English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate Review

This set of vocabulary flashcards provides definitions for key educational, professional, and linguistic terms found in the Upper-intermediate English Vocabulary study materials.

Collocation

The way in which specific words are naturally and frequently used together, such as adjectives with nouns or verbs with nouns.

Register

The categorization of a word's tone, indicating whether it is formal, informal, or neutral in character.

LMS / VLE

Acronyms for Learning Management System and Virtual Learning Environment, which are computer systems used to manage online or distance learning.

Blended learning

An educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with online learning activities.

Undergraduate

A university student who is currently studying for their first degree, commonly a bachelor's degree.

Postgraduate

A student who has completed a first degree and is pursuing higher level studies, such as a master's degree or a PhD.

Seminar

A university class where a smaller group of students meets with a teacher to discuss a subject in great detail.

Tutorial

An academic session involving a tutor and an individual student or a very small group.

Shiftwork

A work schedule where an employee works different periods of time, such as switching between day and night shifts.

Redundant

A term describing a worker who is laid off because their position is no longer required by the employer.

Business plan

A formal document that outlines the operational strategy and goals for a company.

Market research

The systematic investigation of consumer needs and preferences conducted before starting a business or launching a product.

Recession

An economic period characterized by a decline in activity and difficult conditions for businesses.

Sprinter

An athlete who specializes in running at high speeds over very short distances.

Still life

A type of painting that focuses on inanimate objects, typically fruits or flowers.

Cast

The collective group of actors who perform in a specific film, play, or television show.

Screenplay

The written text of a film, which includes dialogue and technical instructions for the actors and crew.

Superfood

Nutrient-dense foods, like blueberries or spinach, that are believed to significantly benefit health and prevent diseases.

Jetlag

A feeling of exhaustion and disorientation caused by traveling across multiple time zones in a short period.

Genetic engineering

The scientific manipulation of an organism's DNA to alter its physical or biological characteristics.

Hard disk

The internal storage device of a computer that holds large volumes of digital information.

FAQ

An abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions, often used on websites to provide immediate help to users.

Tabloid

A newspaper style that emphasizes sensational news, celebrity scandals, and crime over serious journalism.

Monarchy

A system of government where the state is led by a king or queen.

Shoplifting

The criminal act of stealing items from a retail establishment.

Fraud

The crime of using deception or trickery to obtain money from others.

Overdraft

A bank facility that permits an individual to withdraw or spend more money than is currently available in their account.

Income tax

The tax collected by the government based on a person's wages or salary.

Abstract noun

A noun that names an intangible idea, quality, or experience rather than a physical object, such as 'happiness' or 'justice'.

Binomials

Fixed idiomatic phrases consisting of two words linked by a conjunction, where the order of the words is usually permanent.