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Vocabulary

Unit 9

Word list

analytic [ˌænəˈlitik]

adj. If something is analytic, it is related to logic and reasoning.

The analytic article criticized the new plan and presented one of its own.

area[ˈeəriə]

n. An area is a reasonably large place.

He was very familiar with the local area.

bachelor [ˈbætʃələr]

n. A bachelor is an unmarried man.

Since he was a bachelor, Jason did his shopping by himself.

cognitive [ˈkɒgnətiv]

adj. If something is cognitive, it is related to learning and knowing things.

After her physical examination, her cognitive skills were tested.

collision [kəˈliʒən]

n. A collision is the act of two things hitting into each another.

The collision between the two cars created a loud noise.

competent [ˈkɒmpətənt]

adj. If someone is competent, they are able to think or act successfully.

Competent employees are much better than unknowledgeable ones.

diploma [diˈploumə]

n. A diploma is a certificate proving that someone has completed their studies.

After four years of college, Mary finally had a diploma.

excel [ikˈsel]

v. To excel at a subject or activity means to be very good at it.

Jenny excels at playing the piano.

geology [dʒiˈɒlədʒi]

n. Geology is the study of the Earth’s natural structures and how they change.

Because he studied geology, he knew how the mountains were formed.

integral [ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l]

adj. Something that is integral is an important part of the whole.

She is an integral member of our team.

intellect [ˈintəlekt]

n. An intellect is a person’s ability to understand things easily.

She was known for her quick and strong intellect as well as her beauty.

job [dʒɒb]

n. Your job is the work you do to earn money.

He now has a high-paying job.

keen [kiːn]

adj. If someone is keen, they are intelligent.

Only a keen students could have solved that math problem.

minimum [ˈmɪnɪməm]

adj. The minimum is the smallest amount.

What is the minimum temperature in winter in this area?

physiology [ˌfiziˈɒlədʒi]

n. Physiology involve’s the study of how the brain effects our thought and actions.

The physiology of seeing, is a fascinating subject.

radioactive [reidiouˈӕktiv]

adj. If something is radioactive, then it lets out, or is related to, radiation.

Radioactive states can be very bad for anyone’s health.

relativity [ˌreləˈtivəti]

n. Relativity is a set of ideas about time and space developed by Albert Einstein.

Relativity teaches that light travels at the same speed throughout the universe.

sociology [ˌsousiˈɒlədʒi]

n. Sociology is the study of human society, its organizations, and problems.

Sociology teaches that people’s problems are a result of their society.

theoretical [θiəˈretikəl]

adj. If something is theoretical, it is based on theory rather than experience.

His conclusion was only theoretical and not meant to be publicized.

weak [wiːk]

adj. If someone is weak, they are not strong and healthy.

She is still weak after the illness.