Lesson 155 — Academic Word List: Lesson 5
aid Aid is a transfer of money or goods from one entity to another. The donor typically owns the thing being gifted and the recipient, who accepts the…
Lesson 154 — Academic Word List: Lesson 4
administration Administration refers to “personnel who are in charge of implementing government policies and programs.” Administration includes anyone that has control, oversight or supervision over others. There are many different…
Lesson 153– Academic Word List: Lesson 3
acquire Acquire is when one party obtains rights to the property of another. Acquire can be when someone purchases property or steals it. When someone purchases something, they are buying…
Lesson 152 — Academic Word List: Lesson 2
accompany To accompany is to help someone with their task, especially in the sense of moral support. It is when one person works with, or by association with, another…
Lesson 151 — Academic Word List: Lesson 1
abandon This word is derived from the Latin verb abando, which means “to leave,” and is related to the English word ‘abandons.’ Abandonment is the act of abandoning someone…