Academic Vocabulary with Examples

#341

prevalence

Example sentences

1. The study measured the prevalence of diabetes.
2. There is a high prevalence of the disease in the region.
3. Better data helps us understand prevalence.

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#342

primitive

Example sentences

1. Early humans used primitive tools.
2. The system is simple and primitive.
3. The tribe lived in primitive shelters.

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#343

probe

Example sentences

1. The doctor used a probe to examine the wound.
2. Scientists sent a probe into space.
3. The committee will probe the cause of the accident.

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#344

problematic

Example sentences

1. The new rule is problematic for small businesses.
2. This part of the plan is problematic.
3. The data is incomplete and therefore problematic.

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#345

productive

Example sentences

1. We had a productive meeting.
2. Good soil makes the land productive.
3. She is most productive in the morning.

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#346

productivity

Example sentences

1. New software improved productivity.
2. Sleep can affect worker productivity.
3. The report measures farm productivity.

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#347

progressive

Example sentences

1. The school follows a progressive teaching method.
2. The illness caused progressive weakness.
3. The tax system is progressive.

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#348

projection

Example sentences

1. The chart shows a projection of future growth.
2. The wall is suitable for image projection.
3. The building has a small projection above the entrance.

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#349

prominent

Example sentences

1. She is a prominent scientist.
2. The mountain is a prominent feature of the area.
3. The issue received prominent attention in the news.

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#350

pronounce

Example sentences

1. Can you pronounce this word?
2. The judge will pronounce the final decision.
3. She learned to pronounce each sound clearly.

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#351

proposition

Example sentences

1. The proposal is an interesting proposition.
2. Students tested the mathematical proposition.
3. He rejected the proposition that money brings happiness.

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#352

protocol

Example sentences

1. The hospital follows a strict safety protocol.
2. Computers use a protocol to exchange data.
3. The research protocol explains each step.

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#353

psychiatric

Example sentences

1. The hospital provides psychiatric care.
2. He received a psychiatric assessment.
3. The study focuses on psychiatric disorders.

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#354

psychology

Example sentences

1. She studies psychology at university.
2. Psychology helps us understand behavior.
3. The book introduces basic psychology.

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#355

publish

Example sentences

1. The journal will publish the article.
2. She hopes to publish her first book.
3. The website will publish new lessons every week.

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#356

pulse

Example sentences

1. The nurse checked his pulse.
2. A pulse of light moved through the cable.
3. The music has a strong pulse.

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#357

purely

Example sentences

1. The decision was made purely for financial reasons.
2. The question is purely theoretical.
3. Her interest was purely academic.

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#358

qualitative

Example sentences

1. The study used qualitative interviews.
2. Qualitative data describes opinions and experiences.
3. The report includes a qualitative analysis.

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#359

quantitative

Example sentences

1. The research uses quantitative data.
2. Quantitative methods focus on numbers.
3. The report gives a quantitative measure of progress.

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#360

questionnaire

Example sentences

1. Each participant completed a questionnaire.
2. The questionnaire asks about daily habits.
3. We created a short online questionnaire.

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