447 Academic Words List - From S, T

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1.         scenario

a postulated sequence of possible events
“They are always prepared for different scenarios,” he said of the government.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
2.         schedule
a list of times at which things are planned to occur
Washington is scheduled to open its season Saturday at Tampa Bay.
— Washington Post (Jan 12, 2013)
3.         scheme
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
Some of these offers turned out to be Ponzi schemes.
— New York Times (Dec 31, 2012)
4.         scope
an area in which something operates or has power or control
The credit can also apply to a wide scope of industries — not just manufacturing, but computer software, architects, engineers, and food processing firms.
5.         section
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others
The Journal is planning a full page of excerpts in its Leisure & Arts sectionon Wednesday.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
6.         sector
a particular aspect of life or activity
The China corporate sector has been battling falling profits.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
7.         secure
free from danger or risk
Register online well in advance to secure a spot at your preferred test site.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
8.         sequence
a following of one thing after another in time
“We built five separate set pieces to shoot different parts of the sequence,” Mr. Hennah said.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
9.         series
similar things placed in order or one after another
But laying out a series of possible routes would allow readers to make an educated choice.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
10.      shift
move very slightly
While the specific numbers have most likely shifted over time, the basic categories persist.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
11.      significant
important in effect or meaning
"To go this far without significant problems after the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression is remarkable," Mr. Griffith said.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
12.      simulate
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
They reported the results of the simulated audio invasion online on Wednesday in Biology Letters.
— New York Times (Jun 7, 2012)
13.      so-called
doubtful or suspect
Better still, he said, are so-called unconstrained bond funds whose managers have great flexibility in how they invest.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
14.      source
the place where something begins
According to a reliable source, “Baseball has ruled on it.
— Washington Post (Dec 14, 2012)
15.      specific
distinguishing something particular or unique
Department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue use e-mail to target specificaudiences, but older shoppers still must sift through clothes and accessories for all ages.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
16.      specify
be particular about
The sentence mentioning the alternate swearing-in does not specify a date, and government officials have said that means Mr. Chávez can be sworn in later.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
17.      sphere
a round three-dimensional closed surface
After surviving the collapse of the twin towers, the battered sphere was moved to Battery Park.
— New York Times (Oct 17, 2012)
18.      stable
resistant to change of position or condition
Mr. Abrams said rental companies preferred to keep prices stable and spend their energy on trying to gain market share.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
19.      statistic
a datum that can be represented numerically
In recent years, a growing number of high schools have stopped providing class rankings to colleges, raising questions about the value of the statistic.
20.      status
a state at a particular time
But he has made no mention of addressing North Korea’s status as one of the world’s least wired nations.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
21.      straightforward
pointed directly ahead
"We are always looking for sophisticated and straightforward dishes to add to our tailgate menu," Jackson wrote.
— New York Times (Nov 16, 2012)
22.      strategy
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
But using generous economic incentives and relying on conventions has been called an outdated economic strategy.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
23.      stress
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
An estimated 75 to 90 percent of all doctors' visits are related to stress.
— US News (Jan 8, 2013)
24.      structure
the building of something and the arrangement of its parts
Engineers determined that weaker ones were originally installed, raising concerns about the structure’s integrity.
— New York Times (Jan 1, 2013)
25.      style
a particular kind
Tunisian Style Baked Cauliflower Frittata In the authentic version of this frittata there is a lot more olive oil, as well as chopped hard-boiled eggs.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
26.      submit
hand over formally
Litigation often waits until after claims are submitted, evaluated and adjusted, said Lon Berk, partner at Hunton & Williams.
— Wall Street Journal (Dec 27, 2012)
27.      subordinate
lower in rank or importance
Being a United States Marine means showing no weakness, no pain, especially to your subordinates.
— New York Times (Jun 22, 2012)
28.      subsequent
following in time or order
But nothing in Mr. Sullivan’s universe is random, and subsequent chapters reveal a tangle of dark meanings under the surface.
— New York Times (Dec 11, 2012)
29.      subsidy
a grant paid by a government to an enterprise
Meanwhile, Mr. Chidambaram aims to cut India's budget deficit by reducing fuel subsidies.
— Wall Street Journal (Dec 18, 2012)
30.      substitute
a person or thing that can take the place of another
Cellphones, email and Skype allow more connection among family members and loved ones, but are no substitute for being there.
— New York Times (Nov 12, 2012)
31.      successor
a person who follows next in order
His successor at the U.S. unit will be announced later, BP said.
— New York Times (Nov 23, 2012)
32.      sufficient
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement
The cases involving big banks, he said, lacked sufficient evidence implicating C.E.Os.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
33.      summary
briefly giving the gist of something
In the committee meetings, the summaries prepared by the first and second readers are often read out loud and discussed.
— New York Times (Sep 27, 2012)
34.      supplement
an additional component that improves capability
Some contain anabolic steroids, and even high-quality proteinsupplements might be dangerous in large amounts, or if taken to replace meals, he said.
— New York Times (Nov 21, 2012)
35.      survey
make a detailed inspection of; for statistical purposes
A survey in China on Monday found manufacturing activity in that country expanded for the third consecutive month.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
36.      survive
continue in existence after
Last week, in fact, he survived a vigilante assassination attempt; a car bomb reportedly killed the would-be assassin.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
37.      suspend
stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it
Last spring, Binghamton University suspended pledging after a series of complaints about people being physically abused, deprived of sleep and forced to drink heavily.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
38.      sustain
lengthen or extend in duration or space
He balked at describing the actions as “harassment” or “molestation,” saying that implied aggravated or sustained behavior.
— New York Times (Dec 30, 2012)
39.      symbol
something visible that represents something invisible
She is looking for dinnerware painted with winged goddesses, holding aloft trumpets and bald eagles, which are symbols of the Society of the Cincinnati.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
40.      target
a reference point to shoot at
In the mid-1990s, some joined suicide bombing attacks aimed at military and civilian targets, sometimes deflecting suspicion by dressing as though pregnant.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
41.      task
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
The task had taken considerably longer than expected.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
42.      technical
of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill
Ultimately, Mr. Bevan noticed that Iran had published limited technicaldetails of its cartridges, including bullet weights.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
43.      technique
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
Each had been a licensed peace officer for five to seven years and had received specialized training in investigative techniques and firearms.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
44.      technology
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
New technologies have raised productivity and profits, while enabling companies to shed workers and slice payroll.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
45.      temporary
not permanent; not lasting
Then in late March, a temporary law financing the government expires.
— New York Times (Dec 31, 2012)
46.      terminate
be the last or concluding part of
Terminating that case without a further fight, however, would mean giving up on charging other detainees with those offenses.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
47.      text
the words of something written
Writing essays has never been my strong suit; I have as much difficulty conveying sincerity through text as I do in speech.
— New York Times (Jan 3, 2013)
48.      theme
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
“I derive my themes from what’s happening in everyday life,” Ms. Dimoula had said earlier.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
49.      theory
a belief that can guide behavior
“In theory you could have fired that cannon,” Mr. Browne said, “because the powder was still working.”
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
50.      thereby
by that means or because of that
In principle, work and investment decisions become more efficient andthereby raise growth.
— New York Times (Oct 16, 2012)
51.      thesis
an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
My original thesis that only Washington Nationals employees, Washington Nationals fans and D.C. media members supported the strategy has turned out to be incorrect.
— Washington Post (Aug 29, 2012)
52.      topic
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
Her newest book, “Prime Time,” a mix of advice on health, fitness, friendship, sex and other topics, recently came out in paperback.
— Washington Post (Jan 7, 2013)
53.      trace
an indication that something has been present
North Korea also deployed equipment to trace cellphone signals.
— New York Times (Jan 4, 2013)
54.      tradition
a specific practice of long standing
Yes, it's a New York tradition, the first gathering having taken place in 1904.
— New York Times (Dec 31, 2012)
55.      transfer
move from one place to another
He ended up at Division III Greensboro College for two years until Clark secured his transfer to Stanford.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
56.      transform
change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

Regulators say money market funds need to be fundamentallytransformed to prevent them from creating too much systemic risk.
— Washington Post (Jan 12, 2013)
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