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Academic vocabulary
Learn and use 6 words about academic.
1Learn the words
hypothesis
an idea to be tested
/hy-POTH-uh-sis/
“Our hypothesis was correct.”
Synonym: theory · Opposite: fact · Phrase: test a hypothesis
analyse
examine in detail
/AN-uh-lyz/
“Analyse the data first.”
Synonym: examine · Opposite: — · Phrase: analyse the results
significant
important or large
/sig-NIF-i-kunt/
“A significant increase.”
Synonym: notable · Opposite: minor · Phrase: statistically significant
evidence
facts that show something is true
/EV-i-duns/
“There is strong evidence for this.”
Synonym: proof · Opposite: — · Phrase: provide evidence
contrast
show differences
/KON-trast/
“Contrast the two views.”
Synonym: compare · Opposite: — · Phrase: in contrast
summarise
give the main points briefly
/SUM-uh-ryz/
“Summarise the article.”
Synonym: sum up · Opposite: expand · Phrase: summarise the findings
2Practice quiz
Question 1 of 5Multiple choice
Which word means: “show differences”?
3Speaking challenge
Speaking challenge
Use at least 4 of these words in sentences about your own life. Say them out loud.
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Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.