TOEFL Academic Vocabulary in Context 3

Question 1

In the sentence 'The committee's decision was CONTENTIOUS, sparking debate among members,' what does 'contentious' most nearly mean?

Accepted Answer

Causing disagreement

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Widely accepted

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Legally binding

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Financially costly

Question 2

The prefix 'MULTI-' most accurately means:

Accepted Answer

Many

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Against

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Over

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Below

Question 3

Which word is closest in meaning to 'SCRUTINIZE' as used in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Examine carefully

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Dismiss quickly

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Summarize briefly

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Publish officially

Question 4

The word 'PARADIGM' in academic writing most often refers to:

Accepted Answer

A standard or typical example; a framework of thought

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A statistical formula

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A historical event

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A type of experimental design

Question 5

In the context of academic research, 'EMPIRICAL evidence' refers to evidence that is:

Accepted Answer

Based on observation and experimentation

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Based on opinion or belief

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Found only in peer-reviewed journals

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Derived from historical records

Question 6

Choose the answer that correctly uses the word 'CORROBORATE' in a sentence:

Accepted Answer

The new data corroborated the original findings, strengthening the researchers' conclusions.

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The scientist corroborated the experiment after receiving poor results.

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The students were told to corroborate their essays before submission.

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The committee corroborated the project's budget to reduce costs.