Academic Vocabulary Flashcards

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adapt /əˈdæpt/

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A large organization can be slow to adapt to change

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appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/

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This may be an appropriate treatment for many patients.

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assign /əˈsaɪn/

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The teacher assigned each of the children a different task.

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conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

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The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.

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consensus /kənˈsensəs/

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She is skilled at achieving consensus on sensitive issues.

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convene /kənˈviːn/

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They decided to convene an extraordinary general meeting.

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cycle /ˈsaɪkl/

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Every business goes through cycles.

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facilitator /fəˈsɪlɪteɪtə(r)/

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The teacher acts as a facilitator of learning.

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feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/

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Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.

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guideline /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/

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The figures are a useful guideline when buying a house.

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monitor /ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/

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Monitors or observers help to build trust between the two sides.

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objective /əbˈdʒektɪv/

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The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans.

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outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/

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We are confident of a positive outcome.

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philosophy /fəˈlɒsəfi/

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Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself.

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refocus /ˌriːˈfəʊkəs/

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We need to refocus attention on the real issues facing this country.

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reinforce /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/

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Success in the talks will reinforce his reputation as an international statesman.

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resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/

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Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences.

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response /rɪˈspɒns/

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We have asked for a meeting and we are awaiting a response.

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transition /trænˈzɪʃn/

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We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.

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ultimate /ˈʌltɪmət/

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We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.