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This list was compiled by Pamela Bogart at the University of Michigan English Language Institute. The list includes most of the 570 headwords of Averil Coxhead's (2000) Academic Word List. The source of the words here is http://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/resources/academicwordlist/awl-headwords. The definitions and examples come from selections made available by vocabulary.com, unless noted otherwise. The manually-added notes are examples for and from graduate students in various fields at the University of Michigan.

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abandon forsake; leave behind As people abandon desktop computers for mobile ones, existing tech companies’ business models are being upended and new companies are blooming. Common academic collocations: abandon a hypothesis, abandon a line of research COCA (www.americancorpus.org) indicates academic collocates include decision, efforts, position, policy...i couldn't find any examples in mechanical engineering, so this might be a verb used more in policy-related fields?
abstract existing only in the mind The other group wrote in a more abstract, evaluative way, prompted by questions such as “Why did the event happen? Scientific American (Dec 28, 2012) Also a noun. the abstract of an article is a structured summary of its contents. We need to supply abstracts of conference presentations for the conference program or conference proposals sometimes too.
access the right to enter But one reason may be, paradoxically, greater access to health insurance. I need to remember to pronounce the /k/ sound in the middle: AEK sess. If not, I sound like I'm saying the verb "assess"
accommodate have room for; hold without crowding City clerks' offices around Maine scheduled extra office hours to accommodate same-sex couples rushing to wed. academic collocations: "accommodate needs," "designed to accommodate [something]" common nouns that collocate with this verb are "learning, changes, differences" (COCA at www.americancorpus.org)
accompany go or travel along with Mr. Obama demands that any spending cuts be accompanied by revenue increases.
accumulate get or gather together Business would still be left with record reserves, much higher than those accumulated in earlier recessions.
acknowledge declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of Acknowledging differences in work style enables leaders to structure interactions better.
acquire come into the possession of something concrete or abstract The design of the product resembles gadgets made by Nest Labs, the connected home company Google acquired earlier this year for $3.2 billion. Wall Street Journal (Sep 10, 2014) collocations: acquire a house, knowledge, experience q is /k/ stress on QUIRE obtain, get, buy members of the word family: acquisition (mergers and acquisitions)
adapt make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose Japanese officials said adapting overseas technologies presented a particular challenge.
adequate having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task Better said it had injected significant funds into the business "without adequate returns".
adjust alter or regulate so as to conform to a standard The managers typically adjust their holdings based on algorithms and charts tracking trends in global markets. Wall Street Journal (Jan 6, 2013)
advocate speak, plead, or argue in favor of He was probably best known for his work on heart disease, advocating prevention through exercise and diet, particularly foods low in animal fat and sodium.
affect have an influence upon Would adding this data to someone's medical record affect health insurance rates? Slate (Jan 7, 2013)
aggregate a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together Using data from Twitter covering 60,000 trips, aggregated within a ten mile radius, Fischer created this map of Europe's transport network.
allocate distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose Existing x86 processor designs allocate cache on a first come, first served basis, which allows some workloads to monopolize the shared pool. Forbes (Sep 10, 2014) allocate resources
alter cause to change; make different Yet scientists have struggled to understand whether climate change is altering that cycle. Scientific American (Jan 4, 2013)
ambiguous having more than one possible meaning The fourth is currently classified as probable case and his infection status may remain ambiguous. Scientific American (Dec 5, 2012)
analogy drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity While both air travel and pipelines are safer than their road alternatives, the analogy only extends so far. Scientific American (Nov 16, 2012)
annual occurring every year What are the annual sales of electric vehicles in India? Forbes (Jan 7, 2013)
anticipate regard something as probable or likely “We anticipate some potential short-term disruption,” Mr. Morton said, “but no significant long-term implications.”
apparent clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment The report of Rain's apparent romance with popular South Korean actress Kim Tae-hee, 32, broke in local media on Tuesday.
append fix to; attach The hashtag has been appended to quite a few approving tweets.
appreciate be fully aware of; realize fully There are, of course, plenty of things to appreciate about Downton.
approach ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem He said a better understanding of the links between high blood pressure and dementia could be crucial for developing new treatments or approaches to prevention.
appropriate suitable for a particular person, place, or situation Mr. Frederick said “that kind of legal strategy is perfectly appropriate.”
approximate judge tentatively or form an estimate of Food technology means they aren't bad these days, but they're only going to approximate the real thing.
arbitrary based on or subject to individual discretion or preference His works are often intentionally placed in unglamorous, arbitrary surroundings like abandoned buildings, far from the sleek world of urban galleries.
aspect a characteristic to be considered He will oversee all aspects of marketing for the company, including advertising, brand management, social media, and communications, LivingSocial said on Tuesday.
assess estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of Another complexity: most studies assess maternal drinking through interviews, and pregnant women might lie about or underestimate their consumption out of embarrassment or shame. Scientific American (Jan 4, 2013)
assign select something or someone for a specific purpose A larger staff has been assigned to the school, she said, including mental health professionals.
assume take to be the case or to be true The market, it is generally assumed, will eventually drive up wages.
attach be in contact with “Indonesians are religious people, they are very much attached to their religious teachings, their religious values,” he said.
attain gain with effort He joined the Army near the end of and attained the rank of staff sergeant, remaining in the United States.
attribute a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity Ms. Ora attributes much of her fashion education to her surroundings.
authority the power or right to give orders or make decisions Soccer authorities have been helping those banned with getting back on their feet and finding a way back into society.
behalf as the agent of or on someone's part The husband sits in the dominant, protective role, watching his wife’s efforts on behalf of the family and taking pride.
bias a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue More than 300 political parties contested the last general elections, representing various concerns, biases, cries for justice and pressure groups.
brief give essential information to someone “Flu vaccines are tough,” Bresee said during a telephone briefing with reporters.
bulk the property possessed by a large mass Across Portugal, supermarkets and hypermarkets, with their inexpensive packaged goods and bulk items, continued to gain ground.
capable having ability As John Stuart Mill emphasized many years ago, those who are capable of supporting themselves should not rely on the habitual aid of others.
capacity capability to perform or produce “The hospitals treating the injured are at maximum capacity.
cease put an end to a state or an activity The company said it was also temporarily ceasing sales of modern sporting rifles nationwide.
channel transmit or serve as the medium for transmission Options include channeling more funds to the banking sector to boost lending, buying government bonds on the secondary market and even reducing foreign currency reserves.
chart a visual display of data or information In some countries, including the largest developing economies in Asia, the G.D.P. charts show no indication that bad things ever happened.
cite make reference to The ratings agency cited India's high saving and investment rates, relatively competitive private sector and diverse economy as rationale behind its decision.
civil of or occurring between or among citizens of the state What followed, officials said, was a remarkable show of international cooperation over Syria's civil war.
clarify make clear and comprehensible He later clarified his meaning and said the media had his misconstrued his comments.
classic of recognized authority or excellence “The Blue Angel,” adapted from Heinrich Mann’s novel “Small Town Tyrant,” is a cinema classic that made Marlene Dietrich a star.
code a set of rules or principles or laws France's Civil Code says one must have another nationality in order to give up French citizenship because it is forbidden to be stateless. New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
coherent marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts That leadership vacuum, Mr. Bealefeld and others said, has inevitably depleted morale and kept the agency from developing a coherent agenda.
coincide happen simultaneously The cutbacks in education and growing youth unemployment coincide with two demographic crises facing European governments.
collapse break down, literally or metaphorically The collapse of Latvia’s largest bank in 1995 wiped out many people’s savings.
commence set in motion, cause to start Training commences with what is known as a “warm welcome.” New York Times (Jun 24, 2012)
commission a special group delegated to consider some matter The commission collected evidence that showed the authorities discussed covering up killings, including by quickly burying the bodies of victims.
commit give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause A lawyer for the medical examiner’s office, Mimi Mairs, said the agency had committed to “leaving no stone unturned in recalling casework she touched.”
communicate interchange information or ideas By introducing the rating system to games that rely on digital distribution, Vance said, developers will be able to better communicate their nature to consumers.
community group of interdependent organisms living in the same region In November, Hurricane Sandy devastated entire communities in coastal New York and New Jersey and killed over 100 people.
compatible able to exist and perform in harmonious combination Starting in late June, a system that sends emergency alerts via texts began operating on compatible cellphones. New York Times (Aug 14, 2012)
compensate make amends for The German government has already compensated Jews who were forced to work in the ghettos.
compile get or gather together Mobile video calling has risen so quickly that industry analysts have not yet compiled exact numbers.
complement something added to embellish or make perfect Third, in 2008-9, monetary and fiscal policies were complemented by government capital injections directly into United States and European banks. New York Times (Aug 11, 2011)
component one of the individual parts making up a larger entity Avoiding turnovers, hitting the offensive boards and getting to the free throw line are all key components of an efficient offense.
compound a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts The New England Compounding Center was shut down, and inspections found extensive contamination.
comprehensive including all or everything “Comprehensive investigative reports for the four equine fatalities from the inner track meet are being completed by board staff.”
comprise be made of Peck, though, was surprised to learn the other team nicknames used in his league, which was comprised entirely of white men. Washington Post (Jun 27, 2012)
conceive have the idea for This strategy, while not entirely random, was hardly well conceived. New York Times (May 21, 2012)
concentrate make denser, stronger, or purer Mostly we were silent, concentrating on our steps, but occasionally we would chat.
concept an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances There is little technical artistry involved, the focus instead on simple concepts and difficult execution.
conclude bring to a close Taken together, the reports have led analysts to conclude that after years of being an economic drag, housing is now contributing to economic growth.
concurrent occurring or operating at the same time Problem solving was concurrent with physical effort, so the brain must have adapted by developing appropriate regions to enhance neurocognition. New York Times (Sep 15, 2010)
conduct the way a person behaves toward other people For years, lawmakers, urged by the NRA, have placed so-called riders on spending bills that restrict these and other agencies from conducting such research.
confer have a meeting in order to talk something over He especially prefers having a radiologist on-site because he believes that conferring in person helps prevent mistaken readings and gets quicker results.
confine place limits on Is erotic sculpture confined to temples or particular religious cults?
confirm establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts The identities have yet to be officially confirmed, he said.
conform be similar, be in line with In other words, they conformed to feminine stereotypes.
consent give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to Companies also must get parental consent before using tracking tools such as cookies that peek into children’s IP addresses and device identification numbers.
considerable large in number, amount, extent, or degree In other words, the trial court wanted to treat the mass media like a public utility, which carried considerable consequences.
consist have its essential character They consist of arms, elbows and very long finger bones connected by two layers of thin skin.
constant uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing False reviews are a constant problem on consumer Web sites.
constitute form or compose The FDA said it is also working on proposed safety regulations targeting imported food – which constitutes 15% of what’s eaten in the U.S.
constrain hold back Constrained school budgets are likely to prevent any mass hiring or arming of security officers.
construct make by combining materials and parts He wanted and received some honest feedback to help construct a game plan that would put them in better positions to succeed.
consult get or ask advice from She said she had decided to step down after consulting family members and friends.
consume use up, as resources or materials The technology in theory allows for thinner screens that consume less power.
contact be in or establish communication with Beck made eye contact with me and nodded.
contemporary belonging to the present time There is, in other words, much to appreciate about contemporary movies this year.
context the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation Geological Survey has posted some useful context and interpretation.
contract a binding agreement that is enforceable by law Other league business will also resume, including trades and contract signings.
contradict prove negative; show to be false The C.I.A.’s acting director, Michael Morell, recently contradicted that, saying harsh techniques did produce some tips that led to Bin Laden.
contrary exact opposition On the contrary, he wrote, such clauses are used in most debt restructuring exercises, and investors “would expect Greece to use it.”
contribute give to some cause In 2009, researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center reported finding evidence suggesting that the chemicals may also contribute to obesity in girls.
controversy a dispute where there is strong disagreement But the performance has been clouded by controversy.
convene meet formally One week later, the sides convened again with federal mediators in New Jersey, but still couldn't make progress. New York Times (Dec 29, 2012)
converse carry on a discussion But people in traditional societies converse constantly, learning from one another and sharing.
convert change the nature, purpose, or function of something Let us embrace book shelves that convert to dining room tables.
convince make realize the truth or validity of something They are still not convinced of Mr. Bozizé’s good will.
cooperate work together on a common enterprise or project We are cooperating with authorities and conducting a full internal investigation.
core the choicest or most vital part of some idea or experience College admission personnel will focus on your performance in this year's core academic classes.
correspond be compatible, similar, or consistent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made the temporary cease-fire by Israel’s airplanes conditional on a corresponding halt to rocket fire from Gaza.
create bring into existence What started as a few coins to buy one hen ends up creating jobs for people all over Ghana.
criterion the ideal in terms of which something can be judged Regulators say lenders must consider at least eight criteria, including a borrower’s credit history, debt obligations, employment status, income and assets.
crucial of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis Developing Internet programming is a crucial part of Sony’s future, he said.
culture a particular society at a particular time and place “It was really mixed cultures growing up,” she said.
currency the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used The main move in currency markets Tuesday was a stronger yen. Wall Street Journal (Jan 7, 2013)
cycle a periodically repeated sequence of events But real estate tends to move in longer cycles, and Mr. Case is still saying now is a good time to buy.
debate a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal “Political capital in the gun debate only goes so far.
decade a period of 10 years Decades ago, Andrews whittled wood, watching the shavings fall away to reveal something recognizable.
decline grow worse But there will be less dancing now, because the chickens’ numbers have declined.
deduce conclude by reasoning Looking at a map later, I deduced that this one was private too. New York Times (Nov 30, 2011)
define show the form or outline of Relative greatness can be tricky to define across tennis eras.
definite precise; explicit and clearly defined While there are no definite plans yet, “we are looking to broaden our outreach beyond New York,” said Terry Lynam, a spokesman for North Shore. New York Times (Mar 8, 2012)
demonstrate give an exhibition of to an interested audience “Over a century of experience in the United States has demonstrated the powerful role women’s colleges play in educating women leaders.”
denote be a sign or indication of Heard in that light, the work’s agonized gestures, halting pace and tense silences denoted courage and ineffable dignity. New York Times (Mar 12, 2012)
deny declare untrue; contradict Both the military and Mr. Qadri have publicly denied working together.
depress push down "It was the most depressing meeting ever," said one attendee who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
derive come from He said his son was "a very simple person at heart" who "derives pleasures from simple things in life."
design the act of working out the form of something The previous models had identical designs that made it easier for bump drafting because the front and rear bumpers lined up squarely. New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
detect discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of But soon enough, they detected something wrong, not least that Mr. Holmes was apparently trying to conceal a handgun.
device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose Mr. Scal said wireless fitness devices were becoming popular because they address basic needs for consumers, unlike another trend seen at the show, enormous televisions.
devote dedicate He says movies based on video games rarely please devoted fans and could taint the brand.
differentiate be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait “Whirlpool’s key differentiating points are quality and innovation,” said Mr. Beck, and “the icing is that, hey, we’re made in the United States.”
dimension a construct distinguishing objects or individuals And then there are Houston’s narrow field dimensions, a factor in United’s struggles this year.
diminish decrease in size, extent, or range The market malfunctions have been assigned part of the blame for the diminishing amount of trading happening on the nation’s stock exchanges.
discrete constituting a separate entity or part The film’s narrative is divided into discrete chapters and told out of chronological sequence. New York Times (Dec 12, 2011)
displace cause to move, usually with force or pressure “There are these young guys in the camps, very well dressed, that are definitely not displaced persons,” Mr. Goffeau said.
display something intended to communicate a particular impression Eighty of his black-and-white photographs, taken over a 70-year period, will be on display in this exhibition.
dispose throw or cast away Food trash has to be disposed of immediately, the futon tucked into its slot every morning, each object stored after use.
distinct recognizable; marked The small plant in Montreal is divided into two distinct operations.
distort twist and press out of shape But he insists that his work has been intentionally distorted by critics.
distribute give to several people Mr. Guevara said he believed the institute should stop producing films and be limited to, say, renting out sets and distributing movies.
diverse distinctly dissimilar or unlike “They represent what New York City is all about: a truly diverse melting pot.”
document writing that provides information The document showed that the containers originated in Iran and declared the contents to be “building materials.”
domain territory over which rule or control is exercised He said China’s claims included an area that was “clearly part of the Philippines’ territory and maritime domain.”
dominate be in control The Chinese economy remains dominated by manufacturing and factory overcapacity still exists in some sectors.
draft any of the various versions in the development of a work Rethinking Those Words for Screen Any writer knows the sinking feeling: This line, this draft, this entire project, is not quite working.
drama a work intended for performance by actors on a stage She studied art, music and drama in high school and later attended Compton Community College.
duration the period of time during which something continues The researchers also found that short sleep duration and snoring were each independently associated with a greater likelihood of sleepy driving.
economy the system of production and distribution and consumption The Chinese economy remains dominated by manufacturing and factory overcapacity still exists in some sectors.
element one of the individual parts making up a composite entity The importance of employment for former fighters is acknowledged as an important element of keeping them from picking up arms again.
eliminate end, take out, or do away with School districts have reported eliminating thousands of jobs, increasing class sizes and reducing library services and other programs.
emerge come out into view, as from concealment But an emerging labor shortage, particularly of young workers, has changed that picture.
emphasis special importance or significance Instead, Mr. Langston explained, the emphasis is on using existing geriatricians as educators and consultants for the generalist physicians who will actually treat older patients.
empirical derived from experiment and observation rather than theory The precise impact can only be determined by careful analysis unencumbered by dogmatic beliefs not anchored in empirical results.
enable provide the means to perform some task New technologies have raised productivity and profits, while enabling companies to shed workers and slice payroll.
encounter a casual or unexpected convergence Mr. Reimer also reported that both diesel engines shut off around this time, Mr. Sumwalt said, though he encountered no problems with steering.
enforce compel to behave in a certain way These rules were strictly enforced using the flight recording equipment they carried.
enhance make better or more attractive Happily, the field is evolving in ways that may enhance safety.
enormous extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree Some exhibits designed by Gallagher & Associates are less enticing, including enormous interactive video databases.
ensure make certain of The Interior Department remains focused on ensuring safe drilling rather than barring drilling off Alaska’s coast.
entity that which is perceived to have its own distinct existence He said about half of all companies today were structured as so-called pass-through entities.
environment the totality of surrounding conditions “I would rather him be in a classroom environment,” Ms. Allen said.
equate consider or describe as similar or analogous Bacon said physical activity was important to good health but might not necessarily equate with weight loss.
equip provide with, usually for a specific purpose Some are getting rid of checkout lanes and registers altogether in favor of roaming clerks equipped with mobile devices, for instance.
equivalent being essentially comparable to something And 100 half-time employees are considered equivalent to 50 full-time employees.
erode become ground down or deteriorate “The state’s historical lack of spending has had an eroding effect on the district,” he said.
establish set up or found The most recent one was established by Ford Motors in Mountain View, Calif., in June.
estate extensive landed property retained by the owner Today he earns his living in the real estate market niche known as A.R.V., for “after repair value.”
estimate judge tentatively By some estimates, half of the nation’s health care plans are run by companies in the Nashville area.
ethic the principles of right and wrong for an individual or group Professor Gillers, the legal ethics expert, agreed, saying the ethics rules do not forbid paying for information.
ethnic distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people A vibrant ethnic melting pot, Marseille is also home to an increasing number of contemporary art and avant-garde performances.
evaluate estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of On Wednesday, his office released a statement saying the public prosecutor would evaluate the commission’s findings.
eventual expected to follow in the indefinite future As the U.S. economic recovery gains traction, investors also are trying to factor in an eventual end to the Fed's fiscal stimulus. Wall Street Journal (Jan 8, 2013)
evident clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment In addition, the report’s loss estimates are somewhat surprising given that the loans it examined were made after the mortgage crisis became evident.
evolve undergo development “This is an evolving and emerging threat,” he said.
exceed be superior or better than some standard An earlier review by the commission found that credit card tips exceeded 20 percent in fall 2009.
exclude prevent from entering; shut out The most rigorous Drug Free Sport testing panel excludes drugs like peptide hormones, stimulants, narcotics and many masking agents.
exhibit make visible or apparent Some exhibits designed by Gallagher & Associates are less enticing, including enormous interactive video databases.
expand make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity American economic output has continued to expand at a sluggish pace.
expert a person with special knowledge who performs skillfully But even so, such controls have some benefits, public health experts say.
explicit precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable And then there’s the film’s explicit subject matter.
exploit use or manipulate to one's advantage But their potential in other subject areas is already being exploited.
export sell or transfer abroad Such findings have implications for national export officials.
expose make visible or apparent Empty picture frames hang on exposed brick walls, blank as the mind.
external happening or arising outside some limits or surface “External demand seems to be holding up better than we had thought,” Mr. Moëc said.
extract remove, usually with some force or effort Green tea extracts, more richly concentrated with EGCG, may not be much better.
facilitate make easier “We have seen over and over again that states are very eager to facilitate direct investment promotion efforts,” Mr. Riskind said.
factor anything that contributes causally to a result So other factors, such as genetics, may be more important for human longevity.
feature a prominent attribute or aspect of something The organic results featured several Nike entries and various shoe retailers, but no comparison shopping sites, at least not on the first page.
federal of a government with central and regional authorities Currently, people using the card get only one free withdrawal per deposit of federal funds.
finance the commercial activity of providing funds and capital Some of the student exchanges are financed by the Erasmus Program, while others rely on joint agreements.
finite bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent But a broken bone, unlike stretched ligaments, usually heals completely in a finite period of time.
flexible able to adjust readily to different conditions Where screens are concerned, apparently, the future remains flexible.
fluctuate move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern This create a fluctuating magnetic field that generates heat without physical contact.
focus the concentration of attention or energy on something The second half focused on specific 20th-century songs in the Gilbert and Sullivan style.
format the organization of data according to preset specifications What customers are now seeing reflects changes in the format of Google results.
formula a symbolic representation of the composition of a compound One former member of the DNA Subcommittee said he was concerned the formula was based on assumptions, not practice.
forthcoming easygoing and open when speaking or sharing information Reflecting on the match Broad outlined the problem clearly enough but was less forthcoming about the likely solution. "Forthcoming" also implies that someone will say something that others might be reluctant to say, or that the context might suggest one would be uncomfortable saying.
foundation education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field The foundation has grown, supporting visual as well as performing artists and changing its name to the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.
framework the underlying structure The ratings firm said that the unpredictable nature of the policy framework in Europe is weighing on Spain's credit rating. Wall Street Journal (Oct 11, 2012)
function what something is used for Her best works function like brilliant collages, creating meaning through idiosyncratic constellations of references and concepts.
fund a reserve of money set aside for some purpose A year later, he and other enthusiasts received a state charter to start collecting funds and archival material.
fundamental serving as an essential component “Providing access to the fundamental technology is entirely different,” he said in an e-mail Friday.
furthermore in addition Furthermore, the train in Europe or Asia is likely to have traveled at much higher speed.
gender properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of sex Thousands marching for gender justice on New Years eve. The vocabulary.com definitions of gender lack a common academic use of the word in sociology, anthropology, and other social sciences to denote the socially constructed category of gender identity, e.g. what it means to be "male" or "female" and how something in-between is silently categorized as abnormal.
generate bring into existence But China is not particularly interested in sharing much of the wealth the railroad would generate.
generation a coming into being Among them: research showing that boomers are giving their time to community groups at higher rates than past generations.
globe an object with a spherical shape Some artists have created somewhat darker snow globes.
goal the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve “Goals can be extremely effective, depending on how people set and approach them,” he says.
grade a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality In all, 17,000 students and more than 1,100 teachers would be affected by closings, program changes and new grade configurations.
grant allow to have The change is allowed under a "local option" granted by the church's General Convention, church leaders said. New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
guarantee an unconditional commitment that something will happen He found his previous job within 30 days, picking up a year’s guaranteed contract work in Hartford.
guideline a rule that provides direction for appropriate behavior Hang gliding became safer as technology improved and training guidelines were established.
hierarchy a series of ordered groupings within a system Hyenas live in huge social groups called clans that are structured by a “linear dominance hierarchy.” Scientific American (Nov 29, 2012)
highlight move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent One particularly striking finding in their analysis highlights the power that comes with drawing the maps.
hypothesis a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations His hypothesis was neglected for many years because the methodology for detecting such chemical factors in the living embryo was not yet available. Scientific American (Jan 3, 2013)
identical being the exact same one The previous models had identical designs that made it easier for bump drafting because the front and rear bumpers lined up squarely. New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
identify give the name or characteristics of The spokeswoman declined to be identified by name, citing company policy.
ideology an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group Unfortunately, some United States officials are so captured or captivated by the ideology of modern banking that they want to play along.
ignorance the lack of knowledge or education One thing I felt keenly while reading was the ignorance of even great minds, based on when they lived in history. New York Times (Jun 6, 2012)
illustrate depict with a visual representation Investigators have so far not linked any historical pipeline problems to malicious cyberactivity, but software malfunctions have illustrated the potential threat.
image a visual representation produced on a surface Images of a hang glider soaring through the Grand Canyon were offset by reports of dozens of pilots dying each year in accidents.
immigrate come into a new country and change residency When Mr. Salomon was 19, he immigrated to the United States; his father worked in a factory in New York City.
impact have an effect upon Whatever the economic impact of low interest rates, they seem to be helping corporate America.
implement apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design The big idea: Many business leaders struggle with implementing strategic change.
implicate bring into intimate and incriminating connection The cases involving big banks, he said, lacked sufficient evidence implicating C.E.Os.
implicit suggested though not directly expressed But he said there was an implicit understanding that high-ranking officials were off limits.
imply express or state indirectly Foreign exchange reserves have remained largely static for 18 months, implying that the Chinese central bank has made no major intervention in the currency.
impose compel to behave in a certain way Similar restrictions have been imposed by the United Kingdom, Chile and Brazil.
incentive a positive motivational influence But using generous economic incentives and relying on conventions has been called an outdated economic strategy.
incidence the relative frequency of occurrence of something “The incidences are higher and it’s more threatening,” he said. New York Times (Jun 28, 2012)
incline lower or bend, as in a nod or bow Corporations are generally inclined to settle potential cases because even being indicted can cripple business.
income the amount of money one makes over a period of time Even if income tax rates are higher later, I think the tax deferral” makes up for that increase.
incorporate unite or merge with something already in existence Clinton said he incorporated both of Obama’s suggestions — “He was right!” exclaimed the former president. Washington Post (Sep 12, 2012)
indicate designate a place, direction, person, or thing Instead, he indicated he might have some inside information on who will be.
individual being or characteristic of a single thing or person “Everybody needs to put individual thoughts behind them,” Smith said.
induce cause to act in a specified manner Ms. Ortega was not in a medically induced coma.
inevitable incapable of being avoided or prevented But, he said, “In time, as society becomes more comfortable and legal concerns are ironed out, full autonomy will become practical, inevitable and necessary.”
infer conclude by reasoning From this they inferred that infants comprehend the cartoon character’s perspective, Dr. Endress said. New York Times (Jan 3, 2011)
infrastructure the basic features of a system or organization Mongolia’s vast grasslands have long attracted adventure travelers, particularly those willing to go on horseback, but a limited tourism infrastructure has kept numbers low.
inherent existing as an essential constituent or characteristic But all predictions based on computer projections have inherent uncertainties.
inhibit limit the range or extent of However, she said that the respondents might have been inhibited in answering because their interviews were carried out in front of other family members.
initial occurring at the beginning In fact, Emery still has initial interviews scheduled.
initiate set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for In the last half-dozen presidential campaigns, the news media have attempted to bring more accountability by initiating ad watches and fact checks.
injure cause damage or affect negatively Players saw Smith benched two months ago because he admitted he was injured.
innovate bring something new to an environment They are really looking for someone to innovate in nutrition and hunger solutions.
insert put or introduce into something He said he tried unsuccessfully to insert renovations into Lincoln Center’s master plan, “but basically the program was over.”
insight clear or deep perception of a situation But he found that being calm, clear and compassionate gave him better insights and better timing.
inspect look over carefully Accredited outside auditors inspected the factory on Walmart’s behalf at least twice in 2011, he said.
instance an item of information that is typical of a class or group Research has found, for instance, that Indian mothers tend to breast-feed boys longer than they do girls, Ms. Anderson said.
institute set up or lay the groundwork for The Electric Power Research Institute has some advice, none of it encouraging. There is an additional meaning of "institute" not raised in vocabulary.com, that is, to implement.
instruct impart skills or knowledge to He is not technically an assistant coach, but he helps instruct the quarterbacks.
integral existing as an essential constituent or characteristic As this season has gone on, it has become more integral in Seattle's offense.
integrate make into a whole or make part of a whole This mission is complicated by the fact that Moscow’s ruling class is, in fact, already deeply integrated into Western Europe.
integrity an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting Engineers determined that weaker ones were originally installed, raising concerns about the structure’s integrity.
intelligence the ability to comprehend He also noted that to carry out commando raids, the American military needs bases, an intelligence network and arrangements for medical evacuation.
intense extremely sharp “Currently in China people are unusually sensitive to developments like this, and so the reaction has been quite intense,” Mr. Zhan said.
interact do something together or with others He clearly enjoyed interacting with sports fans of Chicago he respects.
intermediate around the middle of a scale of evaluation Has also assumed a bigger role in the passing game, primarily at the intermediate levels.
internal located inward The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance to employers to increase withholding from paychecks beginning Tuesday to match new tax rates at every income level.
interpret make sense of; assign a meaning to But people do interpret and observe religion differently and, as Celtics Coach Doc Rivers noted, a fair number of folks “do work on Christmas.”
interval the distance between things Players who sustained head injuries also received scans at three intervals after the injuries, with researchers using advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques.
intervene get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action Meanwhile, financial markets remain focused on how the European Central Bank might actually go about intervening in government bond markets. New York Times (Aug 20, 2012)
intrinsic belonging to a thing by its very nature Roughly speaking, some Christian thinkers believe animals have intrinsic rights to be treated well, like people. New York Times (Oct 15, 2011)
investigate conduct an inquiry of Police detectives are investigating several thefts in at least two precincts that appear to include the same suspects, said Sgt.
invoke cite as an authority Yet the concepts invoked are often abstract, requiring reflection and explanation.
involve contain as a part Another United States Attorney’s office could reopen that investigation, several lawyers involved in the case said, although that is unlikely.
isolate place or set apart That damage would have been reduced by about two-thirds if controllers in Houston isolated the rupture as soon as problems emerged, investigators said.
issue some situation or event that is thought about The big issues that Nokia faces, he said, are “managing efficiently, building great products and changing the way we operate.
journal a periodical dedicated to a particular subject The findings were published online January 10 in the Journal of Breath Research. Scientific American (Jan 11, 2013)
justify show to be right by providing proof Justifying her sentence, she noted that the men were driven by financial motives and difficult family circumstances rather than ideology.
label a brief description given for purposes of identification Ms. Lutz, the Living Essentials spokeswoman, said the bold “No Crash Later” statement on product labels was followed by a special mark.
layer a single thickness of some substance or material “If Disney can drive more value from existing infrastructure by layering on technology, that is extremely powerful,” said Mr. Brown of Lo-Q.
lecture an educational talk delivered by a teacher in a classroom But each year, Mr. Wright gives a lecture on his experiences as a parent of a child with special needs.
legal established by or founded upon law or official rules As required by state law, the patient’s legal guardian was notified, along with local law enforcement.
legislate make laws or bills But the recently introduced Lisbon Treaty has widened the scope for Brussels to ask member nations to legislate on criminal matters. New York Times (Dec 8, 2010)
locate determine the place of by searching or examining But no one has ever thought that the fountain might be located beneath a house in Maine.
maintain keep in a certain state, position, or activity Mr. Sprecher indicated that he was willing to maintain two headquarters, ICE's home in Atlanta and the Big Board's center in New York City.
major greater in number or size or amount Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. also is meeting separately Thursday with major gun retailers, including Wal-Mart.
manipulate influence or control shrewdly or deviously As the financial crisis was heating up, Barclays said it manipulated rates to increase profits and hide its failing financial health.
manual of or relating to the hands However, back at the other office, Mr. Tuli did point out an engineer who was translating manuals for companies assembling DataWind tablets in China.
margin the boundary line or area immediately inside the boundary The new military spending bill, known as the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, was passed in both houses of Congress by wide margins.
mature having reached full natural growth or development Coach Mike Smith said Monday they had learned from and been matured by their recent disappointments.
mechanism device consisting of a piece of machinery Mr. Kasuri expressed surprise over the government’s failure to install an effective firewall mechanism despite having months to do so.
medium the surrounding environment Witnesses told local news media that the helicopter appeared to have exploded after hitting the ground.
mediate act between parties with a view to reconciling differences A few violence interrupters were mediating between the gangs' leaders, while the rest worked the crowd, calming people down.
medical relating to the study or practice of medicine But some critics said that poor and uninsured patients sometimes used the emergency room as their primary source of medical care.
mental involving the mind or an intellectual process Yet Justice Del Giudice, who was scheduled to sentence Mr. Isaac, ordered a mental health examination instead.
method a way of doing something, especially a systematic way Other schools have also adopted inventive methods to promote graduating in four years. What's missing in this definition is "the scientific method," or the "Methods" section of a research paper.
migrate move from one country or region to another and settle there Jeffrey Hart is a Briton migrating back and forth between Canada and the United States on work visas, gaining experience in natural building. New York Times (Aug 20, 2012)
minimal the least possible The fighters are operating on a minimal budget, eating just one meal a day, he added.
minimum the smallest possible quantity Employees will be given a minimum 60-day notice before any furlough of longer than 22 days takes place, according to the document.
minor inferior in number or size or amount In my next post, we'll look at how seemingly minor details in a transaction, if not handled properly, can make your life miserable.
mode how something is done or how it happens Altogether, shifting transportation modes would drive up prices, he said, adding, “Rail is not the answer.”
modify cause to change; make different Riders complained about inaccurate modified schedules on the Web site — a criticism the agency sometimes acknowledged.
monitor keep an eye on; keep under surveillance A screen in one corner relayed footage from the closed circuit cameras installed across the office floors, monitoring staff activity.
motive the reason that arouses action toward a desired goal But his prime motive in choosing Google, he said, was online collaboration.
mutual common to or shared by two or more parties Teams are taught four skill sets: leadership, mutual support, situation monitoring and communication.
negate make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of She notes that salad dressing packets typically contain as many as four servings, which can negate any nutritional value of the greens. Washington Post (Dec 20, 2011)
neutral having no personal preference As head of state, the queen performs some ceremonial and formal duties related to government but must remain neutral on political matters. New York Times (Dec 19, 2012)
nevertheless despite anything to the contrary Nevertheless, Mr. Ostreicher ended up in June 2011 as the only American in Palmasola Prison, an experience he described as “sheer terror.”
nonetheless despite anything to the contrary Nonetheless, Mr. Cowen’s illnesses have led to his falling about $8,400 behind in his rent; he could face eviction proceedings beginning next month.
norm a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical However, let’s take it one step further, beyond social norms.
normal conforming with a standard, level, or type “I think this is going to end up like a regular summer weekend, no more busy than normal,” he said.
notion a general inclusive concept The notion that India’s weak manufacturing sector can catch up to China in advanced computer hardware also strikes some experts as far-fetched.
notwithstanding despite anything to the contrary The gloomy weather forecast notwithstanding, the day was indeed summery. New York Times (Jun 30, 2012)
nuclear constituting the core or central part A few prominent environmentalists argue that the rapidly heating world cannot make wrenching changes without nuclear power to ease the transition.
objective the goal intended to be attained Mr. Dempsey's stated main objective was to preserve as many Tully's jobs as possible.
obtain come into possession of A Web site marketing Wegelin's services said, "Neither the Swiss government nor any other government can obtain information about your bank account."
obvious easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind Jet lag’s severity depends on several factors, the most obvious being how many time zones you crossed.
occupy live in (a certain place) Next to it is a lane usually occupied by parked vehicles, and then a traffic lane.
occur be found to exist However nothing else occurred, and in a few minutes he had gone back to sleep.
offset a compensating equivalent That is a particularly weighty question, given the urgent need for tax revenue to offset the ballooning federal budget deficit.
ongoing currently happening “Discussions with various authorities in relation to Libor setting are ongoing,” an RBS spokeswoman said. Wall Street Journal (Jan 10, 2013)
option one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen “All options are on the table,” said a senior European official who is participating in the talks but was not authorized to speak publicly.
outcome something that results Sure, compound interest has a powerful outcome, but it takes an awfully long time to become fun and exciting.
output production of a certain amount American economic output has continued to expand at a sluggish pace.
overall involving only main features Overall, though, analysts said the industry eased up on promotions such as rebates and low-interest financing. New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
overlap extend over and cover a part of The building housed a research center run by the national security agency, one of many overlapping intelligence agencies. New York Times (Jul 19, 2012)
panel sheet that forms a distinct section of something On request, Mr. Singh showed a sample of a touchscreen panel that he said had been made at DataWind's manufacturing unit in Montreal.
paradigm a standard or typical example Even if these new shows end up being remakes of familiar paradigms, more is at stake here.
parallel being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting Increasingly she turned to writing about the recipes she was trying as her interest in cooking deepened in parallel to her relationship.
participate be involved in “All options are on the table,” said a senior European official who is participating in the talks but was not authorized to speak publicly.
passive lacking in energy or will On this night, Ms. Meade basically brought to a character a vulnerability that came across as passive.
perceive become aware of through the senses Insurance, like taxes, quantifies the perceived societal cost of an activity.
period an amount of time “We were a little bit lost last year when he was out for such an extended period of time,” Troy Brouwer said.
persist continue to exist While the specific numbers have most likely shifted over time, the basic categories persist.
perspective a way of regarding situations or topics It is helpful to summarize the important policy effects on the labor market from workers' perspectives in terms of marginal tax rates.
phase any distinct time period in a sequence of events “He’s progressively gotten better in all phases,” Haslett said.
phenomenon any state or process known through the senses Researchers found that employee turnover slows down considerably as businesses get older and bigger, which could be contributing to the wage phenomenon.
philosophy a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school He often coupled common sense with Greek philosophy, which, he wrote, "seemed to astonish the whole journalistic fraternity in New York City."
physical involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit Various companies showed off tools that intervened in our physical lives.
policy a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group “Chuck Hagel is out of the mainstream,” Mr. Graham says, “on most issues regarding foreign policy.”
portion something determined in relation to a thing that includes it A large portion of that is held by a group of hedge funds including York Capital Management, which invests heavily in distressed debt.
pose put into a certain place or abstract location Pointing out the potential hazards posed by data brokers and the like is part of Mr. Fertik’s M.O.
positive characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance “Call me an optimist, but I see positive indications of the markets moving forward,” he said.
potential existing in possibility Investors fixated last year on so-called tail risks, or potential negative surprises.
practitioner someone who carries out a learned profession “Many practitioners haven’t caught up to the advanced technology yet,” he said.
precede be earlier in time There are perils in having publicity precede peer review. New York Times (Jul 29, 2012)
precise sharply exact or accurate or delimited The precise impact can only be determined by careful analysis unencumbered by dogmatic beliefs not anchored in empirical results.
predict make a guess about what will happen in the future Research is why he will never live in Seattle, he said; scientists are predicting a big earthquake someday.
predominant having superior power or influence According to the World Health Organization, B flus are predominant in China. New York Times (Feb 24, 2012)
preliminary preceding or in preparation for something more important West Bengal: A preliminary medical examination suggested that a three-year-old girl was raped in Goai village, the Indian Express reported.
presume take to be the case or to be true The 32 remaining passengers are presumed to have drowned.
previous just preceding something else in time or order He found his previous job within 30 days, picking up a year’s guaranteed contract work in Hartford.
primary of first rank or importance or value But some critics said that poor and uninsured patients sometimes used the emergency room as their primary source of medical care.
prime of or relating to the first or originating agent Acquiring the service would not only give Apple access to prime data but also, as Search Engine Land noted, would complement Apple in other ways.
principal main or most important Among Wall Street's principal concerns about Facebook has been the company's ability to profit as its users increasingly log in on their mobile phones.
principle a basic generalization that is accepted as true The business was built on two main principles: outstanding customer service and offering high-quality clothes to help people become accepted into society, relatives said.
prior earlier in time Mr. Akhtar said that no prior warning or threat had been given to his organization by militants.
priority status established in order of importance or urgency “When you are running investments, your priority needs to be maximizing return.”
proceed move ahead; travel onward in time or space If successful, lawyers said, future proceedings, at least in the pre trial stage, will be open.
process a particular course of action intended to achieve a result Hall of Fame voting is ultimately designed to be a consensus process.
professional of or relating to or suitable as an occupation Mitchell, 30, entered his last fight coming off the longest layoff of his professional career.
prohibit command against One student studying preschool education said she was prohibited from quitting her internship and was compelled to work night shifts.
project a planned undertaking The landscaping project was announced in 2011 but has taken time to advance through public review as officials wrestled with the security question.
promote contribute to the progress or growth of Some rinks installed concrete floors to promote cooling, but others employed newer technologies.
proportion relation with respect to comparative quantity or magnitude Insulin is known to fuel cell growth, and cancer cells consume glucose out of proportion to other nutrients.
prospect the possibility of future success Nothing to do, no prospects for getting out.
protocol forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials But organizations that foster student musicians still mostly insist on standard protocols.
psychology the science of mental life David Popplewell of Brasenose College grilled an experimental psychology candidate by asking: "Why do human beings have two eyes?"
publication the act of issuing printed materials The New York Times and other mainstream publications published hundreds of the documents Private Manning is accused of leaking.
publish prepare and issue for public distribution or sale The Smoking Gun Web site published the document online.
purchase something acquired by buying He also said that there are no minimum purchases required by distributors, denouncing so-called "pay to play" allegations.
pursue follow in an effort to capture Ask for help pursuing that interest beyond class assignments.
qualitative involving distinguishing attributes It will also require improved techniques for integrating quantitative and qualitative information. New York Times (Nov 9, 2012)
radical far beyond the norm Voters appeared to prefer stability over Mr. Moon’s calls for radical change.
random lacking any definite plan or order or purpose Monte Carlo methods use a random process to solve complicated problems.
range a variety of different things or activities He successfully fought to keep cost increases within a manageable range.
ratio relation with respect to comparative quantity or magnitude Pythagoras, he tells us, used the concept of dissonance in coming to his theories about the simple ratios of whole numbers.
rational consistent with or based on or using reason Is there any rational reason to think that things will change next year?
react show a response to something Every college coach wants smart players — athletes who can grasp complex offenses, dissect sophisticated defenses and react quickly under pressure.
recover regain or make up for Figure Skating Championships later this month while he recovers from hip surgery.
refine reduce to a pure state But experts also suggested that concepts of fat be refined.
regime the governing authority of a political unit “In general, I think the regime in Damascus is approaching collapse,” he said.
region the extended spatial location of something The region is loaded with iron, and mining companies will continue to go after it.
regulate bring into conformity with rules, principles, or usage While closely regulated by the Department of Environmental Conservation, New York also offers great fishing opportunities.
reinforce strengthen and support Patterns of one or the other are reinforced over time.
reject refuse to accept or acknowledge Intermittent fighting increased last month when the rebels rejected a government demand that they allow supply convoys to reach an army base.
relax become loose or looser or less tight At a Tuesday morning news conference, Saban seemed relaxed.
release grant freedom to; free from confinement Another senior official, speaking anonymously because he was not authorized to release military information, said two pilots were on board.
relevant having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue "But working on something so relevant to society caught my attention."
reluctance a certain degree of unwillingness But he was expressing some reluctance to get on board.
rely have confidence or faith in But there is an inherent risk in anything that relies on transporting natural resources because demand can vary.
remove take something away as by lifting, pushing, or taking off Six thousand fewer tons of steel trusses, which were removed in 2004.
require have need of Current law requires reporting multiple purchases of handguns, but not semi-automatic assault rifles.
research a seeking for knowledge Research has found, for instance, that Indian mothers tend to breast-feed boys longer than they do girls, Ms. Anderson said.
reside live in I was intrigued by our parallel worlds - two Muslim Middle Eastern women, eyes lined with pencils of coal, residing in the United States.
resource aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed But there is an inherent risk in anything that relies on transporting natural resources because demand can vary.
respond show a reaction to something Protest leaders said the court had given the state six days to respond.
restore bring back into original existence, function, or position Some other buildings in the area have yet to have their phone service restored, however, Verizon officials said.
restrain hold back Additional cuts in government spending later this year, above those already emanating from the cap on discretionary spending, would further restrain job creation.
restrict limit access to But of greater concern was this: A hang gliding flight that crossed into restricted airspace was ineligible for the record book.
retain hold back within Hirscher retained his lead in the overall World Cup standings.
reveal make known to the public information previously kept secret If prodded, Mr. Gogu will reveal a few celebrity stories.
revenue the entire amount of income before any deductions are made That is a particularly weighty question, given the urgent need for tax revenue to offset the ballooning federal budget deficit.
reverse change to the contrary But Mrs. Nader and some others are beginning to reverse that trend.
revise reorganize, especially for the purpose of improving The revised editorial instead lauded Communist Party’s policies.
revolution a single complete turn The biggest winner in this revolution will likely be Google, with its free Android operating system.
rigid fixed and unmoving The result is the smallest, most rigid playing field in recent history: One that excludes 41 states.
role the actions and activities assigned to a person or group Newsome remembers Lewis’s first news conference after his role in the Atlanta murders was resolved.
route an established line of travel or access Alabama, en route to its third national title in four years, scored the first three times it had the ball.
scenario a postulated sequence of possible events “They are always prepared for different scenarios,” he said of the government.
schedule a list of times at which things are planned to occur Washington is scheduled to open its season Saturday at Tampa Bay.
scheme an elaborate and systematic plan of action Some of these offers turned out to be Ponzi schemes.
scope an area in which something operates or has power or control The credit can also apply to a wide scope of industries — not just manufacturing, but computer software, architects, engineers, and food processing firms.
section one of several parts or pieces that fit with others The Journal is planning a full page of excerpts in its Leisure & Arts section on Wednesday.
sector a particular aspect of life or activity The China corporate sector has been battling falling profits.
secure free from danger or risk Register online well in advance to secure a spot at your preferred test site.
sequence a following of one thing after another in time “We built five separate set pieces to shoot different parts of the sequence,” Mr. Hennah said.
series similar things placed in order or one after another But laying out a series of possible routes would allow readers to make an educated choice.
shift move very slightly While the specific numbers have most likely shifted over time, the basic categories persist.
significant important in effect or meaning "To go this far without significant problems after the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression is remarkable," Mr. Griffith said.
simulate reproduce someone's behavior or looks They reported the results of the simulated audio invasion online on Wednesday in Biology Letters. New York Times (Jun 7, 2012)
so-called doubtful or suspect Better still, he said, are so-called unconstrained bond funds whose managers have great flexibility in how they invest.
source the place where something begins According to a reliable source, “Baseball has ruled on it.
specific distinguishing something particular or unique Department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue use e-mail to target specific audiences, but older shoppers still must sift through clothes and accessories for all ages.
specify be particular about The sentence mentioning the alternate swearing-in does not specify a date, and government officials have said that means Mr. Chávez can be sworn in later.
sphere a round three-dimensional closed surface After surviving the collapse of the twin towers, the battered sphere was moved to Battery Park.
stable resistant to change of position or condition Mr. Abrams said rental companies preferred to keep prices stable and spend their energy on trying to gain market share.
statistic a datum that can be represented numerically In recent years, a growing number of high schools have stopped providing class rankings to colleges, raising questions about the value of the statistic.
status the condition or someone or something at a particular time But he has made no mention of addressing North Korea’s status as one of the world’s least wired nations.
straightforward pointed directly ahead "We are always looking for sophisticated and straightforward dishes to add to our tailgate menu," Jackson wrote.
strategy an elaborate and systematic plan of action But using generous economic incentives and relying on conventions has been called an outdated economic strategy.
stress difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension An estimated 75 to 90 percent of all doctors' visits are related to stress.
structure the building of something and the arrangement of its parts Engineers determined that weaker ones were originally installed, raising concerns about the structure’s integrity.
style a particular kind Tunisian Style Baked Cauliflower Frittata In the authentic version of this frittata there is a lot more olive oil, as well as chopped hard-boiled eggs.
submit hand over formally Litigation often waits until after claims are submitted, evaluated and adjusted, said Lon Berk, partner at Hunton & Williams. Wall Street Journal (Dec 27, 2012)
subordinate lower in rank or importance Being a United States Marine means showing no weakness, no pain, especially to your subordinates. New York Times (Jun 22, 2012)
subsequent following in time or order But nothing in Mr. Sullivan’s universe is random, and subsequent chapters reveal a tangle of dark meanings under the surface.
subsidy a grant of financial assistance, especially by a government Meanwhile, Mr. Chidambaram aims to cut India's budget deficit by reducing fuel subsidies. Wall Street Journal (Dec 18, 2012)
substitute a person or thing that can take the place of another Cellphones, email and Skype allow more connection among family members and loved ones, but are no substitute for being there.
successor a person who follows next in order His successor at the U.S. unit will be announced later, BP said.
sufficient of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement The cases involving big banks, he said, lacked sufficient evidence implicating C.E.Os.
summary a brief statement that presents the main points In the committee meetings, the summaries prepared by the first and second readers are often read out loud and discussed.
supplement an additional component that improves capability Some contain anabolic steroids, and even high-quality protein supplements might be dangerous in large amounts, or if taken to replace meals, he said.
survey ask people questions in order to gather data A survey in China on Monday found manufacturing activity in that country expanded for the third consecutive month.
survive continue in existence after Last week, in fact, he survived a vigilante assassination attempt; a car bomb reportedly killed the would-be assassin.
suspend stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it Last spring, Binghamton University suspended pledging after a series of complaints about people being physically abused, deprived of sleep and forced to drink heavily.
sustain lengthen or extend in duration or space He balked at describing the actions as “harassment” or “molestation,” saying that implied aggravated or sustained behavior.
symbol something visible that represents something invisible She is looking for dinnerware painted with winged goddesses, holding aloft trumpets and bald eagles, which are symbols of the Society of the Cincinnati.
target a reference point to shoot at In the mid-1990s, some joined suicide bombing attacks aimed at military and civilian targets, sometimes deflecting suspicion by dressing as though pregnant.
task any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted The task had taken considerably longer than expected.
technical of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill Ultimately, Mr. Bevan noticed that Iran had published limited technical details of its cartridges, including bullet weights.
technique a practical method or art applied to some particular task Each had been a licensed peace officer for five to seven years and had received specialized training in investigative techniques and firearms.
technology the practical application of science to commerce or industry New technologies have raised productivity and profits, while enabling companies to shed workers and slice payroll.
temporary not permanent; not lasting Then in late March, a temporary law financing the government expires.
terminate be the last or concluding part of Terminating that case without a further fight, however, would mean giving up on charging other detainees with those offenses.
text the words of something written Writing essays has never been my strong suit; I have as much difficulty conveying sincerity through text as I do in speech.
theme the subject matter of a conversation or discussion “I derive my themes from what’s happening in everyday life,” Ms. Dimoula had said earlier.
theory a belief that can guide behavior “In theory you could have fired that cannon,” Mr. Browne said, “because the powder was still working.”
thereby by that means or because of that In principle, work and investment decisions become more efficient and thereby raise growth.
thesis an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument My original thesis that only Washington Nationals employees, Washington Nationals fans and D.C. media members supported the strategy has turned out to be incorrect. Washington Post (Aug 29, 2012)
topic the subject matter of a conversation or discussion Her newest book, “Prime Time,” a mix of advice on health, fitness, friendship, sex and other topics, recently came out in paperback.
trace an indication that something has been present North Korea also deployed equipment to trace cellphone signals.
tradition a specific practice of long standing Yes, it's a New York tradition, the first gathering having taken place in 1904.
transfer move from one place to another He ended up at Division III Greensboro College for two years until Clark secured his transfer to Stanford.
transform change or alter in appearance or nature Regulators say money market funds need to be fundamentally transformed to prevent them from creating too much systemic risk.

Created on Fri Dec 28 21:13:39 EST 2012 (updated Tue Oct 25 13:57:21 EDT 2016)

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