Academic Wordlist 1

abundant present in great quantity

ambiguous open to two or more interpretations

correlate bear a reciprocal or mutual relation

differentiate mark as distinct

anomaly deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule

meticulous marked by precise accordance with details

discrepancy a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

fleeting lasting for a markedly brief time

spontaneous said or done without having been planned in advance

antagonize provoke the hostility of

incremental increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

feign make believe with the intent to deceive

apprehensive in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

relegate assign to a lower position

profound showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

proliferate grow rapidly

relevant having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

assessment the act of judging a person or situation or event

skeptical marked by or given to doubt

astute marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

attribute explain or regard as resulting from a particular cause

befall happen or be the case in the course of events or by chance

nonchalant marked by casual unconcern or indifference

bolster support and strengthen

coherent marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts

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