5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 3
Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
abstract adj. It is a rather abstract concept. difficult to understand; abstruse
noun You must write an abstract. a statement summarizing the important points
absurd adj. It was an absurd idea. ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable
abundant adj. China has an abundant supply of coal. ample; plentiful
abuse verb Do not abuse your bicycle. to use wrongly or improperly; misused
noun The car showed abuse. improper use or handling; misuse
academic adj. It was an academic institution. of, relating to of a school, especially college
accelerate verb The car can accelerate very fast. to increase speed of; speed up
accent noun He had an English accent. a characteristic pronunciation of a different region
noun The accent is on the first syllable. vocal intensity given to a syllable or word
accept verb We will accept the money. to agree to take
access noun There is an easy access to the hotel. a means of approaching, entering or exiting
noun He has access to that material. the right to make use of