Academic Vocabulary

Question 1

Calm (adj.)

Answer 1

a quiet and peaceful state or condition

Question 2

Drained (adj.)

Answer 2

Worn out; exhausted (physically or emotionally)

Question 3

Anxious (adj.)

Answer 3

experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness

Question 4

Focused (adj.)

Answer 4

To concentrate attention or effort

Question 5

Conceive(verb)

Answer 5

Definition: To think up or form in the mind.

Sample Sentence: Kari will conceive a plan to raise money for the new theater.

Question 6

Concept (noun)

Answer 6

Definition
A general idea or thought.

Sample Sentence
Fairness is a concept that most people understand.

Question 7

Inconceivable (adjective)

Answer 7

Definition: Impossible to believe or imagine.

Sample Sentence: It was inconceivable to me that Luis would not tell the truth.

Question 8

Conceptualize (verb)

Answer 8

Definition
To form a concept or idea.

Sample Sentence
When inventors conceptualize solutions to problems, they create new inventions.

Question 9

propose/proposal/

verb.

Answer 9

Definition
put forward (an idea or plan) for consideration or discussion by others.

Sample Sentence
Sammy proposed an increase to his allowance if he mowed the lawn and took out the trash.

Question 10

intend/intention/

verb.

Answer 10

Definition
to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal

Sample Sentence
It was my intention to go trick or treating but I had a terrible headache and decided to stay in.

Question 11

Exaggerate (verb)

Answer 11

Definition
To make something seem larger, more valuable, or more important than it is.

Sample Sentence
Drawings sometimes exaggerate the size of a shark’s teeth.

Question 12

Minimal (adjective)

Answer 12

Definition
Being the smallest in amount or size.

Sample Sentence
It takes minimal effort to smile, but the rewards are big.

Question 13

Minimum (noun)

Answer 13

Definition
The smallest amount or lowest limit.

Sample Sentence
One dollar is the minimum that you can donate to the fund.

Question 14

Unique (adjective)

Answer 14

Definition
Being the only one of its kind.

Sample Sentence
The painting is unique because it is the only one by this artist.

Question 15

Equivalent (adjective)

Answer 15

Definition
The same as, or equal to, another thing.

Sample Sentence
The winter break from school is shorter than summer vacation. They are not equivalent.

Question 16

Demonstrate (Verb)

Answer 16

Definition
To teach or explain by showing how to do or use something.

Sample Sentence
The coach will demonstrate the proper way to hold a bat.

Question 17

Demonstrate (Verb)

Answer 17

Definition
To prove or show clearly.

Sample Sentence
A capable lawyer will demonstrate her client’s innocence.

Question 18

Establish (Verb)

Answer 18

Definition
To prove or show something to be true.

Sample Sentence
The attendance count will establish that most students in our school are present today.

Question 19

Establish (Verb)

Answer 19

Definition
To create or start.

Sample Sentence
The school will establish a new award to recognize good conduct.

Question 20

Trait (noun)

Answer 20

Definition
A special quality or a feature of a person or animal.

Sample Sentence
Her sense of humor is one of her defining traits.

Question 21

Property (Noun)

Answer 21

Definition
A distinctive Physical Characteristic of something.
They are always true and do not change!

Sample Sentence
One property of glue is that it is always sticky.

Question 22

Option (Noun)

Answer 22

Definition
The right to choose.

Sample Sentence
Jill went to the ice cream parlor and couldn’t decide which flavor she wanted because there were so many options.

Question 23

Optional (Noun)

Answer 23

Definition
One’s choice. Something that is not mandatory.

Sample Sentence
The teacher gave an assignment that was optional.

Question 24

Vital (adj)

Answer 24

Definition
Something that is essential and necessary.

Sample Sentence
It is vital for a flower to get water and sunlight.