YDS Words

YDS Frequently Used Words with Turkish Meanings and Example Sentences

Academic Verbs

  1. emerge (ortaya çıkmak)
    Several problems have emerged since the policy was implemented.
  2. acquire (edinmek, kazanmak)
    It takes years to acquire proficiency in a foreign language.
  3. assume (varsaymak)
    We cannot assume that all participants have prior knowledge of the topic.
  4. derive (türetmek, elde etmek)
    Many English words are derived from Latin.
  5. conduct (yürütmek, yapmak)
    They will conduct research into renewable energy sources.
  6. maintain (sürdürmek)
    The organization aims to maintain high standards of safety.
  7. indicate (göstermek, belirtmek)
    Studies indicate that stress affects health in many ways.
  8. demonstrate (göstermek, kanıtlamak)
    The experiment clearly demonstrates the effect of temperature on the reaction.
  9. enhance (artırmak, geliştirmek)
    Training programs are designed to enhance employees’ skills.
  10. justify (haklı göstermek)
    Nothing can justify such aggressive behavior.
  11. contribute (katkıda bulunmak)
    Everyone should contribute to the success of the project.
  12. acknowledge (kabul etmek, onaylamak)
    He refused to acknowledge his mistakes.
  13. facilitate (kolaylaştırmak)
    Technology can facilitate access to information.
  14. assess (değerlendirmek)
    The committee will assess the environmental impact.
  15. determine (belirlemek)
    The study aims to determine the main causes of poverty.

Connectors & Linking Words

  1. although (-e rağmen)
    Although it was late, they continued working.
  2. whereas (halbuki)
    Some people prefer city life, whereas others like the countryside.
  3. therefore (bu yüzden)
    The evidence was clear; therefore, the decision was easy.
  4. however (ancak)
    However, more research is needed to support the findings.
  5. moreover (üstelik, ayrıca)
    Moreover, the proposal is cost-effective.
  6. in addition (ayrıca)
    In addition to English, he speaks French fluently.
  7. consequently (sonuç olarak)
    The factory closed; consequently, many people lost their jobs.
  8. despite (-e rağmen)
    Despite the rain, the match continued.
  9. thus (böylece)
    He forgot the password; thus, he couldn’t log in.
  10. furthermore (ayrıca)
    Furthermore, the results were consistent across all groups.
  11. on the other hand (öte yandan)
    On the other hand, this method has some drawbacks.
  12. in contrast (aksine)
    In contrast, rural areas have lower population density.
  13. due to (-den dolayı)
    The flight was cancelled due to bad weather.
  14. as a result (sonuç olarak)
    As a result, profits increased significantly.
  15. nevertheless (yine de)
    It was risky; nevertheless, they tried.

Adjectives Common in Passages

  1. substantial (önemli, büyük)
    The project requires a substantial investment.
  2. considerable (önemli derecede)
    There was a considerable delay due to technical problems.
  3. inevitable (kaçınılmaz)
    Change is inevitable in every society.
  4. efficient (verimli)
    Solar panels are becoming more efficient every year.
  5. relevant (ilgili)
    Please include all relevant information in the report.
  6. significant (önemli)
    There has been a significant improvement in performance.
  7. widespread (yaygın)
    Internet use is widespread among young people.
  8. temporary (geçici)
    This solution is only temporary.
  9. permanent (kalıcı)
    They are looking for a permanent solution.
  10. accessible (erişilebilir)
    The library is accessible to all students.

Common Nouns

  1. impact (etki)
    Climate change has a serious impact on agriculture.
  2. approach (yaklaşım)
    Their approach to the problem was innovative.
  3. evidence (kanıt)
    There is no evidence to support the claim.
  4. aspect (yön, taraf)
    We must consider every aspect of the issue.
  5. trend (eğilim)
    There is a trend towards smaller families.
  6. factor (etken)
    Many factors influence economic growth.
  7. issue (sorun)
    Health care is a major issue in this country.
  8. policy (politika)
    The government introduced new economic policies.
  9. resource (kaynak)
    Water is an essential natural resource.
  10. population (nüfus)
    The population is expected to increase rapidly.

Phrasal Verbs

  1. carry out (yürütmek)
    Scientists will carry out several experiments.
  2. set up (kurmak)
    The company was set up in 1995.
  3. come up with (bulmak)
    They came up with a brilliant idea.
  4. give rise to (sebep olmak)
    The policy gave rise to widespread criticism.
  5. put forward (ileri sürmek)
    He put forward a new theory.
  6. take part in (katılmak)
    Many countries took part in the conference.
  7. deal with (ilgilenmek, ele almak)
    We must deal with this issue immediately.
  8. turn out (sonuçlanmak)
    It turned out that he was right.

Miscellaneous High-Frequency Words

  1. enable (olanak tanımak)
    This system enables users to access data easily.
  2. obtain (elde etmek)
    You need a permit to obtain this information.
  3. restrict (sınırlamak)
    The law restricts access to sensitive data.
  4. require (gerektirmek)
    This task requires attention to detail.
  5. decline (azalmak)
    Sales have declined in recent months.
  6. expand (genişlemek)
    The company plans to expand into Asia.
  7. adopt (benimsemek)
    They decided to adopt a new strategy.
  8. retain (korumak)
    It is important to retain talented employees.
  9. emphasize (vurgulamak)
    The article emphasizes the need for reform.
  10. predict (tahmin etmek)
    Experts predict an increase in demand.

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Note. YDS is an offical exam administered by Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center in Türkiye.