JO12: English 5 - JO - Academic Vocabulary

Essential vocabulary for the fifth semester bachelor′s degree in journalism and organizational communication at the ZHAW.

Essential vocabulary for the fifth semester bachelor′s degree in journalism and organizational communication at the ZHAW.

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This flashcard set helps university-level learners expand their English academic vocabulary. It focuses on essential terms like "validate," "utilize," and "thorough," aiding students in research, writing, and communication. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from English to their native language. Ideal for advanced learners, this set enhances comprehension and fluency in academic contexts.

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10.12.2014 / 06.01.2015

ambiguity (noun) / ambigous (adj)

having one or more possible meanings

design (verb / noun)

plan

(un)available (adj) / availability (noun)

able to be obtained, used or reached

emerge (verb) / emergence (noun)

become known / appear

distinguish (verb) / distinguishable (adj)

mark as different

expose someone to sth. (verb) / exposure (noun)

allow them to experience something (sometimes unpleasant)

credible (adj) / credibility (noun)

able to be believed or trusted

deviate (verb) / deviation (noun)

a difference in the usual or expected way of doing something

cumulative (adj)

increasing by one addition after another

address (verb) (an issue/problem)

deal with a matter or problem

claim (verb/noun)

say sth. is true or a fact

advocate (verb)

support (usuall publicly)

parameter (noun)

a limit that affects how something can be done

exclude (verb) / exclusion (noun)

keep something out or omit

cease (verb)

stop

access (verb, noun)

the right to have or use something

prevent (verb) / prevention (noun) / preventive (adj)

stop something from happening

impact (noun)

powerful effect

benefit (verb/noun) / beneficial (adj)

something that promotes well-being

prohibit (verb) / prohibition (noun) / prohibitive (adj)

to prevent an activity by making it impossible / officially ban something

infer (verb) / inference (noun)

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form an opinion based on information you have

undertake (verb) / undertaking (noun)

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do or begin something (that could take some time to complete) / make an attempt

maintain (verb)

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keep up

anticipate (verb) / anticipation (noun)

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forsee

drawback (noun)

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a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation

imply (verb) / implication (noun)

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communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly

occur (verb) / occurence (noun)

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to exist or be present in

evidence (noun)

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proof

initially (adj)

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at the beginning

alter (verb) / alteration (noun)

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change (usually slightly)

recipient (noun)

person who receives something

consult (verb) / consultation (noun)

to ask for information or advice from someone who has specialist knowledge

require (verb) / requirement (noun)

consider obligatory

distribute (verb) / distribution (noun)

give or supply something to several people

systematic (adj)

characterised by order and planning

launch (verb)

begin something

perceive (verb) / perception (noun)

see / have an opinion on something/believe

adjust (verb) / adjustment (noun)

change slightly

eligible (adj) / eligibility (noun)

having the necessary qualities

analysis (noun)

the result of a study or examination

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impact (noun)

powerful effect

benefit (verb/noun) / beneficial (adj)

something that promotes well-being

prohibit (verb) / prohibition (noun) / prohibitive (adj)

to prevent an activity by making it impossible / officially ban something

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