Core words 6

More formal words for work and study

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accomplish

verb

to finish a task successfully

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We accomplished the main task before lunch.

acknowledge

verb

to show that you have received or recognised something

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Please acknowledge receipt of this email.

acquire

verb

to get or gain something

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She acquired new skills during the course.

adequate

adjective

enough for a particular purpose

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The room has adequate space for six people.

anticipate

verb

to expect something and prepare for it

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We anticipate delays during the repairs.

apparent

adjective

easy to see or notice

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The cause of the problem became apparent.

appropriate

adjective

suitable for a particular situation

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Choose an appropriate time to call.

approximately

adverb

close to a number but not exact

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The trip takes approximately forty minutes.

assume

verb

to accept something as true without checking

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Do not assume the office is open on Sunday.

colleague

noun

a person you work with

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My colleague will lead the meeting today.

comprehensive

adjective

including all the main parts of a subject

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The guide provides a comprehensive list of services.

consequence

noun

a result of an action or situation

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One consequence of the delay was a missed connection.

consistent

adjective

following the same pattern over time

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Use a consistent format for every date.

demonstrate

verb

to show clearly how something works

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The trainer will demonstrate the new machine.

distinguish

verb

to recognise the difference between things

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The labels help distinguish the two products.

establish

verb

to create or start something that will continue

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The team established a weekly meeting.

fundamental

adjective

forming an essential base

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Clear communication is fundamental to the work.

implement

verb

to put a plan or decision into action

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We will implement the new schedule next week.

relevant

adjective

connected with the subject being considered

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Attach only the relevant documents.

sufficient

adjective

enough for a particular purpose

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One page is sufficient for the summary.

emphasize

verb

to give special attention to something

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The instructions emphasize the need for a signature.

evaluate

verb

to judge something using evidence or criteria

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We will evaluate the results after the trial.

illustrate

verb

to make an idea clear with an example or picture

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This diagram illustrates the main parts.

indicate

verb

to show or point out something

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The arrow indicates the nearest exit.

justify

verb

to give a good reason for something

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Please justify the extra cost in your report.

maintain

verb

to keep something in a particular condition

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Regular checks maintain the equipment in good condition.

obtain

verb

to get something through an action or request

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You can obtain a copy at reception.

via

preposition

by way of a particular place or method

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We travelled to the city via the airport.

allocate

verb

to give a particular amount for a purpose

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We allocated an hour to each interview.

ambiguous

adjective

having more than one possible meaning

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The instruction was ambiguous, so I asked for an example.

coherent

adjective

clearly organised and logically connected

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The notes formed a coherent explanation.

compile

verb

to collect information into one place

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We compiled the results in a table.

comprise

verb

to consist of particular parts

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The course comprises six short lessons.

conceive

verb

to form an idea in your mind

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The team conceived a simpler way to book tickets.

constitute

verb

to form or make up something

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These costs constitute half the total budget.

contemplate

verb

to think carefully about something

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She contemplated a change of career.

derive

verb

to get something from a source

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The report derives its figures from public records.

diminish

verb

to become or make something smaller

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The noise diminished after the machine stopped.

elaborate

verb

to give more details about something

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Could you elaborate on your suggestion?

encompass

verb

to include a wide range of things

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The project encompasses training and equipment.

endeavor

noun

a serious attempt to achieve something

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Learning a new skill is a worthwhile endeavor.

exemplify

verb

to be a clear example of something

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Her careful notes exemplify good preparation.

facilitate

verb

to make an action or process easier

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The new signs facilitate movement through the station.

hypothesis

noun

an idea proposed for testing or investigation

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The team collected evidence to test its hypothesis.

incentive

noun

something that encourages an action

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Flexible hours are an incentive to apply for the job.

inevitable

adjective

certain to happen

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Some delay was inevitable during the repairs.

integral

adjective

necessary as part of a whole

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Checking the results is integral to the process.

intricate

adjective

having many small connected details

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The map shows an intricate network of paths.

leverage

verb

to use something you have to achieve a result

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The team leveraged its experience to solve the problem.

mitigate

verb

to make a harmful effect less severe

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A backup plan can mitigate the effect of a delay.

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