ALCPT Vocabulary in Academic Context Flashcards

Which word means 'to go against or oppose an idea or claim'?

Answer: Refute

To refute means to prove that an argument or claim is wrong or false.

A student's argument lacks 'coherence.' This means the argument ___.

Answer: Does not flow logically and is hard to follow

Coherence refers to the logical and orderly connection of ideas so they flow clearly.

The word 'prevalent' in the sentence 'Smartphones are prevalent on college campuses' means ___.

Answer: Widely common and widespread

Prevalent means widely occurring or existing in a particular area or at a particular time.

Which sentence uses 'elaborate' as a verb correctly?

Answer: Please elaborate on your main argument.

As a verb, elaborate means to add more detail or explain something more fully.

In academic writing, what does it mean to 'cite' a source?

Answer: To give credit to the original author by referencing their work

Citing a source means giving proper credit to the original author by referencing their work in your writing.

The professor says the student's argument is 'speculative.' This means it is based on ___.

Answer: Guesses or assumptions without solid proof

Speculative means based on conjecture or guesswork rather than solid evidence or known facts.

Choose the best meaning of 'methodology' in this sentence: 'The researcher described her methodology in detail.'

Answer: The system of methods used to carry out the research

Methodology refers to the set of methods and procedures used in a particular field of study or research.