Academic Vocabulary List 11
Alphabetical list of words and meanings
| Word |
Definition, meaning |
| almanac |
book of facts published annually |
| antique |
object prized for its age |
| assemble |
come together, meet |
| astronomy |
science that deals with the universe |
| carve |
to create a form by cutting |
| century |
period of one hundred years |
| chime |
device that produces a bell-like sound |
| decorative |
ornamental, with artistic design |
| eclipse |
event obscuring the sun or moon |
| estate |
property, land, possessions |
| fortune |
good or bad luck, fate |
| heir |
one who inherits from a parent |
| inferior |
of lower or lesser quality |
| museum |
institute that displays artifacts for the public |
| patriotic |
having feelings of devotion towards one's country |
| pocket |
a flat pouch sewn into the clothing |
| scientist |
an expert in a field of study |
| telescope |
instrument for viewing distant objects |
| textile |
fabric, cloth, woven material |
| wooden |
made of lumber or timber products |
Note: These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other
definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.
