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33 English words with meanings: academic journal, account for, archaeologist, archive, assess… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice…

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  1. academic journal /,ækə'dɛmɪk 'dʒɜ:rnəl/ (phrase) — a magazine that publishes studies written by experts
    Example: I found the study in an academic journal.
    Synonyms: scholarly journal, research journal, scientific journal
  2. account for /ə'kaʊnt fɔ:r/ (phrase) — to explain why something happened or is true
    Example: Can you account for the missing money?
    Synonyms: explain, justify, clarify
  3. archaeologist /,ɑ:rki'ɒlədʒɪst/ (noun) — a person who studies old human history through objects and remains
    Example: The archaeologist found ancient pottery at the site.
    Synonyms: historian, excavator
  4. archive /'ɑ:kaɪv/ (noun) — a place where old records or documents are kept
    Example: The old letters are kept in the archive.
    Synonyms: records room, repository
  5. assess /ə'sɛs/ (verb) — to judge the value, quality, or amount of something
    Example: The teacher will assess your work tomorrow.
    Synonyms: evaluate, judge, appraise
  6. attribute (to) /ə'trɪbju:t/ (verb) — To say that something is caused by a particular person or thing.
    Example: She attributed the success to hard work.
    Synonyms: ascribe, credit, assign
  7. based on /beɪst ɒn/ (phrase) — using something as the main reason or support
    Example: The report was based on recent survey data.
    Synonyms: founded on, derived from, using
  8. basis /'beɪsɪs/ (noun) — the main reason or facts something is built on
    Example: We made our decision on the basis of the evidence.
    Synonyms: foundation, grounds, reason
  9. beyond the scope of /bɪ'jɒnd ðə skoʊp əv/ (phrase) — outside the limits of what is being discussed
    Example: That question is beyond the scope of this report.
    Synonyms: outside the limits of, beyond the range of, not within
  10. biodata /,baɪoʊ'deɪtə/ (noun) — personal details about a person's life and work
    Example: Please fill in your biodata on the form.
    Synonyms: personal details, biographical data, background information
  11. broad summary (phrase) — a short general explanation that gives the main points
    Example: He gave a broad summary of the report.
    Synonyms: overview, general summary, outline
  12. browse /braʊz/ (verb) — to look through information or items without searching for one thing
    Example: I browsed the website for new books.
    Synonyms: look through, skim, scan
  13. cast light on /kæst laɪt ɒn/ (phrase) — to make something easier to understand by explaining it
    Example: The report casts light on the problem.
    Synonyms: explain, clarify, shed light on
  14. cf. /,si: 'ɛf/ (phrase) — used to compare one thing with another
    Example: Cf. the earlier chapter for a full explanation.
    Synonyms: compare, see also, refer to
  15. cite /saɪt/ (verb) — to mention a source or exact words as proof
    Example: The author cited several studies in the article.
    Synonyms: quote, mention, reference
  16. claimant /'kleɪmənt/ (noun) — a person who says they have a right to something
    Example: The claimant asked the court for compensation.
    Synonyms: applicant, plaintiff
  17. clarifiable /,klærɪ'faɪəbəl/ (adjective) — able to be made clear or understood
    Example: The report is clarifiable with a few details.
    Synonyms: explainable, understandable, clearable
  18. clarification /,klærɪfɪ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — a clearer explanation of something
    Example: We asked for clarification of the rules.
    Synonyms: explanation, elaboration, interpretation
  19. clarify /'klærɪfaɪ/ (verb) — to make something easier to understand
    Example: Can you clarify your answer?
    Synonyms: explain, clear up, make clear
  20. come across /keɪm ə'krɒs/ (phrase) — to find or meet someone or something by chance
    Example: I came across an old photo yesterday.
    Synonyms: find by chance, encounter, discover accidentally
  21. comprehensive /,kɑ:mprɪ'hensɪv/ (adjective) — including many parts or details; complete
    Example: The report gives a comprehensive overview of the project.
    Synonyms: complete, thorough, detailed
  22. concept /'kɑ:nsɛpt/ (noun) — An idea or thought about something.
    Example: The concept is easy to understand.
    Synonyms: idea, notion, thought
  23. context /'kɑ:ntekst/ (noun) — the words and situation around something that help explain its meaning
    Example: You need the context to understand the joke.
    Synonyms: setting, background
  24. cook up a story /kʊk ʌp ə 'stɔ:ri/ (phrase) — to invent a false explanation or tale
    Example: He cooked up a story about being late.
    Synonyms: make up, invent, fabricate
  25. correlation /,kɔ:rə'leɪʃən/ (noun) — a connection between two things that change together
    Example: There is a correlation between sleep and mood.
    Synonyms: connection, relationship, association
  26. criteria /kraɪ'tɪəriə/ (noun) — the standards used to judge or choose something
    Example: The main criteria are experience and teamwork.
    Synonyms: standards, requirements, benchmarks
  27. deduce /dɪ'du:s/ (verb) — to figure out by reasoning from known facts
    Example: From the clues, I deduced the answer.
    Synonyms: infer, figure out, reason
  28. deem /di:m/ (verb) — to consider or judge something in a certain way
    Example: We deem the plan too risky.
    Synonyms: consider, judge, regard
  29. demonstrate /'dɛmən,streɪt/ (verb) — to show clearly by action or proof
    Example: The teacher demonstrated the experiment.
    Synonyms: show, prove, exhibit
  30. derive (from) /dɪ'raɪv/ (verb) — to get something from a source or origin
    Example: The word derives from Latin.
    Synonyms: get from, come from, obtain from

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