Academic Word List Sublist 1

analysis (n) PRONUNCIATION: anALysis DEFINITION: a careful examination of something SYNONYM(S): examination; study; investigation; scrutiny WORD FAMILY WORDS: –analyze / analyse (v) –analyst (n) –analytic (adj) –analytical (adj) –analytically (adv) COMMON IDIOM: in the final analysis = used to introduce the conclusion to complex subject

analysis (n) SENTENCE(S): Some fitness clubs offer body composition analysis, to help measure body fat percentage. Chemical analysis can often determine what elements are present in tap water. A financial analyst can help you learn how to manage your money. You might want to analyze your reasons for wanting to buy such an expensive car. Sigmund Freud is the founder of psychoanalysis. People undergoing psychoanalysis talk about themselves to a psychoanalyst over a long period of time. She has a very analytic approach to problem-solving; she always examines the root causes of the problem

approach (n / v) PRONUNCIATION: apPROACH DEFINITION: (n) = coming closer; a way of doing something; an entrance to a street or building; (v) = to move closer to something; to ask someone; to come closer in time SYNONYM(S): (v) = move towards; advance; (n) method; tactic; attitude ANTONYMS(S): (v) = retreat WORD FAMILY WORDS: –approachable (adj) –unapproachable (adj) –approaches (n)

approach (n / v) SENTENCE(S): When you drive to my house, you’ll need to take the second approach after the gas station. Every teacher has a slightly different approach to language learning. You should never approach a dog while it’s eating. Why don’t you ask your teacher? I’ve heard that she’s very approachable. As spring approaches, many people start thinking about working outside in their gardens. Tat became more and more nervous as his wedding day approached.

area (n) PRONUNCIATION: ARea DEFINITION: 1) width x length; a measurement of surface; 2) a subject SYNONYM(S): 1) surface; region; district; neighbourhood; section; zone; part; 2) subject; topic; field WORD FAMILY WORDS: –areas (n)

area (n) SENTENCE(S): Many doctors choose an area of specialization. Which area of the city do you live in? I like the large trees that grow in the older areas of the city. Department stores are divided into different areas; women’s clothing is usually the largest area. Hurricane Irene caused flooding over large areas of Eastern Canada.