Academic Vocabulary List 4
Alphabetical list of words and meanings
| Word |
Definition, meaning |
| alternative |
choice, selection, option |
| consumer |
person who buys things |
| discrimination |
treating people unfairly because of differences in
race, gender, etc. |
| earn |
get money through working |
| encourage |
give help, support or confidence |
| ignore |
don't pay attention |
| illusion |
false idea, dream |
| immigrant |
person who comes into a country to live |
| irrelevant |
not related or applicable |
| lonely |
without needed companionship |
| observe |
perceive thorough the senses, see |
| own |
possess |
| participation |
taking part, getting involved in a group activity |
| poverty |
condition of being poor |
| practical |
useful and realistic |
| rise |
go up, get higher |
| skill |
ability, talent |
| vocational |
pertaining to a specific job |
| volunteer |
person who gives service without pay |
| widow |
woman whose husband has died |
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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