NBT Academic Vocabulary and Language Flashcards

In academic contexts, 'to synthesise' information means to:

Answer: Combine ideas from multiple sources into a coherent whole

Synthesis in academic contexts means combining ideas, findings, or perspectives from multiple sources to create a new, unified understanding. It is a higher-order thinking skill.

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of an academic register?

Answer: The results of the experiment demonstrate a significant correlation

Academic register uses formal, precise language and avoids colloquialisms and slang. 'Demonstrate' and 'significant correlation' are appropriate academic terms.

What does the word 'empirical' mean when used in academic research?

Answer: Based on observation or experience

Empirical means based on or verified by observation, experimentation, or experience rather than theory or pure logic. Empirical evidence is gathered through direct testing.

Choose the correct definition of 'ubiquitous':

Answer: Found everywhere; present in all places

Ubiquitous means present, appearing, or found everywhere. In academic writing, it is used to describe phenomena that are extremely widespread.

In the phrase 'the study yielded inconclusive results,' what does 'inconclusive' mean?

Answer: The results did not lead to a clear conclusion

Inconclusive means not leading to a firm conclusion or result. The prefix 'in-' negates 'conclusive,' meaning the evidence was insufficient to draw a definite conclusion.

Which word is the most appropriate academic synonym for 'show'?

Answer: Demonstrate

'Demonstrate' is the most formal and precise academic alternative to 'show.' It implies providing evidence or proof, which aligns with academic communication standards.