THE ACADEMIC WORD LIST (E - O)
abstract adj. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or practical existence
academy n. school for special training
access n. ~ means of approaching or entering (a place); way in
accompany v. walk or travel with (sb) as a companion or helper; escort
accumulate v. gradually get or gather together an increasing number or quantity of get (sth) in this way
accurate adj. free from error
achieve v. gain or reach (sth), usu by effort, skill, courage, etcacknowledge v. accept the truth of admit (sth)
adapt v. ~ sth (for sth) make sth suitable for a new use, situation, etc; modify sth
adjacent having a common endpoint or border also immediately preceding or following
adjust v. put (sth) into the correct order or position; arrange
administrate v. to administer
adult adj. grown to full size or strength
advocate v. speak publicly in favour of (sth); recommend; support
affect v. have an influence on (sb/sth); produce an effect on
aid n. help
alter v. become different; change in character, position, size, shape, etc
alternative adj. available in place of sth else; other
ambiguous adj. having more than one possible meaning
amend v. correct an error in (sth); make minor improvements in; change slightly
analogy n. ~ partial similarity between two things that are compared
annual adj. happening every year
apparent adj. clearly seen or understood; obviousappend v. ~ sth (fml ) attach or add sth (esp in writing)
appreciate v. understand and enjoy (sth); value highlyapproach v. come near or nearer to in space or time
appropriate adj. ~ suitable; right and proper
arbitrary adj. based on personal opinion or impulse, not on reason
area n. extent or measurement of a surface
aspect n. particular part or feature of sth being considered
assemble v. come together; collect
assess v. ~ sth decide or fix the amount of sth
attain v. succeed in getting (sth); achieve
author n. writer of a book, play, etc
available adj. that can be used or obtained
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