Academic Word List - Vocabulary Sub 1

Front 1

1. to separate into parts for close scrutiny; examine and explain.

construe , treat , review , research , resolve , examine , criticize , canvass , think , scrutinize , discuss , essay , process , explore , prove , scan , try

Back 1

an-a-lyze

analyzed, analyzing, analyzes

Front 2

1. to come or go near to.
2. to become more nearly equal to in quality, degree, or amount.

advance , broach , proffer , suggest , offer , present2 , introduce , propound , propose , sound3 , confront , address

Back 2

ap-proach

approached, approaching, approaches

Front 3

1. a place or region.
2. a field of study.
3. extent or scope

region (1) , locale (1) , place (1)
territory , sphere , zone , region , part , spot , belt
Similar Words territory , district , expanse , zone , quarter , section , locality

Back 3

ar-e-a

Front 4

1. to evaluate.
Example He assessed his situation carefully.

appraise (1) , judge (2) , evaluate, judge ,criticize , calculate , adjudge
gauge , weigh , examine , investigate

Back 4

as-sess

assessed, assessing, assesses

Front 5

1. to suppose (something) to be true without evidence; take for granted.
Example I assume the rightness of your position.

2. to take on, as a duty, role, or appearance.
Example She assumed the pains of the job ; The ghost assumed bodily form.

Back 5

as-sume

assumed, assuming, assumes

Front 6

1. the right, power, or ability to give orders, make decisions, or demand or compel obedience.

control (1) , power (2) , mastery (3) , command (1)
Crossref. Syn. say , power , sway , strength
Similar Words sovereignty , rule , jurisdiction , dominion

Back 6

au-thor-i-ty

Front 7

. able to be had for use or purchase; at hand.
Synonyms accessible (1,2) , obtainable {obtain (vt)}
Crossref. Syn. open , vacant , free
Similar Words on hand , procurable, procure , ready , handy , at one's fingertips

Back 7

a-vail-a-ble

Front 8

1. an object, service, or sum of money that enhances well-being; aid.
Synonyms profit (2) , gain (1) , good (2)
advantage , accommodation , asset, favor , aid , welfare , relief1 , perquisite , perk3 , assistance , blessing , help , godsend

Back 8

ben-e-fit

Front 9

1. a clear or logically formed idea.
Synonyms idea (2) , theory (1)
Crossref. Syn. construct , idea
Similar Words thought1 , postulate , premise , hypothesis , construct , formulation {formulate} , proposition , notion

Back 9

con-cept

Front 10

1. to be composed or formed (usu. fol. by of).
Example The United States consists of fifty states.
Crossref. Syn. amount
Definition 2. to have a foundation; lie (usu. fol. by in).
Example Success consists in hard work.
Crossref. Syn. lie

Back 10

con-sist

consisted, consisting, consists

Front 11

1. to form or compose.
Example Seven days constitute a week.
Synonyms compose (2) , comprise (2) , form (3) , make up {make (PHR 1)}
Crossref. Syn. compose
Similar Words embody , incorporate
Definition 2. to establish; found.
Example Her inheritance constituted a fund for her education.
Synonyms create (1) , found2 (1) , establish (1)
Similar Words institute , initiate , originate

Back 11

con-sti-tute

constituted, constituting, constitutes

Front 12

1. the language accompanying a particular word or phrase and thus often influencing its meaning or effect.
Example The meaning of "fly" depends on its context.
Definition 2. the set of circumstances or events in which a particular event occurs; situation.
Example Given the context, his resignation was sensible.

Back 12

con-text

Front 13

1. an agreement, usu. legally binding, entered into by two or more parties that specifies things that should or should not be done.
Synonyms compact2 , agreement (4)
Crossref. Syn. covenant , charter , obligation , agreement , treaty , concord
Similar Words covenant , concordat , bargain , deal1 , indenture , treaty , settlement , convention , understanding , alliance , pact , arrangement

Back 13

con-tract

Front 14

1. to bring into being.
Synonyms found2 (1) , form (1) , initiate (1) , originate , father (2) , invent (1) , fabricate (1) , develop (4)
Crossref. Syn. carve , author , constitute , procreate , establish , generate , compose , conceive , contrive , engender , start
Similar Words formulate , make , devise , design , establish , fashion , generate , conceive

Back 14

cre-ate

created, creating, creates

Front 15

1. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) pl. of datum.
Synonyms statistics (2) , input (3) , facts (2)
Crossref. Syn. material
Similar Words lowdown , information , evidence , figures , material

Back 15

da-ta