VOA慢速英语:大学招生：弥合语言鸿沟

apply(ing) – v. to ask formally for something, such as a job, admission to a school, or a loan, usually in writing

conditional – adj. used to describe something, such as an agreement, that will happen only if something else also happens

recruitment – n. the activity of finding people that have the right qualities and getting them to attend a school or join a company, an organization, or the armed forces

campus(es) – n. the area and buildings around a university, college, or school

significant – adj. very important

enhance(s) – v. to increase or improve something

grade(s) – n. a number or letter that indicates how a student performed in a class or on a test

prefer – v. to like someone or something better than someone or something else

grocery store – n. a store that sells food and household supplies

determine – v. to officially decide something especially because of evidence or facts

institution(s) – n. an established organization

frequently – adv. done regularly or often