Study words 3

Explaining structures and relationships

12 entries. Read the meaning, try to make your own sentence, then reveal the example. These are topic collections, not a CEFR assessment.

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abstract

adjective

concerned with ideas rather than physical things

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The lesson makes an abstract idea easier to understand.

accumulate

verb

to collect or increase gradually

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Small delays accumulated during the day.

allocate

verb

to give a particular amount for a purpose

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We allocated an hour to each interview.

coherent

adjective

clearly organised and logically connected

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The notes formed a coherent explanation.

constitute

verb

to form or make up something

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These costs constitute half the total budget.

derive

verb

to get something from a source

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The report derives its figures from public records.

explicit

adjective

expressed clearly and directly

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The instructions give explicit details about payment.

framework

noun

a basic structure used to organise something

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The questions provide a framework for the discussion.

integrate

verb

to combine things so they work together

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We integrated the new tool into our usual process.

perceive

verb

to notice or understand something in a particular way

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Customers may perceive a long wait as poor service.

prevail

verb

to succeed or become the strongest influence

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Calm discussion prevailed over angry argument.

restrict

verb

to limit something

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The new barrier restricts vehicle access.

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