Education & Academia
B1 words for education, academia, and research
Overview
17 B1-level words for education, academia, and research.
Words
chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/
noun — B1
Meaning: (authorship) One of the main sections into which the text of a book is divided.
Example:
- Detective novel writers try to keep up the suspense until the last chapter.
- She talked about the chapter.
Collocations: the chapter, a chapter of, chapter is important
concentrate /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/
verb — B1
Meaning: A substance that is in a condensed form.
Example:
- She concentrates every day.
- to concentrate rays of light into a focus
Collocations: concentrate something, concentrate that, try to concentrate
Word family: concentrate (đt.) → concentration (dt.)
definition /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/
noun — B1
Meaning: A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
Example:
- The definition is very important.
- She talked about the definition.
Collocations: the definition, a definition of, definition is important
Word family: definite (tt.) → definitely (trt.) → definition (dt.) → define (đt.)
educate /ˈedʒɘkæet/
verb — B1
Meaning: To instruct or train
Example:
- Wang said such changes to the Baishui glacier provide the chance to educate visitors about global warming.
- They educateed last week.
Collocations: educate something, educate that, try to educate
Word family: educate (đt.) → education (dt.) → educational (tt.) → educated (tt.)
effectively
adverb — B1
Meaning: In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.
Example:
- She spoke effectively.
- Effectively, we need to reconsider.
Collocations: effectively important, effectively different, most effectively
Word family: effective (tt.) → effectively (trt.) → effectiveness (dt.)
examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
verb — B1
Meaning: To observe or inspect carefully or critically
Example:
- He examined the crime scene for clues.
- They examineed last week.
Collocations: examine something, examine that, try to examine
Word family: examine (đt.) → examination (dt.) → examiner (dt.)
experiment /ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/
verb — B1
Meaning: A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.
Example:
- She experiments every day.
- They experimented last week.
Collocations: experiment something, experiment that, try to experiment
Word family: experiment (dt./đt.) → experimental (tt.) → experimentally (trt.)
file /faɪl/
noun — B1
Meaning: A collection of papers collated and archived together.
Example:
- The file is very important.
- She talked about the file.
Collocations: the file, a file of, file is important
investigate [ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]
verb — B1
Meaning: To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
Example:
- to investigate the causes of natural phenomena
- They investigateed last week.
Collocations: investigate something, investigate that, try to investigate
Word family: investigate (đt.) → investigation (dt.) → investigator (dt.)
journal /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/
noun — B1
Meaning: A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook.
Example:
- The journal is very important.
- She talked about the journal.
Collocations: the journal, a journal of, journal is important
literature /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/
noun — B1
Meaning: The body of all written works.
Example:
- The literature is very important.
- She talked about the literature.
Collocations: the literature, a literature of, literature is important
Word family: literature (dt.) → literary (tt.)
primary /ˈpɹɒeməɹi/
adjective — B1
Meaning: A primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party.
Example:
- The result was very primary.
- It’s a primary situation.
Collocations: very primary, quite primary, extremely primary
program /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/
verb — B1
Meaning: A set of structured activities.
Example:
- Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging.
- He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.
Collocations: program something, program that, try to program
qualification /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun — B1
Meaning: The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.
Example:
- Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult.
- She talked about the qualification.
Collocations: the qualification, a qualification of, qualification is important
Word family: qualify (đt.) → qualification (dt.) → qualified (tt.)
qualified /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/
adjective — B1
Meaning: Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.
Example:
- The result was very qualified.
- It’s a qualified situation.
Collocations: very qualified, quite qualified, extremely qualified
Word family: qualify (đt.) → qualification (dt.) → qualified (tt.)
qualify /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/
verb — B1
Meaning: An instance of throwing and catching each prop at least twice.
Example:
- She qualifys every day.
- They qualifyed last week.
Collocations: qualify something, qualify that, try to qualify
Word family: qualify (đt.) → qualification (dt.) → qualified (tt.)
secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/
adjective — B1
Meaning: Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.
Example:
- The result was very secondary.
- It’s a secondary situation.
Collocations: very secondary, quite secondary, extremely secondary
Quick Review
| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| chapter | n. | (authorship) One of the main sections into which the text of a book is divided |
| concentrate | v. | A substance that is in a condensed form |
| definition | n. | A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions) |
| educate | v. | To instruct or train |
| effectively | adv. | In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect |
| examine | v. | To observe or inspect carefully or critically |
| experiment | v. | A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried |
| file | n. | A collection of papers collated and archived together |
| investigate | v. | To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information |
| journal | n. | A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc |
| literature | n. | The body of all written works |
| primary | adj. | A primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party |
| program | v. | A set of structured activities |
| qualification | n. | The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc |
| qualified | adj. | Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position |
| qualify | v. | An instance of throwing and catching each prop at least twice |
| secondary | adj. | Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird |