Academic Word List Set 4

Academic Word List Set 4 – Hover Over the Words to See Definitions and Part of Speech

Benefit Noun: An advantage or profit gained from something. – Regular exercise has many health benefits.

Challenge Noun: A difficult task or problem; Verb: To invite someone to participate in a competition. – He faced the challenge of balancing work and studies.

Compensate Verb: To make up for something undesirable by giving something of value. – The company will compensate employees for travel expenses.

Component Noun: A part or element of a larger whole. – The engine is a crucial component of the car.

Consent Noun: Permission for something to happen; Verb: To give permission. – He gave his consent to participate in the study.

Constant Adjective: Occurring continuously over a period of time. – The patient requires constant monitoring.

Contribute Verb: To give in order to help achieve or provide something. – Volunteers contribute their time to community service.

Criteria Noun (plural): Standards by which something is judged or decided. – The selection criteria include experience and qualifications.

Deduct Verb: To subtract an amount from a total. – Taxes are deducted from your salary each month.

Dimension Noun: A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height. – The dimensions of the room are 5 by 10 meters.

Diverse Adjective: Showing a great deal of variety. – The city has a diverse population.

Emphasize Verb: To give special importance to something in speaking or writing. – The teacher emphasized the importance of studying daily.

Enable Verb: To give someone or something the ability to do something. – The new software enables users to edit images easily.

Enforce Verb: To compel observance of or obedience to a law, rule, or obligation. – The law is strictly enforced by the authorities.

Enhance Verb: To improve the quality, value, or extent of something. – The program is designed to enhance students’ learning skills.

Exhibit Verb: To display or show something for others to see; Noun: An object or collection of items on display. – The museum will exhibit rare artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Explicit Adjective: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. – The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.

Facilitate Verb: To make an action or process easier. – The guide’s role is to facilitate communication between the groups.

Flexible Adjective: Capable of bending easily without breaking; adaptable. – The company offers flexible working hours.

Fundamental Adjective: Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. – Understanding grammar is fundamental to language learning.