EAP Vocabulary in Context 2

Question 1

In the sentence 'The author's argument was cogent, persuading even the most skeptical readers,' what does 'cogent' mean?

Accepted Answer

Clear and convincing

Answer

'Cogent' means powerfully persuasive and logically sound, which fits because it convinces skeptical readers.

Question 2

The phrase 'a nascent field of study' most likely refers to a field that is:

Accepted Answer

Just beginning to develop

Answer

'Nascent' means emerging or in its early stages of development.

Question 3

Read: 'Researchers must be circumspect when drawing conclusions from limited data.' The word 'circumspect' means:

Accepted Answer

Cautious and thorough in consideration

Answer

'Circumspect' means being careful to consider all possible risks and consequences before acting.

Question 4

In an academic text: 'The study's findings were inconclusive, offering only an equivocal answer to the research question.' 'Equivocal' means:

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

'Equivocal' describes something ambiguous or having multiple possible meanings.

Question 5

The sentence 'Her prolific output—over forty published papers in a decade—earned her wide recognition' uses 'prolific' to mean:

Accepted Answer

Producing a large volume of work

Answer

'Prolific' refers to producing an abundance of creative or scholarly output.

EAP - English For Academic Purposes Practice Test