General Academic Vocabulary 11-12

What does 'anomaly' mean?

• something that is common and expected

• something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

• something that is always positive

• something that is easily understood

What does the verb 'engender' mean?

• to create; produce; cause something to happen

• to destroy; eliminate; remove completely

• to confuse; mislead; cause uncertainty

• to delay; postpone; hold back

What does 'resilient' mean?

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• easily broken or damaged

• unable to adapt to change

• permanently affected by stress

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

• present, appearing, or found everywhere

• existing in a single location

• rarely encountered

• limited to specific areas

What is the meaning of 'immutable'?

• always changing

• never changing or not changeable

• occasionally changeable

• frequently modified

What does the word 'catalyst' mean?

• a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction

• a person who creates art

• something that causes a change; a person or thing creating or bringing about change

• a type of chemical compound that slows down reactions

What does 'paradigm' mean?

• a typical example or pattern of something; a model

• a complex mathematical equation

• a type of musical composition

• a historical event that changed society

What does 'purport' mean?

• a claim or to have the main idea about something

• to deny or reject a statement

• to support an argument with evidence

• to summarize a lengthy text

What does 'epiphany' mean?

• a sudden realization or insight

• a moment of great joy

• a type of religious experience

• a flash of insight and understanding all of a sudden

What does 'juxtaposition' mean?

• the fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting effect

• a method of combining different elements to create harmony

• the act of separating two distinct ideas or concepts

• a technique used to enhance the beauty of a single object