Welcome to C1 Advanced Vocabulary! I am Teacher Sopheak. As professionals working in Cambodia's growing NGO, tourism, and business sectors, sounding formal and objective is critical for grant proposals and executive reports.
We achieve this academic tone using a technique called Nominalization—turning action verbs into abstract nouns. Instead of saying "we preserve the temple," we focus on "the preservation of the temple." Let's master this skill.
Nominalization Vocabulary
Example: The preservation of Angkor Wat is a priority for the Ministry of Culture.
Example: Sustainable development in the provinces requires careful planning.
Example: The NGO focused entirely on wildlife conservation in the Cardamom Mountains.
Example: The successful implementation of the new eco-policy was praised by the board.
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We transform action verbs into formal nouns using suffixes.
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