📖 Academic Vocabulary Builder
A strong vocabulary helps in all 4 papers. Here are essential academic words organised by difficulty level -- learn 5 a day and you'll be unstoppable!
5 Words a Day Challenge!
Pick 5 new words from the list below each day. Write them on sticky notes and put them on your desk. Use each word in a sentence. By exam time, you'll have an extra 200+ words in your arsenal!
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abundant
adjective
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acknowledge
verb
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adapt
verb
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adequate
adjective
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advocate
verb
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affect
verb
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| Word | POS | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abundantFoundation | adjective | existing in large quantities; plentiful |
| acknowledgeFoundation | verb | to accept or admit the existence or truth of something |
| adaptFoundation | verb | to adjust to new conditions or circumstances |
| adequateFoundation | adjective | sufficient for a specific requirement; acceptable |
| advocateFoundation | verb | to publicly support or recommend a cause or policy |
| affectFoundation | verb | to have an influence on; to produce a change in |
| apparentFoundation | adjective | clearly visible or understood; obvious |
| appreciateFoundation | verb | to recognise the value or significance of something |
| approachFoundation | noun/verb | a way of dealing with something; to come near |
| appropriateFoundation | adjective | suitable or proper in the circumstances |
How to Build Vocabulary Effectively
Learn 5 new words per day using the context method: read the word in a sentence, look up the meaning, then write your own sentence using it. Review weekly. Quality over quantity!
The passage says: 'The teacher's stringent rules frustrated the students.' What does 'stringent' most likely mean?