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AWP 4 Unit 5
Academic Word Power Book Four Unit Five
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| induce | to make someone do something, persuade, coax |
| military | connected to the armed forces of a nation |
| incompatible | not able to work or be together |
| subordinate | of lower rank or importance |
| odds | chances, likelihood |
| commence | begin |
| compile | to put together item by item, to make a collection |
| forthcoming | helpful, cooperative, anticipated |
| device | a tool, an electrical or mechanical machine |
| levy | to require someone to pay a fee, like a tax or customs duties |
| pose | to present information for others to consider or think about |
| refine | to make changes that improve something |
| unify | to bring together as a whole, to integrate into one |
| vision | foresight, ability to see into the future or possibilities |
| so-called | usually known as (though the speaker disagrees) |
| accommodation | housing arrangement or lodging |
| displacement | removal from an original location |
| passive | accepting without resistance or activity |
| behalf (of) | as a representative, for the benefit of |
| inevitable | unavoidable, descriptive of a future event that cannot be changed |