Most Common Academic Words (Part5)

19. Modified Definition: Changed or adjusted slightly. Sentence: The car was modified for better performance. Synonyms: Altered, adjusted, adapted, improved. Family Words: Modify (verb), Modification (noun). 20. External Definition: Located on or coming from the outside. Sentence: The company hired external consultants. Synonyms: Outer, outside, foreign. Family Words: Externally (adverb), Exterior (noun). 21. Psychology Definition: The study of the mind and behavior. Sentence: She is majoring in psychology. Synonyms: Mental science, cognition, behaviorism. Family Words: Psychologist (noun), Psychological (adjective). 22. Fundamental Definition: Basic and essential. Sentence: Freedom is a fundamental right. Synonyms: Basic, essential, foundational, core. Family Words: Fundamentally (adverb), Foundation (noun). 23. Adjustment Definition: A small change to correct or improve something. Sentence: The seat needs a slight adjustment. Synonyms: Modification, adaptation, correction. Family Words: Adjust (verb), Adjustable (adjective). 24. Ratio Definition: A relationship between two quantities. Sentence: The student-to-teacher ratio is 20:1. Synonyms: Proportion, fraction, relationship. Family Words: Rational (adjective), Rationalize (verb). 25. Welfare Definition: Health, happiness, and well-being. Sentence: The government supports public welfare. Synonyms: Well-being, benefit, support. Family Words: Welfare-related (adjective). 26. Transition Definition: A process of changing from one state to another. Sentence: The transition to online learning was smooth. Synonyms: Change, shift, evolution, transformation. Family Words: Transitional (adjective), Transitioned (verb). 27. Rejected Definition: Refused to accept or consider. Sentence: His proposal was rejected. Synonyms: Denied, refused, declined, dismissed. Family Words: Reject (verb), Rejection (noun). 28. Expansion Definition: The process of becoming larger or more extensive. Sentence: The company is planning global expansion. Synonyms: Growth, enlargement, increase, extension. Family Words: Expand (verb), Expansive (adjective). 29. Clause Definition: A part of a legal document or sentence with a subject and a verb. Sentence: The contract includes a confidentiality clause. Synonyms: Provision, section, paragraph. Family Words: Clausal (adjective). 30. Prime Definition: Of the best quality OR most important. Sentence: She is in the prime of her career. Synonyms: Main, principal, top-quality, peak. Family Words: Primary (adjective), Primarily (adverb). 31. Target Definition: An aim or objective to be achieved. Sentence: The company met its sales target. Synonyms: Goal, objective, aim, purpose. Family Words: Targeted (adjective), Targeting (verb). 32. Objective Definition: A specific result you aim to achieve OR unbiased and factual. Sentence: The objective of the study is to find solutions. Synonyms: Goal, aim, target (noun) OR impartial, neutral (adjective). Family Words: Objectivity (noun), Objectively (adverb). 33. Sustainable Definition: Able to be maintained without exhausting resources. Sentence: We need sustainable energy sources. Synonyms: Renewable, enduring, viable. Family Words: Sustain (verb), Sustainability (noun). 34. Equivalent Definition: Equal in value, amount, or meaning. Sentence: A dollar is equivalent to 100 cents. Synonyms: Equal, same, comparable. Family Words: Equivalence (noun), Equivalently (adverb). 35. Liberal Definition: Open to new ideas OR generous. Sentence: She holds liberal views on education. Synonyms: Open-minded, progressive, generous. Family Words: Liberalism (noun), Liberally (adverb). 36. Notion Definition: An idea, belief, or opinion. Sentence: He rejected the notion of early retirement. Synonyms: Idea, concept, belief, perception. Family Words: Notional (adjective). 37. Substitution Definition: Replacing one thing with another. Sentence: The coach made a player substitution. Synonyms: Replacement, exchange, alternative. Family Words: Substitute (verb/noun), Substituted (adjective). 38. Generated Definition: Produced or created. Sentence: The project generated a lot of interest. Synonyms: Created, produced, caused. Family Words: Generate (verb), Generation (noun). 39. Trend Definition: A general direction in which something is developing. Sentence: There is a growing trend toward remote work. Synonyms: Movement, pattern, fashion, tendency. Family Words: Trending (adjective/verb). 40. Revenue Definition: Income, especially of a company or government. Sentence: The business saw increased revenue last year. Synonyms: Income, earnings, profit. Family Words: Revenue-generating (adjective). 41. Compounds Definition: Substances made of two or more elements OR to make something worse. Sentence: Water is a chemical compound of hydrogen and oxygen. Synonyms: Mixture (noun) OR Worsen, intensify (verb). Family Words: Compound (verb/noun/adjective). 42. Evolution Definition: Gradual development or change over time. Sentence: Human evolution took millions of years. Synonyms: Development, progression, adaptation. Family Words: Evolve (verb), Evolutionary (adjective). 43. Conflict Definition: A serious disagreement or clash. Sentence: There was a conflict between the two parties. Synonyms: Disagreement, dispute, struggle, opposition. Family Words: Conflicting (adjective), Conflictual (adjective). 44. Image Definition: A visual representation or mental picture. Sentence: The media shapes public image. Synonyms: Picture, impression, reflection. Family Words: Imagery (noun), Imagine (verb). 45. Discretion Definition: The freedom to decide OR the ability to behave without drawing attention. Sentence: Use your discretion when handling sensitive matters. Synonyms: Judgment, choice, prudence. Family Words: Discreet (adjective), Discretionary (adjective). 46. Entities Definition: Independent, separate things that exist. Sentence: Government and private entities work together. Synonyms: Beings, units, organizations. Family Words: Entity (noun). 47. Orientation Definition: A person’s position or direction OR training for newcomers. Sentence: New employees attend an orientation session. Synonyms: Direction, alignment, introduction. Family Words: Oriented (adjective), Reorientation (noun). 48. Consultation Definition: A meeting to seek advice or discuss something. Sentence: The doctor scheduled a consultation. Synonyms: Discussion, meeting, conference. Family Words: Consult (verb), Consultant (noun). 49. Mental Definition: Related to the mind or intellectual processes. Sentence: Stress can affect your mental health. Synonyms: Cognitive, intellectual, psychological. Family Words: Mentally (adverb), Mentality (noun). 50. Monitoring Definition: The process of observing and checking. Sentence: The company is monitoring progress closely. Synonyms: Observing, tracking, supervising. Family Words: Monitor (noun/verb), Monitored (adjective). 51. Challenge Definition: A difficult task OR to question or dispute something. Sentence: Learning a new language is a challenge. Synonyms: Difficulty (noun) OR Question, contest (verb). Family Words: Challenging (adjective), Challenger (noun).