Academic Vocabulary: U3W1

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A word having a meaning opposite to that of another word.

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antonym

Front

Examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole.

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analysis/analyze

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A noun, noun phrase, or series of nouns placed next to another word or phrase to identify or rename it.

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appositives

Front

Verbal exchange between people with opposite views.

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argument

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A text structure that explains why things happen; the events that happen first are the causes and the events that happen as a result are the effects.

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cause and effect

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A group of facts about something, in the form of a diagram, table, graph, etc.

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chart

Front

A group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a compound or complex sentence. A distinct article, stipulation, or provision in a document.

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clause

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Working together toward a common goal.

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collaborate

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Serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle.

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conclusive

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A general idea or thought.

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concept