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Academic Vocabulary
Academic Vocabulary pt.2
Question | Answer |
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focus | (n.) a center of interest close attention, concentration; (v.) to direct toward a particular point or purpose |
illustrate | (v.) to clarify, or make clear, with examples |
indicate | (v.) to point out; to signify |
interpret | (v.) explain the meaning or significance of something |
investigate | (v.) to observe or look at in detail; examine systematically |
justify | (v.) to shoe or claim to be just or right; vindicate |
maintain | (v.) to preserve or keep up; to declare to be true |
objective | (adj.) factual; not influenced by bias or emotion (n.) purpose or goal |
perceive | (v.) to become aware of through the senses, especially sight or hearing; to notice; to grasp an understanding |
perspective | (n.) particular way of looking at something; point of view |
promote | (v.) to help the growth of, urg the adoption of, or attempt to popularize something |
qualitative | (adj.) measuring the quality, or essential nature of something |
reinforce | (v.) to strengthen something by adding extra support |
reveal | (v.) to make known; to show |
role | (n.) the character or part played by a performer; the expected behavior of an individual in society; a function or position |
prologue | an introduction to a play |
prolong | (v) to make something last longer; to extend a period of time |
prominent | conspicuous in position or importance |
prophetic | foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention |
propriety | correct behavior |
prosaic | (adj) matter-of-fact; without spirit, style, or imagination |
prosperous | in fortunate circumstances financially |
province | the territory in an administrative district of a nation |
pseudonym | a fictitious name used when performing a particular role |
pacify | ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of |