WEEK ONE High-Incidence Academic Word List Students who learn these words and their meanings are more likely to be able to master academic material with more confidence and with less guessing of unfamiliar words.

Analyze – break it down to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, main parts, possible results, etc.

Approach to come near or nearer to: The cars slowed down as they approached the intersection. to begin work on; set about: to approach a problem

Area - ar·e·a 1. any particular extent of space or surface; part: the swirled areas in the painting 2. a geographical region; section: the Chicago area; the unsettled areas along the frontier. 3. any section reserved for a specific function: the business area of a town; the dining area of a house.

assess 1. to estimate officially the value of How much (property, such as a house) as a basis tax do I owe? for taxation. 2. to fix or determine the amount of (damages, a tax, a fine, etc.): The hurricane damage was assessed at six million dollars. 3. to impose a tax or other charge on. 4. to estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; evaluate: to assess one's knowledge.

assume Mom, you took care of me; now it’s my turn to take care of you… 1. to take for granted or without proof: to assume that everyone wants peace. Synonym: suppose 2. to take upon oneself; undertake: I promise I’ll pay for to assume an obligation. my cell phone! 3. to take over the duties or responsibilities of: to assume the role of caretaker. Mom, you took care of me; now it’s my turn to take care of you…

authority 1. the power to determine, or settle issues or disputes; the right to control, command, or determine. 2. a power or right delegated or given; Who has the authority to grant permission to leave school? 3. a person or body of persons in whom authority is protected, as a governmental agency.