Vocabulary from the Academic Word List (Cox) and Advancing Vocabulary Skills (Nist)

Posted on 04/18/2022     Vocabulary

  1. Assume (verb)
    Take to be the case or be true
    Ex. The author assumes that we all understand what it’s like to grow up in an urban area.

     
  2. Bolster (Verb)
    To support
    Ex. When Lily was in the hospital, her friends bolstered her spirits with visits and cards.

     
  3. Replete (Adjective)
    Plentifully supplied; well-filled
    Ex. The book is replete with good advice.
     

 

  1. Tenet (noun)
    A belief or principle held to be true by an individual or group
    Ex. One of the basic tenets of democracy is freedom of speech.

 

  1. Ambiguous (adjective)
    Unclear
    Ex. My friend’s response to our group chat was ambiguous; I’m not sure anyone really knew what she wanted to say.

 

  1. Detriment (noun)
    Something that causes damage, harm, or loss
    Ex. Smoking is a detriment to your health since it can shorten your life by several years.

 

  1. Consistent (Adjective)
    The same throughout in structure or composition
    Ex. His mother consistently reminds him to clean his room and take out the trash.

 

  1. Indicate (Verb)
    Designate a place, direction, person, or thing
    Ex. The author indicates that our passions in life may come from our parents.