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aboveSimple meaningIn a higher position than something.
academicB2/ˌækəˈdemɪk/ · adjectiveSimple meaningConnected to school, university, or serious study.
accidentSimple meaningAn unexpected event that causes injury or damage.
accommodationC1/ɐkˌɒmədˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA place where you can stay or live.
account forSimple meaningTo form a particular part of a total, or explain something.
accreditationC1TBC · nounSimple meaningOfficial approval of quality.
accumulationC1/ɐkjˌuːmjʊlˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA gradual increase as more things collect over time.
achievementB1TBC · nounSimple meaningSomething you successfully do.
acknowledgeSimple meaningTo accept or recognise that something is true or exists.
acknowledgedC1/ɐknˈɒlɪd‍ʒd/ · verbSimple meaningAccepted that something was true, or showed that someone was noticed.
acquisitionC1/ɐkwɪsˈɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe act of getting or buying something, or learning a new skill.
acrossSimple meaningFrom one side to the other side.
addressSimple meaningThe details that identify where someone lives or an organisation is located.
adjacentC1TBC · adjectiveSimple meaningBeside something.
administrationC1/ɐdmˌɪnɪstɹˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe work of organising and running a business, school or other organisation.
admissionB2TBC · nounSimple meaningOfficial acceptance or entry.
advantageSimple meaningSomething that makes a situation better or more useful.
advertisingSimple meaningThe activity of telling people about products or services to encourage sales.
affectB1/ɐfˈɛkt/ · verbSimple meaningTo cause a change in someone or something.
aggregateB2/ˈaɡɹɪɡˌe‍ɪt/ · noun;verb;adjectiveSimple meaningA total made by combining smaller amounts; to combine them into a total.
agreeSimple meaningTo have the same opinion as someone.
allocationB2/ˌaləkˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe act of giving a share of money, time or resources for a purpose.
allowSimple meaningTo let someone do something or make something possible.
allowanceB2TBC · nounSimple meaningExtra money for a specific purpose.
alongSimple meaningFollowing the length or direction of something.
alterB1/ˈɒltə/ · verbSimple meaningTo change something or make it different.
AlthoughSimple meaningUsed to introduce a fact that contrasts with another fact.
ambiguousB2/ambˈɪɡjuːəs/ · adjectiveSimple meaningHaving more than one possible meaning and therefore not clear.
amountSimple meaningA quantity, especially of something that cannot be counted individually.
analyseB2/ˈænəlaɪz/ · verbSimple meaningTo look closely and explain how something works.
annual leaveSimple meaningPaid time away from work that an employee can take each year.
apparentB2/ɐpˈaɹənt/ · adjectiveSimple meaningEasy to see or understand; sometimes, seeming true but not certain.
appearanceSimple meaningThe way someone or something looks.
appendixB2TBC · nounSimple meaningExtra information at the end of a document.
applicantB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA person who submits an application.
applicationB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA formal request or form.
applySimple meaningTo formally ask for a job, course or permission.
appreciationC1/ɐpɹˌiːʃɪˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA feeling of thanks, or an understanding of the value of something.
approachB2/əˈprəʊtʃ/ · noun;verbSimple meaningA method; or to come near.
approximatedC1/ɐpɹˈɒksɪmˌe‍ɪtɪd/ · verbSimple meaningEstimated an amount, or came close to a value or result.
approximatelySimple meaningClose to a number or amount, but not exactly.
argumentB2TBC · nounSimple meaningReasons that support an opinion.
aroundSimple meaningOn different sides of something, or following its outside edge.
As a resultSimple meaningUsed to introduce the consequence of something.
aspectsB2/ˈaspɛkts/ · plural nounSimple meaningDifferent parts or features of a subject or situation.
assessB2/əˈses/ · verbSimple meaningTo check how good or serious something is.
assessmentB2/ɐsˈɛsmənt/ · nounSimple meaningA check of someone's ability or of the quality or condition of something.
assignmentB1TBC · nounSimple meaningWork a teacher asks a student to complete.
assistanceB2/ɐsˈɪstəns/ · nounSimple meaningHelp or support.
assumeB1/ɐsˈuːm/ · verbSimple meaningTo believe something is true without being certain.
assuranceB2/əʃjˈʊ‍əɹəns/ · nounSimple meaningA promise intended to make someone feel certain or less worried.
at the end ofSimple meaningAt the final point or part of something.
attendanceB1TBC · nounSimple meaningBeing present.
attributedB2/ɐtɹˈɪbjuːtɪd/ · verbSimple meaningSaid that something was caused by, created by or belonged to someone or something.
automaticallyC1/ˌɔːtəmˈatɪkli/ · adverbSimple meaningWithout a person needing to control it, or without conscious thought.
bachelorB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA first university degree.
banSimple meaningTo officially forbid something.
beautifulSimple meaningVery pleasing to look at or experience.
beginSimple meaningTo start doing something or to start happening.
beginningSimple meaningThe first part of something.
behindSimple meaningAt the back of something.
believeSimple meaningTo think that something is true.
belowSimple meaningIn a lower position than something.
bendSimple meaningA curve or change of direction in a road or path.
beneficialSimple meaningHaving a helpful or positive effect.
benefitB1/ˈbenɪfɪt/ · noun;verbSimple meaningA good result or advantage.
besideSimple meaningNext to someone or something.
betweenSimple meaningIn the space separating two things, or within two limits.
beyondSimple meaningFurther away than a particular place or point.
biasB1/bˈa‍ɪ‍əs/ · nounSimple meaningAn unfair preference for or against a person, group or idea.
bibliographyC1TBC · nounSimple meaningA list of sources.
breakSimple meaningA short period of rest during an activity.
briefingB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA short information meeting.
businessSimple meaningAn organisation that sells goods or services, or this activity.
calendarSimple meaningA chart or system showing days, weeks and months.
campusB1TBC · nounSimple meaningThe place where a university is located.
candidateB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA person being tested or considered.
capableB2/kˈe‍ɪpəbə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningHaving the ability to do something.
casualSimple meaningDescribing work without a firm advance commitment to an ongoing pattern of work.
categorySimple meaningA group of things that share a particular feature.
causeSimple meaningTo make something happen.
certificateB1TBC · nounSimple meaningAn official proof document.
changeSimple meaningTo become different or make something different.
chapterB2/t‍ʃˈaptə/ · nounSimple meaningOne of the main sections of a book.
cheapSimple meaningCosting little money.
childrenSimple meaningPeople who are not yet adults.
circumstancesC1/sˈɜːkəmstˌansɪz/ · plural nounSimple meaningThe facts or conditions that affect a situation.
citationC1TBC · nounSimple meaningA note showing where information came from.
citedB1/sˈa‍ɪtɪd/ · verbSimple meaningMentioned a source, fact or example to support a statement.
clarityB2/klˈaɹɪti/ · nounSimple meaningThe quality of being clear and easy to understand.
climbSimple meaningTo increase, or move upwards.
coherenceB2/kə‍ʊhˈi‍əɹəns/ · nounSimple meaningThe quality of having ideas that connect clearly and logically.
colleaguesB2/kˈɒliːɡz/ · plural nounSimple meaningPeople you work with.
collectSimple meaningTo bring things together or gather them.
columnSimple meaningA vertical arrangement of information or a tall supporting structure.
comfortableSimple meaningMaking you feel physically relaxed and at ease.
commissionB2/kəmˈɪʃən/ · noun;verbSimple meaningA payment for arranging a sale, an official group, or an order for work; to order work.
commitmentB2/kəmˈɪtmənt/ · nounSimple meaningA promise or responsibility, or a willingness to keep working towards something.
committeeSimple meaningA group appointed to make decisions or organise work.
commonSimple meaningFound or happening often.
communicationB1TBC · nounSimple meaningThe act of exchanging information.
communityB2/kəmjˈuːnɪti/ · nounSimple meaningPeople who live in the same area or share something in common.
compensationC1/kˌɒmpənsˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningMoney or something else given to make up for loss, harm or work.
competenceB2TBC · nounSimple meaningThe ability to do something well.
competencySimple meaningThe ability to perform a particular task to the required standard.
complianceC1TBC · nounSimple meaningFollowing official rules.
componentsB2/kəmpˈə‍ʊnənts/ · plural nounSimple meaningThe separate parts that make up something.
comprehensiveC1/kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛnsɪv/ · adjectiveSimple meaningIncluding all or nearly all important details.
concentrationC1/kˌɒnsəntɹˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningGiving careful attention to something, or the amount of a substance in a mixture.
conceptB2/ˈkɒnsept/ · nounSimple meaningAn important idea.
conclusionB1TBC · nounSimple meaningThe final result or final part.
conductB2/kˈɒndʌkt/ · verb;nounSimple meaningTo carry out an activity; as a noun, the way someone behaves.
consequenceB2/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ · nounSimple meaningA result, often negative.
ConsequentlySimple meaningAs a result of something already mentioned.
considerableB2/kənˈsɪdərəbl/ · adjectiveSimple meaningQuite large or important.
constraintsC1/kənstɹˈe‍ɪnts/ · plural nounSimple meaningThings that limit what you can do.
constructSimple meaningTo build something.
contemporaryC1/kəntˈɛmpəɹəɹi/ · adjectiveSimple meaningExisting now, or at the same time as something else.
continueSimple meaningTo keep doing something or happening.
contractB2/kˈɒntɹakt/ · noun;verbSimple meaningA formal agreement; as a verb, to become smaller or make an agreement.
contractualC1TBC · adjectiveSimple meaningConnected to a contract.
contradictionC1/kˌɒntɹədˈɪkʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA situation where two statements or ideas cannot both be true.
contraryB2/kˈɒntɹəɹi/ · adjectiveSimple meaningOpposite to what was said, expected or believed.
contributionC1/kˌɒntɹɪbjˈuːʃən/ · nounSimple meaningSomething you give or do to help achieve a shared result.
controversyC1/kˈɒntɹəvˌɜːsi/ · nounSimple meaningPublic disagreement about a subject that people feel strongly about.
convenientSimple meaningEasy to use or suitable for your needs.
convertSimple meaningTo change something into a different form or use.
coolSimple meaningTo become less hot or make something less hot.
coordinationC1/kə‍ʊˈɔːdɪnˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningOrganising people or actions so they work well together.
coordinatorB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA person who organises something.
cornerSimple meaningThe place where two sides, edges or roads meet.
correspondenceSimple meaningWritten communication, such as letters or emails.
correspondingC1/kˌɒɹɪspˈɒndɪŋ/ · adjectiveSimple meaningMatching or directly related to something else.
costSimple meaningThe amount of money needed to buy or do something.
countrySimple meaningA nation with its own government and territory.
courseA2TBC · nounSimple meaningA program of study.
crimeSimple meaningAn act that breaks the law.
criteriaB2/kɹa‍ɪtˈi‍əɹɪə/ · plural nounSimple meaningStandards used to judge or choose something.
criterionC1/kraɪˈtɪəriən/ · nounSimple meaningA rule for judging.
crossSimple meaningTo move from one side to the other.
crossroadsSimple meaningA place where two roads cross each other.
curriculumC1TBC · nounSimple meaningWhat a school or course teaches.
dataB2/ˈdeɪtə/ · nounSimple meaningInformation or numbers.
deadlineB1TBC · nounSimple meaningThe final time for submitting work.
debateB2TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA structured discussion of opposing views.
decadesB2/dˈɛke‍ɪdz/ · plural nounSimple meaningPeriods of ten years.
deceiveSimple meaningTo make someone believe something that is not true.
declineB2/dɪˈklaɪn/ · noun;verbSimple meaningTo go down.
decreaseSimple meaningTo become smaller in amount or number.
deferC1TBC · verbSimple meaningTo postpone something.
definitelySimple meaningCertainly; without doubt.
definitionB2/dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningAn explanation of what a word or idea means.
degreeB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA university qualification.
demolishSimple meaningTo deliberately destroy a building or structure.
demonstrateB2/ˈdemənstreɪt/ · verbSimple meaningTo show clearly.
derivedB2/dɪɹˈa‍ɪvd/ · verbSimple meaningCame from a particular source, or obtained something from it.
developSimple meaningTo grow, improve or create something over time.
developmentSimple meaningThe process of growing, improving or building something.
differenceSimple meaningA way in which two things are not the same.
difficultSimple meaningNot easy to do or understand.
dimensionsB2/da‍ɪmˈɛnʃənz/ · plural nounSimple meaningMeasurements such as length, width and height; also, different aspects of something.
disadvantageSimple meaningSomething that makes a situation less favourable.
disagreeSimple meaningTo have a different opinion.
disciplineB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA subject area or self-control.
discriminationC1/dɪskɹˌɪmɪnˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningUnfair treatment based on a person's group or characteristics; also, recognising differences.
discussionB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA talk or examination of a subject.
dissertationC1TBC · nounSimple meaningA major university research paper.
distance learningB2TBC · nounSimple meaningLearning from another location.
distinctionC1/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA clear difference between two things; also, a high level of achievement.
distributeB2/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ · verbSimple meaningTo share or spread out.
distributionC1/dˌɪstɹɪbjˈuːʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe act of spreading or delivering things, or the way they are spread.
diversityB2/da‍ɪvˈɜːsɪti/ · nounSimple meaningThe presence of many different types of people or things.
doctorateC1TBC · nounSimple meaningThe highest university qualification.
dominantB2/dˈɒmɪnənt/ · adjectiveSimple meaningMore powerful, important or noticeable than other things.
dramaticB2/dɹəmˈatɪk/ · adjectiveSimple meaningVery large or noticeable; also, related to acting and theatre.
dropSimple meaningTo fall or become lower.
duringSimple meaningAt some time within, or throughout, a period.
educationA2TBC · nounSimple meaningLearning through teaching and study.
effectSimple meaningA change produced by a cause.
elderly peopleSimple meaningPeople who are in the later stages of life.
electiveB2TBC · noun;adjectiveSimple meaningAn optional subject.
elementsB2/ˈɛlɪmənts/ · plural nounSimple meaningThe basic parts of something; in chemistry, substances made of one type of atom.
eligibilityC1TBC · nounSimple meaningBeing allowed to apply or qualify.
embarrassmentSimple meaningThe feeling of being uncomfortable or ashamed in a social situation.
emergencySimple meaningA serious situation requiring immediate action.
empiricalB2/ɛmpˈɪɹɪkə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningBased on observation or testing rather than ideas alone.
employeeB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA worker.
employerB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA person or company that gives people jobs.
employmentSimple meaningPaid work, or the state of having a job.
enableB1/ɛnˈe‍ɪbə‍l/ · verbSimple meaningTo make it possible for someone to do something.
encourageSimple meaningTo give someone support or a reason to do something.
enrolB1TBC · verbSimple meaningTo register for a course.
enrolmentB2TBC · nounSimple meaningJoining a course, or the number who join.
enterSimple meaningTo go into a place.
entitlementC1TBC · nounSimple meaningA benefit or right you should receive.
entranceB1TBC · nounSimple meaningThe way into a place.
environmentB2TBC · nounSimple meaningThe surroundings and conditions in which people, animals or plants live.
equationB2/ɪkwˈe‍ɪʒən/ · nounSimple meaningA mathematical statement showing that two amounts or expressions are equal.
equipmentB2/ɪkwˈɪpmənt/ · nounSimple meaningThe tools and other items needed for an activity.
equivalentB2/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/ · adjective;nounSimple meaningEqual in value, amount, meaning or purpose.
essentialSimple meaningCompletely necessary or very important.
establishedC1/ɪstˈablɪʃt/ · verb;adjectiveSimple meaningStarted or created something; also, accepted or existing for a long time.
ethicalB2/ˈɛθɪkə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningRelated to what is right and wrong; following accepted moral principles.
ethicsB2TBC · nounSimple meaningRules about right and wrong.
evacuationSimple meaningThe organised movement of people away from danger.
evaluateB2TBC · verbSimple meaningTo decide how good or useful something is.
evaluationB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA careful judgement.
evidenceB2TBC · nounSimple meaningFacts or information that help show whether something is true.
evolutionB2/ɪvəlˈuːʃən/ · nounSimple meaningGradual change over time; in biology, changes in living populations across generations.
exaggerateSimple meaningTo describe something as larger or more serious than it really is.
examinationB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA formal test.
excitementSimple meaningA feeling of strong interest and enthusiasm.
exerciseSimple meaningPhysical activity performed to improve health or fitness.
existenceSimple meaningThe state of being real or present.
exitB1TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningThe way out.
expandSimple meaningTo become larger or make something larger.
expensiveSimple meaningCosting a lot of money.
experienceSimple meaningKnowledge gained by doing something, or an event you have lived through.
experimentB1TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA scientific test.
explicitB2/ɛksplˈɪsɪt/ · adjectiveSimple meaningStated clearly and directly, with nothing important left unclear.
exposureB2/ɛkspˈə‍ʊʒə/ · nounSimple meaningContact with something or the experience of being affected by it.
extendSimple meaningTo make something longer or larger.
externalB2/ɛkstˈɜːnə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningOn the outside, or coming from outside a group or system.
facingSimple meaningPositioned with the front towards something.
facultyB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA university department group or teaching staff.
failureSimple meaningA lack of success, or a situation in which something stops working.
fallSimple meaningTo decrease in number, amount or level.
fascinateSimple meaningTo interest someone greatly.
featuresB2/fˈiːt‍ʃəz/ · plural noun;verbSimple meaningImportant or noticeable parts of something; also, includes or presents something.
FebruarySimple meaningThe second month of the year.
feedbackB1TBC · nounSimple meaningComments that help you improve.
figureSimple meaningA number or amount shown in information or statistics.
finallySimple meaningAt the end of a sequence or after a long time.
financialB2/fa‍ɪnˈanʃə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningRelated to money or how it is managed.
fireSimple meaningBurning that produces heat and flames.
first aidSimple meaningImmediate basic help given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill.
flexibilityC1/flˌɛksəbˈɪlɪti/ · nounSimple meaningThe ability to bend or change easily when needed.
flexibleSimple meaningAble to change to suit different needs.
flowSimple meaningTo move continuously in one direction, especially as a liquid.
fluctuateSimple meaningTo rise and fall repeatedly.
fluctuationSimple meaningA repeated change upwards and downwards.
focusB1/fˈə‍ʊkəs/ · noun;verbSimple meaningThe main point of attention; to give attention to something.
followSimple meaningTo go along a route or act according to instructions.
For exampleSimple meaningUsed to introduce a specific illustration of a point.
For instanceSimple meaningUsed to introduce a particular example.
foreignSimple meaningFrom or relating to another country.
fortySimple meaningThe number 40.
foundation courseB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA course that prepares students for further study.
frameworkB2/fɹˈe‍ɪmwɜːk/ · nounSimple meaningA basic structure that supports or organises something.
friendSimple meaningSomeone you know well and like.
fromSimple meaningUsed to show a starting point, source or origin.
full-timeSimple meaningInvolving the normal complete working or study hours.
fundamentalC1/fˌʌndəmˈɛntə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningBasic and very important.
FurthermoreC1/fˌɜːðəmˈɔː/ · adverbSimple meaningUsed to add another point that supports what you have said.
gapSimple meaningA space or a difference between two things.
generatedB2/d‍ʒˈɛnəɹˌe‍ɪtɪd/ · verbSimple meaningProduced or created something.
go pastSimple meaningTo move beyond a place without stopping there.
governmentSimple meaningThe group of people responsible for governing a country or region.
gradualSimple meaningHappening slowly over time.
graduateB1TBC · noun;verb;adjectiveSimple meaningA person who finishes university, or to finish university.
graduationB1TBC · nounSimple meaningFinishing a course or degree.
grammarSimple meaningThe rules governing how words form sentences.
growSimple meaningTo increase in size, amount or number.
guaranteeB2/ɡˌaɹəntˈiː/ · noun;verbSimple meaningA firm promise that something will happen or work; to make that promise.
guidelineB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAdvice about how to do something.
guidelinesB2/ɡˈa‍ɪdla‍ɪnz/ · plural nounSimple meaningAdvice or rules that explain how to do something.
handbookB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA guide containing important information.
harassSimple meaningTo repeatedly behave towards someone in an unwanted or upsetting way.
harmfulSimple meaningCausing damage or injury.
hazardB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA possible source of danger.
healthSimple meaningThe physical and mental condition of a person.
healthcareSimple meaningServices that maintain or improve people's health.
heatSimple meaningTo make something hotter.
heightSimple meaningThe measurement from the bottom to the top.
higherSimple meaningGreater in level, amount or position.
highlightedC1/hˈa‍ɪla‍ɪtɪd/ · verbSimple meaningMade something stand out or drew attention to it.
hoursSimple meaningUnits of time equal to sixty minutes.
HoweverSimple meaningUsed to introduce a contrast or qualification.
hypothesisC1TBC · nounSimple meaningAn idea that researchers test.
identifiedB2/a‍ɪdˈɛntɪfˌa‍ɪd/ · verbSimple meaningRecognised or named someone or something.
identifyB2TBC · verbSimple meaningTo recognise or name someone or something.
immediatelySimple meaningWithout any delay.
implementationC1TBC · nounSimple meaningPutting a plan into action.
implicationsC1/ˌɪmplɪkˈe‍ɪʃənz/ · plural nounSimple meaningPossible effects or results, or meanings that are suggested indirectly.
implyB1/ɪmplˈa‍ɪ/ · verbSimple meaningTo suggest something without saying it directly.
importantSimple meaningHaving great value or significance.
improveSimple meaningTo become better or make something better.
In additionSimple meaningUsed to introduce another point.
In conclusionSimple meaningUsed to introduce the final judgement or summary.
In contrastSimple meaningUsed to show a clear difference.
in front ofSimple meaningIn a position before the front of something.
in the futureSimple meaningAt a time after the present.
incentiveB2/ɪnsˈɛntɪv/ · nounSimple meaningSomething that encourages someone to act.
incidentB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAn event or problem.
increaseSimple meaningTo become larger in amount or number.
independentSimple meaningAble to operate or make decisions without relying on others.
inductionB2TBC · nounSimple meaningIntroductory training.
industrialSimple meaningRelated to factories and the production of goods.
inevitablyB2/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/ · adverbSimple meaningIn a way that cannot be avoided.
inferredB2/ɪnfˈɜːd/ · verbSimple meaningReached a conclusion using clues rather than a direct statement.
informationSimple meaningFacts or details about something.
inherentB2/ɪnhˈi‍əɹənt/ · adjectiveSimple meaningExisting as a natural or basic part of something.
initialB2/ɪnˈɪʃə‍l/ · adjective;nounSimple meaningHappening at the beginning; as a noun, the first letter of a name.
injuryB1/ˈɪnd‍ʒəɹi/ · nounSimple meaningPhysical harm to a person's body.
inputB1/ˈɪnpʊt/ · noun;verbSimple meaningInformation, effort or resources put into something; to enter information.
insightsB2/ˈɪnsa‍ɪts/ · plural nounSimple meaningClear or useful new understandings of something.
inspectionB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAn official check.
instructionB1TBC · nounSimple meaningDirections or teaching.
instructorB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA person who teaches.
integralB2/ˈɪntɪɡɹə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningEssential to something being complete or working properly.
integrationC1/ˌɪntɪɡɹˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe process of combining parts or people into a whole.
integrityB2/ɪntˈɛɡɹɪti/ · nounSimple meaningBeing honest and following strong principles; also, being whole and undamaged.
interactionC1/ˌɪntəɹˈakʃən/ · nounSimple meaningCommunication or action between people or things that affects them.
internalB2/ɪntˈɜːnə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningInside something, or within an organisation.
internationalSimple meaningInvolving more than one country.
internetSimple meaningThe worldwide system of connected computer networks.
internshipB2TBC · nounSimple meaningTemporary work experience for learning.
interpretationC1/ɪntˌɜːpɹɪtˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningAn explanation of what something means.
interruptSimple meaningTo stop someone or something briefly during an activity.
interviewB1TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA formal question-and-answer meeting.
intrinsicB2/ɪntɹˈɪnsɪk/ · adjectiveSimple meaningBelonging naturally to something as an essential part of it.
introduceSimple meaningTo make something available or put it into use for the first time.
investigationC1/ɪnvˌɛstɪɡˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA careful search for facts to find out what happened or why.
junctionB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA place where routes meet.
just overSimple meaningSlightly more than a particular amount.
just underSimple meaningSlightly less than a particular amount.
knowledgeB1TBC · nounSimple meaningWhat someone knows.
knowledgeableSimple meaningKnowing a lot about a subject.
laboratoryB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA place for scientific work.
languageA1TBC · nounSimple meaningA system people use to communicate.
lawSimple meaningA rule made and enforced by a government.
learning outcomeB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA result students should achieve.
leaveB1TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningApproved time off work.
lectureB1TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA university teaching talk.
lecturerB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA university teacher.
leftSimple meaningThe direction opposite to right.
legislationC1/lˌɛd‍ʒɪslˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningLaws made by a government, or the process of making them.
lessSimple meaningA smaller amount of something.
level offSimple meaningTo stop rising or falling and become steady.
librarySimple meaningA place where books and other resources are available to use or borrow.
licenceB2/lˈa‍ɪsəns/ · nounSimple meaningAn official document giving permission to do or use something.
literacyB2TBC · nounSimple meaningThe ability to read and write well.
localSimple meaningRelating to a nearby area or community.
lowSimple meaningSmall in amount, level or height.
lowerSimple meaningTo reduce something, or describing a smaller level.
maintenanceC1/mˈe‍ɪntənəns/ · nounSimple meaningWork done to keep something in good condition.
managementSimple meaningThe organisation and control of an activity or business.
mandatoryC1TBC · adjectiveSimple meaningCompulsory.
manualB2TBC · noun;adjectiveSimple meaningAn instruction book.
manufactureSimple meaningTo make goods, usually in a factory.
manySimple meaningA large number of countable things.
marginalB2/mˈɑːd‍ʒɪnə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningVery small in amount or importance, or close to a limit.
master's degreeB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA university degree after a bachelor’s degree.
mechanismB2/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/ · nounSimple meaningA system of parts or a process that makes something happen.
mediaB1/mˈiːdiːə/ · plural nounSimple meaningWays of sharing information widely, such as newspapers, television and websites.
mentorB2TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA person who guides another person.
methodologyC1TBC · nounSimple meaningThe organised methods used in research.
middleSimple meaningThe central part of something.
minimalB2/mˈɪnɪmə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningVery small in amount or degree.
minimumB2/mˈɪnɪməm/ · noun;adjectiveSimple meaningThe lowest amount, number or level allowed or needed.
mixSimple meaningTo combine two or more things.
modernSimple meaningRelating to the present time or recent methods.
modestSimple meaningNot very large in amount or degree.
modifiedB2/mˈɒdɪfˌa‍ɪd/ · verb;adjectiveSimple meaningChanged something slightly to improve it or suit a purpose.
moduleB1TBC · nounSimple meaningOne section of a course.
moneySimple meaningCoins, notes or funds used to pay for things.
monitoringB2/mˈɒnɪtəɹɪŋ/ · noun;verbSimple meaningRegularly checking something to see how it changes or progresses.
moreSimple meaningA greater amount or number.
motivationB2/mˌə‍ʊtɪvˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe reason or desire that makes someone want to do something.
nearSimple meaningA short distance from something.
necessarySimple meaningNeeded for a particular purpose.
negativeB2/nˈɛɡətˌɪv/ · adjective;nounSimple meaningExpressing 'no', showing absence, or having an unwanted effect; also, a value below zero.
next toSimple meaningDirectly beside something.
normsB1/nˈɔːmz/ · plural nounSimple meaningAccepted standards or usual ways of behaving in a group.
note-takingB1TBC · nounSimple meaningWriting down key information.
noticeSimple meaningA written announcement giving information or instructions.
noticeableSimple meaningEasy to see or recognise.
nowadaysSimple meaningAt the present time, especially compared with the past.
numberSimple meaningA quantity of things that can be counted.
objectiveC1TBC · noun;adjectiveSimple meaningA goal; as an adjective, based on facts rather than personal feelings.
observationB2TBC · nounSimple meaningSomething carefully noticed.
occasionSimple meaningA particular event or time.
occupationalC1/ˌɒkjʊpˈe‍ɪʃənə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningRelated to a person's job or work.
occurrenceSimple meaningAn event or something that happens.
On the one handSimple meaningUsed to introduce one side of an argument.
On the other handSimple meaningUsed to introduce an opposing point.
ongoingB2/ˈɒŋɡə‍ʊɪŋ/ · adjectiveSimple meaningContinuing to happen or develop.
online learningB1TBC · nounSimple meaningLearning through the internet.
opinionSimple meaningA personal view or judgement.
opportunitySimple meaningA situation that makes it possible to do something.
oppositeB1TBC · preposition;adjectiveSimple meaningAcross from.
orientationB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAn introduction for new students or staff.
outputB1/ˈa‍ʊtpʊt/ · nounSimple meaningThe amount or result produced by a person, machine or process.
outsideSimple meaningNot inside a place or within a boundary.
over the periodSimple meaningThroughout the time being described.
OverallB2/ˌə‍ʊvəɹˈɔːl/ · adjective;adverbSimple meaningConsidering everything together.
overtimeB2TBC · nounSimple meaningExtra working hours.
packageSimple meaningTo put goods into containers ready for transport or sale.
parallelB2/pˈaɹəlˌɛl/ · adjective;noun;verbSimple meaningSide by side without meeting, or similar; a similarity; to follow a similar course.
parametersB2/pəɹˈamɪtəz/ · plural nounSimple meaningLimits, rules or values that define how something works.
parentsSimple meaningA person's mother and father, or people acting in those roles.
part-timeSimple meaningInvolving fewer than the normal full working or study hours.
participantB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA person who joins an activity.
participationC1/pɑːtˈɪsɪpˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe act of taking part in something.
partnershipC1/pˈɑːtnəʃˌɪp/ · nounSimple meaningA relationship in which people or organisations work together.
pass throughSimple meaningTo move through a place on the way somewhere else.
pastSimple meaningBeyond a place or point.
pathSimple meaningA narrow route for walking.
peakSimple meaningThe highest point or level.
peopleSimple meaningHuman beings considered together.
percentageSimple meaningAn amount expressed as a part of one hundred.
permanentSimple meaningIntended to continue for a long time without a fixed end.
persuadeSimple meaningTo get someone to do or believe something by giving reasons.
phenomenonB2/fɪnˈɒmɪnən/ · nounSimple meaningSomething that happens or exists and can be observed, especially something unusual.
placementB2TBC · nounSimple meaningPractical work experience.
policyB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAn agreed plan or set of rules that guides decisions.
pollutionSimple meaningHarmful substances or effects introduced into the environment.
positionSimple meaningA place, location or job.
positiveB2/pˈɒzɪtˌɪv/ · adjective;nounSimple meaningHopeful or helpful, expressing 'yes', or showing presence; also, a value above zero.
possessionSimple meaningThe state of owning something, or something owned.
precedingB2/pɹɪsˈiːdɪŋ/ · adjective;verbSimple meaningComing or happening before something else.
preciseB2/pɹɪsˈa‍ɪs/ · adjectiveSimple meaningExact, accurate and clearly stated.
predictedB2/pɹɪdˈɪktɪd/ · verbSimple meaningSaid what was expected to happen in the future.
preferredSimple meaningLiked or chosen more than other options.
preliminaryC1/pɹɪlˈɪmɪnəɹi/ · adjectiveSimple meaningComing before the main activity or final result.
prerequisiteC1TBC · nounSimple meaningSomething required first.
presentationB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA planned talk to an audience.
preventSimple meaningTo stop something from happening.
priorB1/pɹˈa‍ɪə/ · adjectiveSimple meaningHappening or existing before something else.
problemSimple meaningA difficulty that needs attention or a solution.
procedureB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA set of steps.
processB2TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA series of steps used to achieve a result; to deal with something through those steps.
produceSimple meaningTo make, create or grow something.
prohibitedB2/pɹəhˈɪbɪtɪd/ · verb;adjectiveSimple meaningOfficially forbidden or not allowed.
projectA2TBC · nounSimple meaningA planned task with a goal.
pronunciationSimple meaningThe way a word is spoken.
proportionB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA part or share of a whole.
protectiveSimple meaningDesigned to keep someone or something safe.
protective equipment / PPESimple meaningEquipment worn or used to reduce exposure to workplace hazards.
provideSimple meaningTo give or make something available.
public transportSimple meaningShared passenger services such as buses and trains.
publicationC1/pˌʌblɪkˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA book, report or other text made available to readers; the act of making it available.
punishmentSimple meaningA penalty given for breaking a rule or law.
qualificationB1TBC · nounSimple meaningAn official proof of education or skill.
qualitativeC1/kwˈɒlɪtˌe‍ɪtɪv/ · adjectiveSimple meaningDescribing qualities or experiences rather than measuring amounts.
questionnaireB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA form containing questions for research.
quicklySimple meaningAt a fast speed or within a short time.
quizA2TBC · nounSimple meaningA short test.
rapidSimple meaningHappening very quickly.
rateSimple meaningA measure of how often something happens or its level relative to another quantity.
reach a lowSimple meaningTo arrive at the lowest level in a period.
reach a peakSimple meaningTo arrive at the highest level in a period.
receiptSimple meaningA document confirming that money or goods have been received.
receiveSimple meaningTo get something sent or given to you.
recommendSimple meaningTo suggest that something is suitable or should be done.
recordSimple meaningTo write down or store information for future use.
recreationalSimple meaningRelated to activities done for enjoyment in free time.
recruiterB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA person who hires staff.
reduceSimple meaningTo make something smaller in amount or degree.
referenceB2TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA source used to support information.
refineB1/ɹɪfˈa‍ɪn/ · verbSimple meaningTo improve something through small changes, or remove unwanted material.
regulationB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAn official rule.
relianceB2/ɹɪlˈa‍ɪəns/ · nounSimple meaningThe need to depend on someone or something.
relocateSimple meaningTo move to a different place.
remainSimple meaningTo continue in the same place or state.
remain stableSimple meaningTo stay at approximately the same level.
remain unchangedSimple meaningTo stay exactly the same.
removeSimple meaningTo take something away.
replaceSimple meaningTo put something new in the place of something else.
reportB1TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA formal document that presents information.
representSimple meaningTo stand for, show or form something.
requireB2TBC · verbSimple meaningTo need something or officially say it must be done.
requirementSimple meaningSomething that is needed or must be done.
researchC1TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningCareful study to discover information; to carry out that study.
researcherB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA person who carries out research.
residentialSimple meaningUsed mainly for homes.
resolutionB2/ɹˌɛzəlˈuːʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA solution to a problem, a firm decision, or the level of detail in an image.
respectivelySimple meaningIn the same order as the items just mentioned.
responsibilityB1TBC · nounSimple meaningSomething you must do.
restaurantSimple meaningA place where people pay to eat prepared meals.
restrictedB2/ɹɪstɹˈɪktɪd/ · adjective;verbSimple meaningLimited or controlled; also, limited what someone could do.
resultSimple meaningSomething that happens because of an action or event.
résumé / CVSimple meaningA document summarising a person's education, skills and work experience.
revealedB2/ɹɪvˈiːld/ · verbSimple meaningMade something known or visible that had been hidden.
revenueB2/ɹˈɛvənjˌuː/ · nounSimple meaningMoney received by a business or government before costs are taken away.
rhythmSimple meaningA regular pattern of sounds or movements.
rightSimple meaningThe direction opposite to left.
riseSimple meaningTo increase in amount, number or level.
riskSimple meaningThe possibility of harm or an unwanted outcome.
roleB1/ɹˈə‍ʊl/ · nounSimple meaningThe part or responsibility someone or something has.
rosterB2TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA work schedule.
roundaboutB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA circular traffic junction.
rubricC1TBC · nounSimple meaningA marking guide.
safe / unsafeSimple meaningProtected from danger, or involving a risk of harm.
safetyB1TBC · nounSimple meaningProtection from danger.
salaryB1TBC · nounSimple meaningRegular pay for a job.
scheduleB2/ʃˈɛdjuːl/ · noun;verbSimple meaningA plan showing when things will happen; to arrange a time.
scholarshipB2TBC · nounSimple meaningFinancial support for study.
schoolSimple meaningAn institution where students receive education.
scopeB1/skˈə‍ʊp/ · nounSimple meaningThe range covered by something, or the opportunity to do something.
sectionB2/sˈɛkʃən/ · nounSimple meaningOne part of something larger.
semesterB1TBC · nounSimple meaningHalf of an academic year in many systems.
separateSimple meaningTo divide or keep things apart.
sessionSimple meaningA period set aside for a particular activity.
sharpSimple meaningLarge and sudden when describing a change.
shiftB1TBC · noun;verbSimple meaningA work period.
sick leaveSimple meaningTime away from work because of illness or injury.
sideSimple meaningAn outer part or surface, or one of two opposing areas.
significantC1TBC · adjectiveSimple meaningImportant or large enough to be noticed.
similarB2TBC · adjectiveSimple meaningAlmost the same, but not exactly alike.
sincerelySimple meaningHonestly; also used in a formal letter closing.
skillA2TBC · nounSimple meaningSomething you can do well.
slightSimple meaningSmall in amount or degree.
societySimple meaningPeople living together in an organised community.
solutionSimple meaningA way to solve a problem.
someSimple meaningAn unspecified amount or number.
specifiedB2/spˈɛsɪfˌa‍ɪd/ · verbSimple meaningStated something clearly and exactly.
stageSimple meaningOne step or phase in a process.
standardSimple meaningAn accepted level of quality or a required measure.
statusB1/stˈe‍ɪtəs/ · nounSimple meaningA person's position or rank, or the current condition of something.
steadilySimple meaningAt a regular and fairly constant rate.
storeSimple meaningTo keep something for future use.
straightSimple meaningWithout a bend or change of direction.
strategiesB2/stɹˈatəd‍ʒiz/ · plural nounSimple meaningPlans or methods for achieving a goal.
studentsSimple meaningPeople who are studying.
submissionB2TBC · nounSimple meaningHanding in work.
subsequentB2/sˈʌbsɪkwənt/ · adjectiveSimple meaningHappening after something else.
substantialSimple meaningLarge in amount or importance.
successfulSimple meaningAchieving the intended result.
successiveB2/səksˈɛsɪv/ · adjectiveSimple meaningFollowing one after another without a break.
summaryB2/sˈʌməɹi/ · noun;adjectiveSimple meaningA short account of the main points; as an adjective, brief and without full details.
superannuationSimple meaningMoney saved and invested to help fund retirement, especially through employment in Australia.
supervisionB2TBC · nounSimple meaningWatching and guiding work.
supervisorSimple meaningA person responsible for overseeing other people's work.
surpriseSimple meaningA feeling caused by something unexpected.
surroundingSimple meaningLocated all around a place.
sustainableC1/səstˈe‍ɪnəbə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningAble to continue over time without using up resources or causing lasting harm.
syllabusB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA course outline.
symbolicB2/sɪmbˈɒlɪk/ · adjectiveSimple meaningRepresenting an idea or meaning beyond the object or action itself.
T-junctionSimple meaningA junction where one road meets another in the shape of a T.
techniquesB2/tɛknˈiːks/ · plural nounSimple meaningSpecific ways of doing something that require skill or practice.
technologyB2TBC · nounSimple meaningTools, machines and methods developed using scientific knowledge.
temperatureSimple meaningA measure of how hot or cold something is.
temporaryB2/tˈɛmpɹəɹi/ · adjectiveSimple meaningLasting for a limited time.
terminationC1/tˌɜːmɪnˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe act or point of ending something.
theoryB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAn explanation based on connected ideas.
therebyB2/ðe‍əbˈa‍ɪ/ · adverbSimple meaningAs a result of that action.
ThereforeSimple meaningFor that reason; introducing a logical result.
thesisC1TBC · nounSimple meaningA major research paper or central argument.
thinkSimple meaningTo have an opinion or use your mind to consider something.
thoroughSimple meaningCareful and complete, with attention to detail.
thoughtfulSimple meaningShowing careful consideration or concern for others.
throughSimple meaningFrom one side or end to the other within something.
toSimple meaningUsed to show a destination or final value.
To begin withSimple meaningUsed to introduce the first point or stage.
tomorrowSimple meaningThe day after today.
tourismSimple meaningTravel for pleasure and the services that support it.
towardsSimple meaningIn the direction of something.
traditionalC1/tɹɐdˈɪʃənə‍l/ · adjectiveSimple meaningFollowing customs or ways of doing things passed down over time.
tragedySimple meaningAn event causing great suffering or loss.
trainingSimple meaningInstruction and practice to develop skills.
tranquillitySimple meaningA state of calm and peacefulness.
transcriptB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAn official academic record.
transferB2/tɹˈansfɜː/ · verb;nounSimple meaningTo move something or someone from one place to another; the act of moving.
transformSimple meaningTo change something greatly in form or appearance.
transformationC1/tɹansfɔːmˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA large change in the form, appearance or nature of something.
transitionB2/tɹansˈɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningA change from one state, activity or period to another.
transmissionC1/tɹansmˈɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningThe sending or passing of something from one place or person to another.
transportB2/tɹˈanspɔːt/ · noun;verbSimple meaningWays of moving people or goods; to move them from place to place.
tuitionB2TBC · nounSimple meaningTeaching or education fees.
turnSimple meaningTo change direction.
tutorialB1TBC · nounSimple meaningA small practical class.
ultimatelyB2/ˈʌltɪmətli/ · adverbSimple meaningIn the end, or at the most basic level.
unchangedSimple meaningRemaining the same.
undergraduateB2TBC · noun;adjectiveSimple meaningA bachelor-level student or course.
underlyingB2/ˌʌndəlˈa‍ɪɪŋ/ · adjectiveSimple meaningExisting beneath the surface, or being a basic cause.
underneathSimple meaningDirectly below something.
undertakeC1TBC · verbSimple meaningTo carry out a task.
undertakenB2/ˌʌndətˈe‍ɪkən/ · verbSimple meaningStarted or carried out a task or responsibility.
uniqueB1/juːnˈiːk/ · adjectiveSimple meaningBeing the only one of its kind.
universityA1TBC · nounSimple meaningA place for higher education.
untilSimple meaningUp to a particular time or event.
vacancyB2TBC · nounSimple meaningAn available position.
vacuumSimple meaningA space containing very little or no matter, or a machine used for cleaning.
validityB2/valˈɪdɪti/ · nounSimple meaningThe extent to which something is sound, reasonable or measures what it should.
variablesB2/vˈe‍əɹɪəbə‍lz/ · plural nounSimple meaningThings that can change or take different values.
violationB2/va‍ɪ‍əlˈe‍ɪʃən/ · nounSimple meaningAn act that breaks a rule, law, agreement or right.
vocabularySimple meaningThe words known or used by a person or in a language.
wageB1TBC · nounSimple meaningHourly or weekly pay.
warningSimple meaningA statement or signal that tells people about possible danger.
WednesdaySimple meaningThe day of the week between Tuesday and Thursday.
weirdSimple meaningUnusual or strange.
whetherSimple meaningUsed to introduce alternatives or uncertainty.
widespreadB2/wˈa‍ɪdspɹɛd/ · adjectiveSimple meaningFound or happening in many places or among many people.
winding roadSimple meaningA road with many bends.
withholdSimple meaningTo deliberately keep back something that might otherwise be given.
workSimple meaningActivity done to achieve something, especially as a job.
workersSimple meaningPeople who do a job or particular work.
workshopB2TBC · nounSimple meaningA practical training session.
young peopleSimple meaningPeople in the earlier stages of life, especially teenagers and young adults.