Revised EAP 1002 Vocabulary list for Keynote Unit 3
Word & part of
Definition
speech
pages 30-31
(the official position of) a person in
chair (n) charge of a meeting, official group or
organization
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very
profound (adj)
great or intense
a person, shop, or business that sells
retailer (n) goods to the public in relatively small
quantities
so delicate or slight as to be difficult to
subtle (adj)
analyze or describe
involving, relating to, or emphasizing the
behaviorally (adv) way in which you act or conduct
yourself, especially towards others
in a way that relates to or affects mental
cognitively (adv)
action or thinking
a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that is
framework (n)
used to plan or decide something
in a way that relates to the functions of
physiologically (adv)
living organisms and their bodies
psychologically (adv) relating to the human mind and feelings
the fact of knowing someone or
recognition (n) something because you have seen or
heard him/her or experienced it before
showing good judgment; able to be
sound (adj)
trusted
to construct or arrange according to a
to structure (v)
plan; give a pattern or organization to
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approachable (adj) friendly and easy to talk to
Example Derivatives
She is the chair of the board of governors at a local
chairperson; chairman
school.
His mother's death when he was aged six had a
profoundly; profoundness
profound effect on him.
Amazon is a big electronics retailer, having branches in
retail
many countries worldwide.
As the disease progresses, it causes subtle changes to
the brain’s structure, resulting in changes in the subtleness; subtlety
patient’s behavior as well.
The stressful situation at home has affected the child behavioral; behavior; behave;
both academically and behaviorally. misbehave
I go to the gym almost every day as a way to distract
myself from all the cognitively demanding tasks that cognitive; cognition
my job as a lawyer require of me.
The company is in desperate need of a legal
-
framework for resolving disputes.
Eating disorders are in fact psychological and cannot
physiological; physiology
be fully explained physiologically.
The victim continues to suffer psychologically even psychological; psychologist;
though it has been 10 years since the abusive incident. psychology; psyche
When he returned home after the war, he found it had
recognize; recognizable;
changed beyond all recognition (= it had changed so
unrecognizable
much that he no longer recognized it).
Although this advice is based on a sound theory, there
is no clinical evidence to support it.
The game is structured so that there are five different
structural
ways to win.
Graham is always very approachable. Why don't you
approach; unapproachable
talk the problem over with him?
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Word & part of
Definition
speech
acting or done in the same way over
consistent (adj)
time, especially to be fair or accurate
dominant (adj) more important, powerful, or influential
an idea, feeling, or opinion about
something or someone, especially one
impression (n)
formed without conscious thought or on
the basis of little evidence
a sign that something exists, is true, or is
indication (n)
likely to happen
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a piece of writing on a particular subject
(research) paper (n) written by an expert and usually
published in a book or journal
not able to be refuted; inspiring strong
compelling (adj)
belief or conviction
connected with the physical senses of
sensory (adj)
touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight
wanted by many people and usually
sought after (phr)
something of high quality or very rare
an objective or result toward which
target (n)
efforts are directed
Example Derivatives
The company insists on a consistent worldwide
inconsistent; (in)consistency
application of its policies to protect workers.
Unemployment will be a dominant issue in the next
dominance; dominate
national election.
Alex got the distinct impression that Lori was running
impress; impressive
away from something.
Helen's face gave no indication of what she was really
indicate; indicator; indicative
thinking about the offer.
He published a highly original paper on group
-
dynamics in a prestigious academic journal.
After viewing all this evidence, there is a compelling
compel
argument for the introduction of a winter break.
The human brain itself can only work with the
sensor; sense
information it receives from sensory organs.
At the age of 17, she is already one of Hollywood's
seek
most sought-after actresses.
The team selling the new car model met its sales
target
target in record time.
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 Revised EAP 1002 Vocabulary list for Keynote Unit 4
Word & part of
Definition Example Derivatives
speech
pages 40-41
to assume a position take on or adopt a particular posture Imitating Superman, the little child assumed a flying
-
(phr) or body position position and was ready to save the world.
not involving or using words or Body language and gestures are both dynamic forms of
nonverbal (adj) -
speech nonverbal communication.
In a recent study, children's perceptions of their
the way in which something is
perception (n) academic ability were also compared with their actual perceptive; perceive
regarded, understood, or interpreted
grades.
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One remarkable characteristic of this author’s work is
a ludicrous/silly or grotesque version
caricature (n) that he does not reduce his subjects to ludicrous caricaturist
of someone or something
caricatures.
to make something else seem better
or more attractive when combined A home exercise program can effectively complement complementary
to complement (v)
with it; to add to or make something the regular sessions at the gym.
complete
(of a disease or physical abnormality) Recent research shows that congenitally disabled
congenitally (adv) congenital (adj)
present from birth children are at greater risk of parental abuse.
expressing the feeling that a person
The problem in his behavior lies in a deeply disrespectful, contempt; contemptuously;
contemptuous (adj) or a thing is worthless or beneath
even contemptuous, attitude towards women. contemptible
consideration
the characteristics determining who Most people form their identity when they are
identity (n) identify; identifiable
or what a person or thing is teenagers.
central to the existence or character Being a teacher is part of his core identity; he can’t
core (adj) -
of someone or something imagine himself not teaching.
a person who pretends to have
Unfortunately, there are liars and frauds in many
qualities, abilities, etc. that they do
fraud (n) professional fields, claiming to have qualifications they do fraudster; fraudulent
not really have in order to cheat
not possess.
other people
the forces or properties which In most relationships, there are dynamics - even power
dynamics (n) stimulate growth, development, or dynamics - that hold people together, which outsiders dynamic
change within a system or process are often not aware of.
Gangs of older boys often act out their feelings of power; powerless; powerful;
powerlessness (n) lack of ability, influence, or power
powerlessness against younger, more vulnerable boys. empower

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Word & part of
Definition Example Derivatives
speech
a fine (little) adjustment to a Whether you make minor tweaks or major adjustments,
tweak (n) tweak
mechanism or system start each new academic year on a positive note.
During the lecture, when the person next to her gave her
the act of closing and opening one
wink (n) a wink, she knew he was thinking the same thing that she wink
eye quickly, typically as a sign
was about the class.
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the state of feeling tired because you
Little children often start quarreling out of sheer
boredom (n) are doing nothing, or you lack bore; bored; boring
boredom; they just have nothing better to do!
interest in your current activity
a strong feeling of disliking and
The woman looked at them with total contempt, as if
contempt (n) having no respect for someone or contemptuous
they were something she would wipe off her shoe.
something
to look at someone or something in
They stood gaping at the pig in their kitchen, wondering
to gape (v) great surprise, especially with an -
how on earth it had managed to get in there!
open mouth
He grinned at me from the doorway; I knew then that the
to grin (v) to smile a wide smile -
news was good.
A great difficulty with the pandemic is that approaching
standards for good or bad character morality; immoral; morale;
morals (n) the issue from a moral and ethical standpoint contrasts
and behavior amoral
completely with an economic or social perspective.
try to reach an agreement or A willingness to negotiate and to compromise can help
negotiation; negotiable;
to negotiate (v) compromise by discussion with you regain control of an explosive situation and reach a
negotiator
others conclusion that is acceptable to both sides.
a moral rule or standard of good
principle (n) I can't deceive him. It's against all my principles. (un)principled
behavior
to cause a reaction, especially a The proposal for more expensive fuel prices has already
to provoke (v) provocation; provocative
negative one provoked a public outcry.
to look at someone with a very The little boy scowled at his teacher and reluctantly
to scowl (v) scowl
annoyed expression followed her back into the classroom.
The best TV presenters know how to ask worthwhile
to smile or speak in a contemptuous
to sneer (v) questions and to draw out an interviewee on unpleasant sneering; sneeringly
or mocking manner
topics without sneering at them.
to give a slight involuntary grimace or
Flora winced in pain as her elbow knocked hard against
to wince (v) shrinking movement out of (or in -
the doorframe.
anticipation of) pain or distress