IELTS Academic English

Speaking: Education & campus

Flexible language for personal topics, explanations, and supported opinions. Focus: education & campus.

Independent IELTS study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Academic English
Medium · B1
250 words

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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.”
inordinate: If you describe something as inordinate, you are emphasizing that it is unusually or excessively great in amount or degree; “The speaker uses “inordinate” to characterize the university study situation.”
psychotherapy: the treatment of mental illness, for example depression , by talking to someone and discussing their problems rather than giving them drugs; “A clear definition of the word “psychotherapy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
enough: to the degree that is necessary or wanted; “The team responded enough when the university study plan changed.”
completely: to the greatest degree possible; “The team responded completely when the university study plan changed.”
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.””
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.””
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.”
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.”
instance: an example of a particular kind of situation; “The speaker used the word “instance” 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.”
workbook: a school book containing questions and exercises; “Learners saw the word “workbook” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
squeeze: to press something firmly together with your fingers or hand; “Learners hear “squeeze” while following the university study explanation.”
stretch: to straighten your arms, legs, or body to full length; “The speaker explains how “stretch” is used in a report about the university study.”
subtract: to take a number or an amount from a larger number or amount; “In the university study discussion, the verb “subtract” describes an action or change.”
swear: to say very strongly that what you are saying is true; “Learners hear “swear” while following the university study explanation.”
thrive: to become very successful or very strong and healthy; “Learners hear “thrive” while following the university study explanation.”
thrust: a sudden strong movement in which you push something forward; “Learners saw the word “thrust” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
tube: the system of trains that run under the ground in London; “The university study report includes a section on the word “tube.””
veteran: someone who has been a soldier, sailor etc in a war; “The speaker used the word “veteran” while explaining the university study problem.”
wit: the ability to say things that are clever and amusing; “The university study report includes a section on the word “wit.””
yield: to produce a result, answer, or piece of information; “A clear example helps learners use “yield” in a sentence about the university study.”
accord: a formal agreement between countries or groups; “The university study report includes a section on the word “accord.””
adjust: to gradually become familiar with a new situation; “A clear example helps learners use “adjust” in a sentence about the university study.”
afford: to provide something or allow something to happen; “Learners hear “afford” while following the university study explanation.”
alter: to change, or to make someone or something change; “In the university study discussion, the verb “alter” describes an action or change.”
altitude: the height of an object or place above the sea; “The university study report includes a section on the word “altitude.””
anxiety: the feeling of being very worried about something; “Learners saw the word “anxiety” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
approach: to move towards or nearer to someone or something; “Learners hear “approach” while following the university study explanation.”
canvas: strong cloth used to make bags, tents, shoes etc; “The university study report includes a section on the word “canvas.””
capture: to catch a person and keep them as a prisoner; “In the university study discussion, the verb “capture” describes an action or change.”
coarse: having a rough surface that feels slightly hard; “The speaker uses “coarse” to characterize the university study situation.”
concern: a feeling of worry about something important; “The university study report includes a section on the word “concern.””
derive: to get a chemical substance from another substance; “A clear example helps learners use “derive” in a sentence about the university study.”
devise: to plan or invent a new way of doing something; “In the university study discussion, the verb “devise” describes an action or change.”
dispose: to arrange things or put them in their places; “A clear example helps learners use “dispose” in a sentence about the university study.”
doubtful: probably not true or not likely to happen; “The speaker uses “doubtful” to characterize the university study situation.”
employment: the act of paying someone to work for you; “Learners saw the word “employment” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
erect: to build something such as a building or wall; “A clear example helps learners use “erect” in a sentence about the university study.”
exterior: the outside of something, especially a building; “Learners saw the word “exterior” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
faint: to suddenly become unconscious for a short time; “Learners hear “faint” while following the university study explanation.”
fleet: a group of ships, or all the ships in a navy; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fleet.””
flourish: a curved line that you use to decorate writing; “The university study report includes a section on the word “flourish.””
germ: a very small living thing that can make you ill; “A clear definition of the word “germ” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
glow: to produce or reflect a soft steady light; “The speaker explains how “glow” is used in a report about the university study.”
indifferent: not at all interested in someone or something; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as indifferent.”
inevitable: certain to happen and impossible to avoid; “During the university study discussion, “inevitable” signals a particular quality.”
intense: having a very strong effect or felt very strongly; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as intense.”
liable: legally responsible for the cost of something; “The speaker uses “liable” to characterize the university study situation.”
merit: an advantage or good feature of something; “The speaker used the word “merit” while explaining the university study problem.”
naked: Someone who is naked is not wearing any clothes; “During the university study discussion, “naked” signals a particular quality.”
nevertheless: in spite of a fact that you have just mentioned; “The speaker explained the university study change nevertheless.”
pace: the speed at which something happens or is done; “The speaker used the word “pace” while explaining the university study problem.”
passion: a very strong belief or feeling about something; “The speaker used the word “passion” while explaining the university study problem.”
peculiar: strange, unfamiliar, or a little surprising; “The speaker uses “peculiar” to characterize the university study situation.”
prohibit: to say that an action is illegal or not allowed; “The speaker explains how “prohibit” is used in a report about the university study.”
pupil: someone who is being taught, especially a child; “Learners saw the word “pupil” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
realm: a general area of knowledge, activity, or thought; “The speaker used the word “realm” while explaining the university study problem.”
repetition: doing or saying the same thing many times; “A clear definition of the word “repetition” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
resemble: to look like or be similar to someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “resemble” in a sentence about the university study.”
rhythm: a regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements; “The university study report includes a section on the word “rhythm.””
sensible: reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment; “The speaker uses “sensible” to characterize the university study situation.”
simplify: to make something easier or less complicated; “The speaker explains how “simplify” is used in a report about the university study.”
slam: the noise or action of a door, window etc slamming; “The speaker used the word “slam” while explaining the university study problem.”
slope: a piece of ground or a surface that slopes; “A clear definition of the word “slope” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
sow: to plant or scatter seeds on a piece of ground; “The speaker explains how “sow” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
tough: someone who often behaves in a violent way; “A clear definition of the word “tough” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
venture: a new business activity that involves taking risks; “The speaker used the word “venture” while explaining the university study problem.”
welfare: someone’s welfare is their health and happiness; “Learners saw the word “welfare” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
whip: a long thin piece of rope or leather with a handle, that you hit animals with to make them move or that you hit someone with to punish them; “The university study report includes a section on the word “whip.””
wrap: to put paper or cloth over something to cover it; “Learners hear “wrap” while following the university study explanation.”
affection: a feeling of liking or love and caring; “A clear definition of the word “affection” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
avoid: to prevent something bad from happening; “A clear example helps learners use “avoid” in a sentence about the university study.”
casual: not formal or not for a formal situation; “The speaker uses “casual” to characterize the university study situation.”
certainty: the state of being completely certain; “A clear definition of the word “certainty” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
chop: to cut something into smaller pieces; “Learners hear “chop” while following the university study explanation.”
commercial: an advertisement on television or radio; “The university study report includes a section on the word “commercial.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
accountable: responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain or be criticized for them; “The speaker uses “accountable” to characterize the university study situation.”
astral: relating to ideas and experiences connected with the mind and spirit rather than the body; “During the university study discussion, “astral” signals a particular quality.”
avid: You use avid to describe someone who is very enthusiastic about something that they do; “The report describes the university study issue as avid.”
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.”
demeanour: the way someone behaves, dresses, speaks etc that shows what their character is like; “The university study report includes a section on the word “demeanour.””
elucidate: to explain something that is difficult to understand by providing more information; “In the university study discussion, the verb “elucidate” describes an action or change.”
execrable: If you describe something as execrable, you mean that it is very bad or unpleasant; “During the university study discussion, “execrable” signals a particular quality.”
fogy: If you describe someone as a fogy or an old fogy, you mean that they are boring and old-fashioned; “The speaker used the word “fogy” while explaining the university study problem.”
gambler: A gambler is someone who gambles regularly, for example in card games or on horse racing; “Learners saw the word “gambler” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
gibberish: If you describe someone's words or ideas as gibberish, you mean that they do not make any sense; “A clear definition of the word “gibberish” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
governess: a female teacher in the past, who lived with a rich family and taught their children at home; “The university study report includes a section on the word “governess.””
incoherent: speaking in a way that cannot be understood, because you are drunk, feeling a strong emotion etc; “During the university study discussion, “incoherent” signals a particular quality.”
scanty: You describe something as scanty when there is less of it than you think there should be; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as scanty.”
transcendentalism: the belief that knowledge can be obtained by studying thought rather than by practical experience; “A clear definition of the word “transcendentalism” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
understate: to describe something in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is; “A clear example helps learners use “understate” in a sentence about the university study.”
understudy: an actor who learns a part in a play so that they can act the part if the usual actor is ill; “A clear definition of the word “understudy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
auditor: someone whose job is to officially examine a company’s financial records; “The university study report includes a section on the word “auditor.””
brash: behaving too confidently and speaking too loudly – used to show disapproval; “The report describes the university study issue as brash.”
brutish: If you describe a person or their behaviour as brutish, you think that they are brutal and uncivilized; “The speaker uses “brutish” to characterize the university study situation.”
Buddhism: a religion of east and central Asia, based on the teaching of Gautama Buddha; “The university study report includes a section on the word “buddhism.””
bunk: a narrow bed that is attached to the wall, for example on a train or ship; “The university study report includes a section on the word “bunk.””
callow: A callow young person has very little experience or knowledge of the way they should behave as an adult; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as callow.”
conjecture: to form an idea or opinion without having much information to base it on; “Learners hear “conjecture” while following the university study explanation.”
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.””
diagnosis: the process of discovering exactly what is wrong with someone or something, by examining them closely; “The speaker used the word “diagnosis” while explaining the university study problem.”
dictum: a formal statement of opinion by someone who is respected or has authority; “Learners saw the word “dictum” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
disadvantaged: having social problems, such as a lack of money or education, which make it difficult for you to succeed; “During the university study discussion, “disadvantaged” signals a particular quality.”
foreman: a worker who is in charge of a group of other workers, for example in a factory; “The university study report includes a section on the word “foreman.””
heinous: If you describe something such as a crime as heinous, you mean that it is extremely evil or horrible; “During the university study discussion, “heinous” signals a particular quality.”
horrid: If you describe something as horrid, you mean that it is extremely unpleasant; “The report describes the university study issue as horrid.”
housework: work that you do to take care of a house, for example washing, cleaning etc; “A clear definition of the word “housework” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
registrar: an official of a college or university who deals with the running of the college; “A clear definition of the word “registrar” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
sardonic: showing that you do not have a good opinion of someone or something, and feel that you are better than them; “During the university study discussion, “sardonic” signals a particular quality.”
shapely: If you describe a woman as shapely, you mean that she has an attractive shape; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as shapely.”
sickbay: a room on a ship, in a school etc where there are beds for people who are sick; “Learners saw the word “sickbay” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
adamant: determined not to change your opinion or a decision that you have made; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as adamant.”
commentate: to describe an event such as a sports game on television or radio; “The speaker explains how “commentate” is used in a report about the university study.”
drawl: to speak slowly, with vowel sounds that are longer than usual; “Learners hear “drawl” while following the university study explanation.”
fairway: the part of a golf course that you hit the ball along towards the hole; “A clear definition of the word “fairway” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
grievous: If you describe something such as a loss as grievous, you mean that it is extremely serious or worrying in its effects; “The report describes the university study issue as grievous.”
hypocrisy: when someone pretends to have certain beliefs or opinions that they do not really have – used to show disapproval; “Learners saw the word “hypocrisy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
hypocrite: someone who pretends to have certain beliefs or opinions that they do not really have – used to show disapproval; “A clear definition of the word “hypocrite” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
indubitable: You use indubitable to describe something when you want to emphasize that it is definite and cannot be doubted; “During the university study discussion, “indubitable” signals a particular quality.”
ingenuous: an ingenuous person is simple, trusting, and honest, especially because they have not had much experience of life; “The speaker uses “ingenuous” to characterize the university study situation.”
intangible: an intangible quality or feeling is difficult to describe exactly; “The speaker uses “intangible” to characterize the university study situation.”
labourer: someone whose work needs physical strength, for example building work; “The university study report includes a section on the word “labourer.””
parenthetical: said or written while you are talking or writing about something else in order to explain something or add information; “The report describes the university study issue as parenthetical.”
revel: If you revel in a situation or experience, you enjoy it very much; “Learners hear “revel” while following the university study explanation.”
sabbatical: a period when someone, especially someone in a university job, stops doing their usual work in order to study or travel; “Learners saw the word “sabbatical” 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.”
sir: used when speaking to a man in order to be polite or show respect; “In this university study, the word “sir” helps express a precise idea.”
slur: to speak unclearly without separating your words or sounds correctly; “Learners hear “slur” while following the university study explanation.”
sulk: to be silently angry and refuse to be friendly or discuss what is annoying or upsetting you – used to show disapproval; “A clear example helps learners use “sulk” in a sentence about the university study.”
surreal: a situation or experience that is surreal is very strange and difficult to understand, like something from a dream; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as surreal.”
advocacy: public support for a course of action or way of doing things; “Learners saw the word “advocacy” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
beset: to make someone experience serious problems or dangers; “A clear example helps learners use “beset” in a sentence about the university study.”
defuse: to improve a difficult or dangerous situation, for example by making people less angry or by dealing with the causes of a problem; “In the university study discussion, the verb “defuse” describes an action or change.”
empiricism: the belief in basing your ideas on practical experience; “Learners saw the word “empiricism” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
extremist: someone who has extreme political opinions and aims, and who is willing to do unusual or illegal things in order to achieve them; “The speaker used the word “extremist” while explaining the university study problem.”
formative: A formative period of time or experience is one that has an important and lasting influence on a person's character and attitudes; “The speaker uses “formative” to characterize the university study situation.”
gag: A gag is something such as a piece of cloth that is tied around or put inside someone's mouth in order to stop them from speaking; “A clear definition of the word “gag” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
interlocutor: your interlocutor is the person you are speaking to; “Learners saw the word “interlocutor” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
megaphone: a piece of equipment like a large horn which you talk through to make your voice sound louder, when you are speaking to a crowd; “The university study report includes a section on the word “megaphone.””
reaffirm: to formally state an opinion, belief, or intention again, especially when someone has questioned you or expressed a doubt; “In the university study discussion, the verb “reaffirm” describes an action or change.”
riddle: to solve, explain, or interpret (a riddle or riddles); “In the university study discussion, the verb “riddle” describes an action or change.”
see: to notice or examine someone or something, using your eyes; “The speaker explains how “see” is used in a report about the university study.”
slightly: Slightly means to some degree but not to a very large degree; “The speaker explained the university study change slightly.”
stupor: a state in which you cannot think, speak, see, or hear clearly, usually because you have drunk too much alcohol or taken drugs; “The speaker used the word “stupor” while explaining the university study problem.”
tawdry: If you describe something such as clothes or decorations as tawdry, you mean that they are cheap and show a lack of taste; “During the university study discussion, “tawdry” signals a particular quality.”
unquestionable: If you describe something as unquestionable, you are emphasizing that it is so obviously true or real that nobody can doubt it; “During the university study discussion, “unquestionable” signals a particular quality.”
achieve: to successfully complete something or get a good result, especially by working hard; “The speaker explains how “achieve” is used in a report about the university study.”
apposite: suitable to what is happening or being discussed; “The speaker uses “apposite” to characterize the university study situation.”
athlete: someone who competes in sports competitions, especially running, jumping, and throwing; “A clear definition of the word “athlete” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
bunker: a large hole on a golf course filled with sand; “A clear definition of the word “bunker” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
cheer: to shout as a way of showing happiness, praise, approval, or support of someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “cheer” in a sentence about the university study.”
conversant: having knowledge or experience of something; “During the university study discussion, “conversant” signals a particular quality.”
credit: an arrangement with a shop, bank etc that allows you to buy something and pay for it later; “A clear definition of the word “credit” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
critical: something that is critical is very important because what happens in the future depends on it; “During the university study discussion, “critical” signals a particular quality.”
delirious: Someone who is delirious is unable to think or speak in a sensible and reasonable way, usually because they are very ill and have a fever; “The report describes the university study issue as delirious.”
disaster: a sudden event such as a flood, storm, or accident which causes great damage or suffering; “A clear definition of the word “disaster” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
divisible: able to be divided, for example by a number; “During the university study discussion, “divisible” signals a particular quality.”
exclaim: to say something suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry, or excited; “A clear example helps learners use “exclaim” in a sentence about the university study.”
explicable: able to be easily understood or explained; “The speaker uses “explicable” to characterize the university study situation.”
expound: to explain or talk about something in detail; “A clear example helps learners use “expound” in a sentence about the university study.”
expressive: If you describe a person or their behaviour as expressive, you mean that their behaviour clearly indicates their feelings or intentions; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as expressive.”
foretaste: If you describe an event as a foretaste of a future situation, you mean that it suggests to you what that future situation will be like; “The speaker used the word “foretaste” while explaining the university study problem.”
hardware: computer machinery and equipment, as opposed to the programs that make computers work; “Learners saw the word “hardware” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
hector: to speak to someone in an angry threatening way; “The speaker explains how “hector” is used in a report about the university study.”
illustrative: helping to explain the meaning of something; “The report describes the university study issue as illustrative.”
mist: a light cloud low over the ground that makes it difficult for you to see very far; “The speaker used the word “mist” while explaining the university study problem.”
modest: someone who is modest does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements; “The report describes the university study issue as modest.”
nursery: a place where young children are taken care of during the day while their parents are at work; “The university study report includes a section on the word “nursery.””
optical: relating to machines or processes which are concerned with light, images, or the way we see things; “The report describes the university study issue as optical.”
pillow: a cloth bag filled with soft material that you put your head on when you are sleeping; “A clear definition of the word “pillow” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
pour: to make a liquid or other substance flow out of or into a container by holding it at an angle; “Learners hear “pour” while following the university study explanation.”
promise: to tell someone that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will happen; “A clear example helps learners use “promise” in a sentence about the university study.”
puzzle: to confuse someone or make them feel slightly anxious because they do not understand something; “Learners hear “puzzle” while following the university study explanation.”
rabid: having very extreme and unreasonable opinions; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as rabid.”
shelter: to stay in or under a place where you are protected from the weather or from danger; “A clear example helps learners use “shelter” in a sentence about the university study.”
slippery: something that is slippery is difficult to hold, walk on etc because it is wet or greasy; “The report describes the university study issue as slippery.”
taciturn: speaking very little, so that you seem unfriendly; “Researchers describe the university study evidence as taciturn.”
towel: a piece of cloth that you use for drying your skin or for drying things such as dishes; “A clear definition of the word “towel” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
trail: to pull something behind you, especially along the ground, or to be pulled in this way; “In the university study discussion, the verb “trail” describes an action or change.”
wander: to walk slowly across or around an area, usually without a clear direction or purpose; “The speaker explains how “wander” is used in a report about the university study.”
whitewash: a report or examination of events that hides the true facts about something so that the person who is responsible will not be punished; “The university study report includes a section on the word “whitewash.””
atrocious: If you describe someone's behaviour or their actions as atrocious, you mean that it is unacceptable because it is extremely violent or cruel; “The speaker uses “atrocious” to characterize the university study situation.”
cannon: a large heavy powerful gun that was used in the past to fire heavy metal balls; “The speaker used the word “cannon” while explaining the university study problem.”
corporation: a big company, or a group of companies acting together as a single organization; “The university study report includes a section on the word “corporation.””
decorate: to make something look more attractive by putting something pretty on it; “A clear example helps learners use “decorate” in a sentence about the university study.”
deduction: the process of using the knowledge or information you have in order to understand something or form an opinion, or the opinion that you form; “A clear definition of the word “deduction” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
familiar: someone or something that is familiar is well-known to you and easy to recognize; “The speaker uses “familiar” to characterize the university study situation.”
fee: an amount of money that you pay to do something or that you pay to a professional person for their work; “The university study report includes a section on the word “fee.””
hit: to touch someone or something quickly and hard with your hand, a stick etc; “The speaker explains how “hit” is used in a report about the university study.”