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Academic Vocabulary List
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Note: These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.
See also:
Word | Definition, meaning |
A | |
adolescent | a teenager |
affiliate | associate as a member |
alarm | a device that sound a warning |
alley | a narrow passageway or street |
almanac | book of facts published annually |
alphabet | a set of English letters |
alternative | choice, selection, option |
analgesic | something used to reduce pain |
antique | object prized for its age |
apiece | each, individually |
appetite | desire to eat |
approach | get closer |
ardor | with great intensity |
assemble | come together, meet |
astonish | surprise, amaze |
astronomy | science that deals with the universe |
athlete | sportsman or woman |
attic | area between the roof and ceiling of a house |
authenticity | reality, certainty |
axe | instrument used in chopping wood |
Word | Definition, meaning |
B | |
bake | to cook in an oven |
banknote | paper money or currency |
bargain | something you can buy cheaply |
barrel | a large round container used for holding great amounts of liquid |
bat | a small, furry mammal which flies at night |
bathrobe | clothing worn after taking a shower |
blackout | electric power outage |
blade | the flat, cutting edge of a knife or tool |
blame | to accuse someone or wrongdoing |
blank | empty, without any marks |
blissful | extremely happy |
boast | brag; say great things about yourself |
bounce | spring or leap like a ball |
burglar | one who breaks into a building and steals |
Word | Definition, meaning |
C | |
cage | a structure made of wires or bars for confining animals |
carve | to create a form by cutting |
cattle | a general name for “cows” |
cellophane | a plastic wrapping |
century | period of one hundred years |
challenge | call for energetic work or action |
charge | postpone or delay payment until the bill comes |
chew | to cut and grind with the teeth |
chime | device that produces a bell-like sound |
cite | give reference to |
coffin | a box in which a dead body is placed for burial |
collapse | fall down |
combination | joining together of things or ideas |
compassion | feeling of sympathy towards another person |
compensation | payment for service, loss or expense |
concoct | create by combining various ingredients |
condominium | individual home within a building of similar homes |
confess | admit to wrongdoing |
confront | raise an issue directly and argumentatively |
conquer | defeat, overcome |
consumer | person who buys things |
contact | to get in touch with; get together to talk with |
contemporary | from the same time period |
cope | handle or deal with a difficult situation |
cork | material from the bark of a tree, often used for wine bottles tops |
coward | a person who is not brave |
cracker | a hard, salty, cookie-like food |
cream | thick, fluffy milk based product |
credentials | qualifications or background |
crook | a thief, criminal, swindler |
crummy | lousy, miserable, or worthless |
curiosity | desire to know; inquisitive interest |
Word | Definition, meaning |
D | |
decathlon | ten track and field events |
decorative | ornamental, with artistic design |
dent | weaken, lessen the value of something, usually by hitting |
depending | trusting, relying on |
deposit | put money into a bank account |
desperate | without hope |
dessert | sweet dish served after a meal |
detect | to discover the existence of something |
devout | very religious |
dip | put lightly into water or liquid |
discrimination | treating people unfairly because of their differences |
dozen | a set of twelve |
drudgery | hard, uninteresting labor |
dull | boring, not exciting; not bright or sharp |
dweller | inhabitant, person who lives at a certain place |
Word | Definition, meaning |
E | |
earn | get money through working |
eclipse | event obscuring the sun or moon |
emerald | a precious stone of bright green color |
encourage | give help, support or confidence |
ensure | make certain, insure |
enthusiastic | very interested or excited about something |
entirely | on the whole |
estate | property, land, possessions |
evaluate | give feedback |
evolve | develop slowly |
exhausted | extremely tired |
exile | forced removal from one’s country |
expansion | growth |
expert | a person with a high degree of knowledge or skill |
eyelid | a fold of skin which covers the eyeball |
Word | Definition, meaning |
F | |
fantasy | imagination, dream world |
fascinating | very interesting, exciting, fun |
fatal | causing death |
finesse | ability to handle difficult situations well |
fleet | group of ships |
flock | group of sheep |
fold | to lay or bend something over upon itself |
former | the first of two things |
fortune | good or bad luck, fate |
frighten | to make someone scared or afraid |
fugitive | one who tries to escape, runaway |
fur | thick animal hair |
Word | Definition, meaning |
G | |
galaxy | a group of millions of stars |
gallery | place where art is displayed for the public |
generous | giving unselfishly, usually large amounts |
gigantic | huge, large, enormous |
glance | to look quickly |
glimpse | a brief look; an indication |
goofy | funny, silly |
Word | Definition, meaning |
H | |
hanger | a device upon which clothing is hung |
harvest | gather crops at the end of growing season |
hatch | break out of an egg |
havoc | a lot of trouble, chaos |
heir | one who inherits from a parent |
hemorrhage | excessive bleeding |
hop | jump a short distance, sometimes on one foot |
Word | Definition, meaning |
I | |
ignore | a device upon which clothing is hung |
illusion | false idea, dream |
immigrant | person who comes into a country to live |
incident | an occurrence or even; happening |
incredible | unbelievable |
inferior | of lower or lesser quality |
inform | to tell, give the facts |
inhabitant | resident |
inquire | ask questions |
inquiry | the act or process of questioning |
instinct | natural or innate ability |
interfere | to get in the way; prevent someone from doing a task |
irrational | impossible to explain reasonably |
irrelevant | not related or applicable |
issue | things that need to be discussed |
Word | Definition, meaning |
J | |
jam | sweet preserved fruit spread |
jogging | running slowly |
juvenile | young, immature, youthful |
Word | Definition, meaning |
K | |
knot | formed when two ropes are tied together |
Word | Definition, meaning |
L | |
lack | absence, deficiency |
latter | the second of two things |
leak | a hole or crack which allows water to pass thorough |
lecturer | a university professor |
legitimate | lawful, conforming to accepted standards |
listless | lacking energy or spirit |
log | a fallen tree trunk or bulky piece of timber |
lonely | without needed companionship |
lumber | wood which has been sawed into boards |
Word | Definition, meaning |
M | |
magician | one who performs illusions |
maid | paid housekeeper |
mathematics | course subject dealing with numbers and calculations |
melt | to reduce from a solid to a liquid by heat |
monopoly | complete commercial control |
motive | reason |
museum | institute that displays artifacts for the public |
Word | Definition, meaning |
N | |
naked | without covering or clothing |
narrow | thin, not wide |
nationwide | everywhere in the country |
negligent | failing to give proper care or attention |
Word | Definition, meaning |
O | |
observe | perceive thorough the senses, see |
octopus | deep sea animal with eight legs |
opaque | not transparent |
ounce | unit of weight, one-sixteenth of a pound |
outraged | upset, very mad |
outskirts | the suburbs, area around a city |
outstanding | distinguished, excellent |
owe | to be under obligation or indebted to someone |
own | possess |
Word | Definition, meaning |
P | |
parlance | language, usually used by a particular group |
participation | taking part, getting involved in a group activity |
patriotic | having feelings of devotion towards one’s country |
peak | top of the mountain |
peasant | poor, simple farmer |
peddler | someone who sells things |
perceive | sense, notice, observe through the senses |
perceive | to sense (see, hear, smell, touch) |
personality | the nature or character of a person |
plug | part of a machine connected to an electrical source |
a flat pouch sewn into the clothing | |
poll | survey from the general population |
portion | small part or section |
pounding | beating, hitting repeatedly |
poverty | condition of being poor |
practical | useful and realistic |
premarital | before marriage |
prevent | stop something from happening |
priceless | very valuable |
profit | money people make from business |
proportion | segment or section, percentage of the whole |
province | a designated political area within a country |
psychiatry | branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders |
punish | impose a penalty for wrongful behavior |
puppet | doll or toy which can be animated by manipulation |
Word | Definition, meaning |
Q | |
qualm | feeling of uneasiness, doubt or fear |
Word | Definition, meaning |
R | |
railing | a bar which is used for support when climbing stairs |
rainbow | an arch containing the colors of the spectrum |
ramble | to talk on an on without saying much |
rancher | person who owns a large farm with animals |
region | area, location |
reinforce | give support to, strengthen |
relationship | social connection between people |
release | set free, allow to go out |
reluctance | hesitation, unwillingness to do something |
rendezvous | meeting at a pre-arranged place |
revenue | earnings, income from a business |
revolver | gun, pistol |
ribbon | a narrow strip of cloth used for decoration |
rinse | to cleanse with water after washing with soap |
rise | go up, get higher |
risk | possibility of danger or loss |
roam | wander, walk around without direction |
rough | having a bumpy surface; not smooth |
route | path, road, way |
Word | Definition, meaning |
S | |
sample | try or test food for taste |
sand | a grainy type of soil found on beaches |
scientist | an expert in a field of study |
seal | an aquatic mammal prized for its fur |
severe | cruel, harsh |
sheet | a large thin cloth which can be spread on a bed |
significantly | in an important or meaningful way |
skill | ability, talent |
slang | informal language |
slim | skinny; thin |
soak | to immerse or drench in water or other liquid |
sober | not drunk; serious |
spill | allow something to fall or run out of a vessel or container |
spoil | to make the quality of something worse |
sponge | an absorbent material used for washing |
squeeze | to compress; press closely, usually for extracting juice |
starvation | terrible hunger |
stow | put something in a small space for storage |
struggle | have difficulty doing something; fight |
subsequent | coming after, following |
supply | materials kept in stock for future use |
survey (noun) | a questionnaire, or a report showing results of a poll |
survey (verb) | ask questions to find out people’s opinions |
swallow | to move food or drinks down the throat |
swell | get bigger, enlarge |
swing | to move back and forth, sway |
Word | Definition, meaning |
T | |
tap | to strike or hit gently |
telescope | instrument for viewing distant objects |
teller | a person who works at a bank window |
textile | fabric, cloth, woven material |
therapy | professional psychological counseling |
thermometer | an instrument used for measuring temperature |
thrilling | exciting |
thunder | noise usually followed by a flash of lightning |
tipping | giving extra money for services |
toss | throw lightly |
trampoline | athletic equipment used for jumping into the air |
transfer | change vehicles or transportation en route to one’s destination |
trapper | person who catches wild animals for a living |
treat | special delight |
trend | a fad that lasts for a long time |
trophy | prize given in a race or competition |
Word | Definition, meaning |
U | |
unflattering | not in a complimentary way |
upgrade | improve the quality of something |
Word | Definition, meaning |
V | |
varnish | a substance painted on wood to make it glossy |
vast | huge, immense |
vocational | pertaining to a specific job |
volunteer | person who gives service without pay |
Word | Definition, meaning |
W | |
walrus | large seal-like mammal with tusks |
warehouse | large building for storage |
warrior | fighter |
waste | use wrongly, use too much of |
wed | get married |
widespread | covering a large area |
widow | woman whose husband has died |
wilderness | wild, unsettled area |
withdraw | take money out of the bank |
wooden | made of lumber or timber products |
workaholic | compulsive worker |
wrap | to cover with paper, cloth, or plastic |
Word | Definition, meaning |
Y | |
yawn | open the mouth in an expression of sleepiness |
Note: These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.
See Academic Vocabulary Exercises for quizzes matching words and definitions.
Man and woman: The terms ‘men’ and ‘women’ refer exclusively to humans. Humans are shaped by both biological sex and socio-cultural gender.
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