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