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SAT Academic English

Evidence-Based Reading: Education & campus

Language for citing evidence, tracking arguments, and reading complex nonfiction. Focus: education & campus.

Independent SAT study resource — not official exam material.

  • Teens and up
  • Academic English
  • Confident · B2
  • 250 words
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The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

education
the process of teaching and learning, usually at school, college, or university
“The university study report includes a section on the word “education.””
graduation
the time when you complete a university degree course or your education at an American high school
“Learners saw the word “graduation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
seminar
a class at a university or college for a small group of students and a teacher to study or discuss a particular subject
“A clear definition of the word “seminar” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
educate
to teach a child at a school, college, or university
“A clear example helps learners use “educate” in a sentence about the university study.”
teach
to give lessons in a school, college, or university, or to help someone learn about something by giving them information
“The speaker explains how “teach” is used in a report about the university study.”
diploma
a document showing that a student has successfully completed their high school or university education
“Learners saw the word “diploma” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
academic
relating to education, especially at college or university level
“During the university study discussion, “academic” signals a particular quality.”
syllabus
a plan that states exactly what students at a school or college should learn in a particular subject
“A clear definition of the word “syllabus” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
commencement
a ceremony at which university, college, or high school students receive their diplomas
“A clear definition of the word “commencement” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
lecture
a long talk on a particular subject that someone gives to a group of people, especially to students in a university
“The university study report includes a section on the word “lecture.””
campus
the land and buildings of a university or college, including the buildings where students live
“The speaker used the word “campus” while explaining the university study problem.”
undergraduate
a student at college or university, who is working for their first degree
“A clear definition of the word “undergraduate” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
extracurricular
extracurricular activities are not part of the course that a student is doing at a school or college
“The report describes the university study issue as extracurricular.”
university
an educational institution at the highest level, where you study for a degree
“In this university study, the word “university” helps express a precise idea.”
student
someone who is studying at a university, school etc
“A clear definition of the word “student” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
qualification
if you have a qualification, you have passed an examination or course to show you have a particular level of skill or knowledge in a subject
“The speaker used the word “qualification” while explaining the university study problem.”
cite
to mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation
“The speaker explains how “cite” is used in a report about the university study.”
degree
a unit for measuring temperature. It can be shown as a symbol after a number. For example, 70° means 70 degrees.
“The university study report includes a section on the word “degree.””
thesis
a long piece of writing about a particular subject that you do as part of an advanced university degree such as an MA or a PhD
“The university study report includes a section on the word “thesis.””
comparative
the comparative form of an adjective or adverb shows an increase in size, quality, degree etc when it is considered in relation to something else. For example, ‘bigger’ is the comparative form of ‘big’, and ‘more slowly’ is the comparative form of ‘slowly’.
“During the university study discussion, “comparative” signals a particular quality.”
secondary
the education, teaching etc of children between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18
“The report describes the university study issue as secondary.”
methodology
A methodology is a system of methods and principles for doing something, for example for teaching or for carrying out research
“A clear definition of the word “methodology” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
enrolment
the process of arranging to join a school, university, course etc
“The university study report includes a section on the word “enrolment.””
scheme
an official plan that is intended to help people in some way, for example by providing education or training
“The speaker used the word “scheme” while explaining the university study problem.”
freshman
a student in the first year of high school or university
“The university study report includes a section on the word “freshman.””
study
to learn about a subject at school, university etc
“The speaker explains how “study” is used in a report about the university study.”
incite
to deliberately encourage people to fight, argue etc
“In the university study discussion, the verb “incite” describes an action or change.”
graduate
to obtain a degree, especially a first degree, from a college or university
“The speaker explains how “graduate” is used in a report about the university study.”
drill
a method of teaching students, sports players etc something by making them repeat the same lesson, exercise etc many times
“A clear definition of the word “drill” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
enter
to start working in a particular profession or organization, or to start studying at a school or university
“Learners hear “enter” while following the university study explanation.”
essay
a short piece of writing about a particular subject by a student as part of a course of study
“The speaker used the word “essay” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
court
the place where a trial is held, or the people there, especially the judge and the jury who examine the evidence and decide whether someone is guilty or not guilty
“The speaker used the word “court” while explaining the university study problem.”
specimen
a small amount or piece that is taken from something, so that it can be tested or examined
“The university study report includes a section on the word “specimen.””
scholastic
relating to schools or teaching
“The speaker uses “scholastic” to characterize the university study situation.”
proctor
someone who watches students in an examination to make sure that they do not cheat
“The speaker used the word “proctor” while explaining the university study problem.”
college
a school for advanced education, especially in a particular profession or skill
“A clear definition of the word “college” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
reclaim
to get back an amount of money that you have paid
“The speaker explains how “reclaim” is used in a report about the university study.”
obstruct
to block a road, passage etc
“Learners hear “obstruct” while following the university study explanation.”
school
to train or teach someone to have a certain skill, type of behaviour, or way of thinking
“In the university study discussion, the verb “school” describes an action or change.”
postgraduate
someone who is studying at a university to get a master’s degree or a phd
“A clear definition of the word “postgraduate” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
educator
a teacher or someone involved in the process of educating people
“A clear definition of the word “educator” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
homework
work that a student at school is asked to do at home
“The university study report includes a section on the word “homework.””
teacher
someone whose job is to teach, especially in a school
“The university study report includes a section on the word “teacher.””
alumnus
a former student of a school, college etc
“The speaker used the word “alumnus” while explaining the university study problem.”
discipline
a way of training someone so that they learn to control their behaviour and obey rules
“The university study report includes a section on the word “discipline.””
levy
A levy is a sum of money that you have to pay, for example, as a tax to the government
“The university study report includes a section on the word “levy.””
probe
a long thin metal instrument that doctors and scientists use to examine parts of the body
“The university study report includes a section on the word “probe.””
issue
a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about, especially a social or political matter that affects the interests of a lot of people
“The speaker used the word “issue” while explaining the university study problem.”
substantiate
to prove the truth of something that someone has said, claimed etc
“A clear example helps learners use “substantiate” in a sentence about the university study.”
illiterate
someone who is illiterate has not learned to read or write
“During the university study discussion, “illiterate” signals a particular quality.”
embody
to be a very good example of an idea or quality
“In the university study discussion, the verb “embody” describes an action or change.”
exhilarate
to make someone feel very excited and happy
“A clear example helps learners use “exhilarate” in a sentence about the university study.”
paradigm
a very clear or typical example of something
“The speaker used the word “paradigm” while explaining the university study problem.”
principal
someone who is in charge of a school
“Learners saw the word “principal” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
don
a university teacher, especially one who teaches at the universities of Oxford or Cambridge
“The speaker used the word “don” while explaining the university study problem.”
catalogue
a complete list of things that you can look at, buy, or use, for example in a library or at an art show
“The speaker used the word “catalogue” while explaining the university study problem.”
dunce
If you say that someone is a dunce, you think they are stupid because they find it difficult or impossible to learn what someone is trying to teach them
“A clear definition of the word “dunce” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
genre
a particular type of art, writing, music etc, which has certain features that all examples of this type share
“The speaker used the word “genre” while explaining the university study problem.”
instinct
a natural tendency to behave in a particular way or a natural ability to know something, which is not learned
“The university study report includes a section on the word “instinct.””
invigorate
to make the people in an organization or group feel excited again, so that they want to make something successful
“In the university study discussion, the verb “invigorate” describes an action or change.”
labyrinth
a large network of paths or passages which cross each other, making it very difficult to find your way
“The speaker used the word “labyrinth” while explaining the university study problem.”
solemn
very serious and not happy, for example because something bad has happened or because you are at an important occasion
“Researchers describe the university study evidence as solemn.”
archaeology
the study of ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, grave s , tools etc
“Learners saw the word “archaeology” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
fresher
a student who has just started at a college or university
“A clear definition of the word “fresher” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
peripheral
a piece of equipment that is connected to a computer and used with it, for example a printer
“The university study report includes a section on the word “peripheral.””
disciple
someone who believes in the ideas of a great teacher or leader, especially a religious one
“The speaker used the word “disciple” while explaining the university study problem.”
schoolroom
a room used for teaching in a small school
“The speaker used the word “schoolroom” while explaining the university study problem.”
unschooled
An unschooled person has had no formal education
“The report describes the university study issue as unschooled.”
vital
the signs that show someone is alive, for example breathing and body temperature
“The report describes the university study issue as vital.”
educable
able to learn or be educated
“The speaker uses “educable” to characterize the university study situation.”
enthusiastic
feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something
“The report describes the university study issue as enthusiastic.”
liquid
a substance that is not a solid or a gas, for example water or milk
“The university study report includes a section on the word “liquid.””
acquisition
the process by which you gain knowledge or learn a skill
“The speaker used the word “acquisition” while explaining the university study problem.”
contact
to communicate with sb, for example by telephone or letter
“In the university study discussion, the verb “contact” describes an action or change.”
discourse
a serious speech or piece of writing on a particular subject
“The speaker used the word “discourse” while explaining the university study problem.”
Mount
to increase gradually in amount or degree
“A clear example helps learners use “mount” in a sentence about the university study.”
dissertation
a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree
“The speaker used the word “dissertation” while explaining the university study problem.”
recite
to say a poem, piece of literature etc that you have learned, for people to listen to
“In the university study discussion, the verb “recite” describes an action or change.”
classmate
a member of the same class in a school, college or – in the US – a university
“The speaker used the word “classmate” while explaining the university study problem.”
dormitory
a large building at a college or university where students live
“The speaker used the word “dormitory” while explaining the university study problem.”
claimant
someone who claims something, especially money, from the government, a court etc because they think they have a right to it
“The speaker used the word “claimant” while explaining the university study problem.”
truant
a student who stays away from school without permission
“Learners saw the word “truant” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
academy
an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc
“The university study report includes a section on the word “academy.””
angle
the space between two straight lines or surfaces that join each other, measured in degrees
“A clear definition of the word “angle” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
headmaster
a male teacher who is in charge of a school
“Learners saw the word “headmaster” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
invalid
a contract, ticket, claim etc that is invalid is not legally or officially acceptable
“During the university study discussion, “invalid” signals a particular quality.”
nickel
a hard silver-white metal that is often combined with other metals, for example to make steel. It is a chemical element: symbol Ni
“Learners saw the word “nickel” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
ascribe
to claim that something is caused by a particular person, situation etc
“The speaker explains how “ascribe” is used in a report about the university study.”
coed
a woman student at a university
“A clear definition of the word “coed” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
cognitive
related to the process of knowing, understanding, and learning something
“The report describes the university study issue as cognitive.”
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.””
proclaim
to say publicly or officially that something important is true or exists
“A clear example helps learners use “proclaim” in a sentence about the university study.”
strait
a narrow passage of water between two areas of land, usually connecting two seas
“A clear definition of the word “strait” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
likelihood
the degree to which something can reasonably be expected to happen
“The university study report includes a section on the word “likelihood.””
stature
the degree to which someone is admired or regarded as important
“The university study report includes a section on the word “stature.””
utopian
Utopian is used to describe political or religious philosophies which claim that it is possible to build a new and perfect society in which everyone is happy
“The report describes the university study issue as utopian.”
density
the degree to which an area is filled with people or things
“The university study report includes a section on the word “density.””
intelligence
the ability to learn, understand, and think about things
“A clear definition of the word “intelligence” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
profession
a job that needs a high level of education and training
“The university study report includes a section on the word “profession.””
pedagogy
the practice of teaching or the study of teaching
“The university study report includes a section on the word “pedagogy.””
extensive
large in size, amount, or degree
“During the university study discussion, “extensive” signals a particular quality.”
housemaster
a male teacher who is in charge of one of the houses (= groups of children of different ages ) in a school
“The university study report includes a section on the word “housemaster.””
pension
an amount of money paid regularly by the government or company to someone who does not work any more, for example because they have reached the age when people stop working or because they are ill
“The university study report includes a section on the word “pension.””
schoolmaster
a male teacher, especially in a private school (= one that parents pay to send their children to )
“The university study report includes a section on the word “schoolmaster.””
schoolmistress
a female teacher, especially in a private school (= one that parents pay to send their children to )
“Learners saw the word “schoolmistress” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
matriculate
to officially begin studying at a university or, in the US, at a school or college
“A clear example helps learners use “matriculate” in a sentence about the university study.”
tutorial
a period of teaching and discussion with a tutor, especially in a British university
“The university study report includes a section on the word “tutorial.””
honorary
an honorary title, rank, or university degree is given to someone as an honour
“Researchers describe the university study evidence as honorary.”
sophomore
a student who is in their second year of study at a college or high school
“The university study report includes a section on the word “sophomore.””
academician
a member of an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc
“A clear definition of the word “academician” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
arcade
a covered passage at the side of a row of buildings with pillar s and arch es supporting it on one side
“The university study report includes a section on the word “arcade.””
coeducation
a system in which students of both sexes are educated together
“Learners saw the word “coeducation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
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.”
substitute
someone who does someone else’s job for a limited period of time, especially in a sports team or school
“The university study report includes a section on the word “substitute.””
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.””
agitate
to argue strongly in public for something you want, especially a political or social change
“A clear example helps learners use “agitate” in a sentence about the university study.”
allegory
a story, painting etc in which the events and characters represent ideas or teach a moral lesson
“A clear definition of the word “allegory” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
elated
extremely happy and excited, especially because of something that has happened or is going to happen
“During the university study discussion, “elated” signals a particular quality.”
generalize
to form a general principle or opinion after considering only a small number of facts or examples
“Learners hear “generalize” while following the university study explanation.”
hysterical
unable to control your behaviour or emotions because you are very upset, afraid, excited etc
“The report describes the university study issue as hysterical.”
lecturer
someone who gives lectures, especially in a university
“Learners saw the word “lecturer” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
shriek
to make a very high loud sound, especially because you are afraid, angry, excited, or in pain
“Learners hear “shriek” while following the university study explanation.”
censor
to examine books, films, letters etc to remove anything that is considered offensive, morally harmful, or politically dangerous etc
“Learners hear “censor” while following the university study explanation.”
headmistress
a female teacher who is in charge of a school
“The university study report includes a section on the word “headmistress.””
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.”
doctorate
a university degree of the highest level
“The speaker used the word “doctorate” while explaining the university study problem.”
hostile
angry and deliberately unfriendly towards someone, and ready to argue with them
“The report describes the university study issue as hostile.”
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.”
lobby
a wide passage or large hall just inside the entrance to a public building
“The university study report includes a section on the word “lobby.””
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.”
suspense
a feeling of excitement or anxiety when you do not know what will happen next
“Learners saw the word “suspense” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
keen
someone who is keen is eager to work or learn, and enjoys doing it
“During the university study discussion, “keen” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
linguist
someone who studies or teaches linguistics
“A clear definition of the word “linguist” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
turmoil
a state of confusion, excitement, or anxiety
“The university study report includes a section on the word “turmoil.””
aptitude
Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well
“The university study report includes a section on the word “aptitude.””
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.””
retrospective
a show of the work of an artist , actor, film-maker etc that includes examples of all the kinds of work they have done
“A clear definition of the word “retrospective” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
expertise
special skills or knowledge in a particular subject, that you learn by experience or training
“The speaker used the word “expertise” while explaining the university study problem.”
fictitious
Fictitious is used to describe something that is false or does not exist, although some people claim that it is true or exists
“During the university study discussion, “fictitious” signals a particular quality.”
spite
a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset people, for example because you are jealous or think you have been unfairly treated
“The speaker used the word “spite” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
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.”
enchant
to attract sb strongly and make them feel very interested, excited, etc.
“The speaker explains how “enchant” is used in a report about the university study.”
flush
to become red in the face, for example when you are angry or embarrassed
“Learners hear “flush” while following the university study explanation.”
invalidate
to make a document, ticket, claim etc no longer legally or officially acceptable
“The speaker explains how “invalidate” is used in a report about the university study.”
tepid
a feeling, reaction etc that is tepid shows a lack of excitement or interest
“Researchers describe the university study evidence as tepid.”
salutary
a salutary experience is unpleasant but teaches you something
“The speaker uses “salutary” to characterize the university study situation.”
autopsy
an examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death
“The speaker used the word “autopsy” while explaining the university study problem.”
commotion
A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement
“The speaker used the word “commotion” while explaining the university study problem.”
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.”
effusive
showing your good feelings in a very excited way
“The speaker uses “effusive” to characterize the university study situation.”
severely
very badly or to a great degree
“The result was described severely in the final university study paragraph.”
squabble
to argue about something unimportant
“A clear example helps learners use “squabble” in a sentence about the university study.”
typify
to be a typical example of something
“The speaker explains how “typify” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
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.”
litigant
someone who is making a claim against someone or defending themselves against a claim in a court of law
“The university study report includes a section on the word “litigant.””
sewer
a pipe or passage under the ground that carries away waste material and used water from houses, factories etc
“Learners saw the word “sewer” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
apply
to make a formal request, usually written, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something
“Learners hear “apply” while following the university study explanation.”
arrogate
to claim that you have a particular right, position etc, without having the legal right to it
“The speaker explains how “arrogate” is used in a report about the university study.”
ebullient
If you describe someone as ebullient, you mean that they are lively and full of enthusiasm or excitement about something
“The report describes the university study issue as ebullient.”
jaded
someone who is jaded is no longer interested in or excited by something, usually because they have experienced too much of it
“The report describes the university study issue as jaded.”
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.”
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.”
display
a part of a piece of equipment that shows information, for example a computer screen
“Learners saw the word “display” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
fable
a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially a story about animals
“Learners saw the word “fable” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
somewhat
You use somewhat to indicate that something is the case to a limited extent or degree
“The speaker explained the university study change somewhat.”
spare
an additional thing, for example a key, that you keep so that it is available
“A clear definition of the word “spare” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
tumult
a confused, noisy, and excited situation, often caused by a large crowd
“A clear definition of the word “tumult” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
barrister
a lawyer in Britain who can argue cases in the higher law courts
“Learners saw the word “barrister” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
bland
without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character
“The speaker uses “bland” to characterize the university study situation.”
claim
to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved
“Learners hear “claim” while following the university study explanation.”
inferior
someone who has a lower position or rank than you in an organization
“Learners saw the word “inferior” 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.””
argue
to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way
“In the university study discussion, the verb “argue” describes an action or change.”
illustrate
to make the meaning of something clearer by giving examples
“The speaker explains how “illustrate” is used in a report about the university study.”
boorish
Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude
“Researchers describe the university study evidence as boorish.”
review
a careful examination of a situation or process
“Learners hear “review” while following the university study explanation.”
seminary
a college for training priests or ministers
“The university study report includes a section on the word “seminary.””
wrangle
to argue with someone angrily for a long time
“In the university study discussion, the verb “wrangle” describes an action or change.”
evidence
to show that something exists or is true
“A clear example helps learners use “evidence” in a sentence about the university study.”
fledgling
a young bird that is learning to fly
“The university study report includes a section on the word “fledgling.””
pugnacious
very eager to argue or fight with people
“Researchers describe the university study evidence as pugnacious.”
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.””
curriculum
the subjects that are taught by a school, college etc, or the things that are studied in a particular subject
“A clear definition of the word “curriculum” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
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.”
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.”
filament
A filament is a very thin piece or thread of something, for example, the piece of wire inside a light bulb
“The university study report includes a section on the word “filament.””
fountain
a structure from which water is pushed up into the air, used for example as decoration in a garden or park
“The university study report includes a section on the word “fountain.””
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.””
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.”
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.””
scan
to examine an area carefully but quickly, often because you are looking for a particular person or thing
“The speaker explains how “scan” is used in a report about the university study.”
shaft
a passage which goes down through a building or down into the ground, so that someone or something can get in or out
“Learners saw the word “shaft” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
calm
to become quiet and relaxed after you have been angry, excited, nervous, or upset, or to make someone become quiet and relaxed
“The speaker explains how “calm” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
eager
very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do
“The report describes the university study issue as eager.”
hypocritical
behaving in a way that is different from what you claim to believe – used to show disapproval
“During the university study discussion, “hypocritical” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
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.””
recitation
an act of saying a poem, piece of literature etc that you have learned, for people to listen to
“Learners saw the word “recitation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
corridor
a long narrow passage on a train or between rooms in a building, with doors leading off it
“The university study report includes a section on the word “corridor.””
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.””
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.”
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.”
signature
your name written in the way you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter, or on a cheque etc, to show that you have written it
“Learners saw the word “signature” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
verbal
a word that has been formed from a verb, for example a gerund, infinitive, or participle
“The university study report includes a section on the word “verbal.””
department
one of the groups of people who work together in a particular part of a large organization such as a hospital, university, company, or government
“The university study report includes a section on the word “department.””
inspiring
giving people a feeling of excitement and a desire to do something great
“During the university study discussion, “inspiring” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
odd
a number that cannot be divided exactly by two, for example 1, 3, 5, 7 etc
“During the university study discussion, “odd” signals a particular quality.”
tap
to hit your fingers lightly on something, for example to get someone’s attention
“The speaker explains how “tap” is used in a report about the university study.”
tunnel
a passage that has been dug under the ground for cars, trains etc to go through
“Learners saw the word “tunnel” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
unqualified
not having the right knowledge, experience, or education to do something
“During the university study discussion, “unqualified” signals a particular quality.”
accelerate
if a process accelerates or if something accelerates it, it happens faster than usual or sooner than you expect
“The speaker explains how “accelerate” is used in a report about the university study.”
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.”
Christian
A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ
“The speaker used the word “christian” while explaining the university study problem.”
entry
a door, gate, or passage that you go through to enter a place
“Learners saw the word “entry” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
excursion
a short journey arranged so that a group of people can visit a place, especially while they are on holiday
“The university study report includes a section on the word “excursion.””
faculty
a department or group of related departments within a university
“The university study report includes a section on the word “faculty.””
primary
relating to the education of children between 5 and 11 years old
“The report describes the university study issue as primary.”
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.””
side
to support or argue against a person or group in a quarrel, fight etc
“The speaker explains how “side” is used in a report about the university study.”
abstract
a short written statement containing only the most important ideas in a speech, article etc
“The university study report includes a section on the word “abstract.””
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.”
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.”
agreement
an arrangement or promise to do something, made by two or more people, companies, organizations etc
“The university study report includes a section on the word “agreement.””
compromise
to reach an agreement in which everyone involved accepts less than what they wanted at first
“Learners hear “compromise” 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.”
dissect
to examine something carefully in order to understand it
“A clear example helps learners use “dissect” in a sentence about the university study.”
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.”
exploit
to treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but giving them very little in return – used to show disapproval
“The speaker explains how “exploit” is used in a report about the university study.”
flexible
a person, plan etc that is flexible can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation
“During the university study discussion, “flexible” signals a particular quality.”
infertile
infertile land or soil is not good enough to grow plants in
“Researchers describe the university study evidence as infertile.”
modify
to make small changes to something in order to improve it and make it more suitable or effective
“In the university study discussion, the verb “modify” describes an action or change.”
synthetic
produced by combining different artificial substances, rather than being naturally produced
“During the university study discussion, “synthetic” signals a particular quality.”
withdraw
to stop taking part in an activity, belonging to an organization etc, or to make someone do this
“Learners hear “withdraw” while following the university study explanation.”