Academic Vocabulary
A
Abandon (v.) to forsake
Abandon (v.) to forsake
- After countless hours of lost sleep, they abandoned the project.
- The professor used abstract language that was difficult to understand.
- stevenseducation.com is an online English academy.
- They could not access the file because it was protected with a password.
- The guests were accomodated with clean rooms and delicious breakfasts.
- The president was accompanied by twelve body guards.
- The truck sat in the field and accumulated rust.
- The archer was incredibly accurate with her bow.
- The runner achieved his fastest time of the year.
- The couple finally acknowledged each other's harsh words.
- The company acquired another subsidiary.
- She loved language so much she studied second language acquisition.
- The toddler was adamant about not going to bed.
- The puppy adapted to its new home quickly.
- The kitten adapted to its new home quickly.
- The house had an adequate amount of space for the family of four.
- The rooms were adjacent to each other.
- She adjusted the fan settings to make herself feel cooler.
- The temple was administrated by the council of elders.
- The day-to-day administration of the company was run by four sisters.
- The adolescent was wiser than most adults.
- The adults sat at a large table in the living room; the children sat next to them.
- His fame got to his head and had an adverse effect on his wealth.
- The protesters advocated for democratic reforms.
- The pollution began to affect the air quality within the city.
- The aggregate effect of numerous small changes to her lifestyle was transformational.
- The navy rushed to the aid of an endangered whale.
- After the devastating flood, the forest was re-growing, albeit slowly.
- The endless mountain range was allocated for a nature reserve.
- The sunset altered the landscape, bringing everything to life.
- She found an alternative route through the forest; it was stunning.
- The parents' words were ambiguous, so the child continued banging the drum.
- The US constitution has been amended many times.
- The bear looked fierce, but in reality it was quite amiable.
- He spoke in idioms, analogies, and metaphors.
- She worked in a lab doing scientific analysis but spent her free time by the ocean.
- They analyzed the companies financial data and found inconsistencies.
- The annual parade made its way through the city.
- The team anticipated that they would win, but a thunderstorm cancelled the game.
- The beauty of the sunset was apparent to everyone.
- The company's financial was appended to the report.
- They appreciated the kindness and warmth of their grandmother.
- The lion wolf approached the hiker, but she was unafraid.
- She badly wanted to tell someone of her new success, but the funeral was an inappropriate place to do so.
- She only had an approximate idea of how beautiful the land was, until she reached the top of the mountain.
- She sidestepped the boss's arbitrary decision to complete the project more efficiently.
- The village covered only a small area of the beautiful landscape.
- She relentlessly sought success in every aspect of life.
- He examined the aspects of his life that hindered his joy.
- They assembled a plan to reinvent their family's future.
- Her greatest skill was her ability to honestly assess her weaknesses, improve them, and succeed.
- He was assigned the project and completed it in record time.
- The children kindly assisted their grandparents with their tasks.
- She could not have reached the mountain top without assistance from her coach.
- The deer assumed nothing was in the bushes: a deadly mistake.
- After his fall, the mother assured the toddler that everything would be okay.
- They attached their ropes to the mountain and scaled the cliff.
- She had never attained greater freedom than when she was alone in nature.
- Her relentless positive attitude helped her to turn challenges into opportunities.
- She attributed her success to hard work and optimism.
- She loved every author in her library.
- Many said that he was given too much authority.
- Many emails are sent from automated systems these days.
- He was an incredible father: always available to his children whenever he could be.
- After her trip to the forest, she was newly aware of the daily possibilities life had waiting for her.
B
Behalf (n.) as a representative of
Behalf (n.) as a representative of
- On behalf of the family, the mother thanked the community for their generous support.
- Her benefit from a change in mindset was enormous: she could not overstate the freedom she felt.
- The benefits of spending time in nature are hard to number.
- Her benign wisdom was cherished by her family.
- The queen bestowed on him the honor of knighthood.
- She had a strong bias against people that made excuses for their bad behavior.
- She boasted little of herself but often of her children.
- The brothers shared a close bond because of their childhood memories of growing up in Africa.
- After a brief stretch, they set out to surf along the beach.
- He spent his morning hours brooding over life with some hot tea.
- The company exported bicycles in bulk by ship to other countries.
C
Candid (adj.) frank, truthful
D
Data (n.) items of information
E
Economic (adj.) relating to money systems or something that requires less money
F
Facilitate (v.) to make a process or action easier
G
Gender (n.) sex or sexual orientation
H
Hence (adv.) for this reason
I
Identical (adj.) the same
Candid (adj.) frank, truthful
- Her candid opinions were a refreshing break from the more passive chatter of the break room.
- She was a capable coder, and everyone knew it.
- After twelve hours of classes, she had reached her capacity for new information.
- The students grouped the items into categories as part of the lesson.
- She was in that category of people who never gave up: her success was imminent.
- "Cease! Put your hands in the air," yelled the police.
- She faced every challenge, even this.
- She turned the channel and then turned the TV off: there was simply too much to do.
- The last chapter, like many stories, had a surprise ending.
- She didn't know it then, but the data in the chart would later be the key to her success.
- Bleach is a common chemical found in many households.
- They wanted to move to another country, but because of the current circumstances they had to be patient.
- Because she forgot to cite the books she used for her research, the professor would not accept the paper.
- "Be civil!" the mother yelled at her screaming children.
- She went to the forest to clarify her thoughts and gain perspective.
- The couple read classic short stories every Sunday.
- The protesters were raising awareness of a hidden clause that would strip the workers of their rights.
- In the market, the boy clung to his mother's arm.
- Computer code created a program used to edit DNA code.
- Her writing was coherent and persuasive: she got the job.
- Her daily meditation coincided with her business success.
- The company was not rooted in helping others and after ten years of artificial success collapsed like a house of cards.
- My strength was art; my colleague's asset was math: we helped each other.
- We commenced the greatest journey of our lives through countless miles of wilderness.
- Everyone could not stop commenting on the beauty of the lake.
- He used the negative comment as fresh motivation to improve his life.
- After altering one technique, her commissions doubled.
- After committing to a daily exercise routine, the man's cholesterol dropped.
- They invested in both startups and commodities.
- Communication works for those who work at it. -- John Powell
- There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares for. -- Margaret J.
- Night classes are compatible with working full time.
- The factory worker did not feel she was fairly compensated for her injury.
- The compensation could never makeup for the man's injury.
- The researcher compiled vast quantities of data for her research.
- Her intelligence complemented her compassion.
- Her reason for attending university was complex and nuanced.
- When the component fell out of the car, it stopped working.
- Firefighter is a compound noun; it's made of two words.
- The course was comprehensive and covered all aspects of running a small business.
- The garden was comprised of daffodils, roses, and an apple tree.
- The idea of leaving her grandmother to go to work just didn't compute.
- Computers have become smaller over time.
- The couple conceded that they needed to spend more time appreciating each other.
- Sadly, the father never apologized due to his conceit.
- They were trying to conceive a way to improve the city.
- The protesters concentrated on one demand; the government gave in.
- The mother always bought concentrated fruit juice for her kids.
- The concept of devoting 100% of himself to his family drove him forward each day.
- After the fight, the friends concluded that they had simply miscommunicated.
- The conclusion of the book was her favorite part.
- There are two concurrent music concerts in the city right now.
- The child was sent to his room for poor conduct.
- After thirteen years of study, she was conferred with her Ph.D.
- Due to the storm, the family was confined to the house.
- The meeting confirmed that his plan would be successful.
- Now wiser than her early years, she could see that conflict had made her stronger.
- She rarely conformed to the expectations of others.
- He always sought the consent of his family before making a big decision.
- The consequence of lying on the beach for twelve hours was a terrible sunburn.
- There were two consequences to not watering the plants: (1) they had died, and (2) Juan's mother was very angry.
- The fire led to consequent traffic jams throughout the city.
- After they left on their trip, there was a considerable problem: they had forgot to lock their house.
- The cookies consisted of chocolate, dough, and sugar.
- The doctor had a very consistent morning routine.
- Her dear husband was a constant friend in both good times and bad.
- Sadly, the poor constituted half of the city.
- President's behavior was clearly not constitutional and this became an argument for his impeachment.
- The student struggled in school because he felt constrained by too many rules.
- The team constructed the home in record time!
- The construction of the skyscraper took several months.
- They consulted a doctor before traveling through the Amazon.
- North Americans consume a staggering amount of ice cream each year.
- More and more, consumers are demanding more ethical products.
- The radio came into contact with water and stopped working.
- The artists were contemporaries of each other.
- When the quote was understood within its context, it was better understood.
- She signed the contract, but secretly crossed out one line.
- His words said he didn't want anymore food, but his words were contradicted by his eyes.
- His mother and father often gave him contrary messages.
- The moon is beautiful because of its contrast against the night sky.
- Gerald sat quietly with a cup of tea: he had little to contribute to the conversation.
- There was great controversy over the country's military strike.
- Thousands of citizens convened to hear the protesters speak.
- The lawyer conversed with his clients for over two hours.
- The new converts had a passion for their belief not shared by older believers.
- When Constantine converted to Christianity, it changed the Roman Empire.
- After years of discussion, her friend convinced her to take a vacation and visit her birthplace.
- The couple found it easy to cooperate with each other because of the strong appreciation they gave to each other each day.
- She coordinated with three departments at her work, to complete the project.
- The core of the Earth is incredibly hot.
- Corporate culture can be very different from company to company.
- The corporation had grown its profits by 150% in the past two years.
- The character in the film closely corresponded to a well-known CEO.
- The friends corresponded by letter for three years and later married.
- The couple rode horses through Argentina with their 18-year-old son.
- To create is the most human thing you can do.
- She never bought on credit; instead, she paid cash and didn't overspend.
- A health test was one of the criteria she passed to become a pilot.
- Faith and confidence in yourself is crucial to success.
- Friendliness to strangers was one of her favorite cultural aspects.
- Dancing was an important part of her culture.
- Through the old city, there were many currency exchange businesses.
- It is very difficult but not impossible to escape the cycle of poverty.
D
Data (n.) items of information
- The current data on Antarctica revealed 91 volcanoes under the ice.
- The professors debated the existence of intelligent life, elsewhere in the universe.
- For three decades, she built up her business and then entrusted it to her children to manage.
- After years of unprecedented growth, the stock market declined.
- From the red sand on the man's shoe, the doctor deduced that he had walked through the town plaza.
- I define hundreds of words for my beloved social media followers.
- There was definite proof that the man was innocent.
- The young man found hundreds of definitions on the social media account.
- On their honeymoon through the mountains, the couple stopped to fix a deflated tire.
- The protesters defied the curfew and many were arrested.
- The toddler was defying his mother's rules by opening a window that was unsafe.
- She demonstrated her courage by jumping in the ice cold water.
- The dove denotes peace.
- With a grin, the mother denied that she had left chocolate on her son's desk.
- Most countries are unwisely ill-prepared for the depletion of oil.
- The twenty days of constant rain depressed me.
- The grandmother derived joy out of seeing her grandchildren grow old.
- This life-saving drug is derived from a rare plant in the Amazon.
- The dress had an eye-catching blue and yellow design.
- Despite her emotional fatigue at failing the test, she did not quit.
- The police detected a strange smell coming from the house: gas was leaking!
- The knight warned them, "Whatever you do, do not deviate from the path."
- The small device, a pace-maker, kept the man alive.
- The parents tirelessly devoted themselves to their children.
- The twins were easy to differentiate because one had a chipped tooth.
- They measured the dimensions of the entrance to see if the table would fit through the door.
- The swimmer slowly diminished as he became farther and farther away on the lake.
- The music flowed from the violin before changing to more distinct notes as the musician plucked its strings.
- Infants can discriminate between their mother and other adults.
- Billions of tons of water were displaced by the earthquake.
- The race car driver displayed his trophies in a glass case in his room.
- The disposal of toxic waste can be dangerous if done improperly.
- The assassin quickly fled the apartment and then disposed of the handgun.
- The estate had five distinct buildings: a mansion, a smaller home, a barn, a garage, and an indoor gym.
- There is a clear distinction between Harry Potter and copy-cat series.
- The thief distorted the truth, but the shop owner could see that he was lying.
- Thousands of people volunteered their time, to distribute blankets, food, and water to those affected by the storm.
- Relief workers used many types of distribution to supply the towns with water.
- New York is made up of diverse cultures from every country of the world.
- He copied five thousand documents to his USB drive.
- She escaped her pursuers, ran through the forest, and entered back into her family's domain.
- He was a domestic man, working from home and carrying out many tasks for the family.
- The Roman soldiers cruelly dominated the small village, which was outnumbered and defenseless.
- J.K. Rowling rewrote many drafts before completing the Harry Potter series.
- They both loved comedy, but only he loved dramas.
- After the scorpion sting, he felt like he wanted to die for a duration of two days.
- The sunset was stunning, gorgeous even, but the light was dwindling and the couple needed to return home.
- Modern life is dynamic as technology and its impacts are constantly changing the world.
E
Economic (adj.) relating to money systems or something that requires less money
- Wind and solar power become more economic options each year.
- The country enjoyed a healthy economy due to an abundance of natural resources, manufacturing, tourism, and immigration.
- As a teacher, I have edited countless writings from fifth grade authors to CEOs.
- There was an element of fear in the way he blew out the birthday cake candles.
- She used a memory system to study the elements for science class.
- After eliminating unnecessary words, the publisher printed 10,000 copies of her book.
- After hundreds of years of astronomy and physics, a clearer understanding of the universe has emerged.
- Her parents put great emphasis on the importance of hard work.
- The pink background helped to emphasize the black design.
- Through empirical study of chimpanzees, the researchers found evidence that they used tools to hunt and gather food.
- The computer enabled her to learn English more effectively.
- Michael Jordan's trophies are encased in glass.
- While riding horses, the friends encountered a bear!
- Energy can be captured from the sun and turned into electricity.
- The speed limit was heavily enforced and the man was given a ticket.
- Her experience was enhanced by the fact that she knew the vacation would not end for another three weeks.
- The misty lake was enormous; it seemed as though there was no end to it.
- The firefighters ensured the journalists that no one was harmed by the burning house.
- The adventure through the forest entailed many risks: rogues, wild animals, and booby traps.
- According to the US constitution, religion and government must always be separate entities.
- He loved work environments full of books.
- Some people wrongly equate wealth with greed; others wrongly equate laziness with poverty.
- The blackboard was full of equations the students found difficult to solve.
- The basketball team was equipped with brand new jerseys and shoes.
- The store owner agreed that one dollar would be equivalent to 18 pesos.
- Each wave that crashed against the rock eroded it: little by little the rock was diminishing.
- The student quickly corrected one error before handing in her paper.
- He established his company right before his son was born: those early years were hard.
- The university was very old; it was established in the 1600s.
- After her death, her estate was divided amongst her three children.
- The builders estimated that the barn would take three months to construct.
- She had a strong work ethic and was never late for her job.
- The market had a wide variety of ethnic food: Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Lebanese, and more.
- The judges evaluated the dance and determined the winner.
- The doctor did a physical evaluation to determine the boy's health.
- The eventual result of the grandparents love was grandchildren that led the world to a better future.
- The lawyers argument was unconvincing because the evidence had not proven anything.
- The beauty of the snow was evident to everyone.
- Over the years, her painting style had evolved from realistic to abstract.
- They excavated the ancient city and found thousand-year-old treasures.
- Her writing exceeded the expectations of the professor.
- Sadly, one boy was excluded from the soccer game.
- The teacher exhibited signs of stress.
- It felt like her mind was expanding each year.
- He was an expert at chess and everyone knew it.
- The rules were explicitly stated on a sign in the park.
- The thief exploited a weakness in the security system and got into the museum undetected.
- The company exported mobile phones around the world.
- The fighter let down his arms and exposed his chest.
- The couple were happy together but had a lot of external pressure from family members.
- The treasure hunters carefully extracted the diamond and then ran for their lives.
F
Facilitate (v.) to make a process or action easier
- The teacher facilitated the conversation of her students by asking numerous questions.
- The couple considered many different factors before renting their home.
- The strangest feature of the home was the haunted look it had.
- The federal government provided health care for all of its citizens.
- There was a cleaning fee of $12 for each person that stayed in the home.
- The computer file was full of photos from the couples marriage.
- The farmer yelled at his filthy dog, which had just jumped into a mud puddle.
- Before walking to his death, the pirate spoke a final word.
- Oil is an important part of Norway's finance; in fact, it has a very large government fund that it invests.
- She was tired of financial stress and finally decided to save 10% of everything she earned.
- The doctor had a finite amount of medicine and needed to be re-supplied as soon as possible.
- The student thought the pencil was flexible until it quickly broke.
- The artist's income fluctuated from month to month.
- From her remote cabin, the author focused on nothing but writing, for months at a time.
- The friends foraged through the forest for berries or anything else that would help them survive.
- The book was well-written but very poorly formatted.
- The drink was made with a secret formula that only the owner of the company knew.
- The man was forthcoming about the reasons for his divorce; he did not leave out any details.
- The charity was founded years ago by three business friends who often drank tea together.
- The foundation of her success was years of hard work and sacrifice.
- His understanding of the economy was based on a faulty framework that overlooked the complexity of human behavior.
- Her main function in the company was to manage special projects from the head office.
- After finishing his university education, the first thing the man did was create a savings fund.
- Culture included three fundamental values: love of family, humility, and kindness to strangers.
- Naomi Klein argues that capitalism is at its best when regulated and guided by intelligently made laws.
G
Gender (n.) sex or sexual orientation
- The gender of the thief was unkown.
- The father tried to generate more income for his family.
- Her grandparents' generation thought very differently from her own: she valued both perspectives.
- Trade exists in almost every area of the globe.
- Her goal was to provide for and protect her family.
- It is difficult but not impossible to achieve a perfect grade on this test.
- He granted the family access to his property so they could look for their lost kitten.
- The place was full of grim-looking gravestones.
- Worringly, the pilot could not guarantee that the plane would land safely.
- The builders were expected to follow strict safety guidelines and would be fined for not doing so.
H
Hence (adv.) for this reason
- The dog jumped in the lake, ran to us on the beach, and shook; hence, we are covered in water.
- The building was hideous; every corner of it was ugly.
- The founder was at the top of the company hierarchy.
- When they argued over finances, she argued that he didn't understand how much things cost.
- The scientists' hypothesis was that dolphins could experience complex emotions.
I
Identical (adj.) the same
- The twins were identical, even their parents had difficulty identifying them.
- The movie star was quickly identified in the airport and a small crowd quickly gathered.
- The scientist identified several problems within the theory.
- Communism, socialism, and capitalism are ideologies.
- His ignorance was made much more intolerable because of his pride.
- Whenever they spoke of politics, he felt incredibly ignorant.
- The professor illustrated how earthquakes create tsunamis on the whiteboard.
- An image of her family's farm flashed in her mind when she smelled the fresh vegetables.
- 30,000 people from over one hundred countries immigrated to the city this year.
- Her criticism made a strong impact on him and left him in tears.
- He felt his poverty impelled him to steal bread from the market.
- The government implemented a new program to help the homeless within the city.
- The photo implicated her in the theft of diamond.
- Your implication is that I'm lazy because I'm taking a break?
- The man's greed was implicit in how he did business.
- Through her comments she implied that her students should think big because they can do much more than they imagined.
- She was careful to not impose her dreams on her children.
- The swear words she spoke were incendiary.
- The boss tried many incentives but it had no effect on the poorly paid employees.
- Another incidence happened at school today: a bully locked poor Marcus in the bathroom.
Incline (n.) a slope
J
Job (n.) type of work
K
Kinship (n.) blood relationship
L
Label (n.) a piece of paper or material that gives information about an object
M
Maintain (v.) to help continue or to keep in a state of repair
N
Negate (v.) to make ineffective or undo
O
Objective (n.) goal, or a smaller component of a goal
P
Panel (n.) a small group of people to discuss or decide on a matter
- They sped down the steep incline on their skateboards.
- She had a small income, but many investments.
- After twenty years, the bakery finally incorporated and began to expand throughout the city.
- The man crashed into the family's minivan, but then offered to pay any expenses incurred.
- The students used the index to find every part of the book that discussed volcanoes.
- A large arrow indicated the direction of traffic.
- Sleeping at work is often an indication of exhaustion.
- Individual families came one by one to their neighbors home, bringing meals to help the grieving family.
- The man was induced to enter the cave.
- Failure is inevitable only if you quit before you succeed.
- Sometimes risk and reward are inextricably linked.
- From the smile on her face he inferred that she loved him.
- From roads to sewage lines, the city's infrastructure was being rebuilt.
- Selflessness is inherent to love: the giving of your full self for another.
- She formed a new mindset: those things that she once saw as inhibiting, she now saw as keys to her success.
- My initial impression of the old man was that he was unkind; however, after getting to know him it was clearly untrue.
- Through this instance of corruption, the president was forced to resign.
- She tipped over one domino and initiated a chain reaction.
- The soccer player badly injured her leg, but nevertheless scored a goal which won the game.
- It took two months for the soccer player's leg to heal.
- The company had survived for two hundred years due to constant innovation.
- There was little input from the hikers about which path to take through the forest.
- The disk was inserted into the computer.
- The guide had great insight about how to survive the storm.
- Every inch of the president's plane was inspected before leaving the airport.
- The national science institutes were researching the connection between skin bacteria and long life.
- The mother instructed her son on the importance of sharing his toys with his friends.
- Daily relaxation on the beach was integral to her love of life.
- The solar panels were integrated into the city's power supply system.
- She conducted all of her business with great integrity and won the respect of the city.
- Intelligence, skill, and perseverance were all equal reasons for her success.
- The sight of the dragon created an intense fear in the villagers.
- She was shy and didn't want to interact with the others around the campfire.
- She was an intermediate user of Spanish.
- There were a couple of internal problems for the company: poor management and job dissatisfaction.
- Each student seemed to interpret the poem differently.
- The couple's fight came from a misinterpretation of something that was said.
- When he traveled through the mountains, there was an interval of two months where he did not respond to any messages.
- The mother quickly intervened in the fight that broke out between her son and daughter when they started throwing their toys.
- Failure is intrinsic to success.
- After investing a very small amount in the stock market each day for fifty years, she became a millionaire.
- After investigating the cause of the fire, the firefighters determined that had knocked some papers onto a lit stove.
- She light candles in a semicircle an invoked the ancient god of thunder.
- The game of chess involved all of the man's attention; his opponent was not making this easy.
- The meeting led to a tiring and involved conversation about company procedures.
- She isolated herself for hours every day to study economics.
- The main issue with the city was that people were leaving it to find opportunities elsewhere.
- After returning form vacation, Laura was not excited about the third item on her to-do list: responding to all of her emails.
J
Job (n.) type of work
- She loved her job as a doctor, even though it was sometimes very tiring.
- He wrote in his journal every day: poems, memories, and new ideas.
- She felt no need to justify her need to take one hour to herself each day.
K
Kinship (n.) blood relationship
- The cousins shared a connection that only kinship could create.
L
Label (n.) a piece of paper or material that gives information about an object
- The label on the bottle was missing and she forgot what type of spice it was.
- The prisoners' labor was exhausting: they hammered stones all day long.
- Like an onion, the Earth has many layers.
- The farmer gave a lecture on techniques for growing watermelon.
- Is it legal to drive without a seatbelt in this country?
- New legislation for small businesses increased the amount they would have to pay in tax.
- The government levied taxes on imports on vegetables from many countries.
- He had a very open-minded, liberal perspective on life.
- In some places, people can get a driver's license at only 14 years of age.
- To overcome global warming it is necessary to end fossil fuel use. Likewise, green technologies need to be adopted.
- Long before tobacco companies would admit it, researches found a link between lung cancer and smoking.
- The young panda ran away in the forest and the zoo could not locate it.
- "Hello, I'm calling because I would like to rent a car. Where is your location?"
- The logic of a morning routine was evident after she realized the good habits it helped her to create.
- The man spoke in speech that was hard to understand, but he was highly logical.
- It seemed like a war was looming.
- When she slammed on the breaks, the puppy lurched forward in the car.
M
Maintain (v.) to help continue or to keep in a state of repair
- The road through the mountains was well maintained.
- "Sir, we have a major problem with the submarine; it's flooding!"
- The majority of citizens voted for the new president.
- On the rainy battlefield, the soldier looked at him with cold malice.
- He manipulated others through appealing to their pity.
- The pyramids were constructed through manual labor.
- She never wrote in the margins of the paper.
- She was very mature and took responsibility for her mistakes.
- The farmer had many techniques to maximize the efficiency of each harvest.
- The mechanisms for many of the body's defenses are well understood.
- The author used both digital and paper media.
- The sister often mediate the fights between her older brothers.
- The doctor gave both medicine and medical advice to the patient.
- He meditated each morning to focus his mind and better love his family.
- Radio is a declining medium.
- He committed his life to promoting mental wellness.
- Damns use gravity as a method for creating electricity.
- Thousands of birds could be seen migrating south for the winter.
- The small island nation spent little on its military.
- After the magician failed his first trick, there was minimal applause from the audience.
- The needs of the citizens were minimized by the elite.
- Through years of dedicated activism, the minimum wage was raised.
- The ministry of the environment looked after the nations parks and natural resources.
- Their ministry was making soup for the homeless each Wednesday.
- The old door had a minor problem: it squeaked too loudly.
- Her favorite mode of travel was by speedboat.
- He made a modest income through selling bread on the street corner.
- They modified the design of the rocket and made it 35% faster.
- The baker monitored his cakes carefully.
- Someone had broken into the house, but strangely nothing was taken: the motive was unknown.
- The couple shared a mutual love of horses.
N
Negate (v.) to make ineffective or undo
- The man's fatigue was negated by the three cups of coffee he had.
- From the mountain, they could see a network of lakes that stretched for miles.
- Switzerland has been neutral in many wars.
- She ran for ten hours; nevertheless, she still had plenty of energy.
- He feasted for hours but was nonetheless hungry.
- She took unusual enjoyment in breaking many social norms.
- His normal routine was to watch TV most of the day, but he decided to begin making changes, so he went for a run.
- "When did you begin to accept the ridiculous notion that I don't love you!"
- Notwithstanding her right to be annoyed, she seemed incredibly calm.
- The billionaire sought methods to create a safer form of nuclear energy and despite trials, did not give up.
O
Objective (n.) goal, or a smaller component of a goal
- Her goal was to make it to the Olympics; her objective was to win this tennis match.
- The spy obtained secret information about an assassination attempt.
- His attraction to her was obvious to everyone at the party.
- The city was occupied by its enemy for two months, but the citizens secretly planned to win back their freedom.
- She did not understand how it had occurred, but she obtained her dream job!
- The dog had an odd look on its face; soon, it was discovered that it had eaten most of the family's dinner.
- The expense of the car was offset by the man's ability to get a better paying job with it.
- Sadly, there seems to be no end to the ongoing wildfires.
- Her mother saw two options to deal with the problem; she saw seven.
- She traveled into the sunset by ship: she was headed to the Orient.
- When he entered the old city, he had difficulty orienting himself.
- The outcome of her university education was a new skill and many new friends.
- The father thought his daughter's dress looked outlandish; she thought it was beautiful.
- In language learning, writing and speaking are referred to as output.
- Overall, Bill and Melinda Gates have used their wealth to better the world.
- Our interests overlap considerably
- She spent three months overseas backpacking through India.
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Panel (n.) a small group of people to discuss or decide on a matter
- The panel of scientists discussed the achievements being made against climate change.
- Physics has experienced many paradigm shifts throughout its history.
- The third paragraph described the beautiful meadows of her home country.
- The paths through the forest were parallel to each other but never crossed.
- They agreed that their company would always work within the parameters of the law.
- Although she could not run, she participated in the marathon as a volunteer.
- For the students, participation in the run was required.
- My partner in life, my wife, is an incredible woman.
- The man had a very passive approach to life: he watched it go by all around him.
- She perceived sarcasm in her daughter's tone.
- Twenty percent of the city had immigrated from Asia.
- During the Jurassic Period, dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
- Despite having an average income, it seemed that the family was in a perpetual state of debt.
- He persisted to be happy even though the journey to the village was difficult.
- What is your perspective on this country's tax system?
- In this phase of life, with young children, we have little time but much laughter.
- It hailed the size of golf balls in the middle of the night, but the phenomenon was seen by few people.
- My philosophy is that love should be guided by wisdom.
- There is a world of ideas that exists within our minds; it is as real as the physical world.
- Everyone knows that two plus two equals four, but some people don't know that a horse plus a donkey equals a mule.
- The teacher had a strict no-gum policy.
- He gave them each a portion of the pie; it was delicious.
- The principal posed with some students for a photograph.
- Their marriage was successful because for every one negative comment they made five positive ones.
- To not underestimate the potency of a kind act.
- Each one of us has the potential to better the world.
- He was a skilled practitioner of medicine and helped save countless lives.
- My grandmother is a very pragmatic woman; she has no time for abstract theories.
- Effort precedes success.
- Her timing was so precise that she was scarcely ever five seconds (or early) late to any meeting.
- They normally gave many gifts each holiday, but the family's financial predicament meant they had nothing left to give.
- She predicted that in thirty years most cars around the world would be electric.
- The predictable monkey stole a mango from the market.
- The predominant feature of the house was its bright red door which could be seen a mile away.
- The question of how they should make their pancakes was predominating the conversation.
- Sorry, Roberto. I have to attend a preliminary meeting before I can speak with you.
- She presumed that her daughter had stolen five of the cookies, but in reality it was her husband.
- Her previous comment was misunderstood, so she clarified it.
- Previously, the garden was closed to the public, but now anyone could access it.
- My primary concern is that we will not be able to make our flight at eleven o'clock.
- His story is a prime example of how years of dedication can pay off.
- The country's principal export was lumber
- Two tough looking students knocked on the door and the principal answered.
(Principle (n.) a value or moral code
Q
Qualitative (adj.) measuring by quality versus quantity
R
Radical (adj.) to change something greatly, from its foundation or core nature
S
Savage (adj.) uncivilized
T
Tape (n.) a piece of sticky plastic used to hold things together
U
Ultimate (adj.) the final or greatest
V
Valid (adj.) justified or reasonable
- She always tried to follow her principles of being honest, kind, and healthy.
- Prior to her success were years of hard work, dedication, and planning.
- Before purchasing our house, our first priority should be to save money for emergencies.
- The medical procedure saved the man's life.
- The group proceeded through the mountains; the view was breathtaking.
- The process he took to lose 60kg was not easy, but it was worth it.
- She was always very professional in the office, but enjoyed life at home best where she could relax and be herself.
- When he saw his family in the airport, the grandfather had profound feelings of joy.
- The law prohibited smoking inside public buildings.
- The beautiful park was one of the few places where drinking in public was not prohibited.
- The project took years to complete, but was the most beautiful building in the city.
- Hundreds of businesses decided to promote the charity for the Children's Hospital.
- Solar power is beginning to make up a larger and larger proportion of energy sources.
- The mining company prospected for gold in the mountains.
- The protocol forbid police from entering any property without permission from a judge.
- Her prowess as a negotiator was obvious to everyone.
- Physical needs are often obvious; however, psychological needs are often not.
- He studied psychology for four years, education for two years, and human behavior for his entire life.
- The friends had a feast to celebrate the successful publication of her first novel.
- After being rejected by many publishers, he published his book by himself.
- The family purchased a trampoline for their children.
- He gave up pursuing his own happiness and instead sought to make others happy; this made him happier than he had ever been.
Q
Qualitative (adj.) measuring by quality versus quantity
- The qualitative study on first grade education had few participants.
- She often quoted Keanu Reeves: "The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way."
R
Radical (adj.) to change something greatly, from its foundation or core nature
- The country radically changed its environmental laws and drastically reduced pollution.
- The toddler arranged the chairs in a random order.
- Her voice had a wide range: she could sing both very high and very low.
- The ratio of houses to apartments in the city is 10 to 1.
- She was highly rational and did not believe in superstition.
- The soldiers ravaged the village.
- Everyone reacted with surprise when they reached the edge of the forest.
- The decision to walk across the ice was seeming more and more reckless.
- It took her three days to recover from the long journey home.
- The soccer player refined his method of practice and scored more goals because of it.
- The lawyer refuted the idea that the man had the athletic ability to commit the crime.
- Regimes that fear for their own survival censor information.
- The region was known for its delicious chocolate.
- Before registering for the course she enjoyed a doughnut and coffee.
- The city introduced new laws to regulate the sale of plastic bags.
- The new regulations made it difficult to sell street food.
- Her argument was reinforced with evidence from studies that had been conducted over the last 30 years.
- She rejected the idea that cleaning the bathroom was her sole responsibility.
- For two weeks, she relaxed on the beach but thought of her home often.
- The man was released from prison early because of his good behavior.
- The politician's speech was not relevant to the protester's concerns.
- The lumberjack was very reliable and hadn't missed a day of work in twenty years.
- She took the money with reluctance.
- The kitten relied on it's owner to feed it each day.
- The rioters were removed from the building.
- We require eggs to make this cake.
- A password was required to access the secret, Swiss bank account.
- One of the requirements for the course was a laptop.
- The scientists researched the benefits the plant had on mice.
- They resided in an apartment on the 19th floor of the skyscraper.
- Most of the residents in this neighborhood own a cat.
- The programmer resolved the problem through special software.
- The country had few natural resources but still managed to prosper.
- After he did not respond, she realized her husband was asleep on the couch.
- The dog did not respond to the cat scratching it.
- The ancient temple was restored and then opened for tourism.
- She survived the accident thanks to her seat belt which restrained her.
- The thick jeans restricted his movement in while exercising.
- Although she only retained about 15% of the information from her course, she gained life-changing wisdom.
- Her compassion toward the old man was revealed through her generosity.
- The owner sold shoes and made $75,000 in revenue each year.
- Before entering the harbor, the ship reversed its engines to slow its speed.
- When she returned to her hometown, she reverted to a slower pace of life.
- J.K. Rowling spent much time revising Harry Potter before the books were published.
- Bernie Sanders has stated many times that he is leading a revolution.
- When it came to household rules, he was rigid and very strict.
- The son's role in the family was that of a peacemaker.
- They took the route through the mountains which was very dangerous.
S
Savage (adj.) uncivilized
- The savage man kicked at pedestrians who did not answer his questions
- In some survival scenarios, it is best to stay where you are.
- His clients scheduled times with him directly on his website.
- They came up with a scheme to live rent free for one year.
- The scope of the investigation was widening as more corruption was discovered.
- The startup scoped out a place to open their first office.
- This section of the book was the most difficult to read
- This sector of the city was known for its wealth.
- The boat was secured by many ropes.
- They seek the truth about the corrupting powers influencing their government.
- She was a truth seeker, always challenging her own beliefs and searching to challenge others.
- He selected a pumpkin from the pile.
- They described the sequence of their holiday differently; one of them had forgotten the order of events.
- This series of short stories by O. Henry is my favorite.
- The sex of the person was unkown.
- The school changed its sex education course to include a unit on sexual ethics.
- When he spilled his drink, the shift in her tone was so noticeable that everyone at the party turned to look.
- She was told that no significant changes were made to the contract, but it wasn't true.
- My brother and I are very different, but we share a similar sense of humor.
- The drink stimulated his immune system, and he began to feel well again.
- I've never been to this site before, but I heard about it on Youtube.
- Some people think Ann Wintour is a snob, but they misunderstand her.
- Alex, the so-called genius in the family, forgot to brush his teeth again.
- An old man with a crooked back was the sole occupant of the mansion.
- I eat healthily, well somewhat healthily.
- The source of this river is those mountains over there.
- After using "thing" twelve times in his essay, the professor asked him to be more specific.
- Let me specify what I mean by good; I mean effective.
- Planets are spheres due to the effects of gravity.
- The suburbs of the global city seemed to sprawl for hundreds of kilometers in every direction.
- Sadly, he squandered the last of the family's savings at the casino.
- The pigs squealed with delight when the farmer fed them.
- After the heart attack, the man's vital signs became stable again.
- The study in the news reported that 20% of newcomers to the city were from outside the country.
- "Emily, what's your status update on the new project?"
- He was a very stout man with strong arms and even stronger opinions.
- "The plan seems straightforward enough, but have we overlooked anything?"
- The baker's sales strategy was to open all the windows and doors, so the sweet smell of the bread would fill the streets.
- She overcame stress each day through an hour of meditation.
- She stressed the point again and again that her success was the result of focus.
- The coupled strolled on the beach as the sun set.
- The barn was collapsing: its structure was 134 years old.
- Her parenting style was very relaxed and her children often went to bed late.
- Although many tried to subjugate the Babylonians, Babylon is said to have conquered its conquerors.
- The kitten submitted peacefully to its mother.
- The founder was careful to listen carefully to the advice of her subordinates.
- Elon Musk developed a larger rocket subsequent to making rockets re-usable.
- Barack Obama has created several subsidies to promote education.
- Charles shot an elastic at the substitute teacher while she wasn't looking.
- Prince Charles was Queen Elizabeth II successor.
- We had a sufficient amount of rice to last the weekend.
- The master thief stole a large sum of money from the royal family.
- She gave a quick summary of her time in New York; overall she enjoyed the trip, despite the traffic.
- After lunch each day, he ate a number of expensive health supplements.
- The university students took a survey about the quality of their class.
- 120,000 people were surveyed on who they would vote for in the election.
- The storm sank the ship, but luckily everyone survived.
- The building project was suspending until the inspector could arrive.
- Her hard work and positivity helped sustain her through difficult times in life.
- The villagers were shocked when they saw the king's flag with its symbol rising rising above the hill.
- White doves were released at the ceremony to symbolize peace.
T
Tape (n.) a piece of sticky plastic used to hold things together
- The money was ripped in half, so tape was used to hold it together
- They taped Kobe Bryant voice in the animation "Dear Basketball."
- The students used gorilla tape to put their dreams on the wall.
- The archer aimed carefully for the target, and then shot the apple off the man's head.
- She completed all of her tasks early in the day, and then relaxed in the afternoon.
- The team was nervous about presenting the project ideas to their executives.
- Her technical expertise were needed to ensure the rocket would launch safely.
- He taught his students effective writing techniques, many of them rose to the top of their grade.
- After his heart attack, the new medical technology saved the man's life.
- The baby cried incessantly, but she new this phase of life would be temporary.
- She had a clear vision for her life and used the future tense often.
- They didn't know what they would do on the weekend, but their tentative plan was to visit their grandmother.
- She was skilled at terminating projects that did not benefit her business.
- "Please turn in your texts, to page 276."
- The theory of gravity is used to make predictions every day.
- The thesis of the essay was difficult to understand due to its complexity.
- The topic of the essay was student debt forgiveness.
- This topical ointment helps reduce itchiness from sunburn.
- She spent an hour each day reading topical science articles ranging from psychology to physics.
- The dog ran away, but there was not a trace of it anywhere.
- Drew Binsky, a well-known traveler and Youtuber, has explored many traditions around the world.
- The aquarium came up with a plan to transfer the whale back into the wild.
- The millionaire made a secret transfer to pay off the family's house.
- The caterpillar transformed into a beautiful butterfly.
- The transit for the airplane passengers took eight hours.
- Thousands of New Yorkers take transit each day.
- The channel was transmitted to 32 countries.
- The MMA champion was transported by limousine to the fight.
- For many children, Pokemon is a trend they enjoy; for others, it is a long-term obsession.
- The bee sting triggered an allergic reaction, luckily she had her medicine, an epipen.
U
Ultimate (adj.) the final or greatest
- Through greater awareness, the country remembered that the ultimate power is always in the people, not their government.
- The world is undergoing great change.
- Values underlie behavior.
- They undertook the greatest journey of their lives: through forests, mountains, desert, and snow.
- The police spilled mustard on his perfectly ironed uniform.
- The houses were not uniform; each one looked very different from the rest.
- The young man tried to unify his family by being a peacemaker.
- The car was unique; some thought it was odd.
- She utilized the formula to solve her professor's most difficult math problem.
V
Valid (adj.) justified or reasonable
- The argument against going to the lake was valid; after all, everyone did have sunburn.
- The results of the blood test were too variable; they had to do it again.
- Vary your sentence length to improve the readability of your essays.
- Sleep is vastly more important than watching TV.
- The deer were vaulting over the fence.
- The 405, a highway in LA, is always full of vehicles.
- Hank Green and John Green, veritable community makers, fund charities through The Project for Awesome.
- I have the newest version of the book: the third edtion.
- Via meditation she reduced stress and increased focus.