Academic Vocabulary

(verb) to give up completely or leave behind; desert. "The team had to abandon the project when funding was withdrawn."

(adjective) existing as an idea rather than a concrete object; theoretical. "The lecture dealt with abstract concepts that were hard to visualise."

(adjective) relating to education and scholarship; scholarly. "She pursued an academic career after completing her doctorate."

(verb) to increase in speed or rate; quicken. "Technology can accelerate the pace of economic development."

(noun) the means or right to use or reach something; entry. "Many rural communities still lack access to clean water."

(adjective) able to be reached or easily obtained; reachable. "Online courses make education accessible to a wider population."