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Academic Word List — Sublist 7
High-value academic words from frequency band 7. Review each entry, then test yourself using the flashcard review.
| Word | POS | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| adapt | verb | To change in order to suit new conditions. |
| adult | noun | A fully grown person or animal. |
| advocate | verb | To publicly support a particular cause or policy. |
| aid | noun | Help or support, especially financial or material. |
| channel | noun | A means through which something is communicated. |
| chemical | adjective | Relating to chemistry or chemicals. |
| classic | adjective | Judged to be of the highest quality over time. |
| comprehensive | adjective | Complete; including all elements. |
| comprise | verb | To consist of; to be made up of. |
| confirm | verb | To establish the truth of something. |
| contrary | adjective | Opposite in nature or direction. |
| converse | verb / adjective | To talk informally; or, the opposite of something. |
| device | noun | A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose. |
| devote | verb | To give a lot of time or effort to something. |
| diminish | verb | To become or make smaller. |
| distort | verb | To change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something unnaturally. |
| duration | noun | The length of time something continues. |
| erode | verb | To wear or be worn away gradually. |
| ethical | adjective | Relating to moral principles of right and wrong. |
| format | noun | The way something is arranged or presented. |
| found | verb | To establish an organisation. |
| inherent | adjective | Existing as a natural and permanent part of something. |
| insight | noun | A deep understanding of something. |
| integral | adjective | Necessary to make a whole complete. |
| intermediate | adjective | Between two stages or levels. |
| manual | adjective / noun | Done by hand; or, a book of instructions. |
| mature | adjective | Fully developed physically or mentally. |
| mediate | verb | To help resolve a conflict by acting between parties. |
| medium | noun | A means of communication or expression. |
| military | adjective | Relating to soldiers or armed forces. |
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Quick Tips
- "Comprise" is often misused. The correct form is A comprises B, C, and D (not is comprised of).
- "Inherent" and "integral" both mean "essential," but inherent focuses on nature, integral on role.
- "Erode" is useful figuratively in essays: Trust in institutions has slowly eroded.