English II Academic Vocabulary

2013-2014Tier II Vocabulary ListEnglish II Academic VocabularyWeek 1: August 12-16Abstract- adj. thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instancesAcknowledge- v. to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact ofAccuracy- n. the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact Aggregate- adj. formed by the conjunction or collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; total Allocate- v. to setapart for a particular purpose; assign or allot

Week 2- August 19-23Assign- v. to give or allocate; allot: Attach- v. to join in action or function; make part ofAuthor- v. to originate; create a design forBond- n. binding security; firm assuranceBrief- n. a short and concise statement or written item.

Week 3- August 26-30Capable- adj. having power and ability; efficient; competentCite- v. to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an exampleCooperate- v. to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit. Discriminate-v. to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to whichthe person or thing belongs rather than according to actual meritDisplay- v. to show ostentatiously; flauntWeek 4- September 2-6Diverse- adj. of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlikeDomain- n. a field of action, thought, influence, etc.Edit- v. to collect, prepare, and arrange (materials) for publication. Enhance- v. to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnifyEstate- n. the legal position or status of an owner, considered with respect to property owned in land or other things. Week 5- September 9-13Exceed- v. to go beyond the bounds or limits ofExpert- adj. possessing special skill or knowledge; trained by practice; skillful or skilled Explicit- adj. fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothingmerely impliedFederal- adj. of, pertaining to, or noting such a central governmentFee- n. a sum paid or charged for a privilege or professional servicesWeek 6- September 16-20Flexible- adj. susceptible of modification or adaptation; adaptableFurthermore- adv. in addition; moreover Gender-n. kind, sort, or class, such as males and femalesIgnorance- n. the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc. Incentive- n. something that incites or tends to incite to action or greater effort, as a reward offered for increased productivity.

Week 7- September 23-27Incorporate- v. to put or introduce into a body or mass as an integral part or partsIncidence- n. the rate or range of occurrence or influence of something, especially of something unwantedIndex- n. something used or serving to point out; a sign, token, or indicationInhibit- n. to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.)Initiate- v. to begin, setgoing, or originate Week 8- September 30-October 4Input- n. something that is put in, such as advice, opinion, or commentInstruct-v. to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate Intelligence- n. manifestation of a high mental capacity: Interval- n. an intervening period of timeLecture- n. a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction Week 9- October 7-11Migrate- v. to go from one country, region, or place to anotherMinimum- v. the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like. Ministry- v. a person or thing through which something is accomplished : agency,Motive- v. something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive. Neutral- adj. not aligned with or supporting any side or position in a controversy Week 10- October 21-25Nevertheless adv. however, in spite of thatOverseas adj. pertaining to countries, activities, etc. beyond the seaPrecede v. to go or come beforePresume v. to take for granted, assume, or supposeRational adj. agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensibleWeek 11- October 28 November 1Recover v. to get back or regainReveal v. to lay open to view; displayScope n. extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectivenessSubsidy n. a grant or contribution of moneyTape v. to record or prerecord on magnetic tapeWeek 12- November 4 - 7Trace v. to follow the history or development ofTransform v. to change in condition, nature, or characterTransport v. to carry away by strong emotionUnderlie v. to be the basis of foundation ofUtilize- v. to put to use; turn to profitable accountWeek 13- November 12 - 15Adapt v. to adjust oneself to different conditionsAdult adj. intended for adults; not suitable for childrenAdvocate n. to speak or write in favor of; recommend publiclyAid v. to give help or assistanceChannel v. to direct toward or into some particular courseWeek 14 - November 18 - 22Chemical adj. of, used in, produced by, or concerned with chemistryClassic n. an author or literary work of the first rank or qualityComprehensive adj. of large scope; covering or involving muchComprise v. to consist of; be composed ofConfirm v. to establish the truth, accuracy or validity of; verifyWeek 15 - November 25 - 26Contrary adj. stubbornly opposed or willfulConvert n. one who has been converted, as to a religion or opinionCouple v. to join; connectDecade n. a period of ten yearsDefinite adj. having fixed limits; bounded with precisionWeek 16 December 2 - 6Deny v. to withhold something fromDifferentiate v. to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguishDispose n. to give a tendency or inclination to; inclineDynamic adj. pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective actionEquip v. to furnish or provide with whatever is needed for useWeek 17 December 9 - 13Eliminate v. to remove or get rid ofEmpirical adj. provable or verifiable by experience or experimentExtract v. to get, pull, or draw outFile v. to arrange in convenient order for referenceFinite having bounds or limits; measurableWeek 18 December 16Foundation n. an institution financed by a donation to aid research, education, etc. Globe n. a spherical body; sphereGrade n. a class or persons or things of the same relative rank, quality, etc.Guarantee v. to secure, as by giving or taking securityHierarchy n. any system or persons or things ranked one above anotherWeek 19 - January 6-10 Identical adj. being the very same; similarIdeology- n. the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. Infer- v. to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidenceInnovate- v. to introduce something new; make changes in anything established. Insert- v. to introduce or cause to be introduced into the body of something Week 20 January 13-17Intervene- v. to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate. Isolate- v. to setor place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone. Media- n. the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, that reach or influence people widelyMode- n. a manner of acting or doing; method; wayParadigm- n. an example serving as a model; pattern.Week 21- January 20-24Phenomenon- n. something that is impressive or extraordinary. Priority- n. the right to take precedence in obtaining certain supplies, services, facilities, etc., especially during a shortage. Prohibit- v. to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or lawPublication- n. something that is published, especially a periodical. Quote- v. to repeat (a passage, phrase, etc.) from a book, speech, or the like, as by way of authority, illustration, etc. Week 22- January 27-31Release- v. to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude Reverse- adj. opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or characterSimulate- v. to create a simulation, likeness, or modelof (a situation, system, or the like)Sole- adj. being the only one; onlySomewhat- adv. in somemeasure or degree; to someextentWeek 23- February 3-7Submit- v. to give over or yield to the power or authority of anotherSuccessor- n. a person who succeedsanother in an office, position, or the like. Survive- v. to remain or continue in existence or useThesis- n. a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objectionsTopic- n. a subject of conversation or discussionWeek 24- February 10-14 Transmit- v. to send or forward, as to a recipient or destination; dispatch; convey. Ultimate- adj. last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or seriesUnique- adj. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristicsVisible- adj. that can be seen; perceptible to the eyeVoluntary- adj. done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choiceWeek 25- February 17-21Enormous- adj. greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.; huge; immenseForthcoming- adj. frank and cooperative; candidIncline- v. to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant. Integrity- n. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. Intrinsic- adj. belonging to a thing by its very natureWeek 26- February 24-28Invoke- v. to petition or call on for help or aid. Levy- v. to impose (a tax)Likewise- adv. in like manner; in the same way; similarlyNonetheless- adv. however; nevertheless.Notwithstanding- prep. in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by