Most Common Academic Words Part 1

1. Accuse Definition: To blame someone for something wrong or illegal. Sentence: The police accused him of stealing the car. 2. Acknowledge Definition: To admit or recognize something as true. Sentence: She acknowledged her mistake and apologized. 3. Acquire Definition: To gain or obtain something. Sentence: He acquired new skills after attending the workshop. 4. Adapt Definition: To adjust to new conditions or environments. Sentence: Animals adapt to their surroundings to survive. 5. Adequate Definition: Sufficient or enough for a specific purpose. Sentence: The food provided was adequate for the small gathering. 6. Adjust Definition: To change something to make it better or more suitable. Sentence: She adjusted the chair to make it more comfortable. 7. Adopt Definition: To take something as one’s own, such as an idea, method, or child. Sentence: The school decided to adopt a new teaching method. 8. Admission Definition: Permission to enter or the act of confessing something. Sentence: His admission to the university made his parents proud. 9. Advocate Definition: A person who supports or argues for a cause or policy. Sentence: She is an advocate for equal education opportunities. 10. Affair Definition: A matter or event, often personal or secret. Sentence: The government is handling the affair with utmost confidentiality. 11. Restricted Definition: Limited or controlled access. Sentence: The area is restricted to authorized personnel only. 12. Conduct Definition: To organize or manage an activity; behavior. Sentence: The scientist conducted an experiment on water quality. 13. Convention Definition: A large meeting or traditional practice. Sentence: The annual science convention attracted thousands of attendees. 14. Consequence Definition: The result or effect of an action. Sentence: His lateness had serious consequences for the team. 15. Appropriate Definition: Suitable or proper for a particular situation. Sentence: It is not appropriate to wear casual clothes to a formal event. 16. Participation Definition: The act of taking part in an activity. Sentence: Her participation in the project was crucial to its success. 17. Potential Definition: The ability to develop or succeed in the future. Sentence: He has the potential to become a great artist. 18. Perceived Definition: Recognized or understood, often subjectively. Sentence: She perceived his words as a sign of encouragement. 19. Sought Definition: Past tense of "seek"; to look for or try to obtain something. Sentence: The company sought a new CEO with experience. 20. Journal Definition: A daily record of events or a publication with academic articles. Sentence: She writes in her journal every night before bed.