Academic Vocabulary

Question 1

The conclusions that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.

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Implications

Question 2

the study of the origin of words and how they've changed

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etymology

Question 3

The ____________ of the words "snack" and "straight" have changed drastically.

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etymology

Question 4

Kids have a(n) ______ on their parents.

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Overreliance

Question 5

Excessive dependence on or trust in someone or something

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Overreliance

Question 6

There is a ______ difference between hot fudge and chocolate syrup.

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nuance

Question 7

the action or fact of forming a united whole.

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Cohesion

Question 8

A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.

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Sequence

Question 9

To ask my mom for money I have to use ______ to persuade her.

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rhetoric

Question 10

The way in which something is usually done; the standard or normal

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Conventions

Question 11

An assertion of the truth of something, typically on that is disputed or in doubt

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Claim

Question 12

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

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inference

Question 13

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state

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Progression

Question 14

An assertion or proposition or proposition which forms the basis for a work or theory.

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Premises

Question 15

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

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Nuance

Question 16

the art of effective/persuasive speaking and writing

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rhetoric

Question 17

The ________ of the movie was different than what they claimed it would be.

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premise

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