Vocabulary: Writing abstracts and literature reviews

English · C2 · Lesson 28 · 20 words

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comprehensive

adjective

thorough

discourse

noun

conversation

premise

noun

basic assumption

nuanced

adjective

Having fine distinctions or complexity

synthesize

verb

Combine different elements into a unified whole

methodology

noun

Something abnormal or unusual

paradigm

noun

Model or framework

substantiate

verb

Provide evidence for

rigorous

adjective

strict

corroborate

verb

support with evidence

trajectory

noun

path of movement

empirical

adjective

based on observation

elucidate

verb

clarify or explain

juxtapose

verb

Place side by side for contrast

critique

verb

Large board for writing and erasing notes

delineate

verb

Describe boundaries or outline

taxonomy

noun

replacement with something new

proliferation

noun

author's name under an article title

congruent

adjective

adjustment or adaptation

seminal

adjective

converge