5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 7
Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
address noun My address to the crowd was exciting. speech
verb The president will address the crowd. to make a formal speech to
noun Is this the right address? the location of a house or building
adequate adj. Is this an adequate amount of money? sufficient to meet a need
adjective noun The word is an adjective. grammar term; it modifies a noun
adjust verb You should adjust the price. to change so as to match or fit; alter
administration noun The school administration is honest. management, especially of business affairs
admire verb We admire her energy. to regard with pleasure, wonder and approval
admission noun It is an admission of guilt. a confession, as of having committed a crime
noun It is $1.00 for admission. the state of being allowed to enter; entrance fee
admit verb You should admit you were wrong. to grant as true or valid; concede
verb You admit one person per ticket. to permit to enter
adopt verb The Congress may adopt my resolution. to vote to accept