Academic Vocab 36-40

to accept or admit the existence or truth of

acknowledge

someone who writes books, stories, or articles

author

to quote as evidence for or justification of an argument

cite

many and different

diverse

to include or contain as a component

incorporate

an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

index

a contribution of work, information, or material

input

having no personal preference

neutral

consistent with or based on or using reason

rational

to put into service; to make work or employ for a particular purpose

utilize

Julia recommended this __________ because she has read and liked each of the three books he wrote.

author

At the end of his essay, Jordan will _________ the expert sources that he used to support his ideas and opinions.

index

She used the __________ at the back to see if the book contained information about the Seminole Wars.

index

The speaker claimed that her partner’s __________ into the research was invaluable, and she wouldn’t be winning this award without his contributions.

input

Since she wants to fill in the blank__________ primary sources as she researches the Great Chicago Fire, Su-Yen will read newspaper articles from the time to find information.

utilize

that quality of being correct or precise

accuracy

to prepare a preliminary version of a text

draft

to prepare text for publication by correcting errors

edit

to make better or more attractive

enhance

to add details, as to an account or idea

expand

able to adjust readily to different conditions

flexiable

marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail

precise

a way of expressing something that is characteristic of the person or time period

style

to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

transform

a particular form of something that differs from an earlier form of the same thing

version

In this ________ of a story, the main
character’s name is Evan, but in a later one, Evan’s name is changed to Zach.

version

Typically, the author had a formal________ of writing, but she made it more casual and friendly once she started writing for young people.

style

Because they wanted more information before giving the go-ahead, the approval committee asked Denzel to_________ on his original proposal.

expand

After reading the book, Paulina will_________ a response to the story expressing her first thoughts about it.

draft

Because he found it easy to overlook his own mistakes, Travis asked his writing partner to read his essay and help him________ it.

edit

having or showing knowledge or understanding

aware

a state of opposition between persons, ideas, or interests

conflict

to work together on a common project

cooperate

in addition

furthermore

to control or refrain from showing

inhibit

to bring up a topic of discussion

initiate

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden

motive

in spite of anything to the contrary

nevertheless

to accept without verification of truth

presume

in contrast with or in view of the fact that

whereas

Stella and Adam held different views, but they agreed to __________ with each other to come up with a proposal that would serve the common good.

cooperate

The discussion leader did not state her own opinion because she didn’t want to influence anyone or__________ the free discussion of ideas.

inhibit

She didn’t __________ a conversation about animal rights, but she was glad when the topic came up for discussion anyway

initiate

The reporter fact-checked the statement because he didn’t __________ that everything the two debaters said was true or accurate.

presume

existing only in the mind

abstract

a visual representation of something

display

precisely and clearly expressed

explicit

the lack of knowledge or education

ignorance

the ability to comprehend and benefit from experience

intelligence

showing broad-mindedness

liberal

an idea or belief about something

notion

to make previously unknown information known to others

reveal

a thing that represents or stands for something else

symbol

to be the cause or basis of something

underlie

The __________ of Aztec art and artifacts at the museum gave me a better understanding of this culture.

display

Since drivers are responsible for knowing local rules and regulations, __________ is no excuse for breaking a law.

ignorance

His __________ was that his cat is showing affection when she sits down on his feet, but he had no real proof for this idea.

notion

Even though this was her first competition, Carmen felt that her analytical skills and__________ gave her an advantage in the match.

intelligence

He had a(n) __________ attitude toward leadership, allowing people on his team a lot of freedom to make their own decisions and express their own ideas.

liberal

to give essential information to someone

brief

a television station and its programs

channel

derived from experiment and observation rather than theory

empirical

a speech that is open to the public

lecture

the main means of mass communication (especially television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet)

media

how something is done or how it happens; manner; style

mode

a remarkable development or occurrence

phenomenon

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

publication

an announcement distributed to members of the press

release

a recording made on audio or videotape

tape

After seeing reports on television and reporting them in major newspapers, Ms. Simmons was impressed by how thoroughly the __________ was covering in story.

media

Because he is a visual artist, the __________ of communication he chose to express his message was a political cartoon.

mode

The celebrity’s team distributed a__________ to the press detailing her schedule for the day and the purpose for each visit.

release

Since they couldn’t tell if the batter was safe on base, they watched the __________ for a replay of what actually happened.

tape

Only one__________ on television covered the mayor’s talk to the city, while the other stations just aired their scheduled shows.

channel