Vocabulary: Academic writing conventions

English · C1 · Lesson 33 · 20 words

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articulate

verb

speak clearly

comprehensive

adjective

thorough

discourse

noun

conversation

premise

noun

basic assumption

refute

promoting health or well-being

methodology

noun

Something abnormal or unusual

consolidate

verb

Combine or merge

paradigm

noun

Model or framework

scrutinize

verb

Examine closely

ambiguous

adjective

Unclear or having multiple meanings

substantiate

verb

Provide evidence for

plausible

adjective

Reasonable or believable

implicit

adjective

Suggested but not stated

coherence

noun

Logical consistency

rigorous

adjective

strict

corroborate

verb

support with evidence

synthesis

noun

combination or blending

empirical

adjective

based on observation

inference

noun

conclusion from evidence

elucidate

verb

clarify or explain