VQ Academic Vocabulary List 10
Academic Vocabulary List 10
| Word | Definition, meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| astonish | surprise, amaze | |
| athlete | sportsman or woman | |
| attic | area between the roof and ceiling of a house | |
| bathrobe | clothing worn after taking a shower | |
| coward | a person who is not brave | |
| decathlon | ten track and field events | |
| depending | trusting, relying on | |
| flock | group of sheep | |
| glance | to look quickly | |
| inquire | ask questions | |
| jogging | running slowly | |
| maid | paid housekeeper | |
| motive | reason | |
| narrow | thin, not wide | |
| octopus | deep sea animal with eight legs | |
| rancher | person who owns a large farm with animalsgun, pistol | |
| revolver | possibility of danger or loss | |
| risk | exciting | |
| thrilling | prize given in a race or competition | |
| trophy |
Note:
These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.
See Academic Vocabulary Exercise 10 for quiz matching words and definitions.
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