Education Assessment Vocabulary

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done

• The scientist accurately measured the temperature of the liquid.
• She always hits the bullseye accurately when throwing darts.
• I nailed that shot accurately, no doubt about it.
• She could accurately read his emotions just by looking at his face.

noun a person who administers something

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (administer) and another word in the sentence (to)

• The nurse will administer medication to the patient at the scheduled time.
• I'll make sure to administer the pain relief to you as soon as you need it.
• I have to administer these vitamins to my dog every morning.
• As the team leader, it is my responsibility to administer guidance to my colleagues.

verb to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of; to dispense or give (a sacrament, medicine, etc.)

• The nurse will administer the medication to the patient at the scheduled time.
• The teacher will administer the test tomorrow during class.
• I have to administer this survey to all the participants before the end of the day.
• The CEO will administer the company's new policies to all employees next week.

adjective having the ability or capacity to do something

preposition indicating that someone has the ability or capacity to do something

• The new software is capable of handling large amounts of data efficiently.
• I didn't know you were capable of playing the piano so well!
• She's capable of acing any test without studying.
• The artist's painting was capable of evoking strong emotions in its viewers.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, 'found' is the past tense of the verb 'find'

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'wanting' describes the state of being lacking or deficient in something

• The candidate's qualifications were found wanting during the interview process.
• His excuse for being late was found wanting by the teacher.
• The new video game was found wanting by hardcore gamers.
• Her performance on the project was found wanting, leading to her dismissal.

noun a gathering or assembly of people, animals, or things

verb to bring together or collect into one place or group

• The conference room is where we gather for important meetings.
• Let's gather at the park for a picnic this weekend.
• Hey, wanna gather at my place later to hang out?
• She could gather her thoughts before making a decision.

noun the state or process of developing to full functional or structural completeness

• The maturation of the wine industry in this region has been impressive.
• I've noticed a real maturation in his taste in music over the years.
• Her maturation into a confident young woman was inspiring to witness.
• The maturation of his ideas evolved into a groundbreaking theory.

adjective describing a quality or characteristic that can be demonstrated or carried out

• The task is performable within the given time frame.
• I think the project is performable if we work together.
• I'm not sure if that's performable, but we can give it a shot.
• His dream of becoming a professional athlete seemed performable after years of hard work.

noun a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a weakness or deficiency

• The report highlighted several shortcomings in the company's financial management practices.
• One of his biggest shortcomings is his lack of punctuality.
• Her biggest shortcoming is that she's always flaky and unreliable.
• His fear of failure was his biggest shortcoming, holding him back from taking risks.

verb to watch or supervise closely

preposition to be positioned above or covering something

• The supervisor will not stand over you while you work, but will be available for any questions you may have.
• Don't worry, I won't stand over you while you're trying to figure out the problem.
• I hate it when my boss stands over me like I don't know what I'm doing.
• The dark clouds seemed to stand over the town, casting a shadow over everything.

noun a person who is not physically or mentally healthy

adjective not suitable or appropriate

• The candidate was deemed unfit for the position due to lack of relevant experience.
• I feel so unfit after skipping my workout for a week.
• She's totally unfit to be in charge of this project.
• The old house was deemed unfit for living in, with its crumbling walls and leaky roof.

adjective relating to or happening every year

adverb in a way that happens or is done once a year

• The company conducts a yearly audit to ensure financial transparency.
• We have a yearly tradition of going on a camping trip with our friends.
• I try to hit the gym at least once a year, but it's more like a yearly thing.
• His yearly performance review is always a nerve-wracking experience.

noun The word 'underperformance' is a noun that refers to the act of performing at a level that is below expectations or standards.

• The company's underperformance in the third quarter has raised concerns among investors.
• The team's underperformance lately is really disappointing.
• I can't believe the underperformance of that player in the game yesterday.
• Her underperformance in the role was like a dark cloud hanging over the production.

noun emotion: a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

• The development of emotion recognition technology has advanced significantly in recent years.
• I find it fascinating how emotion recognition software can analyze facial expressions.
• I can't believe how accurate that emotion recognition app is at guessing my mood.
• Learning to read people's emotions is like mastering the art of emotion recognition.

noun the quality of being steady or constant

• The success of the project relied heavily on the steadiness of the team's leader.
• Her steadiness in times of crisis always impresses me.
• I gotta give props to his steadiness under pressure.
• The old lighthouse stood as a symbol of steadiness in the face of turbulent seas.