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Academic Vocabulary (Words #11-20)

Word #11 DICTION accent inflection Definition Synonyms/Antonyms accent inflection wording phrasing dialect a style of speaking or writing dependent upon choice of words DICTION Related Words Example & Practice Sentence noun dictionary (noun) Writers use unique diction to make dialogue between characters more authentic and realistic.

Word #12 Definition Synonyms/Antonyms signifying or referring to the literal meaning of a word; the “dictionary” definition definitive literal exact connotative DENOTATIVE Example & Practice Sentence Related Words adjective denote (verb) denotation (noun) We can easily use a dictionary to look up the denotative meaning of a word.

Word #13 Definition Synonyms/Antonyms signifying or suggesting a secondary, or emotional, meaning of a word suggestive denotative CONNOTATIVE Related Words Example & Practice Sentence adjective connote (verb) connotation (noun) The connotative meaning of words can often be more influential in affecting the way people think.

Word #14 Definition Synonyms/Antonyms pronounce enunciate vocalize speak clearly mumble mispronounce babble slur murmur to use language easily and fluently; to express clearly ARTICULATE Related Words Example & Practice Sentence verb articulation (noun) articulate (adjective) articulately (adverb) When giving a formal speech, it is essential to articulate yourself clearly.

Word #15 to make an idea or statement clear or free from confusion Definition Synonyms/Antonyms to make an idea or statement clear or free from confusion simplify explain elucidate illuminate confuse complicate distort CLARIFY Related Words Example & Practice Sentence verb clarification (noun) clarity Students usually ask teachers to clarify the instructions to major projects.

Word #16 having a connection to the topic at hand RELEVANT pertinent Definition Synonyms/Antonyms pertinent applicable related appropriate having a connection to the topic at hand unrelated disconnected irrelevant RELEVANT Related Words Example & Practice Sentence adjective relevancy (noun) relevance Asking questions that are not relevant to the discussion is a good way to upset the teacher.

Word #17 knowledge or facts on which to base an opinion or belief Definition Synonyms/Antonyms proof facts support confirmation no facts guess hypothesis theory knowledge or facts on which to base an opinion or belief EVIDENCE Related Words Example & Practice Sentence noun evident (adjective) evidently (adverb) When writing an essay, you must provide evidence from the text to prove and support your point.

Word #18 capable of being believed CREDIBLE credibility credibly Definition Synonyms/Antonyms believable trustworthy convincing sincere dependable unreliable doubtful incredible dishonest capable of being believed CREDIBLE Related Words Example & Practice Sentence adjective credibility (noun) credibly (adverb) When reading things online, it is necessary to consider if the information is credible.

Word #19 to prove the truth of something VERIFY confirm validate Definition Synonyms/Antonyms confirm validate authenticate substantiate corroborate to prove the truth of something disprove veto deny VERIFY Related Words Example & Practice Sentence verb verification (noun) verity Making a call to the Dean’s office when you are sick is the simplest way for your parent to verify your absence.

Word #20 Definition Synonyms/Antonyms steadiness endurance permanence stability an uninterrupted succession or flow; a coherent whole interruption disruption CONTINUITY Related Words Example & Practice Sentence noun continue (verb) continuous (adjective) continuously (adverb) Your essay should have good continuity, with one idea flowing logically into the next.