Mar 2, 2025
Most common Academic Words (Part10)
1. whereby
Definition: By which or through which.
Example: "They created a system whereby students can submit their assignments online."
Synonyms: Through which, by which, via.
Word Family: None (fixed adverb).
2. inclination
Definition: A natural tendency or preference toward something.
Example: "She has an inclination for learning new languages."
Synonyms: Tendency, preference, leaning.
Word Family:
Incline (verb – to lean toward).
Inclined (adjective – having a tendency).
3. encountered
Definition: Met or faced unexpectedly.
Example: "They encountered many difficulties during their journey."
Synonyms: Met, came across, faced.
Word Family:
Encounter (noun – a meeting, especially unexpected).
4. convinced
Definition: Completely sure or persuaded.
Example: "I am convinced that we will succeed."
Synonyms: Persuaded, assured, certain.
Word Family:
Convince (verb – to persuade).
Convincing (adjective – persuasive).
5. assembly
Definition: A group gathered for a purpose.
Example: "The school held an assembly to discuss safety rules."
Synonyms: Gathering, meeting, congregation.
Word Family:
Assemble (verb – to gather together).
6. albeit
Definition: Although or even though.
Example: "He passed the exam, albeit with low marks."
Synonyms: Although, even though, though.
Word Family: None (fixed conjunction).
7. enormous
Definition: Very large or huge.
Example: "The company made an enormous profit last year."
Synonyms: Huge, massive, gigantic.
Word Family:
Enormously (adverb – to a great degree).
8. reluctant
Definition: Unwilling or hesitant.
Example: "She was reluctant to speak in public."
Synonyms: Hesitant, unwilling, resistant.
Word Family:
Reluctance (noun – unwillingness).
Reluctantly (adverb – unwillingly).
9. posed
Definition: Presented or raised (a question or problem).
Example: "The teacher posed a difficult question."
Synonyms: Presented, raised, asked.
Word Family:
Pose (verb – to present a question or problem).
10. persistent
Definition: Continuing despite difficulty.
Example: "Her persistent effort led to success."
Synonyms: Determined, consistent, relentless.
Word Family:
Persist (verb – to continue firmly).
Persistence (noun – the act of continuing).
11. undergo
Definition: To experience or go through.
Example: "He will undergo surgery next week."
Synonyms: Experience, endure, go through.
Word Family: None (irregular verb).
12. notwithstanding
Definition: In spite of something.
Example: "Notwithstanding the rain, the event continued."
Synonyms: Despite, although, regardless of.
Word Family: None (fixed preposition).
13. straightforward
Definition: Simple and easy to understand.
Example: "The instructions were straightforward."
Synonyms: Simple, clear, direct.
Word Family:
Straightforwardly (adverb – clearly and directly).
14. panel
Definition: A group of experts or decision-makers.
Example: "The panel of judges made a fair decision."
Synonyms: Committee, board, team.
Word Family: None (noun).
15. odd
Definition: Strange or unusual.
Example: "He wore an odd pair of shoes."
Synonyms: Strange, unusual, peculiar.
Word Family:
Oddly (adverb – in a strange way).
16. intrinsic
Definition: Naturally part of something.
Example: "Honesty is an intrinsic value."
Synonyms: Inherent, natural, essential.
Word Family:
Intrinsically (adverb – by nature).
17. compiled
Definition: Collected or assembled information.
Example: "She compiled a list of books."
Synonyms: Collected, assembled, gathered.
Word Family:
Compile (verb – to gather information).
18. adjacent
Definition: Next to or beside something.
Example: "Our house is adjacent to the park."
Synonyms: Next to, beside, adjoining.
Word Family:
Adjacency (noun – closeness).
19. integrity
Definition: Honesty and strong morals.
Example: "She is known for her integrity."
Synonyms: Honesty, truthfulness, morality.
Word Family: None (noun).
20. forthcoming
Definition: About to happen or appear.
Example: "The forthcoming elections are crucial."
Synonyms: Upcoming, approaching, impending.
Word Family: None (adjective).
21. conceived
Definition: Thought of or imagined.
Example: "The project was conceived in 2020."
Synonyms: Imagined, devised, created.
Word Family:
Conceive (verb – to think of).
Conception (noun – the act of forming ideas).
22. ongoing
Definition: Continuing or still happening.
Example: "The investigation is ongoing."
Synonyms: Continuing, in progress, current.
Word Family: None (adjective).
23. so-called
Definition: Commonly named (sometimes with doubt).
Example: "The so-called expert made mistakes."
Synonyms: Alleged, supposed, self-proclaimed.
Word Family: None (adjective).
24. likewise
Definition: In the same way; also.
Example: "He likes music; likewise, he enjoys art."
Synonyms: Similarly, also, in addition.
Word Family: None (adverb).
25. nonetheless
Definition: However, despite that.
Example: "It was cold; nonetheless, we went out."
Synonyms: However, still, yet.
Word Family: None (adverb).
26. levy
Definition: To impose or collect a tax, fee, or fine.
Example: "The government levied a new tax on luxury goods."
Synonyms: Impose, charge, collect.
Word Family:
Levy (noun – an imposed tax).
27. invoked
Definition: To call upon a law, authority, or deity for help.
Example: "The lawyer invoked a legal precedent during the trial."
Synonyms: Summon, appeal to, call upon.
Word Family:
Invoke (verb – to call on for support).
Invocation (noun – the act of invoking).
28. colleagues
Definition: People you work with, especially in a professional setting.
Example: "I discussed the project with my colleagues."
Synonyms: Coworkers, peers, associates.
Word Family: None (noun).
29. depression
Definition:
A state of sadness or low mood.
An economic downturn.
Example: "The patient is being treated for depression."
Synonyms: Sadness (emotional), recession (economic).
Word Family:
Depress (verb – to lower or reduce).
Depressed (adjective – feeling low).
Depressive (adjective – related to depression).
30. collapse
Definition: To fall down or break down suddenly.
Example: "The building collapsed after the earthquake."
Synonyms: Fall, crumble, break down.
Word Family:
Collapse (noun – a sudden fall).
Collapsible (adjective – able to be folded).
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