VQ Academic Vocabulary List 16
Academic Vocabulary List 16
| Word | Definition, meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| coastline | where land meets the sea | |
| compose | put together creatively | |
| condense | make smaller or more concise | |
| decent | fitting acceptable standards, respectable | |
| doubt | uncertainty or skepticism | |
| encompass | include, encircle, surround | |
| estimate | calculate generally, figure approximately | |
| exaggerate | grossly overstate or overdo | |
| fortunate | lucky, auspicious | |
| income | money gained through work or investment | |
| margin | border or edge; space surrounding text | |
| moist | slightly wet or damp | |
| perspective | point of view, outlook | |
| pleasant | good-natured,enjoyable or agreeable | |
| ponder | contemplate or think deeply about something | |
| preside | have authority over something, oversee | |
| primary | first, most important, main | |
| stretch | expand or extend, lengthen | |
| surpass | go beyond, exceed expectations | |
| tropical | of a warm and humid climate |
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 16 for quiz matching words and definitions.
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