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to leave something permanently or stop doing something

• Archaeologists abandoned the excavation site before winter storms arrived.
• He abandoned the experiment after repeated failures.

different from what is usual or expected

• The data showed abnormal fluctuations in temperature.
• What causes abnormal behavior in animals?

in a way that is not normal, usual, or expected

• Cells grew abnormally after the treatment.
• The temperature rose abnormally in the region.

not present in a place, situation, or condition

• Several students were absent from the lecture.
• Key data are absent in the report.

to take in or soak up energy, liquid, or information

• The material slowly absorbed the spilled chemical during the experiment.
• Learners absorb knowledge through active participation and discussion.

a short summary of a research article, paper, or presentation

• The abstract should briefly outline the methodology used.
• Scholars must write an abstract for the thesis.

not relating to specific things; existing as an idea or a quality

• The discussion became very abstract, moving from concrete examples.
• Abstract concepts are difficult to test scientifically.

the process of becoming faster or the rate of increase in speed or progress

• What causes the acceleration of climate change?
• We measured the acceleration of falling objects.

good enough to be agreed to, allowed, or approved in a situation

• The proposal offered an acceptable solution to the funding problem.
• The delay was acceptable given the severe weather conditions.

to reach, enter, or use something, especially information or resources

• Students can access the library’s online resources from home.
• Analysts accessed the database for statistical analysis.

easy to get to, use, or understand

• The teacher explained the complex topic in a way that was accessible to all students.
• The museum is accessible by public transport.

happening by chance and not planned or intended

• Accidental damage occurred during the equipment transport.
• Was the data loss accidental or caused by system failure?

to go with or be together with something or someone

• Who will accompany you to the conference?
• High fever may accompany this illness.

a description, explanation, or record of events or ideas

• She gave a detailed account of the experiment.
• Did you read her account of the journey?

official recognition that an organization or program meets required standards

• Accreditation is necessary to ensure the program meets high standards.
• The lab is waiting for accreditation approval.

officially recognized as meeting a required standard, especially for education or training

• The university is an accredited academic institution.
• Only accredited labs can perform this test.

the quality of being correct, exact, and free from errors

• We need to improve the accuracy of the model.
• It is possible to predict the outcome with reasonable accuracy.

correct, exact, and without mistakes

• The results were accurate within a small margin of error.
• Is this information accurate and reliable?

something successfully done, especially through effort or skill

• What was your biggest academic achievement this year?
• The project’s greatest achievement was solving a long-standing research problem.

to accept, recognize, or admit the truth or importance of something

• Do you acknowledge the limitations of your study?
• We must acknowledge the role of technology in education.

the recognition or acceptance of something or someone

• Her pioneering work received acknowledgment from the academic community.
• Formal acknowledgment of errors is important in academic work.

to change something or yourself to fit new conditions or situations

• Plants adapt to changes in temperature over time.
• Businesses must adapt their strategies to new market conditions.

the ability to change or adjust to new conditions or situations

• Recent findings highlight the adaptability of certain species to climate change.
• Adaptability helps students succeed in different learning environments.

the process of adjusting to new conditions, or a change that improves survival or function

• Evolution involves the adaptation of species to their environment.
• This chapter examines human adaptation to extreme cold environments.

enough or acceptable for a particular need or purpose

• The sample size was adequate for the study.
• Students received adequate support during the course.