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Academic Word ListSublist 2 Group 1:
achieveobtainedcomputedinstitutedcredit
residentsevaluatedassistprimarysite
achieve – (v) to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
The student achieved success in her reading class when she earned an A+ on her reading test.
obtained – (v) to get something, especially by making an effort
I obtained a copy of the letter from my teacher.
compute – (v) to calculate something
Dad computed how much the groceries would cost.
instituted - (v) to introduce a system, policy, etc. or start a process
The school instituted a new tardy policy this year.
credit – (n) an arrangement that you make, with a shop/store or a bank for example, to pay later for something you buy
I will use credit to buy my new refrigerator.
(v) to add an amount of money to somebody's account or give recognition for something in favor of someone
The man credited the fireman for saving the child’s life.
residents – (n) People who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
We are residents of Atlantic, Iowa.
evaluated –(v) to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully, to judge
The judges evaluated how well the performer sang the song.
assist – (v) to help somebody to do something
The little boy tried to assist his mom with dishes.
primary – (adj) main; most important; basic