Academic Vocabulary and Analytical Phrases

A set of vocabulary terms and sentence structures from the lecture notes to enhance academic writing and analysis.

Precocious

early clever

eccentric

Unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance.

avant-garde

New and experimental ideas and methods, particularly in the arts.

exponent

A person who supports or promotes a particular theory, belief, or idea.

loathe

To feel intense dislike or disgust for something.

synonymous

Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase.

anecdotes

Short and amusing or interesting stories about a real incident or person.

amply

Enough or more than enough; plentifully.

full-blown

Fully developed; complete or total.

below par

Worse than the usual or expected standard.

conceit

Excessive pride in oneself.

come to the fore

To become important, prominent, or the focus of attention.

rebellious

Showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

avail

To use or take advantage of an opportunity or available resource.

impart.

To make information known or to communicate knowledge.

Psychoanalytic

Relating to the theory and methods of investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.

be more tempted to

To have an increased desire or inclination to do something.

There is no denying that..

An introductory phrase used to state that something is obviously true or certain.

One explanation is that….

A sentence starter used to introduce a potential reason or cause.

This stems from…

A phrase used to identify the source or origin of a situation or phenomenon.

This enables students to…

A structural phrase used to describe capacities or opportunities provided to students.

gain access to…

To obtain the opportunity to use, see, or enter something.

pose a challenge to…

To present a difficulty or a test of ability.

mitigate the negative impacts…

To make the harmful effects of something less severe or painful.

foster independent learning…

To encourage and promote the ability for students to study and learn on their own.

broaden one's horizons…

To expand one's range of interests, knowledge, or experience.

play a pivotal role in…

To have a crucial or central importance in a particular situation or event.

from this perspective…

A transition phrase used to introduce a viewpoint from a specific angle or way of thinking.