Duolingo English Test Academic English

Conversation: Education & campus

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Teens and up
Academic English
Medium · B1
250 words

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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.”
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.”
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.”
unqualified: not having the right knowledge, experience, or education to do something; “During the university study discussion, “unqualified” signals a particular quality.”
salutary: a salutary experience is unpleasant but teaches you something; “The speaker uses “salutary” to characterize the university study situation.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
miserable: extremely unhappy, for example because you feel lonely, cold, or badly treated; “The report describes the university study issue as miserable.”
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.”
expel: to officially force someone to leave a school or organization; “Learners hear “expel” while following the university study explanation.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
increase: a rise in amount, number, or degree; “Learners saw the word “increase” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
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.””
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
course: a period of time or process during which something happens; “The speaker used the word “course” while explaining the university study problem.”
happy: having feelings of pleasure, for example because something good has happened to you or you are very satisfied with your life; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as happy.”
background: someone’s family, education, previous work etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “background.””
huge: extremely large in size, amount, or degree; “The speaker uses “huge” to characterize the university study situation.”
instructor: someone who teaches a sport or practical skill; “The speaker used the word “instructor” while explaining the university study problem.”
playground: an area for children to play, especially at a school or in a park, that often has special equipment for climbing on, riding on etc; “The speaker used the word “playground” while explaining the university study problem.”
holiday: a time of rest from work, school etc; “Learners saw the word “holiday” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
lot: A lot means to a great extent or degree; “The result was described lot in the final university study paragraph.”
partly: to some degree, but not completely; “The speaker explained the university study change partly.”
sodium: a common silver-white metal that usually exists in combination with other substances, for example in salt. It is a chemical element: symbol Na; “The speaker used the word “sodium” while explaining the university study problem.”
tertiary: third in place, degree, or order; “The report describes the university study issue as tertiary.”
badly: to a great or serious degree; “The speaker explained the university study change badly.”
educational: relating to education; “The speaker uses “educational” to characterize the university study situation.”
minimal: very small in degree or amount, especially the smallest degree or amount possible; “During the university study discussion, “minimal” signals a particular quality.”
vocational: teaching or relating to the skills you need to do a particular job; “The report describes the university study issue as vocational.”
severely: very badly or to a great degree; “The result was described severely in the final university study paragraph.”
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.””
checkpoint: a place, especially on a border, where an official person examines vehicles or people; “The university study report includes a section on the word “checkpoint.””
horrible: very bad - used, for example, about things you see, taste, or smell, or about the weather; “During the university study discussion, “horrible” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
canteen: a place in a factory, school etc where meals are provided, usually quite cheaply; “Learners saw the word “canteen” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
level: the amount or degree of something, compared to another amount or degree; “The university study report includes a section on the word “level.””
scholarship: an amount of money that is given to someone by an educational organization to help pay for their education; “The university study report includes a section on the word “scholarship.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.””
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.”
dissect: to examine something carefully in order to understand it; “A clear example helps learners use “dissect” in a sentence about the university study.”
syringe: to clean something with a syringe, for example your ears; “The speaker explains how “syringe” is used in a report about the university study.”
enough: to the degree that is necessary or wanted; “The team responded enough when the university study plan changed.”
instance: an example of a particular kind of situation; “The speaker used the word “instance” while explaining the university study problem.”
institute: an organization that has a particular purpose such as scientific or educational work, or the building where this organization is based; “The speaker used the word “institute” while explaining the university study problem.”
prophet: a man who people in the Christian, Jewish, or Muslim religion believe has been sent by God to lead them and teach them their religion; “Learners saw the word “prophet” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
completely: to the greatest degree possible; “The team responded completely when the university study plan changed.”
racecourse: a grass track on which horses race; “The university study report includes a section on the word “racecourse.””
equally: to the same degree or amount; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed equally.”
schoolboy: a boy attending school; “Learners saw the word “schoolboy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
schoolchild: a child attending school; “The university study report includes a section on the word “schoolchild.””
schoolgirl: a girl attending school; “Learners saw the word “schoolgirl” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
transitive: a transitive verb must have an object, for example the verb ‘break’ in the sentence ‘I broke the cup’. Transitive verbs are marked [T] in this dictionary.; “The speaker uses “transitive” to characterize the university study situation.”
italic: Italics are letters that slope to the right. Italics are often used to emphasize a particular word or sentence. The examples in this dictionary are printed in italics.; “Learners saw the word “italic” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
subjunctive: a verb form or a set of verb forms in grammar, used in some languages to express doubt, wishes etc. For example, in ‘if I were you’, the verb ‘to be’ is in the subjunctive.; “Learners saw the word “subjunctive” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
compel: to force someone to do something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “compel” describes an action or change.”
compute: to calculate a result, answer, sum etc; “The speaker explains how “compute” is used in a report about the university study.”
conscious: noticing or realizing something; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as conscious.”
emit: to send out gas, heat, light, sound etc; “A clear example helps learners use “emit” in a sentence about the university study.”
exclude: to deliberately not include something; “Learners hear “exclude” while following the university study explanation.”
exhaust: to make someone feel extremely tired; “Learners hear “exhaust” while following the university study explanation.”
freight: to send goods by air, sea, or train; “The speaker explains how “freight” is used in a report about the university study.”
gang: a group of criminals who work together; “The speaker used the word “gang” while explaining the university study problem.”
identical: exactly the same, or very similar; “The speaker uses “identical” to characterize the university study situation.”
innocent: An innocent is someone who is innocent; “Learners saw the word “innocent” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
intimate: having an extremely close friendship; “During the university study discussion, “intimate” signals a particular quality.”
lane: a narrow road in the countryside; “The university study report includes a section on the word “lane.””
margin: the empty space at the side of a page; “Learners saw the word “margin” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
meadow: a field with wild grass and flowers; “The speaker used the word “meadow” while explaining the university study problem.”
observe: to watch something or someone carefully; “Learners hear “observe” while following the university study explanation.”
profit: to be useful or helpful to someone; “In the university study discussion, the verb “profit” describes an action or change.”
prompt: to make someone decide to do something; “Learners hear “prompt” while following the university study explanation.”
property: the thing or things that someone owns; “The speaker used the word “property” while explaining the university study problem.”
slender: thin in an attractive or graceful way; “The speaker uses “slender” to characterize the university study situation.”
spill: a fall from a horse, bicycle etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “spill.””
stroke: to move your hand gently over something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “stroke” describes an action or change.”
vary: to change something to make it different; “Learners hear “vary” while following the university study explanation.”
visible: something that is visible can be seen; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as visible.”
voltage: electrical force measured in volts; “Learners saw the word “voltage” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
accompany: to go somewhere with someone; “A clear example helps learners use “accompany” in a sentence about the university study.”
chill: a feeling of coldness; “The university study report includes a section on the word “chill.””
conceal: to hide something carefully; “The speaker explains how “conceal” is used in a report about the university study.”
discard: to get rid of something; “Learners hear “discard” while following the university study explanation.”
elsewhere: in, at, or to another place; “The speaker explained the university study change elsewhere.”
fatal: resulting in someone’s death; “The report describes the university study issue as fatal.”
Infant: a baby or very young child; “The university study report includes a section on the word “infant.””
infinite: something that has no end; “Learners saw the word “infinite” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
inquire: to ask someone for information; “The speaker explains how “inquire” is used in a report about the university study.”
ridiculous: very silly or unreasonable; “During the university study discussion, “ridiculous” signals a particular quality.”
unique: unusually good and special; “During the university study discussion, “unique” signals a particular quality.”
utmost: the most that can be done; “The university study report includes a section on the word “utmost.””
appetite: a desire for food; “The university study report includes a section on the word “appetite.””
damp: to dampen something; “Learners hear “damp” while following the university study explanation.”
decade: a period of 10 years; “Learners saw the word “decade” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
fatigue: very great tiredness; “The speaker used the word “fatigue” while explaining the university study problem.”
feeble: extremely weak; “During the university study discussion, “feeble” signals a particular quality.”
hence: for this reason; “The result was described hence in the final university study paragraph.”
likewise: in the same way; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed likewise.”
locomotive: relating to movement; “The speaker uses “locomotive” to characterize the university study situation.”
pager: a small machine you can carry in your pocket that can receive signals from a telephone. It tells you when someone has sent you a message, or wants you to telephone them, for example by making a noise.; “A clear definition of the word “pager” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
solar: relating to the sun; “The speaker uses “solar” to characterize the university study situation.”
vessel: a ship or large boat; “Learners saw the word “vessel” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
centigrade: a scale for measuring temperature, in which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as centigrade.”
civilize: to influence someone’s behaviour, making or teaching them to act in a more sensible or gentle way; “A clear example helps learners use “civilize” in a sentence about the university study.”
mimic: to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, especially in order to make people laugh; “A clear example helps learners use “mimic” in a sentence about the university study.”
Preschool: relating to the time in a child’s life before they are old enough to go to school; “During the university study discussion, “preschool” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
skill: an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it; “A clear definition of the word “skill” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
train: to teach someone the skills of a particular job or activity, or to be taught these skills; “Learners hear “train” while following the university study explanation.”
upbringing: the way that your parents care for you and teach you to behave when you are growing up; “The speaker used the word “upbringing” while explaining the university study problem.”
wager: an agreement in which you win or lose money according to the result of something such as a race; “Learners saw the word “wager” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
warrior: a soldier or fighter who is brave and experienced – used about people in the past; “Learners saw the word “warrior” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
broaden: to increase something such as your knowledge, experience, or range of activities; “A clear example helps learners use “broaden” in a sentence about the university study.”
contractor: a person or company that agrees to do work or provide goods for another company; “A clear definition of the word “contractor” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
dweller: A city dweller or slum dweller, for example, is a person who lives in the kind of place or house indicated; “A clear definition of the word “dweller” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
misrepresent: to deliberately give a wrong description of someone’s opinions or of a situation; “The speaker explains how “misrepresent” is used in a report about the university study.”
shy: nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people, especially people you do not know; “The report describes the university study issue as shy.”
stressful: a job, experience, or situation that is stressful makes you worry a lot; “During the university study discussion, “stressful” signals a particular quality.”
uneducated: not educated to the usual level, or showing that someone is not well educated; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as uneducated.”
voice: the sounds that you make when you speak, or the ability to make these sounds; “Learners saw the word “voice” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
void: a contract or official agreement that is void is not legal and has no effect; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as void.”
daddy: father – used especially by children or when speaking to children; “Learners saw the word “daddy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
extremity: The extremity of a situation or of someone's behaviour is the degree to which it is severe, unusual, or unacceptable; “A clear definition of the word “extremity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
null: an agreement, contract etc that is null and void has no legal force; “During the university study discussion, “null” signals a particular quality.”
prospectus: a small book that advertises a school, college, new business etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “prospectus.””
stumble: to stop or make a mistake when you are reading to people or speaking; “In the university study discussion, the verb “stumble” describes an action or change.”
validate: to prove that something is true or correct, or to make a document or agreement officially and legally acceptable; “Learners hear “validate” while following the university study explanation.”
imperfect: the form of a verb which is used when talking about an action in the past that is not complete. For example, ‘I was eating’.; “A clear definition of the word “imperfect” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
scrutiny: careful and thorough examination of someone or something; “The speaker used the word “scrutiny” while explaining the university study problem.”
short: to suddenly stop speaking or stop what you are doing, because something has surprised you or you have just thought of something; “The speaker explained the university study change short.”
speaker: someone who makes a formal speech to a group of people; “A clear definition of the word “speaker” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
speechless: unable to speak because you feel very angry, upset etc; “During the university study discussion, “speechless” signals a particular quality.”
transcript: a written or printed copy of a speech, conversation etc; “Learners saw the word “transcript” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
breach: an action that breaks a law, rule, or agreement; “The speaker used the word “breach” while explaining the university study problem.”
exemplify: to be a very typical example of something; “A clear example helps learners use “exemplify” in a sentence about the university study.”
sneeze: to have air come suddenly and noisily out through your nose and mouth in a way that you cannot control, for example because you have a cold; “Learners hear “sneeze” while following the university study explanation.”
Kindergarten: a school for children aged two to five; “Learners saw the word “kindergarten” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
negotiation: official discussions between the representatives of opposing groups who are trying to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics; “The speaker used the word “negotiation” while explaining the university study problem.”
speak: to use your voice to produce words; “In this university study, the word “speak” helps express a precise idea.”
violence: an angry way of speaking or reacting; “The speaker used the word “violence” while explaining the university study problem.”
though: used after adding a fact, opinion, or question which seems surprising after what you have just said, or which makes what you have just said seem less true; “The result was described though in the final university study paragraph.”
acronym: a word made up from the first letters of the name of something such as an organization. For example, NATO is an acronym for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.; “The speaker used the word “acronym” while explaining the university study problem.”
literate: well educated; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as literate.”
charity: an organization that gives money, goods, or help to people who are poor, sick etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “charity.””
confess: to admit, especially to the police, that you have done something wrong or illegal; “The speaker explains how “confess” is used in a report about the university study.”
considerate: Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people; “The speaker uses “considerate” to characterize the university study situation.”
cunning: someone who is cunning is clever and good at deceiving people in order to get what they want; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as cunning.”
defect: a fault or a lack of something that means that something or someone is not perfect; “A clear definition of the word “defect” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
devote: to use all or most of your time, effort etc in order to do something or help someone; “A clear example helps learners use “devote” in a sentence about the university study.”
earnest: to really mean what you are saying, especially when expressing an intention or wish; “Learners saw the word “earnest” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
echo: a sound that you hear again after a loud noise, because it was made near something such as a wall; “A clear definition of the word “echo” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
elastic: a material that is elastic can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size; “The speaker uses “elastic” to characterize the university study situation.”
heir: the person who has the legal right to receive the property or title of another person when they die; “The university study report includes a section on the word “heir.””
individual: a person, considered separately from the rest of the group or society that they live in; “The speaker used the word “individual” while explaining the university study problem.”
lever: a stick or handle on a machine or piece of equipment, that you move to operate it; “Learners saw the word “lever” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
lick: to move your tongue across the surface of something in order to eat it, wet it, clean it etc; “A clear example helps learners use “lick” in a sentence about the university study.”
resign: to officially announce that you have decided to leave your job or an organization; “In the university study discussion, the verb “resign” describes an action or change.”
rival: a person, group, or organization that you compete with in sport, business, a fight etc; “Learners saw the word “rival” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
setting: the place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment; “Learners saw the word “setting” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
toast: to drink a glass of wine etc to thank some-one, wish someone luck, or celebrate something; “A clear example helps learners use “toast” in a sentence about the university study.”
carry: to hold something in your hand or arms, or support it as you take it somewhere; “The speaker explains how “carry” is used in a report about the university study.”
cassette: a small flat plastic case containing magnetic tape , that can be used for playing or recording sound; “The university study report includes a section on the word “cassette.””
contempt: a feeling that someone or something is not important and deserves no respect; “Learners saw the word “contempt” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
desert: a large area of land where it is always very dry, and there is a lot of sand; “A clear definition of the word “desert” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
elbow: to push someone with your elbows, especially in order to move past them; “The speaker explains how “elbow” is used in a report about the university study.”
graph: a drawing that uses a line or lines to show how two or more sets of measurements are related to each other; “Learners saw the word “graph” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
impact: the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something; “Learners saw the word “impact” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
jam: to push something somewhere using a lot of force, until it can move no further; “In the university study discussion, the verb “jam” describes an action or change.”
knob: a round handle or thing that you turn to open a door, turn on a television etc; “Learners saw the word “knob” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
layer: an amount or piece of a material or substance that covers a surface or that is between two other things; “The speaker used the word “layer” while explaining the university study problem.”
protest: to come together to publicly express disapproval or opposition to something; “The speaker explains how “protest” is used in a report about the university study.”
storey: A storey of a building is one of its different levels, which is situated above or below other levels; “Learners saw the word “storey” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
tag: a small piece of paper, plastic etc attached to something to show what it is, who owns it, what it costs etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “tag.””
tedious: something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting; “The speaker uses “tedious” to characterize the university study situation.”
torture: to deliberately hurt someone in order to force them to give you information, to punish them, or to be cruel; “The speaker explains how “torture” is used in a report about the university study.”
uneasy: worried or slightly afraid because you think that something bad might happen; “The speaker uses “uneasy” to characterize the university study situation.”
version: a copy of something that has been changed so that it is slightly different; “Learners saw the word “version” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
vibrate: if something vibrates, or if you vibrate it, it shakes quickly and continuously with very small movements; “The speaker explains how “vibrate” is used in a report about the university study.”
yawn: to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply because you are tired or bored; “A clear example helps learners use “yawn” in a sentence about the university study.”
clasp: a small metal object for fastening a bag, belt, piece of jewellery etc; “A clear definition of the word “clasp” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
curse: a swear word or words that you say because you are very angry; “Learners saw the word “curse” 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.”
doubtless: used when saying that something is almost certain to happen or be true; “The report explains why the university study pattern developed doubtless.”
hasty: A hasty movement, action, or statement is sudden, and often done in reaction to something that has just happened; “The speaker uses “hasty” to characterize the university study situation.”
indignant: angry and surprised because you feel insulted or unfairly treated; “The report describes the university study issue as indignant.”
influence: the power to affect the way someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks, without using direct force or orders; “The speaker used the word “influence” while explaining the university study problem.”
jealous: feeling unhappy because someone has something that you wish you had; “During the university study discussion, “jealous” signals a particular quality.”
nuisance: a person, thing, or situation that annoys you or causes problems; “Learners saw the word “nuisance” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
oar: a long pole with a wide flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat; “Learners saw the word “oar” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
object: a solid thing that you can hold, touch, or see but that is not alive; “A clear definition of the word “object” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pad: a thick flat object made of cloth or rubber, used to protect or clean something, or to make something more comfortable; “The speaker used the word “pad” while explaining the university study problem.”
dose: the amount of a medicine or a drug that you should take; “A clear definition of the word “dose” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
economic: relating to trade, in-dustry, and the management of money; “The speaker uses “economic” to characterize the university study situation.”
emotion: a strong human feeling such as love, hate, or anger; “A clear definition of the word “emotion” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
hell: the place where the souls of bad people are believed to be punished after death, especially in the Christian and Muslim religions; “The speaker used the word “hell” while explaining the university study problem.”
mould: to become or cause to become covered with this growth; “The speaker explains how “mould” is used in a report about the university study.”
preface: an introduction at the beginning of a book or speech; “Learners saw the word “preface” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
stack: to make things into a neat pile, or to form a neat pile; “Learners hear “stack” while following the university study explanation.”
cricket: a game between two teams of 11 players in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running between two sets of three sticks; “The speaker used the word “cricket” while explaining the university study problem.”
curl: a piece of hair that hangs in a curved shape; “Learners saw the word “curl” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
fulfil: to do or provide what is necessary or needed; “Learners hear “fulfil” while following the university study explanation.”
glitter: to shine brightly with flashing points of light; “A clear example helps learners use “glitter” in a sentence about the university study.”
gross: to earn £20,000 etc before tax has been taken away; “Learners hear “gross” while following the university study explanation.”
hedge: to avoid giving a direct answer to a question; “The speaker explains how “hedge” is used in a report about the university study.”
involve: to include or affect someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “involve” in a sentence about the university study.”
loaf: to spend time somewhere and not do very much; “Learners hear “loaf” while following the university study explanation.”
outset: at or from the beginning of an event or process; “The university study report includes a section on the word “outset.””
remedy: to deal with a problem or improve a bad situation; “Learners hear “remedy” while following the university study explanation.”
sole: the sole person, thing etc is the only one; “During the university study discussion, “sole” signals a particular quality.”
tender: to formally offer or show something to someone; “Learners hear “tender” while following the university study explanation.”
torch: a small electric lamp that you carry in your hand; “The university study report includes a section on the word “torch.””
vice: to grip (something) with or as if with a vice; “A clear example helps learners use “vice” in a sentence about the university study.”
awful: making you feel great respect or fear; “During the university study discussion, “awful” signals a particular quality.”
coward: someone who is not at all brave; “The university study report includes a section on the word “coward.””
decent: of a good enough standard or quality; “During the university study discussion, “decent” signals a particular quality.”
despair: a feeling that you have no hope at all; “The university study report includes a section on the word “despair.””
distress: to make someone feel very upset; “The speaker explains how “distress” is used in a report about the university study.”
factor: to divide a number into factors; “A clear example helps learners use “factor” in a sentence about the university study.”