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Academic Vocabulary
Term | Definition | Example Sentence |
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create | to cause to exist; to make, form, or bring into being | Help me create a new song for the school musical. |
attitude | a state of mind or feeling | My attitude towards math has improved since Mr. Peterson started teaching. |
mental | of or related to the mind | I made a mental note to send her a birthday card. |
style | the unique way something is said, done, expressed, or preformed | Her style of poetry includes images of nature. |
construct | to make or build according to plan | We were told to construct a house out of wooden sticks. |
ensure | to make sure or certain; to make safe; protect | A sunny day will ensure a good crowd at the carnival |
maximize | to increase to the greatest amount or degree | To maximize your success, you should offer something for everyone. |
purchase | get for money; to buy; anything that is bought | i am hoping people purchase refreshments. |
scheme | A plan or program; to make secret or dishonest plans | This is his scheme to get rich. |
emphasis | special attention or effort directed towards something to make it stand out | Place the emphasis on the most important word in the sentence. |