Reading Academic English

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Today’s Academic Word:

measure

Part of speech: verb

Definitions:
1. to discover the exact size or amount of something
2. to be a particular size
3. to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something

Example sentences:
1. This machine measures your heart rate.
2. The screen measures 34 inches diagonally.
3. There is no way of measuring the damage done to morale.

Part of speech: noun

Definitions:
1. a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation
2. a unit used for stating the size, weight, etc. of something, or a way of measuring
3. an amount or level of something
4. a way of judging something

Example sentences:
1. These measures were designed to improve car safety.
2. The standard measure of efficiency in the airline industry is “cost per passenger mile”.
3. There was a large measure of agreement between the two sides in the negotiation.
4. Record sales are not always a measure of a singer's popularity.

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Today’s Academic Word:

correspond

Part of speech: verb

Definitions:
1. to be alike
2. to be equivalent, such as in meaning, position, purpose or structure; to match
3. to communicate by writing letters back and forth

Example sentences:
1. In some countries, the role of president corresponds to that of prime minister.
2. Each number corresponds to a location on the map.
3. We'll revise the schedule to correspond with the school calendar.
4. The days passed and Anne and John continued to correspond by letters.

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Today’s Academic Word:

aspect

Part of speech: noun

Definitions:
1. a position facing a certain direction
2. a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
3. the look or appearance of something

Example sentences:
1. The artist built a studio with a northern aspect.
2. Depending on what aspect of college life you consider most important, there are several colleges which might be good for you.
3. She carefully considered every aspect of the question before answering.
4. He has the aspect of a man used to giving orders and seeing them obeyed.
5. The threatening aspect of the dark sky prompted Stan to return home and get his umbrella.

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Today’s Academic Word:

circumstance

Part of speech: noun

Definitions:
1. a fact or event that must be considered along with another fact or event
2. a fact or detail in a chain of events
3. (plural) conditions at certain time or place
4. (often plural) the way things happen to be; chance
5. (plural) financial condition

Example sentences:
1. I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would do that.
2. The circumstance of the missing weapon suggests murder.
3. The circumstances of his death are suspicious.
4. She says that her client is a victim of circumstance and should not be blamed for the accident.
5. Brian found himself in easy circumstances after winning the lawsuit.

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Today’s Academic Word:

deduce

Part of speech: verb

Definitions:
1. to draw a conclusion about particular facts or examples by applying them to a general rule or principle
2. to determine by reasoning from a general rule or principle
3. to trace the course or origin of

Example sentences:
1. She deduced, from the fur stuck to his clothes, that he owned a cat.
2. I can deduce from the simple observation of your behavior that you're trying to hide something from me.
3. The researchers were able to deduce the migration patterns of the ancient civilization.

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Today’s Academic Word:

assist

Part of speech: verb

Definition:
1. to give support or aid

Example sentences:
1. The device assists those who can't climb stairs.
2. The President was assisted by his advisers.
3. She assisted the boy with his homework.

Part of speech: noun

Definitions:
1. an act of giving aid or support
2. the action of a player who by passing a ball or puck makes it possible for a teammate to make a putout or score a goal

Example sentences:
1. The customer service representative offered a prompt and efficient assist, resolving the issue to the satisfaction of the frustrated customer.
2. The team's success was attributed to the exceptional assist from their star player, who made crucial contributions throughout the game.

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Today’s Academic Word:

exclude

Part of speech: verb

Definition:
1. to shut or keep out; to not include

Example sentences:
1. You can share files with some people on the network while excluding others.
2. The prices on the menu exclude tax.
3. Please make sure to exclude any sensitive information before sharing the document with others.

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Today’s Academic Word:

distinct

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions:
1. real and different from each other
2. clearly seen, heard, or understood
3. notable

Example sentences:
1. There are three distinct categories.
2. Each herb has its own distinct flavor.
3. There was the distinct smell of something burning.
4. The outline became less and less distinct as the light faded.
5. Her research into multiverses has been a distinct contribution to science.
6. The artist's use of vibrant colors gave the painting a distinct and memorable quality.

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Today’s Academic Word:

interpret

Part of speech:

verb

Definitions:
1. to explain the meaning of something
2. to understand according to one’s own belief or judgement
3. to translate for speakers of different languages
4. to bring out the meaning by performing

Example sentences:
1. We need someone to interpret these results for us.
2. How should we interpret the law?
3. I interpreted his behavior to mean that he disliked me.
4. The testimony of the witnesses had to be interpreted from French to English.
5. Every actor interprets the role of Hamlet a little differently.

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Today’s Academic Word:

context

Part of speech: noun

Definitions:
1. the parts of something written or spoken that are near a certain word or group of words and that help to explain its meaning
2. the interrelated conditions in which something exists or occurs; environment; setting

Example sentences:
1. In order to fully understand the meaning of the statement, it's crucial to consider the context in which it was made.
2. Without proper context, the photograph could easily be misinterpreted, highlighting the importance of providing background information.
3. The success of the marketing campaign depended heavily on the cultural context of the target audience.

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Today’s Academic Word:

assume

Part of speech:

verb

Definitions:
1. to take upon oneself
2. to receive
3. to pretend to have on or to be
4. to take as true; suppose

Example sentences:
1. I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.
2. She assumed from his expression that he was confused.
3. We'll be arriving around noon. That's assuming that our flight is on time.
4. Under certain conditions, the chemical will assume the appearance of ice.
5. The king assumed the throne when he was very young.