Steps of Writing a Core Academic Vocabulary 26.

identify - to recognize or
Structured Answer - (Words 1-68) establish
Step 1: Think of 2 basic ideas 1. analyse - to examine in 27. impact - effect or
for answering the question. detail influence
Step 2: Structure the Answer 2. approach - method or way 28. implement - to put into
A] Introduction: tell the of dealing with something effect
reader what you are going to 3. assess - to evaluate or 29. indicate - to show or
write about judge suggest
- Line 1: Introduction 4. assume - to suppose or 30. interpret - to explain or
(1 liner): Paraphrase take for granted understand
the question 5. available - accessible or 31. involve - to include or
- Line 2: My opinion (1 obtainable require
liner) 6. benefit - advantage or 32. issue - problem or topic
- Line 3: Reason 1 for positive effect 33. maintain - to keep or
opinion (Main Point 7. category - class or division preserve
1) of things 34. method - way or
- Line 4: Reason 2 for 8. challenge - difficult task technique
opinion (Main Point or problem 35. objective - goal or aim
2) 9. concept - idea or principle 36. obvious - clear or evident
B] Main Body Paragraphs: 10. conclude - to end or 37. option - choice or
Explain the 2 points reach a decision alternative
- Paragraph 1: Main 11. conduct - to carry out or 38. outcome - result or
Point 1 followed by perform consequence
explanation followed 12. consider - to think about 39. perspective - viewpoint
by an example carefully or outlook
- Paragraph 2: Main 13. constitute - to form or 40. policy - course of action
Point 2 followed by make up 41. positive - favorable or
explanation followed 14. context - circumstances beneficial
by an example or setting 42. potential - possible or
C] Conclusion: tells the 15. create - to bring into likely
reader what you just wrote existence 43. previous - earlier or
- Your opinion but 16. data - facts and statistics former
paraphrased followed by the 17. demonstrate - to show or 44. primary - main or most
2 main points which should prove important
also be paraphrased 18. derive - to obtain from a 45. principle - fundamental
Vocabulary: source rule
• Use collocations - 19. design - to plan or create 46. procedure - established
how words naturally 20. establish - to set up or method
combine together prove 47. process - series of
(e.g., "viable 21. evaluate - to assess or actions
solution," judge 48. project - planned
"fundamental 22. evidence - proof or undertaking
principle," support 49. relevant - applicable or
"detrimental 23. factor - element or pertinent
effect")2 circumstance 50. require - to need or
• Use precise 24. feature - characteristic demand
synonyms to or aspect 51. research - investigation
demonstrate lexical 25. function - purpose or or study
range. role 52. resource - supply or
source capacities2 1. To Bite the Bullet:
53. respond - to reply or 78. competence - skill or Meaning: To force yourself to
react ability2 do something unpleasant or
54. significant - important or 79. corruption - dishonest difficult; to be brave in a
meaningful behavior2 tough situation.
55. similar - alike or 80. deficiency - lack or Example: Although I was
comparable shortage2 nervous about public
56. source - origin or 81. embrace - to accept or speaking, I decided to bite
supplier adopt2 the bullet and deliver my
57. specific - particular or 82. enhance - to improve or presentation confidently.
precise increase2 2. A Piece of Cake:
58. structure - arrangement 83. emissions - discharge of Meaning: Something very
or organization gases2 easy to do.
59. sufficient - adequate or 84. establishments - Example: For experienced
enough institutions or organizations2 drivers, navigating through
60. survey - investigation or 85. expenditure - spending the city traffic is a piece of
study or costs2 cake.
61. target - aim or objective 86. exceed - to go beyond or 3. Kill Two Birds With One
62. technique - method or surpass2 Stone:
skill 87. infrastructure - basic Meaning: To achieve two
63. theory - explanation or systems and structures2 things with a single action.
hypothesis 88. insights - understanding Example: By studying
64. trend - general direction or perceptions2 English online, I can improve
or pattern 89. insufficient - not enough my language skills and save
65. valid - sound or or inadequate2 money, killing two birds with
acceptable 90. merit - worth or one stone.
66. vary - to change or differ excellence2 4. Let the Cat Out of the
67. version - form or variant 91. notable - remarkable or Bag:
68. whereas - while or in significant2 Meaning: To reveal a secret,
contrast 92. numerous - many or often unintentionally.
Advanced Band 9 several2 Example: He accidentally let
Vocabulary (Words 69-100) 93. phenomenon - the cat out of the bag about
69. viable - feasible or occurrence or event2 the surprise party.
workable2 94. abstract - theoretical or 5. Don’t Put All Your Eggs in
70. renowned - famous or conceptual4 One Basket:
well-known2 95. attribute - characteristic Meaning: Don’t concentrate
71. fundamental - basic or or quality5 all your resources or efforts
essential2 96. authority - power or in one area to avoid risk.
72. detrimental - harmful or expertise5 Example: Investors should
damaging2 97. complex - complicated diversify their portfolios and
73. accountable - or intricate not put all their eggs in one
responsible or answerable2 98. confirm - to verify or basket.
74. affluent - wealthy or validate 6. Once in a Blue Moon:
prosperous2 99. consequence - result or Meaning: Something that
75. allocate - to distribute or outcome happens very rarely.
assign2 100. contrast - difference or Example: I only go to the
76. awareness - knowledge comparison cinema once in a blue moon
or consciousness2 because I prefer watching
77. capabilities - abilities or IDIOMS: movies at home.
7. Burn the Midnight Oil: they hatch when waiting for decision.
Meaning: To work late into exam results. Example: I’ve done all I can;
the night or work very hard. 13. Go the Extra Mile: now the ball is in your court.
Example: Students often Meaning: To make more 20. Hit the Nail on the Head:
burn the midnight oil before effort than is expected. Meaning: To describe exactly
their final exams. Example: Teachers who go what is causing a situation or
8. Burn the Candle at Both the extra mile often inspire problem.
Ends: their students to succeed. Example: She hit the nail on
Meaning: To overwork 14. Raining Cats and Dogs: the head when she said lack
oneself by doing too many Meaning: Raining very of funding was the main
things, often leading to heavily. issue.
exhaustion. Example: We had to cancel 21. On the Same Page:
Example: Many young the picnic because it was Meaning: To agree or have
professionals burn the raining cats and dogs all the same understanding
candle at both ends trying to afternoon. about something.
balance work and social life. 15. Throw in the Towel: Example: It’s important for
9. At the Drop of a Hat: Meaning: To admit defeat or team members to be on the
Meaning: To do something give up. same page before starting a
immediately without Example: Despite the project.
hesitation. difficulties, she refused to 22. Break the Ice:
Example: She is always throw in the towel and kept Meaning: To initiate
ready to help her friends at trying. conversation in a social
the drop of a hat. 16. Cross That Bridge When setting and relieve tension.
10. Cry Over Spilt Milk: You Come To It: Example: The teacher told a
Meaning: To waste time Meaning: Deal with a joke to break the ice at the
worrying about something problem when it actually beginning of class.
that cannot be changed. happens, not before. 23. By the Skin of Your
Example: There’s no point Example: I’m not worried Teeth:
crying over spilt milk; we about the exam now; I’ll Meaning: To just barely
should focus on solving the cross that bridge when I succeed or escape a
problem instead. come to it. situation.
11. You Can’t Judge a Book 17. When in Rome: Example: He passed the
by Its Cover: Meaning: Adapt to the exam by the skin of his teeth.
Meaning: Don’t judge people customs of the place you are 24. Cut Corners:
or things based on their visiting. Meaning: To do something in
appearance. Example: When in Rome, it’s the easiest or cheapest way,
Example: Although he looks polite to greet people with a often neglecting quality.
serious, you can’t judge a handshake. Example: Companies that
book by its cover; he is very 18. Rome Wasn’t Built in a cut corners on safety risk
kind. Day: serious accidents.
12. Don’t Count Your Meaning: Important things 25. Face the Music:
Chickens Before They take time and should not be Meaning: To accept the
Hatch: rushed. unpleasant consequences of
Meaning: Don’t assume Example: Learning a new one’s actions.
success before it actually language is challenging, but Example: After missing the
happens. Rome wasn’t built in a day. deadline, she had to face the
Example: It’s wise not to 19. The Ball is in Your Court: music and explain to her
count your chickens before Meaning: It’s your turn to manager.
take action or make a
VOCABULARY Antonyms: disadvantage, Definition: To make up or
1. Analyse loss, drawback form something.
Definition: To examine 7. Category Synonyms: form, comprise,
something carefully and in Definition: A class or compose
detail to understand it better division of things sharing Antonyms: destroy, break
or discover more about it. common characteristics. down
Synonyms: examine, Synonyms: class, group, 14. Context
investigate, study, evaluate type, division Definition: The
Antonyms: ignore, neglect, Antonyms: individual, single circumstances or setting
overlook item surrounding an event or idea.
2. Approach 8. Challenge Synonyms: setting,
Definition: A method or way Definition: A difficult task or background, environment
of dealing with a situation or situation requiring effort. Antonyms: isolation,
problem. Synonyms: difficulty, detachment
Synonyms: method, obstacle, test 15. Create
strategy, technique, Antonyms: ease, advantage, Definition: To bring
procedure assistance something into existence.
Antonyms: avoidance, 9. Concept Synonyms: produce,
retreat Definition: An abstract idea generate, build
3. Assess or general notion. Antonyms: destroy,
Definition: To evaluate or Synonyms: idea, notion, demolish
estimate the nature, ability, principle, theory 16. Data
or quality of something. Antonyms: fact, reality, Definition: Facts and
Synonyms: evaluate, judge, certainty statistics collected for
appraise, estimate 10. Conclude analysis.
Antonyms: ignore, neglect, Definition: To bring Synonyms: information,
disregard something to an end or reach facts, statistics
4. Assume a decision after Antonyms: misinformation,
Definition: To suppose consideration. ignorance
something is true without Synonyms: finish, end, 17. Demonstrate
proof. deduce, infer Definition: To show or prove
Synonyms: suppose, Antonyms: begin, start, something clearly.
presume, infer, take for initiate Synonyms: show, prove,
granted 11. Conduct illustrate
Antonyms: doubt, question, Definition: To organize and Antonyms: conceal, hide
disbelieve carry out an activity. 18. Derive
5. Available Synonyms: carry out, Definition: To obtain
Definition: Ready for use or perform, manage something from a source.
accessible. Antonyms: neglect, Synonyms: obtain, extract,
Synonyms: accessible, mismanage gain
obtainable, ready 12. Consider Antonyms: lose, forfeit
Antonyms: unavailable, Definition: To think about 19. Design
inaccessible, unobtainable carefully, especially before Definition: To plan or create
6. Benefit making a decision. something with a specific
Definition: An advantage or Synonyms: think about, purpose.
positive effect. contemplate, reflect Synonyms: plan, blueprint,
Synonyms: advantage, Antonyms: ignore, disregard outline
profit, gain, perk 13. Constitute Antonyms: disorder, chaos
20. Establish
Definition: To set up or found determine, distinguish Definition: A particular way
something. Antonyms: confuse, of doing something.
Synonyms: found, set up, misidentify Synonyms: approach,
create 27. Impact technique, procedure
Antonyms: abolish, destroy Definition: The strong effect Antonyms: guesswork,
21. Evaluate or influence of something. improvisation
Definition: To assess or Synonyms: effect, influence, 35. Objective
judge the value or quality of consequence Definition: A goal or aim that
something. Antonyms: cause, source one intends to achieve.
Synonyms: assess, judge, 28. Implement Synonyms: goal, aim,
appraise Definition: To put a plan or purpose
Antonyms: ignore, neglect decision into effect. Antonyms: subjective, bias
22. Evidence Synonyms: execute, carry 36. Obvious
Definition: Information or out, enforce Definition: Easily perceived
signs indicating whether a Antonyms: neglect, ignore or understood; clear.
belief or proposition is true. 29. Indicate Synonyms: clear, evident,
Synonyms: proof, Definition: To point out or apparent
confirmation, indication show something. Antonyms: obscure, unclear
Antonyms: disproof, Synonyms: show, suggest, 37. Option
contradiction signal Definition: A choice or
23. Factor Antonyms: conceal, hide alternative.
Definition: An element or 30. Interpret Synonyms: choice,
circumstance that Definition: To explain the alternative, possibility
contributes to a result. meaning of something. Antonyms: necessity,
Synonyms: element, Synonyms: explain, clarify, obligation
component, aspect understand 38. Outcome
Antonyms: whole, entirety Antonyms: misinterpret, Definition: The result or
24. Feature confuse consequence of an action or
Definition: A distinctive 31. Involve event.
attribute or aspect of Definition: To include or Synonyms: result,
something. require as a necessary part. consequence, effect
Synonyms: characteristic, Synonyms: include, entail, Antonyms: cause, source
attribute, trait require 39. Perspective
Antonyms: anomaly, Antonyms: exclude, omit Definition: A particular
exception 32. Issue attitude or way of viewing
25. Function Definition: An important something.
Definition: The purpose or topic or problem for Synonyms: viewpoint,
role of something. discussion or debate. outlook, angle
Synonyms: purpose, role, Synonyms: problem, matter, Antonyms: ignorance,
duty topic blindness
Antonyms: dysfunction, Antonyms: solution, answer 40. Policy
malfunction 33. Maintain Definition: A course or
Certainly! Continuing with Definition: To keep principle of action adopted
the list in the requested something at a certain level by an organization or
format: or condition. individual.
26. Identify Synonyms: preserve, Synonyms: rule, strategy,
Definition: To recognize or sustain, continue guideline
establish what something is. Antonyms: neglect, abandon Antonyms: lawlessness,
Synonyms: recognize, 34. Method disorder
41. Positive operation, method Synonyms: important,
Definition: Favorable or Antonyms: halt, stop meaningful, notable
beneficial. 48. Project Antonyms: insignificant,
Synonyms: favorable, Definition: A planned piece trivial
beneficial, constructive of work or activity. 55. Similar
Antonyms: negative, harmful Synonyms: plan, scheme, Definition: Alike or
42. Potential undertaking comparable.
Definition: Having the Antonyms: neglect, abandon Synonyms: alike,
capacity to develop or 49. Relevant comparable, analogous
happen in the future. Definition: Closely Antonyms: different,
Synonyms: possible, likely, connected or appropriate to dissimilar
prospective the matter at hand. 56. Source
Antonyms: impossible, Synonyms: pertinent, Definition: The origin or
unlikely applicable, related starting point of something.
43. Previous Antonyms: irrelevant, Synonyms: origin, root,
Definition: Existing or unrelated cause
occurring before something 50. Require Antonyms: result, effect
else. Definition: To need or 57. Specific
Synonyms: prior, earlier, demand something. Definition: Clearly defined or
former Synonyms: need, demand, identified.
Antonyms: subsequent, necessitate Synonyms: particular,
later Antonyms: reject, refuse precise, definite
44. Primary Continuing with the next 50 Antonyms: vague, general
Definition: First or most words in the requested 58. Structure
important. format: Definition: The arrangement
Synonyms: main, chief, 51. Research or organization of parts.
principal Definition: Systematic Synonyms: arrangement,
Antonyms: secondary, minor investigation to establish framework, organization
45. Principle facts or principles. Antonyms: disorder, chaos
Definition: A fundamental Synonyms: study, 59. Sufficient
truth or law serving as the investigation, inquiry Definition: Enough to meet
foundation for belief or Antonyms: neglect, the needs.
action. ignorance Synonyms: adequate,
Synonyms: rule, tenet, 52. Resource enough, ample
standard Definition: A supply or Antonyms: insufficient,
Antonyms: exception, source of support or aid. inadequate
anomaly Synonyms: supply, asset, 60. Survey
46. Procedure reserve Definition: An investigation
Definition: An established or Antonyms: shortage, or study of opinions or facts.
official way of doing scarcity Synonyms: study,
something. 53. Respond investigation, poll
Synonyms: process, Definition: To reply or react Antonyms: ignore, neglect
method, routine to something. 61. Target
Antonyms: disorder, chaos Synonyms: reply, react, Definition: A goal or
47. Process answer objective to be achieved.
Definition: A series of Antonyms: ignore, neglect Synonyms: aim, goal,
actions or steps taken to 54. Significant objective
achieve a particular end. Definition: Important or Antonyms: miss, avoid
Synonyms: procedure, meaningful. 62. Technique
Definition: A way of carrying Synonyms: feasible, understanding
out a particular task. workable, practical Antonyms: ignorance,
Synonyms: method, skill, Antonyms: unfeasible, unawareness
approach impractical 77. Capabilities
Antonyms: incompetence, 70. Renowned Definition: Abilities or
inability Definition: Famous or well- qualities necessary to do
63. Theory known. something.
Definition: A system of ideas Synonyms: famous, Synonyms: abilities, skills,
intended to explain celebrated, notable capacities
something. Antonyms: unknown, Antonyms: disabilities,
Synonyms: hypothesis, idea, obscure incompetence
concept 71. Fundamental 78. Competence
Antonyms: fact, reality Definition: Forming a Definition: The ability to do
64. Trend necessary base or core. something successfully.
Definition: A general Synonyms: basic, essential, Synonyms: skill, ability,
direction in which something primary proficiency
is developing. Antonyms: nonessential, Antonyms: incompetence,
Synonyms: tendency, minor ineptitude
pattern, movement 72. Detrimental 79. Corruption
Antonyms: anomaly, Definition: Causing harm or Definition: Dishonest or
exception damage. fraudulent conduct.
65. Valid Synonyms: harmful, Synonyms: dishonesty,
Definition: Well-founded damaging, adverse fraud, bribery
and logically correct. Antonyms: beneficial, Antonyms: integrity, honesty
Synonyms: legitimate, advantageous 80. Deficiency
sound, reasonable 73. Accountable Definition: A lack or
Antonyms: invalid, unsound Definition: Responsible for shortage.
66. Vary something. Synonyms: lack, shortage,
Definition: To change or Synonyms: responsible, insufficiency
differ in some way. answerable, liable Antonyms: surplus,
Synonyms: differ, change, Antonyms: unaccountable, abundance
fluctuate irresponsible 81. Embrace
Antonyms: remain, stay 74. Affluent Definition: To accept or
67. Version Definition: Wealthy or rich. adopt willingly.
Definition: A particular form Synonyms: wealthy, Synonyms: accept, adopt,
or variant of something. prosperous, rich welcome
Synonyms: edition, variant, Antonyms: poor, Antonyms: reject, refuse
form impoverished 82. Enhance
Antonyms: original, 75. Allocate Definition: To improve or
prototype Definition: To distribute increase.
68. Whereas resources or duties. Synonyms: improve,
Definition: While on the Synonyms: assign, increase, boost
contrary or in contrast. distribute, allot Antonyms: diminish, reduce
Synonyms: while, although, Antonyms: withhold, keep 83. Emissions
but 76. Awareness Definition: The act of
Antonyms: similarly, likewise Definition: Knowledge or releasing substances,
69. Viable perception of a situation. especially gases.
Definition: Capable of Synonyms: knowledge, Synonyms: discharge,
working successfully. consciousness, release, output
Antonyms: absorption, excellence Antonyms: simple,
intake Antonyms: demerit, fault straightforward
84. Establishments 91. Notable 98. Confirm
Definition: Organizations or Definition: Worthy of Definition: To establish the
institutions. attention or remarkable. truth or correctness of
Synonyms: institutions, Synonyms: remarkable, something.
organizations, foundations significant, outstanding Synonyms: verify, validate,
Antonyms: closures, Antonyms: insignificant, authenticate
shutdowns unremarkable Antonyms: deny, refute
85. Expenditure 92. Numerous 99. Consequence
Definition: The act of Definition: Very many. Definition: A result or effect
spending money. Synonyms: many, countless, of an action or condition.
Synonyms: spending, cost, several Synonyms: result, outcome,
outlay Antonyms: few, scarce effect
Antonyms: saving, income 93. Phenomenon Antonyms: cause, origin
86. Exceed Definition: An observable 100. Contrast
Definition: To go beyond a event or fact. Definition: The state of being
limit. Synonyms: occurrence, strikingly different from
Synonyms: surpass, event, happening something else.
outstrip, go beyond Antonyms: anomaly, rarity Synonyms: difference,
Antonyms: fall short, lag 94. Abstract disparity, distinction
behind Definition: Existing in Antonyms: similarity,
87. Infrastructure thought or as an idea but not likeness
Definition: The basic having a physical existence.
physical systems of a Synonyms: theoretical,
country or organization. conceptual, intangible
Synonyms: framework, Antonyms: concrete,
facilities, foundation tangible
Antonyms: destruction, 95. Attribute
dismantling Definition: A quality or
88. Insights characteristic of something.
Definition: Deep Synonyms: characteristic,
understanding of a situation. quality, trait
Synonyms: understanding, Antonyms: anomaly,
perceptions, awareness exception
Antonyms: ignorance, 96. Authority
misunderstanding Definition: The power or
89. Insufficient right to give orders and
Definition: Not enough or enforce obedience.
inadequate. Synonyms: power, control,
Synonyms: inadequate, expertise
deficient, lacking Antonyms: subordination,
Antonyms: sufficient, weakness
adequate 97. Complex
90. Merit Definition: Consisting of
Definition: The quality of many interconnected parts;
being particularly good or complicated.
worthy. Synonyms: complicated,
Synonyms: worth, value, intricate, elaborate