Lesson 1: Developing Your Vocabulary in English for Academic and Professional Purposes

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from Lesson 1, focusing on academic text characteristics, various types of context clues, word anatomy (prefixes, suffixes, roots), and the distinction between denotative and connotative meanings.

Academic Texts

Structured, formal, and objective texts often found in scholarly publications that follow academic conventions such as citation and formal tone.

Vocabulary

The foundation of effective communication, including words we read, hear, speak, and write.

Context Clues

Hints found in a sentence or paragraph that help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Synonym or Definition Clues

A type of context clue where words are explained through their synonyms or direct definitions within the sentence.

Antonym or Contrast Clues

A type of context clue where opposite meanings or contrasting statements help clarify unfamiliar words.

General Clues

A type of context clue where the general context or overall meaning of a passage helps infer word meaning.

Word Structure

The analysis of prefixes, suffixes, and root words to reveal the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Prefixes

Word parts that appear at the beginning of words and alter their meaning, such as 're-' meaning again.

Suffixes

Word parts added to the end of words to change their form or function, such as '-ness' indicating a state of being.

Root Word

The part of a word that carries the core meaning, such as 'cred' meaning believe.

Denotation

The literal dictionary definition of a word.

Connotation

The emotional or cultural association attached to a word.