Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students - Set B

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What does the term 'perpetual' mean?

Back

Continuing forever

Front

Fill in the blank: Carrying the large, _______ package up the stairs was a real challenge.

Back

cumbersome

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What does 'potent' mean?

Back

Strong and powerful

Front

What does 'critical' mean?

Back

Very important or necessary

Front

Fill in the blank: The company faced a _______ after losing its biggest client.

Back

deficit

Front

What does 'cumbersome' mean?

Back

Large and heavy; difficult to carry or manage.

Front

What does 'deficit' mean?

Back

A shortage or lack of something, especially money.

Front

What does 'potent' refer to in a medical context?

Back

Having a strong effect or influence.

Front

What does 'critical thinking' involve?

Back

Analyzing and evaluating information to make reasoned judgments.

Front

What does 'surplus' mean?

Back

An amount that is more than what is needed; excess.