Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
assailant
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
C1 noun
Assassin
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
C1 verb
assassinate
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
C1 noun
assassination
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
B2 noun, verb
assault
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
C2 noun, verb
assay
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
B2 verb
assemble
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
B1 noun
assembly
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
C1 noun
assembly session
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
C1 noun, verb
assent
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
B2 verb
assert
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
B2 noun
assertion
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
B2 adjective
Assertive
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
B1 verb
assess
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
B1 noun
assessment
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
C1 noun
assessor
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
B2 noun
asset
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
C1 noun
asset allocation
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
C2 verb
asseverate
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
C2 adjective
assiduous
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
C2 adverb
assiduously
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
B2 verb
assign
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
C1 noun
assignee
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
B1 noun
assignment
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.