Academic Word List verb to be able to enter, reach, approach, etc.

something He couldnt access his email account because someone had changed his password. noun the ability or right to enter, reach, approach, etc. something access I dont have access to those files. adjective precise or exact free from error !opposite " inaccurate# accurate $he victim was unable to provide an accurate description of the criminal. verb to accomplish to reach a certain standard achieve %s a result of her hard wor&, she achieved an excellent score on her final. verb to get or come into possession of something to accumulate or collect ac'uire (ver )* years of collecting stamps, Ive ac'uired over +,*** of them, verb to loo& at something closely to examine in detail analyse %fter analysing the -.% sample, the police were able to identify the &iller. noun a part or an element of something aspect /lexibility is just one aspect of being a successful gymnast. verb to help or aid someone !noun " assistance# assist $hey were assisted by an outside company when designing the program. adjective free to help present or in stoc& !in regards to inventory# available 0e do not have enough resources available to complete the project. having &nowledge of something being conscious or cogni1ant of adjective something aware I wasnt aware of the problem. $han& you for informing me. verb to receive an advantage or ma&e an improvement benefit !from# 2ociety has greatly benefited from technological advancements. adjective gentle or &ind favorable passive or inactive benign $he military cannot afford to be benign in this war. verb to ma&e a statement about something comment !on# /irst, I would li&e to comment on the current environmental situation verb to give an e'uivalent or a return for something else compensate !for# If the government expects citi1ens to do this, they must compensate their citi1ens fairly. noun a part or element of something !see also3 aspect# component $o understand the whole problem, you must loo& at all of its separate components. verb to focus your attention on something concentrate !on# In order to move forward, we must concentrate on finding realistic solutions to the problem. noun a result or effect of something conse'uence He was executed as a conse'uence for his heinous actions. verb to be made of something to be composed of something consist !of# % healthy relationship must consist of trust and mutual respect. adjective regular and seemingly permanent !adverb " constantly# constant It is difficult to deal with constant disagreement when wor&ing in a group. verb to develop or build to ma&e construct .umerous condos are currently being constructed in the downtown core. verb to give to a common cause, supply, or fund contribute I contributed over 45** to charity last year. verb to change or transform into convert !into# $hat building was recently converted into a restaurant. verb to be similar to something to be in agreement with something correspond !with6to# $he words of politicians often dont correspond with their actions. crucial adjective very important vital access

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$he media was crucial to changing public opinion about the 7iet .am war. verb to provide a definition to give clarity or definition to something $he word 8crucial can be defined as 8extremely important or 8vital. verb to provide a demonstration or to show how something functions $his satellite will demonstrate the technological power of our organi1ation verb to create or model $he factory assembly line was partially designed by Henry /ord. noun the act of arranging or distributing getting rid of something % general is responsible for the effective disposal of his soldiers. adjective clear and having easily9identifiable or specific characteristics -ar& chocolate is &nown for its distinct smell and taste. verb to place emphasis or special focus on something $he media constantly emphasises the dangers of illegal drugs. verb to destroy slowly over time to disintegrate :any religious leaders feel that secularism has eroded morality. noun a mista&e -espite constant reminders and protests, governments continue to ma&e errors. verb, noun to ma&e an educated guess to give a projection 2cientists have been estimating a massive population explosion over the next two decades. verb to &eep someone6something from entering a group, society, project, etc. 0hen I was in high school, I was excluded from many activities due to my disability. verb to get or obtain something from something else ;hysical torture is not an effective means of extracting information from a human being. adjective not rigid able to be shaped !opposite " inflexible# <mployers need to be flexible to the needs of their employees. noun the wor&ing purpose of something ability =ell phones are useful because they can serve multiple useful functions. adjective the same or ali&e in appearance and6or character $he problem I have with suburban neighbourhoods is that all the houses loo& identical. verb to recognise or verify the identity of someone6something <ven today, scientists continue to identify new types of plants and animals. verb to show or give evidence of something >esearch indicates that cell phones can cause cancer. noun a sign or to&en High blood pressure is a clear indication of stress. noun an explanation or perception of something >eligious writings can have multiple interpretations. noun a separate piece or article of something %nthropologists have recently uncovered )** physical items pertaining to the Incas. noun the act or process of ma&ing laws the laws which have been made $he current health legislation will be difficult for all political parties to accept. noun the place of something .iagara /alls is a popular location for tourists. adjective able to be explained or understood clearly !opposite " illogical# $he =<( has promised to ta&e logical steps to ensure the future success of the company. noun the greater part or number over ?*@ of the population $he majority of citi1ens oppose the governments proposed budget. verb to use to maximum effect or potential

minimise monitor obtain obvious occur option participate participation period precise predictable prohibited proportion prospect psychological purchase pursue relevant reliable re'uire re'uirement resource respond retain role

$he goal of any business is to maximise its profits. verb to reduce as much as possible In any war, one of the primary objectives should be to minimise civilian casualties. verb to watch and give attention =ompanies have numerous ways to monitor employee behaviour. verb to get or receive In order to obtain respect, a person has to earn it. adjective clear and easy to see $here are some obvious similarities between /rench and <nglish vocabulary. verb to happen or ta&e place %n earth'ua&e is expected to occur here in the next )95 years. noun a choice one of several possibilities to be chosen 0hen our options are limited, we are more li&ely to act decisively. verb to ta&e part in something $housands of talented athletes participate in the (lympics. noun the act of ta&ing part in something ;ortugal was ridiculed for its participation in slavery. noun a portion of time a significant interval of time in history $he AB**s were a period of great scientific advance. adjective exact or definite It is important for a teacher to give precise instructions. adjective able to be predicted !opposite " unpredictable# $he goal of science is to find predictable results. adjective, verb not allowed forbidden $hese days, smo&ing is prohibited in many public places. noun a part of a larger whole the si1e of something % large proportion of modern problems are a result of negligence. noun a potential candidate a possibility of success, profit, etc. I was excited by the prospect of winning the lottery. adjective relating to the mind or psychology 0e must pay attention to our psychological health. verb to buy 0ere planning to purchase a house next year. verb to chase or follow %cting is a difficult career to pursue. adjective connected to the current situation pertinent !opposite " irrelevant# In an essay, we must only focus on relevant supporting details. adjective able to be predicted or trusted dependable !opposite " unreliable# /inding a reliable babysitter is difficult for most parents. verb to have need of something to need $o ta&e a masters course, one re'uires an undergraduate degree. noun something which is obligatory, demanded, or needed Cou do not meet the re'uirements for this position noun a support, supply, or aid of something that can be used when needed If you want me to do this presentation, I will need more resources. verb to reply 0hen faced with a bully, it is important not to respond with anger. verb to remember to continue to use $he most difficult part of learning is retaining the information noun a position or customary function $he role of a parent is to provide safety for his6her child.

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noun a part or subdivision It is the governments job to protect all sectors of society. adjective safe protected from harm !opposite " insecure# <veryone wants to live in a secure neighbourhood. verb to choose 0e selected the best candidate for the job. adjective important of conse'uence !opposite " insignificant# :an landing on the moon was a significant achievement for science. noun any place, person, or thing from which something else comes or originates 0e cant seem to locate the source of the problem. noun someones position in relation to other people the state or condition His status as the top player in the game is un'uestionable. noun the organi1ation or arrangement of something $he structure of the education system needs to change. noun, verb a replacement for someone6something If you want to succeed, there is no substitute for hard wor&. verb to represent or be a symbol for something In most cultures, it is understood that the dove symbolises peace. noun a job or duty to be performed >aising a family is not an easy tas&. noun a specific way of doing something a certain s&ill :ost people dont &now that coo&ing re'uires hundreds of difficult techni'ues. adjective pertaining to current or local events or interests Dlobal warming has been extremely topical in the first half of the )Ast century. verb to change into a different form $he internet has transformed the way we communicate. noun a style that is currently popular the general course of something /ashion trends are always changing. verb to be different to alternate to change or alter to diversify $o write a good essay, you need to vary your vocabulary. adjective being truly or very much so I felt a veritable pain in my abdomen adjective able to be seen !opposite " invisible# $here has been a visible shift in public opinion towards the government. verb to decrease in strength, intensity, etc. :y interest in the movie waned the longer we watched it.