Vocabulary for Intermediate ESL Learners Set 1

Vocabulary Words

1. Adapt
   Definition: To change or adjust to new conditions.
   Examples:
   • The chameleon can adapt to its surroundings by changing its color.
   • When moving to a new country, you must adapt to different customs.
2. Analyze
   Definition: To examine something carefully and in detail in order to understand it better.
   Examples:
   • We need to analyze the data to understand the experiment’s results.
   • The researcher analyzed the report to identify trends.
3. Contrast
   Definition: To compare two or more things in order to show differences.
   Examples:
   • The essay contrasted urban life with rural traditions.
   • Bright colors contrast sharply with the dark background in the painting.
4. Evidence
   Definition: Information or facts that help to prove or disprove something.
   Examples:
   • The detective gathered evidence to solve the mystery.
   • The study provided clear evidence that exercise improves health.
5. Infer
   Definition: To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
   Examples:
   • From her expression, I inferred that she was upset.
   • Observing the dark clouds, we inferred that a storm was coming.
6. Interpret
   Definition: To explain the meaning of something or to understand something in a particular way.
   Examples:
   • The teacher asked us to interpret the poem’s symbolism.
   • Different viewers may interpret a painting in various ways.
7. Predict
   Definition: To say what will happen in the future, often based on evidence or past experience.
   Examples:
   • The weather forecast can predict rain for tomorrow.
   • Scientists try to predict changes in climate patterns.
8. Summarize
   Definition: To give a brief statement of the main points of something.
   Examples:
   • After reading the article, she summarized its key ideas.
   • Can you summarize the main events of the story?
9. Evaluate
   Definition: To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something.
   Examples:
   • The teacher will evaluate our essays based on clarity and creativity.
   • Before buying a product, it is wise to evaluate its features and price.
10. Support
    Definition: To give help, evidence, or reasons that strengthen an argument or idea.
    Examples:
    • Good research data will support your argument in an essay.
    • Her friends always support her when she faces challenges.