1.

Precursor
a. (S) “My interest in geography (computer) was the precursor to my studies in cartography
(Information technology).”
b. (W) “Thus, this example makes it clear that a university education acts as a precursor to career
growth.”
2. Catalyze
a. (S) “The people I meet at business networking evenings in m city often catalyze professional
opportunities.”
b. (W) “Firstly, uniforms catalyze better classroom behaviour among students.”
3. Linear
a. (S) “My plans for the future are fairly linear. I’m completing my undergraduate degree now and
intend to follow this with a master’s Education is therefore, in my foreseeable future.”
b. (W T1) “The trend depicted between the months of February and June shows linear growth from
20 XYZ to 75 XYZ.”
c. (W T2) “The progression from an educated background to a high level of business success is often
linear.”
4. Correlate/correlation
a. (S) “Actually, the career progression of my sister positively correlates with mine. After she left our
hometown, she also experienced a significant growth in employment opportunities.”
b. (W T1) “The rise in automobile prices in 2008 is negatively correlated with automobile sales for
the same year.”
5. Avenue
a. (S) “My father encountered me to study languages, and this has opened up certain avenues for
friendship I would not have otherwise had. For example, I have several close Japanese-speaking
friends.”
b. (W) “Firstly, studying a foreign language opens avenues for employment. For instance, …”
6. Afford
a. (S) “My university grades afforded me the opportunity to study abroad.”
b. (W) “For example, the Chinese economic system has afforded the PRC unprecedented financial
growth over the past three decades.”
7. Actionable
a. (S) “My university professor gave me several actionable piece of advice. But most noteworthy was
his suggestion that I focus my studies on North African history, as I was both interested in it and
am of Tunisian ancestry.”
b. (W) “Firstly, the actionable nature of the skills learned at university is clear. For instance,
humanities programs like philosophy, English literature and history push students to exhibit logical
progression in their thinking and writing. As these organized thought patterns are often the basis
of success in business, it is clear that a link exists between the skills learned at university and the
ability one has to accomplish a professional goal. ”
8. Embody
a. (S) “My father is an embodiment of a traditional military upbringing. He does everything by
routine.”
b. (W) “Firstly, technology in the classroom has undeniable links to academic performance. The use
of tablets in Korean classrooms embodies this idea perfectly.”
9. Fortify
a. (S) “I’m taking courses in the evening after work to fortify my professional skills.”
b. (W) “Thus, the fact that successful attempts are being made by other developing countries to
replicate China’s growth fortifies the argument that the Chinese economic model is one that
accelerates the elimination of poverty in undeveloped nations”