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VOCABULARY LISTS
Academic Word List words (Coxhead, 2000)December 28, 2012 By Pamela ELI
This is a list including most of the 570 headwords of Averil Coxhead's (2000) Academic Word List. The source of the words here is
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/resources/academicwordlist/awl-headwords. The definitions and examples come from selectionsmade available by vocabulary.com, unless noted otherwise.
The manually-added notes are examples for and from graduate students in various fields at the University of Michigan.
As people abandon desktop computers for mobile ones, existing tech
companies’ business models are being upended and new companiesare blooming.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
Common academic collocations: abandon a hypothesis, abandon a line of
researchCOCA ( www.americancorpus.org) indicates academic collocates include
decision, efforts, position, policy...i couldn't find any examples in
mechanical engineering, so this might be a verb used more in policy-
related fields?
1.
forsake, leave behind
The other grou p wr ote in a more abstract , evaluative way,
prompted by questions such as “Why did the event happen?
— Scientific American (Dec 28, 2012)
Also a noun. the abstract of an article is a structured summary of its
contents. We need to supply abstracts of conference presentations for
the conference program or conference proposals sometimes too.
2.
existing only in the mind
But one reason may be, paradoxically, greater access to health
insurance.
— Reuters (Jan 7, 2013)
I need to remember to pronounce the /k/ sound in the middle: AEK
sess. If not, I sound like I'm saying the verb "assess"
3.
the right to enter
City clerks' offices around Maine scheduled extra office hours to
accommodate same-sex couples rushing to wed.
— Reuters (Dec 29, 2012)
academic collocations: "accommodate needs," "designed to
accommodate [something]" common nouns that collocate with this verb
are "learning, changes, differences" (COCA at www.americancorpus.org)
4.
have room for; hold without crowding
Mr. Obama demands that any spending cuts be accompanied by
revenue increases.
5.
go or travel along with
abandon
abstract
access
accommodate
accompany
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— New York Times (Jan 6, 2013)
Business would still be left with record reserves, much higher than
those accumulated in earlier recessions.
— The Guardian (Jan 2, 2013)
6.
get or gather together
Acknowledging differences in work style enables leaders to structure
interactions better.
— Washington Post (Jan 5, 2013)
7.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
The design of the product resembles gadgets made by Nest Labs, the
connected home company Google acquired earlier this year for $3.2
billion.
— Wall Street Journal (Sep 10, 2014)
collocations: acquire a house, knowledge, experience
q is /k/
stress on QUIRE
obtain, get, buy
members of the word family: acquisition (mergers and acquisitions)
8.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Japanese officials said adapting overseas technologies presented a
particular challenge.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
9.
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
Better said it had injected significant funds into the business "without
adequate returns".
— The Guardian (Jan 4, 2013)
0.
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
The managers typicallyadjust their holdings based on algorithms
and charts tracking trends in global markets.— Wall Street Journal (Jan 6, 2013)
1.
alter or regulate so as to conform to a standard
2.
accumulate
acknowledge
acquire
adapt
adequate
adjust
advocate
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He was probably best known for his work on heart disease,
advocating prevention through exercise and diet, particularly foods
low in animal fat and sodium.
— New York Times (Jan 6, 2013)
speak, plead, or argue in favor of
Would adding this data to someone's medical record affect health
insurance rates?
— Slate (Jan 7, 2013)
3.
have an influence upon
Using data from Twitter covering 60,000 trips, aggregated within a
ten mile radius, Fischer created this map of Europe's transport
network.
— The Guardian (Nov 22, 2012)
4.
a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
Existing x86 processor designs allocate cache on a first come, first
served basis, which allows some workloads to monopolize the
shared pool.
— Forbes (Sep 10, 2014)
allocate resources
5.
distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
Yet scientists have struggled to understand whether climate change is
altering that cycle.
— Scientific American (Jan 4, 2013)
6.
cause to change; make different
The fourth is currently classified as probable case and his infection
status may remain ambiguous.
— Scientific American (Dec 5, 2012)
7.
having more than one possible meaning
While both air travel and pipelines are safer than their road
alternatives, the analogy only extends so far.
8.
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
affect
aggregate
allocate
alter
ambiguous
analogy
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— Scientific American (Nov 16, 2012)
What are the annual sales of electric vehicles in India?
— Forbes (Jan 7, 2013)
9.
occurring or payable every year
“We anticipate some potential short-term disruption,” Mr. Morton
said, “but no significant long-term implications.”
— New York Times (Jan 6, 2013)
0.
regard something as probable or likely
The report of Rain's apparent romance with popular South Korean
actress Kim Tae-hee, 32, broke in local media on Tuesday.
— BBC (Jan 2, 2013)
1.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
The hashtag has been appended to quite a few approving tweets.
— The Guardian (Jun 20, 2012)
2.
fix to; attach
There are, of course, plenty of things to appreciate about Downton.
— Time (Jan 4, 2013)
3.
be fully aware of
He said a better understanding of the links between high blood
pressure and dementia could be crucial for developing new
treatments or approaches to prevention.
— BBC (Jan 7, 2013)
4.
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem
Mr. Frederick said “that kind of legal strategy is perfectly
appropriate.”
5.
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
annual
anticipate
apparent
append
appreciate
approach
appropriate
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“Indonesians are religious people, they are very much attached to
their religious teachings, their religious values,” he said.
— New York Times (Jan 6, 2013)
be in contact with
He joined the Army near the end of and attained the rank of staff
sergeant, remaining in the United States.
— New York Times (Oct 12, 2012)
3.
to gain with effort
Ms. Ora attributes much of her fashion education to her
surroundings.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
4.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
Soccer authorities have been helping those banned with getting
back on their feet and finding a way back into society.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
5.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
The husband sits in the dominant, protective role, watching his wife’s
efforts on behalf of the family and taking pride.
— New York Times (Aug 30, 2012)
6.
as the agent of or on someone's part
More than 300 political parties contested the last general elections,
representing various concerns, biases , cries for justice and pressure
groups.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
7.
a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
“Flu vaccines are tough,” Bresee said during a telephone briefing
with reporters.
— Washington Post (Jan 11, 2013)
8.
give essential information to someone
attain
attribute
authority
behalf
bias
brief
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Across Portugal, supermarkets and hypermarkets, with their
inexpensive packaged goods and bulk items, continued to gain
ground.
— New York Times (Nov 17, 2012)
9.
the property possessed by a large mass
As John Stuart Mill emphasized many years ago, those who are
capable of supporting themselves should not rely on the habitual
aid of others.
— New York Times (Dec 17, 2012)
0.
having capacity or ability
“The hospitals treating the injured are at maximum capacity .
— Newsweek (Jan 11, 2013)
1.
capability to perform or produce
The company said it was also temporarily ceasing sales of modern
sporting rifles nationwide.
— New York Times (Dec 18, 2012)
2.
put an end to a state or an activity
Options include channeling more funds to the banking sector to
boost lending, buying government bonds on the secondary market
and even reducing foreign currency reserves.
— Reuters (Jan 10, 2013)
3.
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
In some countries, including the largest developing economies in Asia,
the G.D.P. charts show no indication that bad things ever
happened.
— New York Times (Dec 28, 2012)
4.
a visual display of information
5.
make reference to
bulk
capable
capacity
cease
channel
chart
cite
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The ratings agency cited India's high saving and investment rates,
relatively competitive private sector and diverse economy as rationale
behind its decision.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
What followed, officials said, was a remarkable show of
international cooperation over Syria's civil war.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
6.
of or occurring between or among citizens of the state
He later clarified his meaning and said the media had his
misconstrued his comments.
— Washington Post (Nov 9, 2012)
7.
make clear and comprehensible
“The Blue Angel,” adapted from Heinrich Mann’s novel “Small Town
Tyrant,” is a cinema classic that made Marlene Dietrich a star.
— New York Times (Dec 26, 2012)
8.
of recognized authority or excellence
France's Civil Code says one must have another nationality in order
to give up French citizenship because it is forbidden to be stateless.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
9.
a set of rules or principles or laws
That leadership vacuum, Mr. Bealefeld and others said, has
inevitably depleted morale and kept the agency from developing a
coherent agenda.
— New York Times (Dec 26, 2012)
0.
marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts
The cutbacks in education and growing youth unemployment
coincide with two demographic crises facing European
governments.
— New York Times (Oct 15, 2012)
1.
happen simultaneously
civil
clarify
classic
code
coherent
coincide
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The collapse of Latvia’s largest bank in 1995 wiped out many
people’s savings.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
2.
break down, literally or metaphorically
Training commences with what is known as a “warm welcome.”
— New York Times (Jun 24, 2012)
3.
set in motion, cause to start
The commission collected evidence that showed the authorities
discussed covering up killings, including by quickly burying the bodies
of victims.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
4.
a special group delegated to consider some matter
A lawyer for the medical examiner’s office, Mimi Mairs, said the
agency had committed to “leaving no stone unturned in recalling
casework she touched.”
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
5.
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
By introducing the rating system to games that rely on digital
distribution, Vance said, developers will be able to better
communicate their nature to consumers.
6.
interchange information or ideas
In November, Hurricane Sandy devastated entire communities in
coastal New York and New Jersey and killed over 100 people.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
7.
group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region
8.
able to exist and perform in harmonious combination
collapse
commence
commission
commit
communicate
community
compatible
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Starting in late June, a system that sends emergency alerts via texts
began operating on compatible cellphones.
— New York Times (Aug 14, 2012)
The German government has already compensated Jews who were
forced to work in the ghettos.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
9.
make amends for
Mobile video calling has risen so quickly that industry analysts have
not yet compiled exact numbers.
— New York Times (Dec 10, 2012)
0.
get or gather together
Third, in 2008-9, monetary and fiscal policies were complemented
by government capital injections directly into United States and
European banks.
— New York Times (Aug 11, 2011)
1.
something added to embellish or make perfect
Avoiding turnovers, hitting the offensive boards and getting to the
free throw line are all key components of an efficient offense.
— New York Times (Nov 29, 2012)
2.
one of the individual parts making up a composite entity
The New England Compounding Center was shut down, and
inspections found extensive contamination.
— New York Times (Jan 5, 2013)
3.
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
“ Comprehensive investigative reports for the four equine fatalities from the inner track meet are being completed by board staff.”
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
4.
including all or everything
compensate
compile
complement
component
compound
comprehensive
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Peck, though, was surprised to learn the other team nicknames used
in his league, which was comprised entirely of white men.
— Washington Post (Jun 27, 2012)
5.
be composed of
This strategy, while not entirely random, was hardly well conceived .
— New York Times (May 21, 2012)
6.
have the idea for
Mostly we were silent, concentrating on our steps, but occasionally
we would chat.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
7.
make denser, stronger, or purer
There is little technical artistry involved, the focus instead on simple
concepts and difficult execution.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
8.
an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
Taken together, the reports have led analysts to conclude that after
years of being an economic drag, housing is now contributing to
economic growth.
— Washington Post (Dec 27, 2012)
9.
bring to a close
Problem solving was concurrent with physical effort, so the brain
must have adapted by developing appropriate regions to enhance
neurocognition.
— New York Times (Sep 15, 2010)
0.
occurring or operating at the same time
1.
the way a person behaves toward other people
comprise
conceive
concentrate
concept
conclude
concurrent
conduct
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They consist of arms, elbows and very long finger bones connected
by two layers of thin skin.
— Washington Post (Oct 31, 2012)
have its essential character
False reviews are a constant problem on consumer Web sites.
— New York Times (Nov 13, 2012)
9.
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
The FDA said it is also working on proposed safety regulations
targeting imported food – which constitutes 15% of what’s eaten in
the U.S.
— Chicago Tribune (Jan 5, 2013)
0.
form or compose
Constrained school budgets are likely to prevent any mass hiring or
arming of security officers.
— New York Times (Dec 19, 2012)
1.
hold back
He wanted and received some honest feedback to help construct a
game plan that would put them in better positions to succeed.
— Washington Post (Nov 29, 2012)
2.
make by combining materials and parts
She said she had decided to step down after consulting family
members and friends.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
3.
get or ask advice from
The technology in theory allows for thinner screens that consume
less power.
— Reuters (Jan 8, 2013)
4.
use up, as resources or materials
constant
constitute
constrain
construct
consult
consume
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Beck made eye contact with me and nodded.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
5.
be in or establish communication with
There is, in other words, much to appreciate about contemporary
movies this year.
— New York Times (Dec 14, 2012)
6.
belonging to the present time
Geological Survey has posted some useful context and
interpretation.
— New York Times (Dec 19, 2012)
7.
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
Other league business will also resume, including trades and
contract signings.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
8.
a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
The C.I.A.’s acting director, Michael Morell, recently contradicted that,
saying harsh techniques did produce some tips that led to Bin
Laden.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
9.
prove negative; show to be false
On the contrary , he wrote, such clauses are used in most debt
restructuring exercises, and investors “would expect Greece to use it.”
— New York Times (Dec 23, 2012)
0.
exact opposition
In 2009, researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center reported finding
1.
give to some cause
contact
contemporary
context
contract
contradict
contrary
contribute
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evidence suggesting that the chemicals may also contribute to
obesity in girls.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
But the performance has been clouded by controversy .
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
2.
a contentious speech act
One week later, the sides convened again with federal mediators in
New Jersey, but still couldn't make progress.
— New York Times (Dec 29, 2012)
3.
meet formally
But people in traditional societies converse constantly, learning
from one another and sharing.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
4.
carry on a discussion
Let us embrace book shelves that convert to dining room tables.
— New York Times (Dec 29, 2012)
5.
change the nature, purpose, or function of something
They are still not convinced of Mr. Bozizé’s good will.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
6.
make realize the truth or validity of something
We are cooperating with authorities and conducting a full internal
investigation.
— New York Times (Jan 4, 2013)
7.
work together on a common enterprise of project
College admission personnel will focus on your performance in this
8.
the choicest or most vital part of some idea or experience
controversy
convene
converse
convert
convince
cooperate
core
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year's core academic classes.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made the temporary cease-
fire by Israel’s airplanes conditional on a corresponding halt to
rocket fire from Gaza.
— New York Times (Nov 16, 2012)
9.
be compatible, similar or consistent
What started as a few coins to buy one hen ends up creating jobs
for people all over Ghana.
— Washington Post (Jan 11, 2013)
0.
bring into existence
Regulators say lenders must consider at least eight criteria ,
including a borrower’s credit history, debt obligations, employment
status, income and assets.
— Washington Post (Jan 10, 2013)
1.
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
Developing Internet programming is a crucial part of Sony’s future,
he said.
— New York Times (Jan 6, 2013)
2.
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
“It was really mixed cultures growing up,” she said.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
3.
a particular society at a particular time and place
The main move in currency markets Tuesday was a stronger yen.
— Wall Street Journal (Jan 7, 2013)
4.
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
5.
correspond
create
criterion
crucial
culture
currency
cycle
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But real estate tends to move in longer cycles , and Mr. Case is still
saying now is a good time to buy.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
a periodically repeated sequence of events
“Political capital in the gun debate only goes so far.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
6.
a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal
Decades ago, Andrews whittled wood, watching the shavings fall
away to reveal something recognizable.
— Washington Post (Jan 13, 2013)
7.
a period of 10 years
But there will be less dancing now, because the chickens’ numbers
have declined .
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
8.
grow worse
Looking at a map later, I deduced that this one was private too.
— New York Times (Nov 30, 2011)
9.
conclude by reasoning
Relative greatness can be tricky to define across tennis eras.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
0.
show the form or outline of
While there are no definite plans yet, “we are looking to broaden
our outreach beyond New York,” said Terry Lynam, a spokesman for
North Shore.
— New York Times (Mar 8, 2012)
1.
precise; explicit and clearly defined
2.
debate
decade
decline
deduce
define
definite
demonstrate
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“Over a century of experience in the United States has
demonstrated the powerful role women’s colleges play in educating
women leaders.”
— New York Times (Nov 26, 2012)
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Heard in that light, the work’s agonized gestures, halting pace and
tense silences denoted courage and ineffable dignity.
— New York Times (Mar 12, 2012)
3.
be a sign or indication of
Both the military and Mr. Qadri have publicly denied working
together.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
4.
declare untrue; contradict
"It was the most depressing meeting ever," said one attendee who
spoke on the condition of anonymity.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
5.
press down
He said his son was "a very simple person at heart" who " derives
pleasures from simple things in life."
— New York Times (Oct 17, 2012)
6.
come from
The previous models had identical designs that made it easier for
bump drafting because the front and rear bumpers lined up
squarely.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
7.
the act of working out the form of something
But soon enough, they detected something wrong, not least that
Mr. Holmes was apparently trying to conceal a handgun.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
8.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
denote
deny
depress
derive
design
detect
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Mr. Scal said wireless fitness devices were becoming popular
because they address basic needs for consumers, unlike another
trend seen at the show, enormous televisions.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
9.
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
He says movies based on video games rarely please devoted fans
and could taint the brand.
— New York Times (Dec 16, 2012)
0.
dedicate
“Whirlpool’s key differentiating points are quality and innovation,”
said Mr. Beck, and “the icing is that, hey, we’re made in the United
States.”
— New York Times (Dec 24, 2012)
1.
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait
And then there are Houston’s narrow field dimensions , a factor in
United’s struggles this year.
— Washington Post (Nov 11, 2012)
2.a construct distinguishing objects or individuals
The market malfunctions have been assigned part of the blame for
the diminishing amount of trading happening on the nation’s stock
exchanges.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
3.
decrease in size, extent, or range
The film’s narrative is divided into discrete chapters and told out of
chronological sequence.— New York Times (Dec 12, 2011)
4.
constituting a separate entity or part
5.
device
devote
differentiate
dimension
diminish
discrete
displace
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“There are these young guys in the camps, very well dressed, that are
definitely not displaced persons,” Mr. Goffeau said.
— New York Times (Dec 16, 2012)
cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Eighty of his black-and-white photographs, taken over a 70-year
period, will be on display in this exhibition.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
6.
something intended to communicate a particular impression
Food trash has to be disposed of immediately, the futon tucked into
its slot every morning, each object stored after use.
— New York Times (Sep 22, 2012)
7.
throw or cast away
The small plant in Montreal is divided into two distinct operations.
— New York Times (Dec 31, 2012)
8.
recognizable; marked
But he insists that his work has been intentionally distorted by
critics.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
9.
twist and press out of shape
Mr. Guevara said he believed the institute should stop producing
films and be limited to, say, renting out sets and distributing
movies.
— New York Times (Jan 4, 2013)
0.
give to several people
“They represent what New York City is all about: a truly diverse
melting pot.”
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
1.
distinctly dissimilar or unlike
display
dispose
distinct
distort
distribute
diverse
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The document showed that the containers originated in Iran and
declared the contents to be “building materials.”
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
2.
writing that provides information
He said China’s claims included an area that was “clearly part of the
Philippines’ territory and maritime domain.”
— New York Times (Nov 22, 2012)
3.
territory over which rule or control is exercised
The Chinese economy remains dominated by manufacturing and
factory overcapacity still exists in some sectors.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
4.
be in control
Rethinking Those Words for Screen Any writer knows the sinking
feeling: This line, this draft , this entire project, is not quite working.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
5.
any of the various versions in the development of a work
She studied art, music and drama in high school and later attended
Compton Community College.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
6.
a work intended for performance by actors on a stage
The researchers also found that short sleep duration and snoring
were each independently associated with a greater likelihood of
sleepy driving.
— New York Times (Jan 4, 2013)
7.
the period of time during which something continues
8.
the system of production and distribution and consumption
document
domain
dominate
draft
drama
duration
economy
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The Chinese economy remains dominated by manufacturing and
factory overcapacity still exists in some sectors.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
The importance of employment for former fighters is acknowledged
as an important element of keeping them from picking up arms
again.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
9.
one of the individual parts making up a composite entity
School districts have reported eliminating thousands of jobs,
increasing class sizes and reducing library services and other programs.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
0.
end, take out, or do away with
But an emerging labor shortage, particularly of young workers, has
changed that picture.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
1.
come out into view, as from concealment
Instead, Mr. Langston explained, the emphasis is on using existing
geriatricians as educators and consultants for the generalist
physicians who will actually treat older patients.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
2.
special importance or significance
The precise impact can only be determined by careful analysis
unencumbered by dogmatic beliefs not anchored in empirical
results.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
3.
derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
New technologies have raised productivity and profits, while
enabling companies to shed workers and slice payroll.
4.
provide the means to perform some task
element
eliminate
emerge
emphasis
empirical
enable
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— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
Mr. Reimer also reported that both diesel engines shut off around
this time, Mr. Sumwalt said, though he encountered no problems
with steering.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
5.
a casual or unexpected convergence
These rules were strictly enforced using the flight recording
equipment they carried.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
6.
compel to behave in a certain way
Happily, the field is evolving in ways that may enhance safety.
— New York Times (Dec 22, 2012)
7.
make better or more attractive
Some exhibits designed by Gallagher & Associates are less enticing,
including enormous interactive video databases.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
8.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
The Interior Department remains focused on ensuring safe drilling
rather than barring drilling off Alaska’s coast.
— Washington Post (Jan 8, 2013)
9.
make certain of
He said about half of all companies today were structured as so-
called pass-through entities.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
0.
that which is perceived to have its own distinct existence
1.
the totality of surrounding conditions
encounter
enforce
enhance
enormous
ensure
entity
environment
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“I would rather him be in a classroom environment ,” Ms. Allen said.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
Bacon said physical activity was important to good health but might
not necessarily equate with weight loss.
— New York Times (Nov 20, 2012)
2.
consider or describe as similar or analogous
Some are getting rid of checkout lanes and registers altogether in
favor of roaming clerks equipped with mobile devices, for instance.
— New York Times (Dec 19, 2012)
3.
provide with, usually for a specific purpose
And 100 half-time employees are considered equivalent to 50 full-
time employees.
— New York Times (Dec 31, 2012)
4.
being essentially equal to something
“The state’s historical lack of spending has had an eroding effect on
the district,” he said.
— New York Times (Dec 30, 2012)
5.
become ground down or deteriorate
The most recent one was established by Ford Motors in Mountain
View, Calif., in June.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
6.
set up or found
Today he earns his living in the real estate market niche known as
A.R.V., for “after repair value.”
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
7.
extensive landed property retained by the owner
8.
equate
equip
equivalent
erode
establish
estate
estimate
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By some estimates , half of the nation’s health care plans are run
by companies in the Nashville area.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
judge tentatively
Professor Gillers, the legal ethics expert, agreed, saying the ethics
rules do not forbid paying for information.
— New York Times (Jan 5, 2013)
9.
principles of right and wrong for an individual or group
A vibrant ethnic melting pot, Marseille is also home to an increasing
number of contemporary art and avant-garde performances.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
0.
distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
On Wednesday, his office released a statement saying the public
prosecutor would evaluate the commission’s findings.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
1.
estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
As the U.S. economic recovery gains traction, investors also are trying
to factor in an eventual end to the Fed's fiscal stimulus.
— Wall Street Journal (Jan 8, 2013)
2.
expected to follow in the indefinite future
In addition, the report’s loss estimates are somewhat surprising given
that the loans it examined were made after the mortgage crisis
became evident .
— New York Times (Dec 12, 2012)
3.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
“This is an evolving and emerging threat,” he said.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
4.
undergo development
ethic
ethnic
evaluate
eventual
evident
evolve
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An earlier review by the commission found that credit card tips
exceeded 20 percent in fall 2009.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
5.
be superior or better than some standard
The most rigorous Drug Free Sport testing panel excludes drugs like
peptide hormones, stimulants, narcotics and many masking agents.
— New York Times (Jan 5, 2013)
6.
prevent from entering; shut out
Some exhibits designed by Gallagher & Associates are less enticing,
including enormous interactive video databases.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
7.
to show, make visible or apparent
American economic output has continued to expand at a sluggish
pace.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
8.
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
But even so, such controls have some benefits, public health experts
say.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
9.
a person with special knowledge who performs skillfully
And then there’s the film’s explicit subject matter.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
0.
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
But their potential in other subject areas is already being exploited .
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
1.use or manipulate to one's advantage
exceed
exclude
exhibit
expand
expert
explicit
exploit
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Such findings have implications for national export officials.
— Washington Post (Jan 9, 2013)
2.
sell or transfer abroad
Empty picture frames hang on exposed brick walls, blank as the
mind.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
3.
show; make visible or apparent
“ External demand seems to be holding up better than we had
thought,” Mr. Moëc said.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
4.
happening or arising outside some limits or surface
Green tea extracts , more richly concentrated with EGCG, may not be
much better.
— New York Times (Dec 24, 2012)
5.
remove, usually with some force or effort
“We have seen over and over again that states are very eager to
facilitate direct investment promotion efforts,” Mr. Riskind said.
— New York Times (Nov 6, 2012)
6.
make easier
So other factors , such as genetics, may be more important for
human longevity.
— Washington Post (Dec 31, 2012)
7.
anything that contributes causally to a result
The organic results featured several Nike entries and various shoe
retailers, but no comparison shopping sites, at least not on the first
page.
8.
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
export
expose
external
extract
facilitate
factor
feature
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— New York Times (Jan 4, 2013)
Currently, people using the card get only one free withdrawal per
deposit of federal funds.
— Washington Post (Jan 12, 2013)
9.
of a government with central and regional authorities
Some of the student exchanges are financed by the Erasmus
Program, while others rely on joint agreements.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
0.
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
But a broken bone, unlike stretched ligaments, usually heals
completely in a finite period of time.
— New York Times (Sep 3, 2012)
1.
bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
Where screens are concerned, apparently, the future remains
flexible.
— Washington Post (Jan 7, 2013)
2.
able to adjust readily to different conditions
This create a fluctuating magnetic field that generates heat without
physical contact.
— New York Times (Nov 6, 2012)
3.
move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
The second half focused on specific 20th-century songs in the
Gilbert and Sullivan style.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
4.
the concentration of attention or energy on something
5.
the organization of data according to preset specifications
federal
finance
finite
flexible
fluctuate
focus
format
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What customers are now seeing reflects changes in the format of
Google results.
— New York Times (Jan 6, 2013)
One former member of the DNA Subcommittee said he was
concerned the formula was based on assumptions, not practice.
— New York Times (Dec 15, 2012)
6.
a symbolic representation of the composition of a compound
Reflecting on the match Broad outlined the problem clearly enough
but was less forthcoming about the likely solution.
— The Guardian (Sep 28, 2012)
"Forthcoming" also implies that someone will say something that others
might be reluctant to say, or that the context might suggest one would
be uncomfortable saying.
7.
at ease in talking to others
The foundation has grown, supporting visual as well as performing
artists and changing its name to the Foundation for Contemporary
Arts.
— New York Times (Dec 20, 2012)
8.
education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field
The ratings firm said that the unpredictable nature of the policy
framework in Europe is weighing on Spain's credit rating.
— Wall Street Journal (Oct 11, 2012)
9.
the underlying structure
Her best works function like brilliant collages, creating meaning
through idiosyncratic constellations of references and concepts.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
0.
what something is used for
A year later, he and other enthusiasts received a state charter to start collecting funds and archival material.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
1.
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
formula
forthcoming
foundation
framework
function
fund
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“Providing access to the fundamental technology is entirely
different,” he said in an e-mail Friday.
— New York Times (Dec 30, 2012)
2.
serving as an essential component
Furthermore , the train in Europe or Asia is likely to have traveled at
much higher speed.
— New York Times (Nov 16, 2012)
3.
in addition
Thousands marching for gender justice on New Years eve.
— New York Times (Dec 31, 2012)
The vocabulary.com definitions of gender lack a common academic use
of the word in sociology, anthropology, and other social sciences to
denote the socially constructed category of gender identity, e.g. what it
means to be "male" or "female" and how something in-between is
silently categorized as abnormal.
4.
the properties distinguishing reproductive roles
But China is not particularly interested in sharing much of the wealth
the railroad would generate.
— New York Times (Jan 1, 2013)
5.
bring into existence
Among them: research showing that boomers are giving their time tocommunity groups at higher rates than past generations.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
6.
a coming into being
Some artists have created somewhat darker snow globes.
— New York Times (Dec 19, 2012)
7.
an object with a spherical shape
8.
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve
fundamental
furthermore
gender
generate
generation
globe
goal
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His hypothesis was neglected for many years because the
methodology for detecting such chemical factors in the living embryo
was not yet available.
— Scientific American (Jan 3, 2013)
5.
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
The previous models had identical designs that made it easier for
bump drafting because the front and rear bumpers lined up
squarely.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
6.
being the exact same one
The spokeswoman declined to be identified by name, citing
company policy.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
7.
give the name or characteristics of
Unfortunately, some United States officials are so captured or
captivated by the ideology of modern banking that they want to
play along.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
8.
an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group
One thing I felt keenly while reading was the ignorance of even great
minds, based on when they lived in history.
— New York Times (Jun 6, 2012)
9.
the lack of knowledge or education
Investigators have so far not linked any historical pipeline problems
to malicious cyberactivity, but software malfunctions have
illustrated the potential threat.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
0.
depict with a visual representation
hypothesis
identical
identify
ideology
ignorance
illustrate
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Images of a hang glider soaring through the Grand Canyon were
offset by reports of dozens of pilots dying each year in accidents.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
1.
a visual representation produced on a surface
When Mr. Salomon was 19, he immigrated to the United States; his
father worked in a factory in New York City.
— New York Times (Dec 5, 2012)
2.
come into a new country and change residency
Whatever the economic impact of low interest rates, they seem to be
helping corporate America.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
3.
have an effect upon
The big idea: Many business leaders struggle with implementing
strategic change.
— Washington Post (Jan 5, 2013)
4.
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
The cases involving big banks, he said, lacked sufficient evidence
implicating C.E.Os.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
5.
bring into intimate and incriminating connection
But he said there was an implicit understanding that high-ranking
officials were off limits.
— New York Times (Dec 25, 2012)
6.
implied though not directly expressed
Foreign exchange reserves have remained largely static for 18
7.
express or state indirectly
image
immigrate
impact
implement
implicate
implicit
imply
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months, implying that the Chinese central bank has made no major
intervention in the currency.
— New York Times (Nov 6, 2012)
Similar restrictions have been imposed by the United Kingdom, Chile
and Brazil.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
8.
compel to behave in a certain way
But using generous economic incentives and relying on conventions
has been called an outdated economic strategy.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
9.
a positive motivational influence
“The incidences are higher and it’s more threatening,” he said.
— New York Times (Jun 28, 2012)
0.
the relative frequency of occurrence of something
Corporations are generally inclined to settle potential cases because
even being indicted can cripple business.
— New York Times (Nov 14, 2012)
1.
lower or bend, as in a nod or bow
Even if income tax rates are higher later, I think the tax deferral”
makes up for that increase.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
2.
the financial gain accruing over a given period of time
Clinton said he incorporated both of Obama’s suggestions — “He
was right!” exclaimed the former president.
— Washington Post (Sep 12, 2012)
3.
unite or merge with something already in existence
4.
impose
incentive
incidence
incline
income
incorporate
indicate
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Instead, he indicated he might have some inside information on
who will be.
— Chicago Tribune (Jan 11, 2013)
designate a place, direction, person, or thing
“Everybody needs to put individual thoughts behind them,” Smith
said.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
5.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
Ms. Ortega was not in a medically induced coma.
— New York Times (Oct 27, 2012)
6.
cause to act in a specified manner
But, he said, “In time, as society becomes more comfortable and legal
concerns are ironed out, full autonomy will become practical,
inevitable and necessary.”
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
7.
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this they inferred that infants comprehend the cartoon
character’s perspective, Dr. Endress said.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2011)
8.
conclude by reasoning
Mongolia’s vast grasslands have long attracted adventure travelers,
particularly those willing to go on horseback, but a limited tourism
infrastructure has kept numbers low.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
9.
the basic features of a system or organization
But all predictions based on computer projections have inh