Academic Vocabulary IELTS

Negotiators were called in to ......... between the two sides.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The architect was insecure, unsure if his skills would be enough to tackle the deadline.

• lacking in confidence

• arriving at a conclusion

• supported

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Her edicts had been reinforced once again and no one dared to deviate.

• arrive at a conclusion or judgement

• to be supported

• the same

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

There is no scientific evidence to support such _______________.

• presumptions

• justifys

• subordinate

• straightforward

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

The word 'analyze' in academic vocabulary often means to:

• A) Break down into components

• B) Build up

• C) Ignore

• D) Simplify

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

In academic writing, the term 'synthesize' usually refers to:

• A) Separating ideas

• B) Combining ideas

• C) Ignoring details

• D) Simplifying concepts

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to 'evaluate'?

• A) Assess

• B) Ignore

• C) Simplify

• D) Complicate

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The term 'hypothesis' in academic vocabulary is best described as:

• A) A proven fact

• B) An educated guess

• C) A random thought

• D) A detailed explanation

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

In academic contexts, 'coherent' writing is characterized by:

• A) Disorganized ideas

• B) Logical flow

• C) Complex vocabulary

• D) Lengthy sentences

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The word 'interpret' in academic settings often means to:

• A) Translate literally

• B) Explain the meaning

• C) Ignore the context

• D) Simplify the text

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D