Cambridge English Academic English

C1 Advanced: Education & campus

Nuanced language for formal writing, complex ideas, and persuasive communication. Focus: education & campus.

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Academic English
Advanced · C1
250 words

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enroll: to officially arrange to join a school, university, or course, or to arrange for someone else to do this; “In the university study discussion, the verb “enroll” describes an action or change.”
edification: If something is done for your edification, it is done to benefit you in some way, for example by teaching you about something; “A clear definition of the word “edification” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
wheedle: to persuade someone to do or give you something, for example by saying nice things to them that you do not mean – used to show disapproval; “Learners hear “wheedle” while following the university study explanation.”
biomedical: Biomedical research examines the effects of drugs and medical techniques on the biological systems of living creatures; “The speaker uses “biomedical” to characterize the university study situation.”
abstraction: a general idea about a type of situation, thing, or person rather than a specific example from real life; “Learners saw the word “abstraction” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
intramural: happening within one school, or intended for the students of one school; “During the university study discussion, “intramural” signals a particular quality.”
varsity: the main team that represents a university, college, or school in a sport; “Learners saw the word “varsity” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
truancy: when students deliberately stay away from school without permission; “Learners saw the word “truancy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
doctoral: done as part of work for the university degree of doctor; “The report describes the university study issue as doctoral.”
exemplify: to be a very typical example of something; “A clear example helps learners use “exemplify” in a sentence about the university study.”
watercourse: a place where water flows, for example a river or canal; “The university study report includes a section on the word “watercourse.””
educated: having been well taught and learned a lot; “During the university study discussion, “educated” signals a particular quality.”
absenteeism: Absenteeism is the fact or habit of frequently being away from work or school, usually without a good reason; “The university study report includes a section on the word “absenteeism.””
stature: the degree to which someone is admired or regarded as important; “The university study report includes a section on the word “stature.””
scrutiny: careful and thorough examination of someone or something; “The speaker used the word “scrutiny” while explaining the university study problem.”
lore: knowledge or information about a subject, for example nature or magic, that is not written down but is passed from person to person; “Learners saw the word “lore” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
demolition: The demolition of a structure, for example, a building, is the act of deliberately destroying it, often in order to build something else in its place; “The university study report includes a section on the word “demolition.””
fitness: the degree to which someone or something is suitable or good enough for a particular situation or purpose; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fitness.””
gradient: a slope or a degree of slope, especially in a road or railway; “Learners saw the word “gradient” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
primer: a school book that contains very basic facts about a subject; “A clear definition of the word “primer” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
fledgling: a young bird that is learning to fly; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fledgling.””
preservative: a chemical substance that is used to prevent things from decaying, for example food or wood; “The university study report includes a section on the word “preservative.””
handout: money or goods that are given to someone, for example because they are poor; “A clear definition of the word “handout” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
scrutinize: to examine someone or something very carefully; “In the university study discussion, the verb “scrutinize” describes an action or change.”
saturation: the degree to which something has been mixed into something else; “Learners saw the word “saturation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
clarity: the clarity of a piece of writing, law, argument etc is its quality of being expressed clearly; “The university study report includes a section on the word “clarity.””
extravagant: spending or costing a lot of money, especially more than is necessary or more than you can afford; “The speaker uses “extravagant” to characterize the university study situation.”
initiative: the ability to make decisions and take action without waiting for someone to tell you what to do; “Learners saw the word “initiative” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
kidney: one of the two organs in your lower back that separate waste products from your blood and make urine; “The university study report includes a section on the word “kidney.””
memorize: to learn words, music etc so that you know them perfectly; “In the university study discussion, the verb “memorize” describes an action or change.”
synthesis: something that has been made by combining different things, or the process of combining things; “Learners saw the word “synthesis” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
concession: something that you allow someone to have in order to end an argument or a disagreement; “The university study report includes a section on the word “concession.””
linger: to continue looking at or dealing with something for longer than is usual or desirable; “The speaker explains how “linger” is used in a report about the university study.”
offset: to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another; “A clear example helps learners use “offset” in a sentence about the university study.”
pedagogy: the practice of teaching or the study of teaching; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pedagogy.””
permeate: if liquid, gas etc permeates something, it enters it and spreads through every part of it; “A clear example helps learners use “permeate” in a sentence about the university study.”
reconcile: to have a good relationship again with someone after you have quarrelled with them; “In the university study discussion, the verb “reconcile” describes an action or change.”
royalty: a payment made to the writer of a book or piece of music depending on how many books etc are sold, or to someone whose idea, invention etc is used by someone else to make money; “The university study report includes a section on the word “royalty.””
allowance: an amount of money that you are given regularly or for a special purpose; “Learners saw the word “allowance” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
deflect: to change direction or make sth change direction, especially after hitting sth; “A clear example helps learners use “deflect” in a sentence about the university study.”
intent: giving careful attention to something so that you think about nothing else; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as intent.”
intersection: a place where roads, lines etc cross each other, especially where two roads meet; “A clear definition of the word “intersection” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
literal: the literal meaning of a word or expression is its basic or original meaning; “The speaker uses “literal” to characterize the university study situation.”
magnify: to make something seem bigger or louder, especially using special equipment; “A clear example helps learners use “magnify” in a sentence about the university study.”
optimum: the best or most suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular situation; “During the university study discussion, “optimum” signals a particular quality.”
pedal: to turn or push the pedals on a bicycle or other machine with your feet; “Learners hear “pedal” while following the university study explanation.”
pledge: a serious promise or agree-ment, especially one made publicly or officially; “The speaker used the word “pledge” while explaining the university study problem.”
prey: A creature that preys on other creatures lives by catching and eating them; “In the university study discussion, the verb “prey” describes an action or change.”
request: a polite or formal demand for something; “The speaker used the word “request” while explaining the university study problem.”
slump: to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand; “The speaker explains how “slump” is used in a report about the university study.”
spacious: a spacious house, room etc is large and has plenty of space to move around in; “During the university study discussion, “spacious” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
violate: to disobey or do something against an official agreement, law, principle etc; “In the university study discussion, the verb “violate” describes an action or change.”
clash: a short fight between two armies or groups – used in news reports; “A clear definition of the word “clash” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
distinct: something that is distinct can clearly be seen, heard, smelled etc; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as distinct.”
enrich: to improve the quality of something, especially by adding things to it; “The speaker explains how “enrich” is used in a report about the university study.”
monster: an imaginary or ancient creature that is large, ugly, and frightening; “The university study report includes a section on the word “monster.””
pest: a small animal or insect that destroys crops or food supplies; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pest.””
premium: the cost of insurance, especially the amount that you pay each year; “A clear definition of the word “premium” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
scrape: a mark or slight injury caused by rubbing against a rough surface; “Learners saw the word “scrape” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
strip: to remove something that is covering the surface of something else; “Learners hear “strip” while following the university study explanation.”
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.””
captive: someone who is kept as a prisoner, especially in a war; “The university study report includes a section on the word “captive.””
chorus: the part of a song that is repeated after each verse; “The university study report includes a section on the word “chorus.””
detach: to remove sth from sth larger; to become separated from sth; “The speaker explains how “detach” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
gravel: small stones, used to make a surface for paths, roads etc; “The speaker used the word “gravel” while explaining the university study problem.”
hike: to take a long walk in the mountains or countryside; “The speaker explains how “hike” is used in a report about the university study.”
ignite: to start burning, or to make something start burning; “In the university study discussion, the verb “ignite” describes an action or change.”
merge: to combine, or to join things together to form one thing; “In the university study discussion, the verb “merge” describes an action or change.”
municipal: relating to or belonging to the government of a town or city; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as municipal.”
obstacle: something that makes it difficult to achieve something; “The speaker used the word “obstacle” while explaining the university study problem.”
pasture: to put animals outside in a field to feed on the grass; “In the university study discussion, the verb “pasture” describes an action or change.”
preserve: to save something or someone from being harmed or destroyed; “In the university study discussion, the verb “preserve” describes an action or change.”
stationery: paper for writing letters, usually with matching envelopes; “Learners saw the word “stationery” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
volunteer: someone who does a job willingly without being paid; “The university study report includes a section on the word “volunteer.””
ascend: to climb something or move to a higher position; “Learners hear “ascend” while following the university study explanation.”
catholic: A Catholic is a member of the Catholic Church; “A clear definition of the word “catholic” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
descend: to move from a higher level to a lower one; “Learners hear “descend” while following the university study explanation.”
emission: a gas or other substance that is sent into the air; “A clear definition of the word “emission” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
granite: a very hard grey rock, often used in building; “Learners saw the word “granite” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
impart: to give a particular quality to something; “The speaker explains how “impart” is used in a report about the university study.”
legislation: the act or process of making a law or laws; “A clear definition of the word “legislation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
lounge: to stand, sit, or lie in a lazy or relaxed way; “Learners hear “lounge” while following the university study explanation.”
lunar: relating to the Moon or to travel to the Moon; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as lunar.”
markup: A markup is an increase in the price of something, for example the difference between its cost and the price that it is sold for; “The university study report includes a section on the word “markup.””
originate: to have the idea for something and start it; “Learners hear “originate” while following the university study explanation.”
pompous: someone who is pompous thinks that they are important, and shows this by being very formal and using long words – used to show disapproval; “During the university study discussion, “pompous” signals a particular quality.”
squash: to use your power or authority to stop something; “The speaker explains how “squash” is used in a report about the university study.”
cautious: careful to avoid danger or risks; “The speaker uses “cautious” to characterize the university study situation.”
circulation: the movement of blood around your body; “The speaker used the word “circulation” while explaining the university study problem.”
groove: a thin line cut into a hard surface; “Learners saw the word “groove” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
innovation: the introduction of new ideas or methods; “The speaker used the word “innovation” while explaining the university study problem.”
intact: not broken, damaged, or spoiled; “During the university study discussion, “intact” signals a particular quality.”
massive: very large in size, quantity, or extent; “The report describes the university study issue as massive.”
obligation: a moral or legal duty to do something; “The university study report includes a section on the word “obligation.””
profitable: producing a profit or a useful result; “The report describes the university study issue as profitable.”
rim: the outside edge of something circular; “The university study report includes a section on the word “rim.””
scent: a pleasant smell that something has; “The speaker used the word “scent” while explaining the university study problem.”
shrub: a small bush with several woody stems; “The university study report includes a section on the word “shrub.””
shuttle: to travel frequently between two places; “The speaker explains how “shuttle” is used in a report about the university study.”
skull: the bones of a person’s or animal’s head; “A clear definition of the word “skull” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
sovereign: having the highest power in a country; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as sovereign.”
spectator: someone who is watching an event or game; “The speaker used the word “spectator” while explaining the university study problem.”
suborn: to persuade someone to tell lies in a court of law or to do something else that is illegal, especially for money; “The speaker explains how “suborn” is used in a report about the university study.”
vicinity: in the area around a particular place; “A clear definition of the word “vicinity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
absolution: when someone is formally forgiven by the Christian Church or a priest for the things they have done wrong; “The university study report includes a section on the word “absolution.””
abundance: a large quantity of something; “The speaker used the word “abundance” while explaining the university study problem.”
borough: a town, or part of a large city, that is responsible for managing its own schools, hospitals, roads etc; “Learners saw the word “borough” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
combustion: the process of burning; “A clear definition of the word “combustion” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
dome: a round roof on a building; “The speaker used the word “dome” while explaining the university study problem.”
errand: a short journey in order to do something for someone, for example delivering or collecting something for them; “The university study report includes a section on the word “errand.””
finite: having an end or a limit; “During the university study discussion, “finite” signals a particular quality.”
potassium: a common soft silver-white metal that usually exists in combination with other substances, used for example in farming. It is a chemical element: symbol K; “The speaker used the word “potassium” while explaining the university study problem.”
proximity: nearness in distance or time; “The speaker used the word “proximity” while explaining the university study problem.”
terrain: a particular type of land; “The speaker used the word “terrain” while explaining the university study problem.”
unique: unusually good and special; “During the university study discussion, “unique” signals a particular quality.”
cajole: to gradually persuade someone to do something by being nice to them, or making promises to them; “Learners hear “cajole” while following the university study explanation.”
dissolute: having an immoral way of life, for example drinking too much alcohol or having sex with many people; “The report describes the university study issue as dissolute.”
garment: a piece of clothing; “Learners saw the word “garment” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
locomotive: relating to movement; “The speaker uses “locomotive” to characterize the university study situation.”
luminous: shining in the dark; “The report describes the university study issue as luminous.”
prim: very formal and careful in the way you speak and behave, and easily shocked by anything rude; “The report describes the university study issue as prim.”
apotheosis: If something is the apotheosis of something else, it is an ideal or typical example of it; “A clear definition of the word “apotheosis” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
correlate: if two or more facts, ideas etc correlate or if you correlate them, they are closely connected to each other or one causes the other; “The speaker explains how “correlate” is used in a report about the university study.”
plastic: a light strong material that is produced by a chemical process, and which can be made into different shapes when it is soft; “The university study report includes a section on the word “plastic.””
accessory: something such as a piece of equipment or a decoration that is not necessary, but that makes a machine, car, room etc more useful or more attractive; “The university study report includes a section on the word “accessory.””
etiquette: the formal rules for polite behaviour in society or in a particular group; “Learners saw the word “etiquette” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
nuance: a very slight, hardly noticeable difference in manner, colour, meaning etc; “Learners saw the word “nuance” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
numerator: the number above the line in a fraction, for example 5 is the numerator in 5/6; “The speaker used the word “numerator” while explaining the university study problem.”
shaft: a passage which goes down through a building or down into the ground, so that someone or something can get in or out; “Learners saw the word “shaft” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
shrug: to raise and then lower your shoulders in order to show that you do not know something or do not care about something; “The speaker explains how “shrug” is used in a report about the university study.”
testimonial: a formal written statement describing someone’s character and abilities; “The speaker used the word “testimonial” while explaining the university study problem.”
cognition: the process of knowing, understanding, and learning something; “Learners saw the word “cognition” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
guarantee: to promise that you will pay back money that someone else has borrowed, if they do not pay it back themselves; “In the university study discussion, the verb “guarantee” describes an action or change.”
howl: to make a long loud cry because you are unhappy, angry, or in pain, or because you are amused or excited; “Learners hear “howl” while following the university study explanation.”
neophyte: someone who has just started to learn a particular skill, art, job etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “neophyte.””
objection: a reason that you have for opposing or disapproving of something, or something you say that expresses this; “The speaker used the word “objection” while explaining the university study problem.”
preference: if you have a preference for something, you like it more than another thing and will choose it if you can; “A clear definition of the word “preference” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
referee: someone who makes sure that the rules of a sport such as football, basketball , or boxing , are followed; “Learners saw the word “referee” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
attendee: someone who is at an event such as a meeting or a course; “Learners saw the word “attendee” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
boycott: to refuse to buy something, use something, or take part in something as a way of protesting; “In the university study discussion, the verb “boycott” describes an action or change.”
exhort: to try very hard to persuade someone to do something; “Learners hear “exhort” while following the university study explanation.”
grim: A situation or piece of information that is grim is unpleasant, depressing, and difficult to accept; “During the university study discussion, “grim” signals a particular quality.”
paradox: a situation that seems strange because it involves two ideas or qualities that are very different; “A clear definition of the word “paradox” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
prosecute: to charge someone with a crime and try to show that they are guilty of it in a court of law; “Learners hear “prosecute” while following the university study explanation.”
valediction: the act of saying goodbye, especially in a formal speech; “Learners saw the word “valediction” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
beguile: to persuade or trick someone into doing something; “The speaker explains how “beguile” is used in a report about the university study.”
boorish: Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as boorish.”
curb: to control or limit something in order to prevent it from having a harmful effect; “In the university study discussion, the verb “curb” describes an action or change.”
delegate: someone who has been elected or chosen to speak, vote, or take decisions for a group; “A clear definition of the word “delegate” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
hinge: a piece of metal fastened to a door, lid etc that allows it to swing open and shut; “A clear definition of the word “hinge” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
nominate: to officially suggest someone or something for an important position, duty, or prize; “A clear example helps learners use “nominate” in a sentence about the university study.”
seminary: a college for training priests or ministers; “The university study report includes a section on the word “seminary.””
threshold: the entrance to a room or building, or the area of floor or ground at the entrance; “The speaker used the word “threshold” while explaining the university study problem.”
accessible: a place, building, or object that is accessible is easy to reach or get into; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as accessible.”
definition: a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means; “The speaker used the word “definition” while explaining the university study problem.”
degrade: to treat someone without respect and make them lose respect for themselves; “In the university study discussion, the verb “degrade” describes an action or change.”
endanger: to put someone or something in danger of being hurt, damaged, or destroyed; “In the university study discussion, the verb “endanger” describes an action or change.”
indulge: to let someone have or do whatever they want, even if it is bad for them; “In the university study discussion, the verb “indulge” describes an action or change.”
inlet: a narrow area of water that reaches from the sea or a lake into the land; “The university study report includes a section on the word “inlet.””
quantitative: relating to amounts rather than to the quality or standard of something; “During the university study discussion, “quantitative” signals a particular quality.”
seam: a line where two pieces of cloth, leather etc have been stitched together; “Learners hear “seam” while following the university study explanation.”
accomplish: to succeed in doing something, especially after trying very hard; “A clear example helps learners use “accomplish” in a sentence about the university study.”
assumption: something that you think is true although you have no definite proof; “A clear definition of the word “assumption” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
brood: to keep thinking about something that you are worried or upset about; “Learners hear “brood” while following the university study explanation.”
clamp: to put or hold something in a position so that it cannot move; “The speaker explains how “clamp” is used in a report about the university study.”
concentration: the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time; “A clear definition of the word “concentration” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
emigrate: to leave your own country in order to live in another country; “Learners hear “emigrate” while following the university study explanation.”
hum: to sing a tune by making a continuous sound with your lips closed; “Learners hear “hum” while following the university study explanation.”
limp: to walk slowly and with difficulty because one leg is hurt or injured; “Learners hear “limp” while following the university study explanation.”
momentum: the ability to keep increasing, developing, or being more successful; “Learners saw the word “momentum” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
oration: a formal public speech; “The university study report includes a section on the word “oration.””
pregnancy: when a woman is pregnant (= has a baby growing inside her body ); “A clear definition of the word “pregnancy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
premise: the buildings and land that a shop, restaurant, company etc uses; “The speaker used the word “premise” while explaining the university study problem.”
quintessence: a perfect example of something; “A clear definition of the word “quintessence” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
redundant: not necessary because something else means or does the same thing; “The speaker uses “redundant” to characterize the university study situation.”
scope: the range of things that a subject, activity, book etc deals with; “Learners saw the word “scope” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
commend: to praise or approve of someone or something publicly; “A clear example helps learners use “commend” in a sentence about the university study.”
productive: relating to the production of goods, crops, or wealth; “The speaker uses “productive” to characterize the university study situation.”
quest: a long search for something that is difficult to find; “Learners saw the word “quest” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
slight: to offend someone by treating them rudely or without respect; “A clear example helps learners use “slight” in a sentence about the university study.”
vigorous: using a lot of energy and strength or determination; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as vigorous.”
acrobatic: acrobatic movements involve moving your body in a very skilful way, for example by jumping through the air or balancing on a rope; “The report describes the university study issue as acrobatic.”
advocate: someone who publicly supports someone or something; “A clear definition of the word “advocate” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
bounce: the action of moving up and down on a surface; “The university study report includes a section on the word “bounce.””
commute: to regularly travel a long distance to get to work; “Learners hear “commute” while following the university study explanation.”
diplomatic: relating to or involving the work of diplomats; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as diplomatic.”
footloose: free to do exactly what you want because you have no responsibilities, for example when you are not married or do not have children; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as footloose.”
formaldehyde: a strong-smelling gas that can be mixed with water and used for preserving things such as dead animals to be used in science etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “formaldehyde.””
inland: an inland area, city etc is not near the coast; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as inland.”
manuscript: a book or piece of writing before it is printed; “Learners saw the word “manuscript” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
miniature: a very small painting, usually of a person; “Learners saw the word “miniature” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
pamper: to look after someone very kindly, for example by giving them the things that they want and making them feel warm and comfortable; “The speaker explains how “pamper” is used in a report about the university study.”
patriotic: having or expressing a great love of your country; “During the university study discussion, “patriotic” signals a particular quality.”
plead: to give a particular excuse for your actions; “Learners hear “plead” while following the university study explanation.”
syncretize: to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy); “In the university study discussion, the verb “syncretize” describes an action or change.”
transcend: to go beyond the usual limits of something; “Learners hear “transcend” while following the university study explanation.”
whitewash: a report or examination of events that hides the true facts about something so that the person who is responsible will not be punished; “The university study report includes a section on the word “whitewash.””
ailment: an illness that is not very serious; “Learners saw the word “ailment” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
binomial: a mathematical expression that has two parts connected by the sign + or the sign −, for example 3x + 4y or x − 7; “A clear definition of the word “binomial” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
collate: to gather information together, examine it carefully, and compare it with other information to find any differences; “In the university study discussion, the verb “collate” describes an action or change.”
dubious: probably not honest, true, right etc; “During the university study discussion, “dubious” signals a particular quality.”
enterprise: a company, organization, or business; “The speaker used the word “enterprise” while explaining the university study problem.”
fluctuation: a change in a price, amount, level etc; “Learners saw the word “fluctuation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
grove: a piece of land with trees growing on it; “A clear definition of the word “grove” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
impeach: if a government official is impeached, they are formally charged with a serious crime in a special government court; “A clear example helps learners use “impeach” in a sentence about the university study.”
interrogative: an interrogative sentence, pronoun etc asks a question or has the form of a question. For example, ‘who’ and ‘what’ are interrogative pronouns.; “During the university study discussion, “interrogative” signals a particular quality.”
inveigle: If you inveigle someone into doing something, you cleverly persuade them to do it when they do not really want to; “A clear example helps learners use “inveigle” in a sentence about the university study.”
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.”
paramount: more important than anything else; “During the university study discussion, “paramount” signals a particular quality.”
proselytize: If you proselytize, you try to persuade someone to share your beliefs, especially religious or political beliefs; “Learners hear “proselytize” while following the university study explanation.”
rote: when you learn something by repeating it many times, without thinking about it carefully or without understanding it; “Learners saw the word “rote” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
shuck: The shuck of something is its outer covering, for example, the leaves around an ear of corn, or the shell of a shellfish; “Learners saw the word “shuck” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
adverse: not good or favourable; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as adverse.”
brutal: very cruel and violent; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as brutal.”
commence: to begin or to start something; “A clear example helps learners use “commence” in a sentence about the university study.”
disabuse: If you disabuse someone of something, you tell them or persuade them that what they believe is in fact untrue; “In the university study discussion, the verb “disabuse” describes an action or change.”
mortuary: a building or room, for example in a hospital, where dead bodies are kept before they are buried or cremate d; “A clear definition of the word “mortuary” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
carnation: a flower that smells sweet. Men often wear a carnation on their jacket on formal occasions.; “A clear definition of the word “carnation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
chalice: a gold or silver decorated cup used, for example, to hold wine in Christian religious services; “The speaker used the word “chalice” while explaining the university study problem.”
disorientate: If something disorientates you, you lose your sense of direction, or you generally feel lost and uncertain, for example, because you are in an unfamiliar environment; “A clear example helps learners use “disorientate” in a sentence about the university study.”
fink: someone who tells the police, a teacher, or a parent when someone else breaks a rule or a law; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fink.””
probing: A probe is a long thin instrument that doctors and dentists use to examine parts of the body; “The speaker used the word “probing” while explaining the university study problem.”
rationale: The rationale for a course of action, practice, or belief is the set of reasons on which it is based; “A clear definition of the word “rationale” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
renunciation: when someone makes a formal decision to no longer believe in something, live in a particular way etc; “A clear definition of the word “renunciation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
suffice: to be enough; “The speaker explains how “suffice” is used in a report about the university study.”
blarney: pleasant but untrue things that you say to someone in order to trick or persuade them; “The speaker used the word “blarney” while explaining the university study problem.”
demography: the study of human populations and the ways in which they change, for example the study of how many births, marriages and deaths happen in a particular place at a particular time; “The university study report includes a section on the word “demography.””
formality: something that you must do as a formal or official part of an activity or process; “A clear definition of the word “formality” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
gamble: to risk money or possessions on the result of something such as a game or a race, when you do not know for certain what the result will be; “In the university study discussion, the verb “gamble” describes an action or change.”
homograph: a word that is spelled the same as another, but is different in meaning, origin, grammar, or pronunciation. For example, the noun ‘record’ is a homograph of the verb ‘record’.; “The speaker used the word “homograph” while explaining the university study problem.”
instil: to teach someone to think, behave, or feel in a particular way over a period of time; “A clear example helps learners use “instil” in a sentence about the university study.”
offal: the inside parts of an animal, for example the heart, liver, and kidneys used as food; “The university study report includes a section on the word “offal.””
outlaw: someone who has done something illegal, and who is hiding in order to avoid punishment – used especially about criminals in the past; “The university study report includes a section on the word “outlaw.””
productivity: the rate at which goods are produced, and the amount produced, especially in relation to the work, time, and money needed to produce them; “Learners saw the word “productivity” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.””
rectangle: a shape that has four straight sides, two of which are usually longer than the other two, and four 90˚ angles at the corners; “The speaker used the word “rectangle” while explaining the university study problem.”
refund: to give someone their money back, especially because they are not satisfied with the goods or services they have paid for; “In the university study discussion, the verb “refund” describes an action or change.”
auction: a public meeting where land, buildings, paintings etc are sold to the person who offers the most money for them; “A clear definition of the word “auction” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
Buddhism: a religion of east and central Asia, based on the teaching of Gautama Buddha; “The university study report includes a section on the word “buddhism.””
cable: a plastic or rubber tube containing wires that carry telephone messages, electronic signals, television pictures etc; “A clear definition of the word “cable” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
compensation: money paid to someone because they have suffered injury or loss, or because something they own has been damaged; “The university study report includes a section on the word “compensation.””
dangle: to offer something good to someone, in order to persuade them to do something; “A clear example helps learners use “dangle” in a sentence about the university study.”
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.”
pennant: a long narrow pointed flag used on ships or by schools, sports teams etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pennant.””
personification: someone who is a perfect example of a quality because they have a lot of it; “The speaker used the word “personification” while explaining the university study problem.”
resit: to take an examination again, because you failed it or did not do well enough; “A clear example helps learners use “resit” in a sentence about the university study.”
satiety: the condition of feeling that you have had enough of something, for example food; “A clear definition of the word “satiety” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
slick: if something is slick, it is done in a skilful and attractive way and seems expensive, but it often contains no important or interesting ideas; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as slick.”