10 Words/Day Day 8: Academic Vocabulary

Word List with Definitions

Structure The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something.
Theory A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world.
Variable Not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
Achieve To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective.
Acquire To gain possession of something.
Allocate To distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Alternative One of two or more available possibilities.
Approximate Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
Aspect A particular part or feature of something.
Capacity The maximum amount that something can contain or produce.

1. The __________ of the essay includes an introduction, body, and conclusion.

2. Darwin’s __________ of evolution revolutionized biology.

3. Temperature is a __________ that affects plant growth.

4. She worked hard to __________ her academic goals.

5. Students __________ new skills through hands-on projects.

6. The government will __________ funds to improve infrastructure.

7. Solar energy is an __________ to fossil fuels.

8. The __________ population of the city is two million.

9. Economic __________ are often considered in policy making.

10. The stadium has a seating __________ of 50,000 people.

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