Duolingo English Test Academic English

Production: Education & campus

Precise language for extended answers, examples, comparisons, and supported viewpoints. Focus: education & campus.

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Teens and up
Academic English
Advanced · C1
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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.”
watercourse: a place where water flows, for example a river or canal; “The university study report includes a section on the word “watercourse.””
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.”
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.””
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.””
proverb: a short well-known statement that gives advice or expresses something that is generally true. ‘A penny saved is a penny earned’ is an example of a proverb.; “The university study report includes a section on the word “proverb.””
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.”
stature: the degree to which someone is admired or regarded as important; “The university study report includes a section on the word “stature.””
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.”
stare: to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes, for example because you are surprised, angry, or bored; “A clear example helps learners use “stare” in a sentence about the university study.”
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.”
assonance: similarity in the vowel sounds of words that are close together in a poem, for example between ‘born’ and ‘warm’; “A clear definition of the word “assonance” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
humbug: someone who behaves in a dishonest or insincere way, for example by pretending to be someone they are not; “The university study report includes a section on the word “humbug.””
argumentation: Argumentation is the process of arguing in an organized or logical way, for example, in philosophy; “Learners saw the word “argumentation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
homonym: a word that is spelled the same and sounds the same as another, but is different in meaning or origin. For example, the noun ‘bear’ and the verb ‘bear’ are homonyms.; “A clear definition of the word “homonym” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
boarder: a student who stays at a school during the night, as well as during the day; “A clear definition of the word “boarder” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
intramural: happening within one school, or intended for the students of one school; “During the university study discussion, “intramural” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
shape: the form that something has, for example round, square, triangular etc; “The speaker used the word “shape” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
ellipsis: when words are deliberately left out of a sentence, though the meaning can still be understood. For example, you may say ‘He’s leaving but I’m not’ instead of saying ‘He’s leaving but I’m not leaving.’; “The speaker used the word “ellipsis” while explaining the university study problem.”
singularity: an extremely small point in space that contains an extremely large amount of material and which does not obey the usual laws of nature, for example a black hole or the point at the beginning of the universe; “A clear definition of the word “singularity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
educated: having been well taught and learned a lot; “During the university study discussion, “educated” signals a particular quality.”
epitomize: to be a very typical example of something; “Learners hear “epitomize” while following the university study explanation.”
epitome: the best possible example of something; “A clear definition of the word “epitome” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.””
scrutinize: to examine someone or something very carefully; “In the university study discussion, the verb “scrutinize” describes an action or change.”
out-goings: Your outgoings are the regular amounts of money which you have to spend every week or every month, for example, in order to pay your rent or bills; “The university study report includes a section on the word “out-goings.””
debit: a decrease in the amount of money in a bank account, for example because you have taken money out of it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “debit.””
creditworthy: A creditworthy person or organization is one who can safely be lent money or allowed to have goods on credit, for example, because in the past they have always paid back what they owe; “The report describes the university study issue as creditworthy.”
labourer: someone whose work needs physical strength, for example building work; “The university study report includes a section on the word “labourer.””
recourse: something that you do to achieve something or deal with a situation, or the act of doing it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “recourse.””
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.”
pedagogy: the practice of teaching or the study of teaching; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pedagogy.””
fledgling: a young bird that is learning to fly; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fledgling.””
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.”
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.”
didactic: speech or writing that is didactic is intended to teach people a moral lesson; “The speaker uses “didactic” to characterize the university study situation.”
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.””
boorish: Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as boorish.”
seminary: a college for training priests or ministers; “The university study report includes a section on the word “seminary.””
commute: to regularly travel a long distance to get to work; “Learners hear “commute” while following the university study explanation.”
comply: to do what you have to do or are asked to do; “In the university study discussion, the verb “comply” describes an action or change.”
corporate: belonging to or relating to a corporation; “During the university study discussion, “corporate” signals a particular quality.”
diplomatic: relating to or involving the work of diplomats; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as diplomatic.”
diverge: to separate and go in different directions; “Learners hear “diverge” while following the university study explanation.”
essence: the most basic and important quality of something; “Learners saw the word “essence” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
extinguish: to make a fire or light stop burning or shining; “In the university study discussion, the verb “extinguish” describes an action or change.”
insert: to put something inside or into something else; “The speaker explains how “insert” is used in a report about the university study.”
negligible: too slight or unimportant to have any effect; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as negligible.”
propel: to move, drive, or push something forward; “Learners hear “propel” while following the university study explanation.”
purchase: something you buy, or the act of buying it; “A clear definition of the word “purchase” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
recreation: an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement; “The university study report includes a section on the word “recreation.””
reign: the period when someone is king, queen, or emperor; “The speaker used the word “reign” while explaining the university study problem.”
thermal: a rising current of warm air used by birds; “The speaker used the word “thermal” while explaining the university study problem.”
transcend: to go beyond the usual limits of something; “Learners hear “transcend” while following the university study explanation.”
versatile: someone who is versatile has many different skills; “During the university study discussion, “versatile” signals a particular quality.”
cosmic: relating to space or the universe; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as cosmic.”
deficiency: a lack of something that is necessary; “A clear definition of the word “deficiency” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
enterprise: a company, organization, or business; “The speaker used the word “enterprise” while explaining the university study problem.”
eternal: continuing for ever and having no end; “During the university study discussion, “eternal” signals a particular quality.”
fascinate: to attract or interest sb very much; “Learners hear “fascinate” while following the university study explanation.”
fluctuation: a change in a price, amount, level etc; “Learners saw the word “fluctuation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
humidity: the amount of water contained in the air; “The speaker used the word “humidity” while explaining the university study problem.”
inventory: a list of all the things in a place; “Learners saw the word “inventory” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
profound: having a strong influence or effect; “The speaker uses “profound” to characterize the university study situation.”
refrain: to not do something that you want to do; “A clear example helps learners use “refrain” in a sentence about the university study.”
symmetry: the quality of being symmetrical; “Learners saw the word “symmetry” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
adverse: not good or favourable; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as adverse.”
develop: to grow or change into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced, or to make someone or something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “develop” in a sentence about the university study.”
marginal: relating to a change in cost, value etc when one more thing is produced, one more dollar is earned etc; “During the university study discussion, “marginal” signals a particular quality.”
denote: to mean something; “A clear example helps learners use “denote” in a sentence about the university study.”
mansion: a very large house; “The speaker used the word “mansion” while explaining the university study problem.”
discretion: the ability to deal with situations in a way that does not offend, upset, or embarrass people or tell any of their secrets; “The university study report includes a section on the word “discretion.””
irony: a situation that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true; “The speaker used the word “irony” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.””
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.”
verdict: an official decision made in a court of law, especially about whether someone is guilty of a crime or how a death happened; “The speaker used the word “verdict” while explaining the university study problem.”
acquiesce: to do what someone else wants, or allow something to happen, even though you do not really agree with it; “A clear example helps learners use “acquiesce” in a sentence about the university study.”
embarrassed: feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you, for example because you have made a silly mistake, or because you have to talk or sing in public; “The speaker uses “embarrassed” to characterize the university study situation.”
popularity: when something or someone is liked or supported by a lot of people; “The speaker used the word “popularity” while explaining the university study problem.”
segregate: to separate one group of people from others, especially because they are of a different race, sex, or religion; “A clear example helps learners use “segregate” in a sentence about the university study.”
sensational: A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest; “The speaker uses “sensational” to characterize the university study situation.”
baffle: a board, sheet of metal etc that controls the flow of air, water, or sound into or out of something; “The university study report includes a section on the word “baffle.””
catalyst: a substance that makes a chemical reaction happen more quickly without being changed itself; “The speaker used the word “catalyst” while explaining the university study problem.”
consecutive: consecutive numbers or periods of time follow one after the other without any interruptions; “The report describes the university study issue as consecutive.”
elicit: to succeed in getting information or a reaction from someone, especially when this is difficult; “Learners hear “elicit” while following the university study explanation.”
souvenir: an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a place you have visited; “A clear definition of the word “souvenir” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
supplement: to add something, especially to what you earn or eat, in order to increase it to an acceptable level; “The speaker explains how “supplement” is used in a report about the university study.”
transmit: to send out electronic signals, messages etc using radio, television, or other similar equipment; “Learners hear “transmit” while following the university study explanation.”
brace: to make something stronger by supporting it; “The speaker explains how “brace” is used in a report about the university study.”
contemplate: to look at someone or something for a period of time in a way that shows you are thinking; “In the university study discussion, the verb “contemplate” describes an action or change.”
cynical: unwilling to believe that people have good, honest, or sincere reasons for doing something; “During the university study discussion, “cynical” signals a particular quality.”
aggregate: the total after a lot of different figures or points have been added together; “A clear definition of the word “aggregate” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
biography: a book that tells what has happened in someone’s life, written by someone else; “The speaker used the word “biography” while explaining the university study problem.”
catastrophe: a terrible event in which there is a lot of destruction, suffering, or death; “Learners saw the word “catastrophe” 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.”
dilute: a dilute liquid has been made weaker by the addition of water or another liquid; “During the university study discussion, “dilute” signals a particular quality.”
impetus: an influence that makes something happen or makes it happen more quickly; “A clear definition of the word “impetus” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
intersection: a place where roads, lines etc cross each other, especially where two roads meet; “A clear definition of the word “intersection” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
intrigue: to make secret plans to harm someone or make them lose their position of power; “A clear example helps learners use “intrigue” in a sentence about the university study.”
oak: a large tree that is common in northern countries, or the hard wood of this tree; “A clear definition of the word “oak” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
overt: An overt action or attitude is done or shown in an open and obvious way; “The report describes the university study issue as overt.”
prerequisite: something that is necessary before something else can happen or be done; “Learners saw the word “prerequisite” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
alternative: something you can choose to do or use instead of something else; “A clear definition of the word “alternative” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
conviction: the feeling of being sure about something and having no doubts; “The university study report includes a section on the word “conviction.””
degenerate: someone whose behaviour is considered to be morally unacceptable; “The university study report includes a section on the word “degenerate.””
discriminate: to treat a person or group differently from another in an unfair way; “In the university study discussion, the verb “discriminate” describes an action or change.”
diversify: to change something or to make it change so that there is more variety; “The speaker explains how “diversify” is used in a report about the university study.”
epidemic: a large number of cases of a disease that happen at the same time; “The university study report includes a section on the word “epidemic.””
exert: to use your power, influence etc in order to make something happen; “In the university study discussion, the verb “exert” describes an action or change.”
lucrative: a job or activity that is lucrative lets you earn a lot of money; “During the university study discussion, “lucrative” signals a particular quality.”
reliance: when someone or something is dependent on someone or something else; “A clear definition of the word “reliance” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
affluent: having plenty of money, nice houses, expensive things etc; “The speaker uses “affluent” to characterize the university study situation.”
category: a group of people or things that are all of the same type; “Learners saw the word “category” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
entity: something that exists as a single and complete unit; “The speaker used the word “entity” while explaining the university study problem.”
flask: a glass bottle with a narrow top, used in a laboratory; “The speaker used the word “flask” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
impair: to damage something or make it not as good as it should be; “Learners hear “impair” while following the university study explanation.”
pertinent: directly relating to something that is being considered; “The speaker uses “pertinent” to characterize the university study situation.”
polish: an act of polishing a surface to make it smooth and shiny; “A clear definition of the word “polish” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
restrict: to limit or control the size, amount, or range of something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “restrict” describes an action or change.”
shrewd: good at judging what people or situations are really like; “The speaker uses “shrewd” to characterize the university study situation.”
subliminal: affecting your mind in a way that you are not conscious of; “The report describes the university study issue as subliminal.”
vulnerable: someone who is vulnerable can be easily harmed or hurt; “The report describes the university study issue as vulnerable.”
ample: large in a way that is attractive or pleasant; “During the university study discussion, “ample” signals a particular quality.”
duration: the length of time that something continues; “Learners saw the word “duration” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
gloomy: making you feel that things will not improve; “During the university study discussion, “gloomy” signals a particular quality.”
granite: a very hard grey rock, often used in building; “Learners saw the word “granite” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
intelligible: Something that is intelligible can be understood; “The report describes the university study issue as intelligible.”
jeopardize: to risk losing or spoiling something important; “The speaker explains how “jeopardize” is used in a report about the university study.”
longevity: the amount of time that someone or something lives; “The speaker used the word “longevity” while explaining the university study problem.”
malice: the desire to harm someone because you hate them; “A clear definition of the word “malice” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
outrage: to make someone feel very angry and shocked; “A clear example helps learners use “outrage” in a sentence about the university study.”
regenerate: to grow again, or make something grow again; “Learners hear “regenerate” while following the university study explanation.”
squash: to use your power or authority to stop something; “The speaker explains how “squash” is used in a report about the university study.”
sympathetic: caring and feeling sorry about someone’s problems; “During the university study discussion, “sympathetic” signals a particular quality.”
tangible: if something is tangible, you can touch or feel it; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as tangible.”
temper: a tendency to become angry suddenly or easily; “The speaker used the word “temper” while explaining the university study problem.”
unparalleled: bigger, better, or worse than anything else; “The speaker uses “unparalleled” to characterize the university study situation.”
abate: to become less strong or decrease; “The speaker explains how “abate” is used in a report about the university study.”
bilateral: involving two groups or nations; “The report describes the university study issue as bilateral.”
buoyant: able to float or keep things floating; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as buoyant.”
clone: an animal or plant produced by scientists from one cell of another animal or plant, so that they are exactly the same; “The speaker used the word “clone” while explaining the university study problem.”
constant: a number or quantity that never changes; “Learners saw the word “constant” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
edible: something that is edible can be eaten; “The speaker uses “edible” to characterize the university study situation.”
emphasize: to say something in a strong way; “Learners hear “emphasize” while following the university study explanation.”
imperative: something that must be done urgently; “Learners saw the word “imperative” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
instruct: to officially tell someone what to do; “In the university study discussion, the verb “instruct” describes an action or change.”
intact: not broken, damaged, or spoiled; “During the university study discussion, “intact” signals a particular quality.”
irritable: getting annoyed quickly or easily; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as irritable.”
mass: the amount of material in something; “The university study report includes a section on the word “mass.””
perpendicular: an exactly vertical position or line; “Learners saw the word “perpendicular” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
quantum: a unit of energy in nuclear physics; “A clear definition of the word “quantum” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
scent: a pleasant smell that something has; “The speaker used the word “scent” while explaining the university study problem.”
simulation: the activity of producing conditions which are similar to real ones, especially in order to test something, or the conditions that are produced; “The speaker used the word “simulation” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
stationary: standing still instead of moving; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as stationary.”
transient: continuing only for a short time; “The report describes the university study issue as transient.”
apprentice: someone who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn a particular skill or job; “A clear definition of the word “apprentice” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
combustion: the process of burning; “A clear definition of the word “combustion” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
curtail: to reduce or limit something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “curtail” describes an action or change.”
doting: If you say that someone is, for example, a doting mother, husband, or friend, you mean that they show a lot of love for someone; “The speaker uses “doting” to characterize the university study situation.”
obstruct: to block a road, passage etc; “Learners hear “obstruct” while following the university study explanation.”
proximity: nearness in distance or time; “The speaker used the word “proximity” while explaining the university study problem.”
anonymous: unknown by name; “The speaker uses “anonymous” to characterize the university study situation.”
arch: a structure with a curved top and straight sides that supports the weight of a bridge or building; “Learners saw the word “arch” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
kinetic: relating to movement; “During the university study discussion, “kinetic” signals a particular quality.”
pitfall: a problem or difficulty that is likely to happen in a particular job, course of action, or activity; “The university study report includes a section on the word “pitfall.””
tabulate: to arrange figures or information together in a set or a list, so that they can be easily compared; “Learners hear “tabulate” while following the university study explanation.”
camouflage: a way of hiding something, especially soldiers and military equipment, by using paint, leaves etc to make it look like the things around it; “The university study report includes a section on the word “camouflage.””
chip: to remove something, especially something hard that is covering a surface, by hitting it with a tool so that small pieces break off; “In the university study discussion, the verb “chip” describes an action or change.”
fission: the process of splitting an atom to produce large amounts of energy or an explosion; “A clear definition of the word “fission” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
lapse: A lapse of something such as concentration or judgment is a temporary lack of that thing, which can often cause you to make a mistake; “The speaker used the word “lapse” while explaining the university study problem.”
metaphor: a way of describing something by referring to it as something different and suggesting that it has similar qualities to that thing; “The university study report includes a section on the word “metaphor.””
assurance: a promise that something will definitely happen or is definitely true, made especially to make someone less worried; “The speaker used the word “assurance” while explaining the university study problem.”
barrel: a large curved container with a flat top and bottom, made of wood or metal, and used for storing beer, wine etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “barrel.””
by-product: something additional that is produced during a natural or industrial process; “The speaker used the word “by-product” while explaining the university study problem.”
consolidate: to strengthen the position of power or success that you have, so that it becomes more effective or continues for longer; “The speaker explains how “consolidate” is used in a report about the university study.”
ironic: an ironic situation is one that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true; “The report describes the university study issue as ironic.”
whim: a sudden feeling that you would like to do or have something, especially when there is no important or good reason; “The speaker used the word “whim” while explaining the university study problem.”
aurora: an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands, curtains, or streamers of light, usually green, red, or yellow, that move across the sky in polar regions; “Learners saw the word “aurora” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
basis: the facts, ideas, or things from which something can be developed; “Learners saw the word “basis” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
chaos: a situation in which everything is happening in a confused way and nothing is organized or arranged in order; “Learners saw the word “chaos” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
closure: when a factory, school, hospital etc has to close permanently; “The speaker used the word “closure” while explaining the university study problem.”
deter: to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results; “In the university study discussion, the verb “deter” describes an action or change.”
erratic: something that is erratic does not follow any pattern or plan but happens in a way that is not regular; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as erratic.”
female: an animal that belongs to the sex that can have babies or produce eggs; “Learners saw the word “female” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
fickle: someone who is fickle is always changing their mind about people or things that they like, so that you cannot depend on them – used to show disapproval; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as fickle.”
humane: treating people or animals in a way that is not cruel and causes them as little suffering as possible; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as humane.”
manipulate: to make someone think and behave exactly as you want them to, by skilfully deceiving or influencing them; “In the university study discussion, the verb “manipulate” describes an action or change.”
petition: a written request signed by a lot of people, asking someone in authority to do something or change something; “The university study report includes a section on the word “petition.””
questionnaire: a written set of questions which you give to a large number of people in order to collect information; “A clear definition of the word “questionnaire” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
responsible: if someone is responsible for an accident, mistake, crime etc, it is their fault or they can be blamed; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as responsible.”
revolutionary: someone who joins in or supports a political or social revolution; “A clear definition of the word “revolutionary” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
underpin: to give strength or support to something and to help it succeed; “The speaker explains how “underpin” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
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.”
debris: the pieces of something that are left after it has been destroyed in an accident, explosion etc; “The speaker used the word “debris” while explaining the university study problem.”
extinction: The extinction of a species of animal or plant is the death of all its remaining living members; “The speaker used the word “extinction” while explaining the university study problem.”
hereditary: a quality or illness that is hereditary is passed from a parent to a child before the child is born; “The speaker uses “hereditary” to characterize the university study situation.”
hospitable: A hospitable person is friendly, generous, and welcoming to guests or people they have just met; “During the university study discussion, “hospitable” signals a particular quality.”
photosynthesis: the production by a green plant of special substances like sugar that it uses as food, caused by the action of sunlight on chlorophyll (= the green substance in leaves ); “The university study report includes a section on the word “photosynthesis.””
renown: when you are famous and a lot of people admire you for a special skill, achievement, or quality; “The speaker used the word “renown” while explaining the university study problem.”
resilience: the ability to become strong, happy, or successful again after a difficult situation or event; “A clear definition of the word “resilience” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
sanctuary: a peaceful place that is safe and provides protection, especially for people who are in danger; “Learners saw the word “sanctuary” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
scandal: an event in which someone, especially someone important, behaves in a bad way that shocks people; “Learners saw the word “scandal” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
submerge: to make yourself very busy doing something, especially in order to forget about something else; “Learners hear “submerge” while following the university study explanation.”
succumb: to stop opposing someone or something that is stronger than you, and allow them to take control; “Learners hear “succumb” while following the university study explanation.”
ardent: showing strong positive feelings about an activity and determination to succeed at it; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as ardent.”
cater: To cater to a group of people means to provide all the things that they need or want; “A clear example helps learners use “cater” in a sentence about the university study.”
client: someone who gets services or advice from a professional person, company, or organization; “A clear definition of the word “client” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
futile: actions that are futile are useless because they have no chance of being successful; “The speaker uses “futile” to characterize the university study situation.”
hinterland: an area of land that is far from the coast, large rivers, or the places where people live; “The speaker used the word “hinterland” while explaining the university study problem.”
pirate: someone who sails on the seas, attacking other boats and stealing things from them; “The speaker used the word “pirate” while explaining the university study problem.”
reiterate: to repeat a statement or opinion in order to make your meaning as clear as possible; “The speaker explains how “reiterate” is used in a report about the university study.”
steam: the hot mist that water produces when it is boiled; “Learners saw the word “steam” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
anomaly: something that is noticeable because it is different from what is usual; “The speaker used the word “anomaly” while explaining the university study problem.”
criterion: a standard that you use to judge something or make a decision about something; “A clear definition of the word “criterion” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
crusade: a determined attempt to change something because you think you are morally right; “A clear definition of the word “crusade” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
exorbitant: an exorbitant price, amount of money etc is much higher than it should be; “The report describes the university study issue as exorbitant.”
gourmet: someone who knows a lot about food and wine and who enjoys good food and wine; “A clear definition of the word “gourmet” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
mantle: a loose piece of outer clothing without sleeves, worn especially in former times; “The speaker used the word “mantle” while explaining the university study problem.”
pesticide: a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops; “Learners saw the word “pesticide” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
philosophy: the study of the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil, etc; “A clear definition of the word “philosophy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
precipitation: a chemical process in which a solid substance is separated from a liquid; “A clear definition of the word “precipitation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
qualitative: relating to the quality or standard of something rather than the quantity; “The speaker uses “qualitative” to characterize the university study situation.”
allude: If you allude to something, you mention it in an indirect way; “A clear example helps learners use “allude” in a sentence about the university study.”
anatomy: the scientific study of the structure of human or animal bodies; “The speaker used the word “anatomy” while explaining the university study problem.”
augment: to increase the value, amount, effectiveness etc of something; “The speaker explains how “augment” is used in a report about the university study.”
cue: an action or event that is a signal for something else to happen; “The speaker used the word “cue” while explaining the university study problem.”
despoil: to steal from a place or people using force, especially in a war; “In the university study discussion, the verb “despoil” describes an action or change.”
domesticate: to make an animal able to work for people or live with them as a pet; “Learners hear “domesticate” while following the university study explanation.”
germinate: if a seed germinates, or if it is germinated, it begins to grow; “In the university study discussion, the verb “germinate” describes an action or change.”
glacier: a large mass of ice which moves slowly down a mountain valley; “A clear definition of the word “glacier” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”