Academic Vocabulary List 10
Alphabetical list of words and meanings
| Word |
Definition, meaning |
| astonish |
surprise, amaze |
| athlete |
sportsman or woman |
| attic |
area between the roof and ceiling of a house |
| bathrobe |
clothing worn after taking a shower |
| coward |
a person who is not brave |
| decathlon |
ten track and field events |
| depending |
trusting, relying on |
| flock |
group of sheep |
| glance |
to look quickly |
| inquire |
ask questions |
| jogging |
running slowly |
| maid |
paid housekeeper |
| motive |
reason |
| narrow |
thin, not wide |
| octopus |
deep sea animal with eight legs |
| rancher |
person who owns a large farm with animals |
| revolver |
gun, pistol |
| risk |
possibility of danger or loss |
| thrilling |
exciting |
| trophy |
prize given in a race or competition |
Note: These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other
definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.
