Academic Vocabulary List 3
Alphabetical list of words and meanings
| Word
alarm alphabet blame blank bounce burglar compassion credentials detect expert finesse frighten glimpse inquiry interfere outstanding ramble rough tap widespread |
Definition, meaning
a device that sounds a warning a set of English letters to accuse someone or wrongdoing empty, without any marks to spring or leap like a ball one who breaks into a building and steals feeling of sympathy towards another person qualifications or background to discover the existence of something a person with a high degree of knowledge or skill ability to handle difficult situations well to make someone scared or afraid a brief look; an indication the act or process of questioning to get in the way; prevent someone from doing a task distinguished, excellent to talk on an on without saying much having a bumpy surface; not smooth to strike or hit gently covering a large area |
Note: These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.
See Academic Vocabulary Exercise 3 for quiz matching words and definitions.