Academic Vocabulary Flashcards
adapt /əˈdæpt/
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change
appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/
This may be an appropriate treatment for many patients.
assign /əˈsaɪn/
The teacher assigned each of the children a different task.
conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.
consensus /kənˈsensəs/
She is skilled at achieving consensus on sensitive issues.
convene /kənˈviːn/
They decided to convene an extraordinary general meeting.
cycle /ˈsaɪkl/
Every business goes through cycles.
facilitator /fəˈsɪlɪteɪtə(r)/
The teacher acts as a facilitator of learning.
feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.
guideline /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/
The figures are a useful guideline when buying a house.
monitor /ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/
Monitors or observers help to build trust between the two sides.
objective /əbˈdʒektɪv/
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans.
outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/
We are confident of a positive outcome.
philosophy /fəˈlɒsəfi/
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself.
refocus /ˌriːˈfəʊkəs/
We need to refocus attention on the real issues facing this country.
reinforce /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
Success in the talks will reinforce his reputation as an international statesman.
resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences.
response /rɪˈspɒns/
We have asked for a meeting and we are awaiting a response.
transition /trænˈzɪʃn/
We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.
ultimate /ˈʌltɪmət/
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.
