NBT Academic Vocabulary and Language Flashcards
6 cards from real NBT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 NBT Academic Vocabulary and Language flashcards as text
In academic writing, what does the word 'elucidate' mean?
Answer: To make clear or explain
To elucidate means to make something clear by explaining it in detail. It comes from the Latin 'elucidare', meaning to make light or clear.
Which word best replaces 'paradigm' in the following sentence: 'The new discovery challenged the existing paradigm in physics.'?
Answer: Framework
A paradigm is a framework of accepted theories, standards, or patterns. In academic contexts, it refers to the dominant model of understanding in a field.
What is the function of a 'thesis statement' in an academic essay?
Answer: To present the main argument or claim
A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim that the essay will support. It typically appears near the end of the introduction and guides the entire essay.
In the sentence 'The researcher's findings corroborate previous studies,' the word 'corroborate' means:
Answer: Confirm or support
To corroborate means to confirm or support a statement, theory, or finding with evidence. It implies providing additional proof for something already suggested.
Which of the following is an example of hedging language in academic writing?
Answer: It would seem that the data suggests a trend
Hedging language uses cautious expressions like 'it would seem', 'suggests', and 'may' to avoid making absolute claims. This is standard practice in academic writing to acknowledge uncertainty.
What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in words like 'antibody' and 'antithesis'?
Answer: Against or opposite
The prefix 'anti-' comes from Greek and means against or opposite. An antibody works against pathogens, and an antithesis is the opposite of a thesis.