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

The primary colors of red, blue, and yellow are so important because they make up all other colors.

site – (n) a place where something has happened or that is used for something (where a building is located or a page on the Internet is located)

The site of the new mall is at 1000 Main St.