Most Common Academic Words (Part 2)

1. Assessment Definition: The process of evaluating or estimating something. Example: The teacher’s assessment of the project was very detailed. Synonyms: Evaluation, appraisal, analysis. Family Words: Assess (verb), Assessor (noun), Reassessment (noun). --- 2. Authority Definition: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce rules. Example: The police have the authority to arrest lawbreakers. Synonyms: Power, control, command. Family Words: Authorize (verb), Authoritative (adjective), Authorization (noun). --- 3. Labour Definition: Work, especially physical work. Example: The construction of the building required a lot of labour. Synonyms: Work, effort, toil. Family Words: Laborious (adjective), Laborer (noun), Laboring (verb). --- 4. Occur Definition: To happen or take place. Example: The accident occurred late at night. Synonyms: Happen, arise, transpire. Family Words: Occurrence (noun), Reoccur (verb), Occurring (verb). --- 5. Interpretation Definition: The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something. Example: Her interpretation of the poem was very insightful. Synonyms: Explanation, analysis, clarification. Family Words: Interpret (verb), Interpreter (noun), Interpretative (adjective). --- 6. Formula Definition: A set method or mathematical rule for solving a problem. Example: The teacher explained the formula for calculating area. Synonyms: Equation, method, recipe. Family Words: Formulate (verb), Formulation (noun), Reformulate (verb). --- 7. Constitutional Definition: Relating to a constitution or system of fundamental principles. Example: Freedom of speech is a constitutional right. Synonyms: Legal, lawful, chartered. Family Words: Constitution (noun), Constitute (verb), Reconstitution (noun). --- 8. Distribution Definition: The process of sharing or delivering something to various recipients. Example: The distribution of food to the poor was organized by volunteers. Synonyms: Allocation, delivery, dispersal. Family Words: Distribute (verb), Distributor (noun), Redistribute (verb). --- 9. Legislation Definition: Laws, considered collectively, or the act of making laws. Example: The new legislation aims to reduce pollution. Synonyms: Law, regulation, statute. Family Words: Legislate (verb), Legislative (adjective), Legislator (noun). --- 10. Indicate Definition: To point out or show something. Example: The sign indicates the direction to the park. Synonyms: Show, point out, signify. Family Words: Indication (noun), Indicator (noun), Indicative (adjective).