Academic Vocabulary for Study Skills, Personal
Development, and Ethical Learning – Complete Word List
with Definitions
acquire (v) - to get something, such as new knowledge or skills
devote (v) - to dedicate time or energy towards some purpose
extension (n) - a state or way by which something is extended or improved, such as a skill
ideally (adv) - in a perfect way
inspiration (n) - the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially
something creative
practical (adj) - useful; relating to situations that are real
vary (v) - to change often, or to be different in quality
asset (n) - something that is useful or valuable, such as a skill
conscientious (adj) - performing tasks with much care and attention
grade (v) - to separate according to levels of difficulty
realistically (adv) - in a way that accepts or realises the facts of a situation
vague (adj) - unclear; not certain
wisely (adv) - in way that shows good judgement
deadline (n) - a time by which something must be completed, such as an assignment
draft (v) - to outline or begin to write something, such as for an assignment
resource (n) - materials and assistance that helps students wtih their learning
schedule (n) - an organised or planned set of activities or goals over a period of time
Development, and Ethical Learning – Complete Word List
with Definitions
acquire (v) - to get something, such as new knowledge or skills
devote (v) - to dedicate time or energy towards some purpose
extension (n) - a state or way by which something is extended or improved, such as a skill
ideally (adv) - in a perfect way
inspiration (n) - the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially
something creative
practical (adj) - useful; relating to situations that are real
vary (v) - to change often, or to be different in quality
asset (n) - something that is useful or valuable, such as a skill
conscientious (adj) - performing tasks with much care and attention
grade (v) - to separate according to levels of difficulty
realistically (adv) - in a way that accepts or realises the facts of a situation
vague (adj) - unclear; not certain
wisely (adv) - in way that shows good judgement
deadline (n) - a time by which something must be completed, such as an assignment
draft (v) - to outline or begin to write something, such as for an assignment
resource (n) - materials and assistance that helps students wtih their learning
schedule (n) - an organised or planned set of activities or goals over a period of time
