The words
Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.
- scrutinize
- to examine someone or something very carefully
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “scrutinize” describes an action or change.”
- 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.”
- saturation
- the degree to which something has been mixed into something else
- “Learners saw the word “saturation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- expel
- to officially force someone to leave a school or organization
- “Learners hear “expel” while following the university study explanation.”
- divisible
- able to be divided, for example by a number
- “During the university study discussion, “divisible” signals a particular quality.”
- 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.”
- propose
- to suggest something as a plan or course of action
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “propose” describes an action or change.”
- 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.””
- assonance
- similarity in the vowel sounds of words that are close together in a poem, for example between ‘born’ and ‘warm’
- “A clear definition of the word “assonance” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- process
- to make food, materials, or goods ready to be used or sold, for example by preserving or improving them in some way
- “A clear example helps learners use “process” in a sentence about the university study.”
- argumentation
- Argumentation is the process of arguing in an organized or logical way, for example, in philosophy
- “Learners saw the word “argumentation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.””
- pedagogue
- a teacher, especially one who thinks they know a lot and is strict in the way they teach
- “The speaker used the word “pedagogue” while explaining the university study problem.”
- level
- the amount or degree of something, compared to another amount or degree
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “level.””
- miserable
- extremely unhappy, for example because you feel lonely, cold, or badly treated
- “The report describes the university study issue as miserable.”
- numerator
- the number above the line in a fraction, for example 5 is the numerator in 5/6
- “The speaker used the word “numerator” 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.”
- homonym
- a word that is spelled the same and sounds the same as another, but is different in meaning or origin. For example, the noun ‘bear’ and the verb ‘bear’ are homonyms.
- “A clear definition of the word “homonym” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- introspect
- to examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings
- “A clear example helps learners use “introspect” in a sentence about the university study.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.””
- 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.””
- 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.”
- minimal
- very small in degree or amount, especially the smallest degree or amount possible
- “During the university study discussion, “minimal” signals a particular quality.”
- 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.”
- closure
- when a factory, school, hospital etc has to close permanently
- “The speaker used the word “closure” while explaining the university study problem.”
- 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.”
- huge
- extremely large in size, amount, or degree
- “The speaker uses “huge” to characterize the university study situation.”
- instance
- an example of a particular kind of situation
- “The speaker used the word “instance” while explaining the university study problem.”
- instructor
- someone who teaches a sport or practical skill
- “The speaker used the word “instructor” while explaining the university study problem.”
- lot
- A lot means to a great extent or degree
- “The result was described lot in the final university study paragraph.”
- 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.”
- dizzy
- feeling unable to stand steadily, for example because you are looking down from a high place or because you are ill
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as dizzy.”
- 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.””
- follower
- someone who believes in a particular system of ideas, or who supports a leader who teaches these ideas
- “Learners saw the word “follower” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- ministry
- a government department that is responsible for one of the areas of government work, such as education or health
- “A clear definition of the word “ministry” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.””
- 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.”
- 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.”
- idea
- a plan or suggestion for a possible course of action, especially one that you think of suddenly
- “A clear definition of the word “idea” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- 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.”
- example
- a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “example.””
- 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.”
- 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.”
- map
- a drawing of a particular area, for example a city or country, which shows its main features, such as its roads, rivers, mountains etc
- “Learners saw the word “map” 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.””
- 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.”
- bursar
- someone at a school or college who deals with the accounts and office work
- “A clear definition of the word “bursar” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- shape
- the form that something has, for example round, square, triangular etc
- “The speaker used the word “shape” 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- background
- someone’s family, education, previous work etc
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “background.””
- clever
- able to learn and understand things quickly
- “The speaker uses “clever” to characterize the university study situation.”
- 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.””
- exemplify
- to be a very typical example of something
- “A clear example helps learners use “exemplify” in a sentence about the university study.”
- holiday
- a time of rest from work, school etc
- “Learners saw the word “holiday” 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.”
- 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.”
- analytical
- thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine and understand things
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as analytical.”
- 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.”
- 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.””
- dictation
- a piece of writing that a teacher reads out to test your ability to hear and write the words correctly
- “A clear definition of the word “dictation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- dweller
- A city dweller or slum dweller, for example, is a person who lives in the kind of place or house indicated
- “A clear definition of the word “dweller” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- uneducated
- not educated to the usual level, or showing that someone is not well educated
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as uneducated.”
- barrel
- a large curved container with a flat top and bottom, made of wood or metal, and used for storing beer, wine etc
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “barrel.””
- challenger
- A challenger is someone who competes with you for a position or title that you already have, for example being a sports champion or a political leader
- “The speaker used the word “challenger” while explaining the university study problem.”
- contradictory
- two statements, beliefs etc that are contradictory are different and therefore cannot both be true or correct
- “The speaker uses “contradictory” to characterize the university study situation.”
- eclipse
- to become more important, powerful, famous etc than someone or something else, so that they are no longer noticed
- “The speaker explains how “eclipse” is used in a report about the university study.”
- electron
- a very small piece of matter with a negative electrical charge that moves around the nucleus of an atom
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “electron.””
- 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.”
- grievance
- a belief that you have been treated unfairly, or an unfair situation or event that affects and upsets you
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “grievance.””
- 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.”
- labourer
- someone whose work needs physical strength, for example building work
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “labourer.””
- landmark
- something that is easy to recognize, such as a tall tree or building, and that helps you know where you are
- “Learners saw the word “landmark” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- prospectus
- a small book that advertises a school, college, new business etc
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “prospectus.””
- salvage
- to save something from an accident or bad situation in which other things have already been damaged, destroyed, or lost
- “A clear example helps learners use “salvage” in a sentence about the university study.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- slogan
- a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “slogan.””
- submission
- the state of being completely controlled by a person or group, and accepting that you have to obey them
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “submission.””
- tortuous
- a tortuous path, stream, road etc has a lot of bends in it and is therefore difficult to travel along
- “The speaker uses “tortuous” to characterize the university study situation.”
- vain
- someone who is vain is too proud of their good looks, abilities, or position – used to show disapproval
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as vain.”
- validate
- to prove that something is true or correct, or to make a document or agreement officially and legally acceptable
- “Learners hear “validate” while following the university study explanation.”
- abut
- if one piece of land or a building abuts another, it is next to it or touches one side of it
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “abut” describes an action or change.”
- antique
- a piece of furniture, jewellery etc that was made a very long time ago and is therefore valuable
- “A clear definition of the word “antique” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- astute
- able to understand situations or behaviour very well and very quickly, especially so that you can get an advantage for yourself
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as astute.”
- geometry
- the study in mathematics of the angles and shapes formed by the relationships of lines, surfaces, and solid objects in space
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “geometry.””
- intriguing
- something that is intriguing is very interesting because it is strange, mysterious, or unexpected
- “The report describes the university study issue as intriguing.”
- invasion
- when the army of one country enters another country by force, in order to take control of it
- “A clear definition of the word “invasion” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- magnet
- a piece of iron or steel that can stick to metal or make other metal objects move towards itself
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “magnet.””
- malicious
- very unkind and cruel, and deliberately behaving in a way that is likely to upset or hurt someone
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as malicious.”
- pancreas
- a gland inside your body, near your stomach, that produces insulin and a liquid that helps your body to use the food that you eat
- “The speaker used the word “pancreas” while explaining the university study problem.”
- pique
- to make someone feel annoyed or upset, especially by ignoring them or making them look stupid
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “pique” describes an action or change.”
- predicament
- a difficult or unpleasant situation in which you do not know what to do, or in which you have to make a difficult choice
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “predicament.””
- residue
- a substance that remains on a surface, in a container etc and cannot be removed easily, or that remains after a chemical process
- “The speaker used the word “residue” while explaining the university study problem.”
- slightly
- Slightly means to some degree but not to a very large degree
- “The speaker explained the university study change slightly.”
- telescope
- a piece of equipment shaped like a tube, used for making distant objects look larger and closer
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “telescope.””
- wane
- If something wanes, it becomes gradually weaker or less, often so that it eventually disappears
- “A clear example helps learners use “wane” in a sentence about the university study.”
- adroit
- Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions
- “During the university study discussion, “adroit” signals a particular quality.”
- apology
- something that you say or write to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong
- “A clear definition of the word “apology” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- appease
- to make someone less angry or stop them from attacking you by giving them what they want
- “A clear example helps learners use “appease” in a sentence about the university study.”
- battery
- an object that provides a supply of electricity for something such as a radio, car, or toy
- “A clear definition of the word “battery” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- celebrate
- to show that an event or occasion is important by doing something special or enjoyable
- “A clear example helps learners use “celebrate” in a sentence about the university study.”
- criticize
- to express your disapproval of someone or something, or to talk about their faults
- “Learners hear “criticize” while following the university study explanation.”
- enough
- to the degree that is necessary or wanted
- “The team responded enough when the university study plan changed.”
- facilitate
- To facilitate an action or process, especially one that you would like to happen, means to make it easier or more likely to happen
- “Learners hear “facilitate” while following the university study explanation.”
- infest
- if insects, rats etc infest a place, there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage
- “The speaker explains how “infest” is used in a report about the university study.”
- lapse
- A lapse of something such as concentration or judgment is a temporary lack of that thing, which can often cause you to make a mistake
- “The speaker used the word “lapse” while explaining the university study problem.”
- negotiate
- to discuss something in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “negotiate” describes an action or change.”
- pinnacle
- a pointed stone decoration, like a small tower, on a building such as a church or castle
- “Learners saw the word “pinnacle” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- poise
- to put or hold something in a carefully balanced position, especially above something else
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “poise” describes an action or change.”
- precursor
- something that happened or existed before something else and influenced its development
- “The speaker used the word “precursor” while explaining the university study problem.”
- proliferate
- if something proliferates, it increases quickly and spreads to many different places
- “The speaker explains how “proliferate” is used in a report about the university study.”
- pursue
- to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “pursue” describes an action or change.”
- recoil
- to move back suddenly and quickly from something you do not like or are afraid of
- “Learners hear “recoil” while following the university study explanation.”
- retract
- if you retract something that you said or agreed, you say that you did not mean it
- “The speaker explains how “retract” is used in a report about the university study.”
- stir
- to move a liquid or substance around with a spoon or stick in order to mix it together
- “Learners hear “stir” while following the university study explanation.”
- tempt
- to make someone want to have or do something, even though they know they really should not
- “Learners hear “tempt” while following the university study explanation.”
- amend
- to correct or make small changes to something that is written or spoken
- “The speaker explains how “amend” is used in a report about the university study.”
- annex
- to take control of a country or area next to your own, especially by using force
- “Learners hear “annex” while following the university study explanation.”
- completely
- to the greatest degree possible
- “The team responded completely when the university study plan changed.”
- dignity
- the ability to behave in a calm controlled way even in a difficult situation
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “dignity.””
- disrupt
- to prevent something from continuing in its usual way by causing problems
- “A clear example helps learners use “disrupt” in a sentence about the university study.”
- elasticity
- the ability of something to stretch and go back to its usual length or size
- “A clear definition of the word “elasticity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- endanger
- to put someone or something in danger of being hurt, damaged, or destroyed
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “endanger” describes an action or change.”
- endure
- to be in a difficult or painful situation for a long time without complaining
- “A clear example helps learners use “endure” in a sentence about the university study.”
- homage
- something you do to show respect for someone or something you think is important
- “The speaker used the word “homage” while explaining the university study problem.”
- intrepid
- willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places – often used humorously
- “During the university study discussion, “intrepid” signals a particular quality.”
- ironic
- an ironic situation is one that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true
- “The report describes the university study issue as ironic.”
- Kindergarten
- a school for children aged two to five
- “Learners saw the word “kindergarten” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- logical
- using a thinking process in which facts and ideas are connected in a correct way
- “During the university study discussion, “logical” signals a particular quality.”
- minus
- something that is a disadvantage because it makes a situation unpleasant
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “minus.””
- oppressive
- a situation that is oppressive makes you unhappy, worried, or uncomfortable
- “The report describes the university study issue as oppressive.”
- philosophy
- the study of the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil, etc
- “A clear definition of the word “philosophy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- quiescent
- not developing or doing anything, especially when this is only a temporary state
- “The speaker uses “quiescent” to characterize the university study situation.”
- reform
- a change or changes made to a system or organization in order to improve it
- “A clear definition of the word “reform” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- sedentary
- spending a lot of time sitting down, and not moving or exercising very much
- “During the university study discussion, “sedentary” signals a particular quality.”
- shuffle
- to mix playing card s into a different order before playing a game with them
- “The speaker explains how “shuffle” is used in a report about the university study.”
- surmise
- to guess that something is true, using the information you know already
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “surmise” describes an action or change.”
- tertiary
- third in place, degree, or order
- “The report describes the university study issue as tertiary.”
- vocation
- a strong belief that you have been chosen by God to be a priest or a nun
- “A clear definition of the word “vocation” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- adamant
- determined not to change your opinion or a decision that you have made
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as adamant.”
- aurora
- an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands, curtains, or streamers of light, usually green, red, or yellow, that move across the sky in polar regions
- “Learners saw the word “aurora” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- closely
- to a very great degree
- “The result was described closely in the final university study paragraph.”
- cortex
- the outer layer of an organ in your body, especially your brain
- “The speaker used the word “cortex” while explaining the university study problem.”
- dissent
- to say that you disagree with an official decision or accepted opinion
- “Learners hear “dissent” while following the university study explanation.”
- diversify
- to change something or to make it change so that there is more variety
- “The speaker explains how “diversify” is used in a report about the university study.”
- educational
- relating to education
- “The speaker uses “educational” to characterize the university study situation.”
- endorse
- to express formal support or approval for someone or something
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “endorse” describes an action or change.”
- ensconce
- to settle yourself in a place where you feel comfortable and safe
- “Learners hear “ensconce” while following the university study explanation.”
- extremely
- to a very great degree
- “The result was described extremely in the final university study paragraph.”
- incident
- an event, especially one that is unusual, important, or violent
- “Learners saw the word “incident” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- liberate
- to free prisoners, a city, a country etc from someone’s control
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “liberate” describes an action or change.”
- mate
- someone you work with, do an activity with, or share something with
- “A clear definition of the word “mate” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- multiple
- a number that contains a smaller number an exact number of times
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “multiple.””
- pernicious
- very harmful or evil, often in a way that you do not notice easily
- “The speaker uses “pernicious” to characterize the university study situation.”
- plane
- a vehicle that flies in the air and has wings and at least one engine
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “plane.””
- portfolio
- a large flat case used especially for carrying pictures, documents etc
- “Learners saw the word “portfolio” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- precipitate
- a solid substance that has been chemically separated from a liquid
- “Learners saw the word “precipitate” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- premise
- the buildings and land that a shop, restaurant, company etc uses
- “The speaker used the word “premise” while explaining the university study problem.”
- prudent
- sensible and careful, especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as prudent.”
- radioactive
- a radioactive substance is dangerous because it contains radiation
- “During the university study discussion, “radioactive” signals a particular quality.”
- reimburse
- to pay money back to someone when their money has been spent or lost
- “Learners hear “reimburse” while following the university study explanation.”
- rejuvenate
- to make something work much better or become much better again
- “The speaker explains how “rejuvenate” is used in a report about the university study.”
- scope
- the range of things that a subject, activity, book etc deals with
- “Learners saw the word “scope” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- sheer
- A sheer cliff or drop is extremely steep or completely vertical
- “During the university study discussion, “sheer” signals a particular quality.”
- swindle
- a situation in which someone gets money by deceiving someone else
- “Learners saw the word “swindle” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- token
- a round piece of metal that you use instead of money in some machines
- “The speaker used the word “token” while explaining the university study problem.”
- voracious
- having an extremely strong desire to do or have a lot of something
- “During the university study discussion, “voracious” signals a particular quality.”
- acumen
- the ability to think quickly and make good judgments
- “The speaker used the word “acumen” while explaining the university study problem.”
- affluent
- having plenty of money, nice houses, expensive things etc
- “The speaker uses “affluent” to characterize the university study situation.”
- amusement
- the process of getting or providing pleasure and enjoyment
- “A clear definition of the word “amusement” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- blaze
- a big dangerous fire – used especially in news reports
- “Learners saw the word “blaze” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- depot
- a place where goods are stored until they are needed
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “depot.””
- elongate
- to become longer, or make something longer than normal
- “A clear example helps learners use “elongate” in a sentence about the university study.”
- empiricism
- the belief in basing your ideas on practical experience
- “Learners saw the word “empiricism” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- espouse
- to support an idea, belief etc, especially a political one
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “espouse” describes an action or change.”
- forsake
- to stop doing, using, or having something that you enjoy
- “A clear example helps learners use “forsake” in a sentence about the university study.”
- glamorous
- attractive, exciting, and related to wealth and success
- “The speaker uses “glamorous” to characterize the university study situation.”
- herald
- someone who carried messages from a ruler in the past
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “herald.””
- laser
- a piece of equipment that produces a powerful narrow beam of light that can be used in medical operations, to cut metals, or to make patterns of light for entertainment
- “A clear definition of the word “laser” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- laudable
- deserving praise, even if not completely successful
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as laudable.”
- limitation
- the act or process of controlling or reducing something
- “Learners saw the word “limitation” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- literate
- well educated
- “Researchers describe the university study evidence as literate.”
- monogamy
- the custom of being married to only one husband or wife
- “A clear definition of the word “monogamy” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- nude
- a painting, statue etc of someone not wearing clothes
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “nude.””
- photosynthesis
- the production by a green plant of special substances like sugar that it uses as food, caused by the action of sunlight on chlorophyll (= the green substance in leaves )
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “photosynthesis.””
- preface
- an introduction at the beginning of a book or speech
- “Learners saw the word “preface” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”
- productive
- relating to the production of goods, crops, or wealth
- “The speaker uses “productive” to characterize the university study situation.”
- restrict
- to limit or control the size, amount, or range of something
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “restrict” describes an action or change.”
- rotary
- turning in a circle around a fixed point, like a wheel
- “The speaker uses “rotary” to characterize the university study situation.”
- subliminal
- affecting your mind in a way that you are not conscious of
- “The report describes the university study issue as subliminal.”
- table
- a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs
- “The university study report includes a section on the word “table.””
- utter
- to make a sound with your voice, especially with difficulty
- “In the university study discussion, the verb “utter” describes an action or change.”
- ambivalent
- not sure whether you want or like something or not
- “During the university study discussion, “ambivalent” signals a particular quality.”
- bolster
- a long firm pillow , usually shaped like a tube
- “A clear definition of the word “bolster” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- decimal
- a decimal system is based on the number 10
- “During the university study discussion, “decimal” signals a particular quality.”
- discount
- a reduction in the usual price of something
- “The speaker used the word “discount” while explaining the university study problem.”
- eschew
- to deliberately avoid doing or using something
- “A clear example helps learners use “eschew” in a sentence about the university study.”
- jeopardize
- to risk losing or spoiling something important
- “The speaker explains how “jeopardize” is used in a report about the university study.”
- legible
- written or printed clearly enough for you to read
- “The report describes the university study issue as legible.”
- menace
- a threatening quality, feeling, or way of behaving
- “The speaker used the word “menace” while explaining the university study problem.”
- necessity
- something that you need to have in order to live
- “A clear definition of the word “necessity” helped the group discuss the university study topic.”
- outrage
- to make someone feel very angry and shocked
- “A clear example helps learners use “outrage” in a sentence about the university study.”
- principle
- the basic idea that a plan or system is based on
- “Learners saw the word “principle” while comparing two sides of the university study issue.”