Name: ___________________________
English 7
Academic Vocabulary Unit F
1. Ambiguous
(adj.) having more than one meaning, unclear
๏ synonym – uncertain, confusing
๏ antonym – clear, understandable
2. Arbitrary
(adj.) random, subjective, based on personal wishes
๏ synonym – illogical
๏ antonym – logical
3. Attribute
(n.) trait, characteristic;
(v.) to give credit for the cause of something
๏ synonym – (n.) feature, element (v.) assign
4. Bias
(n.) an unfair preference or dislike, prejudice
๏ synonym – favoritism, unfairness
๏ antonym – impartial
5. Component
(n.) a part of something, a factor
๏ synonym – contituent, element
6. Core
(n.) an essential part, the foundation
๏ synonym – basis, center
๏ antonym - non-essential
7. Criteria
(n.) standard for judging something
๏ synonym – benchmark
8. Discrete
(adj.) completely separate and unconnected, isolated
๏ synonym – disconnected
๏ antonym - connected
9. Distinguish
(v.) to recognize differences; differentiate
(v.) to perform well
๏ synonym – make a distinction; excel
10. Erode
(v.) to destroy gradually, to wear down
๏ synonym – wear away, grind down
๏ antonym - remain intact
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Name: ___________________________
English 7
Academic Vocabulary Unit F (cont.)
11. Evolve
(v.) develop gradually
๏ synonym – change, advance
๏ antonym – stay the same
12. Facilitate
(v.) make something easier to do, assist
๏ synonym – make possible
๏ antonym – impede
13. Intermittent
(adj.) irregular, with no set pattern
๏ synonym – alternating, sporadic
๏ antonym – constant
14. Logic
(n.) thought that is not influenced by emotion or bias
๏ synonym – sense
๏ antonym – bias
15. Motive
(n.) the reason for doing something, the aim
๏ synonym – purpose
16. Objective
(adj.) without bias or prejudice, impartial;
(n.) a goal or purpose
๏ synonym – (adj.) neutral, independent; (n.) intention,
reason
๏ antonym – (adj.) subjective
17. Paradigm
(n.) a model, a typical example of something
๏ synonym – standard, exemplar
18. Parameter
(n.) a boundary, a limiting factor
๏ synonym – limitation, restriction
๏ antonym - limitless
19. Perspective
(n.) point of view, perception
๏ synonym – outlook, viewpoint
20.
(n.) the range covered by an activity, extent
๏ synonym – capacity, scale
Scope
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