Academic Vocabulary Exercise

Match the word on the right with the definition on the left.

1. coastline a. border or edge; space surrounding text_____
2. compose b. calculate generally, figure approximately_____
3. condense c. contemplate or think deeply about something_____
4. decent d. expand or extend, lengthen_____
5. doubt e. first, most important, main_____
6. encompass f. fitting acceptable standards, respectable_____
7. estimate g. go beyond, exceed expectations_____
8. exaggerate h. good-natured, enjoyable or agreeable_____
9. fortunate i. grossly overstate or overdo_____
10. income j. have authority over something, oversee_____
11. margin k. include, encircle, surround_____
12. moist l. lucky, auspicious_____
13. perspective m. make smaller or more concise_____
14. pleasant n. money gained through work or investment_____
15. ponder o. of a warm and humid climate_____
16. preside p. point of view, outlook_____
17. primary q. put together creatively_____
18. stretch r. slightly wet or damp_____
19. surpass s. uncertainty or skepticism_____
20. tropical t. where land meets the sea_____
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Note: These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.

For answers, see Vocabulary List 16.




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