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Academic Vocabulary
variety of academic vocabulary w/ definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquaint | to get to know someone a little bit |
| accustomed | to get used to |
| abandon | to leave someone or something behind |
| accidental | happening by chance or accident; not planned |
| adapt | to adjust something for different needs |
| admit | to confess or acknowledge 3) to let someone enter |
| ambition | really wanting to reach a goal |
| affection | fond or warm feelings for someone or something |
| adequate | enough to satisfy |
| amid | among or surrounded by |
| anxious | feeling worry or dread |
| anxiety | a feeling of uneasiness or fear that something bad is going to happen |
| amuse | to make smile or laugh |
| assemble | 1) to put pieces together 2) to gather in one place |
| appetite | a desire for food or drink |
| audible | able to hear |
| astonish | to fill with amazement; to surprise |
| atmosphere | 1) the mood caused by a place or work of art 2) the gases that surround the earth; air |
| ascend | to rise upward; to climb |
| antisocial | not wanting to be with other people |
| bargain | a great deal |
| barren | 1) unproductive; fruitless 2) lacking vegetation |
| boast | to brag |
| boundary | something that marks limits or a border; such as a fence |
| artificial | unnatural; man-made |
| cameo | a small role played by a famous actor or celebrity in a show |
| caretaker | 1) a person who looks after another person 2) a person who looks after a building or property |
| circuit | a route that starts and ends in the same place |
| cluster | a group of similar things; a bunch |
| coarse | having a rough feeling |
| colonial | referring to places that used to be controlled by countries in Europe |
| commute | 1. to travel regularly back and forth between two places, as for a job |
| conduct | 1. the way a person acts |
| contrary | 1. opposite; stubbornly against |
| convenient | 1. easy to use or reach |
| convertible | 1. able to change in form |
| convince | 1. to make someone agree or go along with |
| courtesy | a favor or generosity |
| cowardly | 1. lacking courage, sometimes shameful |
| decisive | 1. having the power to make firm decisions |
| deduction | 1. the act of subtracting something |
| dehydrated | 1. having had the water removed from it |
| dwell | 1. to live in |
| earnest | 1. serious in purpose or intention |
| elevation | 1. the height of something above sea level or ground level |
| enable | 1. to make possible |
| endure | 1. to carry on despite hardships |
| equality | 1. the state of being the same |
| equator | 1. an imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth |
| equitable | 1. to be fair |
| exhibit | 1. a display or show availale to the public |
| expedition | 1. a journey or trip taken for a specific purpose |
| fasten | 1. to join securely in place with a lock or button |
| flourish | 1. to be successful |
| foe | 1. an enemy or opponent |
| fundamental | 1. being or relating to the central purpose 2. the basic or main part of a system or object |
| fusion | 1. the act of joining two or more things together to form one thing |
| garment | 1. a piece of clothing |
| glimpse | 1. a brief look |
| glum | 1. sad or gloomy |
| grim | 1. lacking hope; dismal |
| habitat | 1. an environment for human beings or other living things |
| habitual | 1. done by habit |
| halt | 1. to stop |
| harmony | 1. agreement, peace and unity |
| harness | 1. to attach straps to a work animal for guiding a cart 2. to control |
| humble | 1. not proud; modest |
| hydrant | 1. a pipe for drawing water from a main pipe |
| hydrate | 1. to cause to absorb water |
| illustration | 1. a picture or drawing |
| immense | 1. very large |
| immortal | 1. living forever |
| indicate | 1. to show a sign of something |
| ingredient | 1. something that enters into a mix of things; a component |
| inhabit | 1. to live somewhere |
| inspire | 1. to cause an uplifting feeling |
| interfere | 1. to get involved in other affairs and business |
| international | 1. between two or more countries |
| intersect | 1. to divide something by going across it |
| jest | 1. to act or talk in a funny or playful manner |
| keen | 1. intense or strongly felt |
| knead | 1. to work something with the hands by pressing; folding; pulling |
| limber | 1. bending easily; flexible |
| linger | 1. to remain or stay in one place longer than needed |
| logical | 1. resulting from clear thinking |
| luster | 1. the shine of softly reflected light |
| luxury | 1. something very expensive |
| marvel | 1. something that causes awe and wonder |
| migrant | 1. a person who moves from place to place |
| mingle | 1. to mix with others and participate |
| mischief | 1. teasing or playful behavior that causes annoyance |
| moderate | 1. keeping within limits; not too much or too little |
| murmur | 1. to make an on-going sound that is soft and low |
| muse | 1. to think over something silently |
| neglect | 1. lack of attention and care |
| nettle | 1. to irritate or annoy |
| nibble | 1. to eat or chew or small bites |
| noticeable | 1. easily seen; observed |
| numerous | 1. very many ; a high number |
| offend | 1. to anger or insult |
| orbit | 1. a curved path or rotation around something |
| organic | 1. coming from and relating to living things |
| ornament | 1. a decoration intended to make something more beautiful |
| outcome | 1. end result |
| outcry | 1. a strong public protest 2. a loud shout |
| overlook | 1. to fail to notice or see |
| paradise | 1. a place of great beauty and joy |
| peak | 1. the highest point of a mountain |
| periodic | 1. happening at regular intervals |
| perish | 1. to die; especially in a violent or unnatural way |
| plunge | 1. to move abruptly forward or downward |
| poetic | 1. pleasing to the ear |
| portable | 1. able to be carried |
| porter | 1. someone who carries baggage |
| portion | 1. a part or piece of a whole |
| excerpt | 1. a part or section of a piece of literary work |
| principal | 1. the head of the school |
| principle | 1. a belief or value that helps guide behavior |
| profit | 1. a gain from making money |
| quake | 1. to shake or tremble from cold, fear, or weakness |
| quantity | 1. amount or numer |
| quarrel | 1. an angry disagreement |
| quiver | 1. to shake slightly or tremble |
| realm | 1. a royal kingdom |
| rememdy | 1. something that cures or relieves a disease |
| reversible | 1. able to be turned back 2. can be worn inside out |
| roam | 1. to travel around without a plan or purpose |
| rouse | 1. to wake from sleep |
| scamper | 1. to run quickly and lightly |
| scorn | 1. the belief that someone or something is worthless or bad |
| seldom | 1. on rare occasion; not often |
| shabby | 1. worn out or rundown from use or neglect |
| shallow | 1. not deep; of little depth |
| shriek | 1. to make a loud, shrill cry |
| similarity | 1. the state of having a lot in common |
| sincere | 1. genuine personality |
| spur | 1. to urge to begin or go faster |
| stagger | 1. to walk or move unsteadily on your feet |
| sympathy | 1. an understanding of how someone feels |
| thermal | 1. relating to heat |
| thermometer | a device used for taking temperature |
| traction | pulling power |
| transcontinental | crossing a continent |
| transmit | to send information or convey news |
| transport | to take from one place to another |
| tremendous | very big or great in some way |
| tripod | a three-legged stand |
| urge | 1. to push or press onward 2. a natural feeling to do something |
| utter | to make a sound with the voice |
| variety | having many different kinds |
| vary | to alter or change |
| venture | to attempt even though there are risks |
| vertical | straight up and down |
| vertigo | a dizzying sensation of whirling motion |
| vice | a bad behavior |
| visible | able to be seen |
| vow | a pledge or promise |
| wedge | 1. a triangular piece of wood or metal used to split or divide something 2. to pry or split apart |
| whisk | 1. to whip to a froth by beating 2. a tool used for beating liquids |
| woe | a trouble or injury that causes great pain |
| wrath | punishment or revenge as a consequence of anger |
| wreck | a place or thing that is in ruin and disorder |
| yield | 1. to produce 2. to surrender or give up |
| yonder | somewhere distant but within sight; over there |
| zone | an area that is distinct and set aside for a purpose |
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