Mastering Academic Vocabulary

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To ignore and overlook details.

• To summarize briefly without details.

• To memorize information without understanding.

Provide a synonym for 'significant'.

• trivial

• negligible

• insignificant

• important

What is the antonym of 'increase'?

• boost

• decrease

• amplify

• expand

Use 'evaluate' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The chef will evaluate the recipe before cooking.

• They will evaluate the weather forecast for the week.

• She decided to evaluate her wardrobe for the season.

• The teacher will evaluate the students' projects at the end of the semester.

What prefix can be added to 'possible' to indicate 'not possible'?

• dis-

• un-

• non-

• im-

Identify the relationship between 'theory' and 'hypothesis'.

• A hypothesis is a testable prediction; a theory is a well-supported explanation.

• A theory is a guess; a hypothesis is a proven fact.

• A hypothesis is a broad explanation; a theory is a specific prediction.

• A theory is an untested idea; a hypothesis is a conclusion drawn from data.

What does 'contribute' mean in the context of a group project?

• To take a backseat and let others do the work.

• To only provide feedback without participating.

• To avoid any involvement in the project.

• To actively participate and share efforts in achieving the project's goals.

Find a synonym for 'demonstrate'.

• exhibit

• illustrate

• prove

• validate

What is the meaning of 'contextualize'?

• To analyze data without any reference.

• To summarize information in a brief manner.

• To create a new context for unrelated topics.

• To place something in its context for better understanding.

What suffix can be added to 'educate' to form a noun?

• education

• educative

• educator

• educational