Q: Skills for Success Upper-Intermediate Vocabulary

The Upper-Intermediate Vocabulary Storage is designed for learners studying academic English vocabulary from *Q: Skills for Success Level 4* by Oxford University Press.

Acknowledge

(verb) to accept or admit that something is true;

Address

(verb) to deal with or speak to someone/something;

Aspect

(noun) one part or feature of something;

Criticism

(noun) comments that point out faults or problems;

Exemplify

(verb) to be a clear example of something;

Expert

(noun) a person with deep knowledge or skill;

Favoritism

(noun) unfair support for one person or group;

Issue

(noun) an important problem or topic;

Negotiate

(verb) to discuss in order to reach an agreement;

Outline

(verb) to describe the main points;

Potential

(noun) the possibility of becoming or doing something;

Staff

(noun) the people who work for an organization;

Advance

(verb) to move forward or make progress;

Assess

(verb) to judge or evaluate something;

Capable

(adjective) able to do something well;

Contact

(verb) to communicate with someone;

Effective

(adjective) successful in producing the intended result;

Ethical (adjective)

morally right or fair;

Executive (noun)

a person with a high management position;

Perspective (noun)

a way of thinking about something;

Style (noun)

a particular way of doing or presenting something;

Title (noun)

the name of a book, work, position, or role;

Achievement (noun)

something successfully done through effort;

Acknowledged (adjective)

accepted as true, important, or skilled;

Adversity (noun)

difficulty or hardship;

Aspire to (verb)

to strongly want to achieve something;

Confront (verb)

to face or deal with a problem directly;

Constrained (adjective)

limited or restricted;

Embody (verb)

to represent an idea or quality clearly;

Inclined (adjective)

likely or willing to do something;

Inherently (adverb)

by nature or as a basic part;

Pursue (verb)

to try to achieve or follow something;

Resolve (verb)

to solve or decide something firmly;

Version (noun)

a particular form of something;

Bear witness (verb)

to show or prove that something happened;

Criteria (noun)

standards used to judge something;

Deconstruct (verb)

to analyze something by breaking it into parts;

Disrupt (verb)

to interrupt or disturb the normal process;

Drastic (adjective)

extreme and serious;

Initiative (noun)

a new plan or action to solve a problem;

Inspirational (adjective)

making people feel motivated or encouraged;

Navigate (verb)

to find a way through or deal with something difficult;

Notorious (adjective)

famous for something bad;

Pressing (adjective)

urgent and important;

Reconciliation (noun)

the process of restoring agreement or friendship;

Underprivileged (adjective)

lacking basic advantages or opportunities;

Environment (noun)

the surroundings or conditions in which something exists;

Function (noun)

the purpose or role of something;

Resolve (noun)

strong determination to do something;

Aptitude (noun)

natural ability to learn or do something;

Exhibit (verb)

to show a quality, feeling, or skill;

In charge of (phrase)

responsible for managing something;

Interaction (noun)

communication or action between people or things;

Enforcing (verb)

making sure rules or laws are obeyed;

Opposing (adjective)

being against something;

Perceive (verb)

to see, notice, or understand something;

Erode (verb)

to slowly weaken or destroy;

Overtly (adverb)

openly and clearly;

Distort (verb)

to change something so it becomes false or unclear;

Disenfranchised (adjective)

deprived of rights, power, or opportunities;

Malcontent (noun)

a person who is dissatisfied and complains;

Refuse (verb)

to say no or reject something;

Dedicate (verb)

to give time or effort to something;

Penalize (verb)

to punish someone for breaking a rule;

Cultivate (verb)

to develop or improve something carefully;

Alleviate (verb)

to make pain or a problem less severe;

Diversity (noun)

the presence of many different types of people or things;

Contaminate (verb)

to make something dirty, harmful, or impure;

Dissolve (verb)

to disappear, end, or mix into liquid;

Lunar (adjective)

related to the moon;

Foreshadow (verb)

to suggest that something will happen later;

Abound (verb)

to exist in large numbers;

Reveal (verb)

to make something known or visible;

Clue (noun)

a piece of information that helps solve a problem;

Dwindle (verb)

to become smaller or less over time;

Designated (adjective)

officially chosen for a purpose;

Plight (noun)

a difficult or dangerous situation;

Reassessment (noun)

a new evaluation or judgment;

Indeed

really; truly; used to agree or emphasize;

Vital

extremely important; necessary;

Substance

the main meaning, value, or strength of an argument;

Radiant

shining brightly; full of happiness or beauty;

Mogul

a very powerful or rich businessperson;

Humble

modest; not proud or arrogant;

Jealous

unhappy because someone has something you want;

Accountability

responsibility for your actions or results;

Transparent

clear, open, and honest; easy to see through;

Dogmatic

very fixed in beliefs and unwilling to consider other views;

Rational

based on logic and reason;

Hijack

to take control of something by force or unexpectedly;

Tailor

to adapt or change something for a specific purpose;

Foster

to encourage the growth or development of something;

Nourish

to feed or support growth;

Clamor

loud noise, shouting, or strong public demand;

Sputter

to speak or make sounds with difficulty, often in short bursts;

Extort

to get money or something valuable by force or threats;

Fiefdom

an area controlled by one powerful person or group;

Immersive

deeply involving; making you feel fully surrounded by an experience;

Anticipation

(noun) expectation or excitement about something future;