Writing: Education & campus

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.”

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.”

intensify

to increase in degree or strength, or to make something do this

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

application

a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something

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

inspect

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

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

list

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

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

ribbon

a narrow piece of attractive cloth that you use, for example, to tie your hair or hold things together

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

recognize

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

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

examine

to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it

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

guidance

help and advice that is given to someone about their work, education, or personal life

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

minimal

very small in degree or amount, especially the smallest degree or amount possible

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

pick

to choose a person or thing, for example because they are the best or most suitable

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

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.””

Christian

A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ

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

expel

to officially force someone to leave a school or organization

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

course

a period of time or process during which something happens

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

idiom

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

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

paradigm

a very clear or typical example of something

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

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.””

pant

to breathe quickly with short noisy breaths, for example because you have been running or because it is very hot

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

slot

A slot is a narrow opening in a machine or container, for example, a hole that you put coins in to make a machine work

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

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.””

infrastructure

the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example roads, railways, banks etc

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

motto

a short sentence or phrase giving a rule on how to behave, which expresses the aims or beliefs of a person, school, or institution

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

patron

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

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

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.”

miserable

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

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

misery

great suffering that is caused for example by being very poor or very sick

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

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.”

parody

something that is not a correct or acceptable example of something

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

background

someone’s family, education, previous work etc

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

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.””

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.””

crowd

a large group of people who have gathered together to do something, for example to watch something or protest about something

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

knowledge

the information, skills, and understanding that you have gained through learning or experience

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

numb

a part of your body that is numb is unable to feel anything, for example because you are very cold

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as numb.”

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.”

cent

1/100th of the standard unit of money in some countries. For example, there are 100 cents in one dollar or in one euro : symbol ¢.

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

plate

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

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

given

any particular time, situation, amount etc that is being used as an example

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

make

to produce something, for example by putting the different parts of it together

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

master

to learn a skill or a language so well that you have no difficulty with it

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

card

a small piece of plastic or paper containing information about a person or showing, for example, that they belong to a particular organization, club etc

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

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.”

prospectus

a small book that advertises a school, college, new business etc

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

stature

the degree to which someone is admired or regarded as important

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

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.”

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.”

huge

extremely large in size, amount, or degree

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

pedagogy

the practice of teaching or the study of teaching

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

Kindergarten

a school for children aged two to five

“Learners saw the word “kindergarten” 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.”

literate

well educated

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as literate.”

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.””

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.”

communicative

Someone who is communicative talks to people, for example about their feelings, and tells people things

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

found

to start something such as an organization, company, school, or city, often by providing the necessary money

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

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.”

harass

to make someone’s life unpleasant, for example by frequently saying offensive things to them or threatening them

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

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.”

pulse

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

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

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.”

vocabulary

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

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

bargain

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

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

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.”

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.”

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.””

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.”

learn

to gain knowledge of a subject or skill, by experience, by studying it, or by being taught

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

intonation

the way in which the level of your voice changes in order to add meaning to what you are saying, for example by going up at the end of a question

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

narrate

to tell a story by describing all the events in order, for example in a book

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

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.”

cognition

the process of knowing, understanding, and learning something

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

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.”

baby

a very young child who has not yet learned to speak or walk

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

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.”

scrutiny

careful and thorough examination of someone or something

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

clever

able to learn and understand things quickly

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

exemplify

to be a very typical example of something

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

linguist

someone who studies or teaches linguistics

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

holiday

a time of rest from work, school etc

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

partly

to some degree, but not completely

“The speaker explained the university study change partly.”

badly

to a great or serious degree

“The speaker explained the university study change badly.”

archetype

a perfect example of something, because it has all the most important qualities of things that belong to that type

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

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.”

hoarse

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

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as hoarse.”

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.”

rate

the number of times something happens, or the number of examples of something within a certain period

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

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.”

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.””

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.””

textbook

a book that contains information about a subject that people study, especially at school or college

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

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.”

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.””

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.”

simile

an expression that describes something by comparing it with something else, using the words ‘as’ or ‘like’, for example ‘as white as snow’

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

uneducated

not educated to the usual level, or showing that someone is not well educated

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as uneducated.”

closure

when a factory, school, hospital etc has to close permanently

“The speaker used the word “closure” 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.”

salutary

a salutary experience is unpleasant but teaches you something

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

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.”

errant

Errant is used to describe someone whose actions are considered unacceptable or wrong by other people. For example, an errant husband is unfaithful to his wife.

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

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.”

instructor

someone who teaches a sport or practical skill

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

severely

very badly or to a great degree

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

tertiary

third in place, degree, or order

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

typify

to be a typical example of something

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

educational

relating to education

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

quintessence

a perfect example of something

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

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.”

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.””

housewares

small things used in the home, for example plates, lamps etc, or the department of a large shop that sells these things

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

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.”

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.”

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.””

catechism

a set of questions and answers about the Christian religion that people learn in order to become full members of a church

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

checkup

a general medical examination that a doctor or dentist gives you to make sure you are healthy

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

counterexample

an example or fact that is inconsistent with a hypothesis and may be used in argument against it

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

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.”

necrosis

Necrosis is the death of part of someone's body, for example because it is not getting enough blood

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

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.”

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.”

postmortem

A postmortem is a medical examination of a dead person's body in order to find out how they died

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as postmortem.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.””

relational

indicating or expressing syntactic relation, as for example the case endings in Latin

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

stabilizer

a chemical that helps something such as a food to stay in the same state, for example to prevent it from separating into different liquids

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

topographical

A topographical survey or map relates to or shows the physical features of an area of land, for example, its hills, valleys, and rivers

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

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.”

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.”

hillbilly

an insulting word meaning an uneducated poor person who lives in the mountains

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

immeasurably

You use immeasurably to emphasize the degree or extent of a process or quality

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

tine

a pointed part of something that has several points, for example a fork

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

curvature

the state of being curved, or the degree to which something is curved

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

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.”

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.”

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.””

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.”

preschooler

a child who does not yet go to school, or who goes to preschool

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

usefulness

the state of being useful or the degree to which something is useful

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

beginner

someone who has just started to do or learn something

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

blower

a machine that blows out air, for example inside a car

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

extra

an amount of something, especially money, in addition to the usual, basic, or necessary amount

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

helicopter

a type of aircraft with large metal blades on top which turn around very quickly to make it fly

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

inspection

an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed

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

parallel

a relationship or similarity between two things, especially things that exist or happen in different places or at different times

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

pedagogical

relating to teaching methods or the practice of teaching

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

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.””

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

quiver

to shake slightly because you are cold, or because you feel very afraid, angry, excited etc

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

radius

the distance from the centre to the edge of a circle, or a line drawn from the centre to the edge

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

sequence

the order that something happens or exists in, or the order it is supposed to happen or exist in

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

simulate

to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real

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

spoil

to have a bad effect on something so that it is no longer attractive, enjoyable, useful etc

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

technician

someone whose job is to check equipment or machines and make sure that they are working properly

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

texture

the way a surface or material feels when you touch it, especially how smooth or rough it is

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

unexplored

an unexplored place has not been examined or put on a map

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as unexplored.”

vilify

to say or write bad things about someone or something

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

accumulate

to gradually get more and more money, possessions, knowledge etc over a period of time

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

administration

the activities that are involved in managing the work of a company or organization

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

affect

to do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someone’s situation

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

biographer

someone who writes a biography of someone else

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

boorish

Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as boorish.”

challenge

something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesting

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

comparable

similar to something else in size, number, quality etc, so that you can make a comparison

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as comparable.”

confusion

a very confusing situation, that usually has a lot of noise and action, so that it is difficult for someone to understand it or control it

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

consult

to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something

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

crater

a round hole in the ground made by something that has fallen on it or by an explosion

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

crisis

a situation in which there are a lot of problems that must be dealt with quickly so that the situation does not get worse or more dangerous

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

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.”

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.””

desperate

willing to do anything to change a very bad situation, and not caring about danger

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

estate

Someone's estate is all the money and property that they leave behind when they die

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

genuine

a genuine feeling, desire etc is one that you really feel, not one you pretend to feel

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

grant

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

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

hang

to kill someone by dropping them with a rope around their neck, or to die in this way, especially as a punishment for a serious crime

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

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.”

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.”

luxury

A luxury item is something expensive which is not necessary but which gives you pleasure

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

manual

a book that gives instructions about how to do something, especially how to use a machine

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

mature

someone, especially a child or young person, who is mature behaves in a sensible and reasonable way, as you would expect an adult to behave

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as mature.”

maximum

the maximum amount, quantity, speed etc is the largest that is possible or allowed

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as maximum.”

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.””

minimum

the smallest amount of something or number of things that is possible or necessary

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

mitigate

to make a situation or the effects of something less unpleasant, harmful, or serious

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

molecule

the smallest unit into which any substance can be divided without losing its own chemical nature, usually consisting of two or more atoms

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

occupy

to enter a place in a large group and keep control of it, especially by military force

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

opposite

a person or thing that is as different as possible from someone or something else

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

overall

a loose-fitting piece of clothing like a coat, that is worn over clothes to protect them

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

overcome

to successfully control a feeling or problem that prevents you from achieving something

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

plaster

to put a wet usually sticky substance all over a surface so that it is thickly covered

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

platform

the raised place beside a railway track where you get on and off a train in a station

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

pregnant

if a woman or female animal is pregnant, she has an unborn baby growing inside her body

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

rail

to complain angrily about something, especially something that you think is very unfair

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

reward

something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard

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

rotate

to turn with a circular movement around a central point, or to make something do this

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

significant

having an important effect or influence, especially on what will happen in the future

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

sponsor

someone who officially agrees to help someone else, or to be responsible for what they do

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

swift

a small brown bird that has pointed wings, flies very fast, and is similar to a swallow

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

Toddler

a very young child who is just learning to walk

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

vacant

a vacant seat, building, room or piece of land is empty and available for someone to use

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

worthwhile

if something is worthwhile, it is important or useful, or you gain something from it

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

wrangle

to argue with someone angrily for a long time

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

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.””

accountant

someone whose job is to keep and check financial accounts, calculate taxes etc

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

alienate

to do something that makes someone unfriendly or unwilling to support you

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

antagonistic

unfriendly; wanting to argue or disagree

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

associate

to make a connection in your mind between one thing or person and another

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

available

something that is available is able to be used or can easily be bought or found

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

aware

if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists

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

clue

an object or piece of information that helps someone solve a crime or mystery

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

combine

a machine used by farmers to cut grain, separate the seeds from it, and clean it

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

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.”

deny

to say that something is not true, or that you do not believe something

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

digest

to change food that you have just eaten into substances that your body can use

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

equivalent

having the same value, purpose, job etc as a person or thing of a different kind

“Researchers describe the university study evidence as equivalent.”

evaporate

if a liquid evaporates, or if heat evaporates it, it changes into a gas

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

exchange

the act of giving someone something and receiving something else from them

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

fledgling

a young bird that is learning to fly

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

function

the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does

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

identification

official papers or cards, such as your passport, that prove who you are

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

increase

a rise in amount, number, or degree

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

inspire

to encourage someone by making them feel confident and eager to do something

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

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.”

item

a single thing, especially one thing in a list, group, or set of things

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

jungle

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

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

learner

someone who is learning to do something

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

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.”

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.”

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