Freshman English-Spring 2015
1. Address (verb): speak to (typically in a formal way); direct efforts or attention
2. Anticipate (verb): expect; deal with in advance; prepare for
3. Claim (noun): an assertion; a demand; a declaration
4. Clarify (verb): clearly explain; free of confusion
5. Clause (noun): a group of words containing a subject and a verb (Here's an independent clause example: I dislike rude individuals. Here's a dependent clause example: because she smiled at him)
6. Cohesion (noun): unity; the act or state of sticking together; union
7. Compelling (adjective): convincing; demanding attention
8. Complexity (noun): the state of being complicated; difficulty; intricacy; the state of having many details
9. Concepts (noun): ideas; inventions; plans
10. Concrete (adjective): specific; real; solid; substantial
11. Consistently (adverb): happening the same for a long time; agreeable
12. Demonstrate (verb): clearly show by giving proof or evidence
13. Discipline (noun): field of study; branch of knowledge
14. Engaging (adjective): agreeable; attractive; appealing
15. Illustrate (verb): explain or make clear by using examples; serve as an example
16. Implications (noun): suggestion; conclusion that can be drawn from something
17. Inaccuracy (noun): error; mistake
18. Insight (noun): a deep understanding
19. Intentionally (adverb): on purpose; knowingly
20. Mechanics (noun): procedures; techniques
21. Merely (adverb): only; just; purely
22. Objective (noun): plan; goal; intention
23. Precise (adjective): exact; accurate; careful
24. Relevant (adjective): appropriate; connected; on-topic
25. Significant (adjective): important; worthy of attention
26. Sophisticated (adjective): advanced; highly experienced or knowledgeable
27. Standard (noun): a level of quality or achievement
28. Strategically (adverb): involving a plan or method to achieve a goal
29. Transition (noun): a change or shift
30. Unidentifiable (adjective): unable to be recognized or known
31. Usage (noun): the way in which a word or phrase is correctly used; a habitual practice