academic words part 1

achieve (v)

/əˈtʃiːv/

successfully reach a desired objective

Synonyms: accomplish, attain

Antonyms: fail, abandon

Ex : She worked hard to achieve her academic goals

administration (n)

/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

the process of managing an organization

Synonyms: management, governance

Antonyms: disorganization

Ex: The new administration improved hospital efficiency.

affect (v)

/əˈfekt/

have an effect on something

Synonyms: influence, impact

Antonyms: neglect, ignore

Ex : The weather will affect our travel plans.

analysis (n)

/əˈnæləsɪs/

detailed examination of complex elements
Synonyms: examination, study
Antonyms: synthesis, combination
Ex : The lab analysis revealed unexpected results

appropriate (adj)
/əˈproʊpriət/

suitable for a particular situation
Synonyms: proper, fitting
Antonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable

Ex : This formal dress is appropriate for the occasion.

approach (n/v)
/əˈproʊtʃ/

method of dealing with something
Synonyms: methodology, strategy
Antonyms: avoid, retreat

Ex: The scientist took an innovative approach to the problem

area (n)
/ˈeriə/

a particular section or region
Synonyms: zone, district
Antonyms: whole, entirety

Ex: The study focused on urban area development

aspects (n)
IPA: /ˈæspekts/

particular parts or features
Synonyms: facets, elements
Antonyms: whole, entirety

Ex: We need to consider all aspects of the contract before signing

assistance (n)
IPA: /əˈsɪstəns/

help or support
Synonyms: aid, help
Antonyms: hindrance, obstruction

Ex: The student sought assistance from his tutor.

assume (v)
IPA: /əˈsjuːm/

suppose to be true without proof
Synonyms: presume, suppose
Antonyms: doubt, disbelieve

Ex : We can't assume everything will go as planned.

authority (n)
IPA: /ɔːˈθɒrɪti/

power to give orders or make decisions
Synonyms: jurisdiction, power
Antonyms: subordination, weakness

Ex: Local authorities approved the construction project

available (adj)
IPA: /əˈveɪləbl/

able to be used or obtained
Synonyms: accessible, obtainable
Antonyms: unavailable, inaccessible

Ex: The report will be available next Tuesday.

benefit (n)
IPA: /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/

advantage or profit gained
Synonyms: advantage, gain
Antonyms: disadvantage, drawback

Ex: Regular exercise provides numerous health benefits

category (n)
IPA: /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

class or division of things
Synonyms: classification, group
Antonyms: whole, collection

Ex : These items belong to different categories.

community (n)
IPA: /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

group living in the same area
Synonyms: society, neighborhood
Antonyms: segregation, isolation

Ex: Our community organizes annual charity events

complex (adj)
IPA: /ˈkɒmpleks/

consisting of many connected parts
Synonyms: complicated, intricate
Antonyms: simple, straightforward

Ex : The complex machinery required specialized training.

concerning (pre)
IPA: /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

about, regarding
Synonyms: regarding, about
Antonyms: excluding, ignoring

Ex : She received news concerning her application.

conclusion (n)
IPA: /kənˈkluːʒən/

judgment or decision reached
Synonyms: determination, resolution
Antonyms: beginning, introduction

Ex : In conclusion, the research supports our hypothesis.

conduct (v)
IPA: /kənˈdʌkt/

carry out or perform something
Synonyms: execute, implement
Antonyms: neglect, abandon

Ex: We will conduct surveys to collect public opinions.

consequence (n)
IPA: /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/

result or effect of an action
Synonyms: outcome, result
Antonyms: cause, origin

Ex : His illness was a consequence of poor nutrition