Academic Vocabulary Exercise

Match the word on the right with the definition on the left.

1.	coastline	a.	border or edge; space surrounding text_____
2.	compose	b.	calculate generally, figure approximately_____
3.	condense	c.	contemplate or think deeply about something_____
4.	decent	d.	expand or extend, lengthen_____
5.	doubt	e.	first, most important, main_____
6.	encompass	f.	fitting acceptable standards, respectable_____
7.	estimate	g.	go beyond, exceed expectations_____
8.	exaggerate	h.	good-natured, enjoyable or agreeable_____
9.	fortunate	i.	grossly overstate or overdo_____
10.	income	j.	have authority over something, oversee_____
11.	margin	k.	include, encircle, surround_____
12.	moist	l.	lucky, auspicious_____
13.	perspective	m.	make smaller or more concise_____
14.	pleasant	n.	money gained through work or investment_____
15.	ponder	o.	of a warm and humid climate_____
16.	preside	p.	point of view, outlook_____
17.	primary	q.	put together creatively_____
18.	stretch	r.	slightly wet or damp_____
19.	surpass	s.	uncertainty or skepticism_____
20.	tropical	t.	where land meets the sea_____
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Note: These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.

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