university study discussion, “explanatory” signals a particular quality.”

fruit

something that grows on a plant, tree, or bush, can be eaten as a food, contains seeds or a stone, and is usually sweet

“Learners saw the word “fruit” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

garlic

a plant like a small onion, used in cooking to give a strong taste

“Learners saw the word “garlic” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

gerund

a noun in the form of the present participle of a verb, for example ‘shopping’ in the sentence ‘I like shopping’

“The speaker used the word “gerund” while explaining the university study problem.”

gift

something that you give someone, for example to thank them or because you like them, especially on a special occasion

“Learners saw the word “gift” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

hoarse

if you are hoarse, or if your voice is hoarse, you speak in a low rough voice, for example because your throat is sore

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as hoarse.”

liquid

a substance that is not a solid or a gas, for example water or milk

“The university study report includes a section on the word “liquid.””

list

a set of names, numbers etc, usually written one below the other, for example so that you can remember or check them

“The university study report includes a section on the word “list.””

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.”

plane

a vehicle that flies in the air and has wings and at least one engine

“The university study report includes a section on the word “plane.””

poem

a piece of writing that expresses emotions, experiences, and ideas, especially in short lines using words that rhyme

“The speaker used the word “poem” while explaining the university study problem.”

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.”

pot

a container for a plant, usually made of plastic or baked clay

“A clear definition of the word “pot” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”

receptive

willing to consider new ideas or listen to someone else’s opinions

“During the university study discussion, “receptive” signals a particular quality.”

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.””

sesame

a tropical plant grown for its seeds and oil and used in cooking

“Learners saw the word “sesame” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

shellfish

an animal that lives in water, has a shell, and can be eaten as food, for example crab s , lobster s , and oyster s

“Learners saw the word “shellfish” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”

stalk

a long narrow part of a plant that supports leaves, fruits, or flowers

“A clear definition of the word “stalk” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”