Some academic words in the class, week 1

Terms	Definitions
analytical	thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine and understand things (adj)
analysis	the process of studying of something closely and critically (n)
analyse	to study or examine something in detail, in order to discover more about it (v)
analyst	a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis (n)
conscious	aware (adj)
consciousness	awareness of ourselves and our environment (n)
proficient	able to do something very well; skillful (adj)
proficiency	knowledge and skill (n)
enterprise	a project or a business organization (n)
dialect	A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation (n)
slang	Informal vocabulary used by particular groups in society (n)
immerse	to be completely into a fluid; to be involved deeply in something (v)
homesickness	missing one's family or home (n)
etiquette	rules of social behavior, manners (n)
confess	to say or admit that one has done something wrong (v)
compulsory	Required; must be done (adj)
critical	very important; vital; essential (adj)
abnormal	not normal, not usual, not typical, strange (adj)
hesitate	to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it (v)
strain	pressure, stress put on someone or something (n)
omit	to leave out, not include (v)
outdated	old-fashioned, obsolete, out of style. Not modern (adj)
modern	up to date (adj)
reveal	to make known (v)
survey	research carried out by a questionnaire (n)
syllabus	outline of a course (n)
curriculum	the courses offered by a school (n)
plagiarism	the act of taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own (n)
plagiarise	to use another person's idea or a part of their work and pretend that it is your own (v)
bribe	To illegally give money or special gift to someone to persuade them to do something (n) / (v)
corruption	Dishonesty or improper behavior in a person of authority (n)
counterfeit	not genuine, fake; to make an illegal copy (n) / (v)
tax evasion	the use of illegal methods to pay less tax or no tax at all (n)
evident	Easy to see and understand; obvious, clear (adj)
in demand	needed or wanted by many people (n)
alternative	a choice from among two or more things (n)
conceal	To hide (v)
manoeuvre	difficult movement requiring skill (n) / (v)
disqualify	to prevent from taking part in something (v)
leak	to release of secret information (v)
supervise	to direct or manage activities (v)
supervisor	a person who manages or directs activities (n)
smuggle	To carry in or bring out in a secret way (v)
scandal	an incident that brings about disgrace or shocks society (n)
expel	force to leave or move out (v)
cite	to mention, refer to, quote (for proof or example) (v)
citation	a passage or expression that is quoted or cited (n)