Academic Vocabulary

What is the meaning of 'critical'?

• Showing excitement

• Expressing disapproving comments or judgments.

• Being neutral

• Expressing gratitude

Define the term 'assume'.

• To ignore something intentionally

• To ask for clarification or confirmation

• To prove something beyond a reasonable doubt

• To take something for granted or suppose it to be the case without proof.

Explain the meaning of 'valid'.

• something that is reasonable or legally acceptable

• something that is only legally acceptable

• something that is always incorrect

• something that is not true

What does 'compel' mean?

• To force or strongly convince someone to do something.

• To encourage someone to do something

• To reward someone for their actions

• To discourage someone from doing something

Define 'coherent'

• Tiring

• Confusing

• Messy

• Logical and consistent

Provide a synonym for 'critical'.

• weak

• important

• lazy

• heated

In what situations would you use the word 'assume'?

• When making an educated guess or supposition without concrete evidence.

• When presenting factual information

• When providing evidence

• When seeking clarification

How can you determine if an argument is 'valid'?

• Use formal logic tools

• Flip a coin to decide

• Ask a Magic 8-Ball

Give an example of a scenario where someone might feel 'compelled' to act.

• Feeling obligated to act due to peer pressure

• Witnessing someone in immediate danger and feeling a moral obligation to help.

• Being forced to act against one's will

• Seeing someone in need of help but choosing to ignore them

Why is it important for an essay to be 'coherent'?

• Readability is not affected by coherence

• Coherence is not important in essays

• Having a jumbled structure makes the essay more interesting

• helps in maintaining a clear and organized structure.