Academic Vocabulary with Examples

#21

amino

Example sentences

1. Protein is made from amino acids.
2. The label lists each amino acid in the product.
3. Scientists studied the amino structure of the substance.

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#22

amongst

Example sentences

1. She found the letter amongst the old papers.
2. The teacher walked amongst the students.
3. This idea is popular amongst young people.

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#23

amplitude

Example sentences

1. The graph shows the amplitude of the wave.
2. A louder sound usually has greater amplitude.
3. Scientists measured the amplitude of the movement.

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#24

analogy

Example sentences

1. The teacher used an analogy to explain the idea.
2. An analogy compares two similar situations.
3. His analogy made the difficult topic easier.

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#25

antibody

Example sentences

1. The body produces an antibody to fight infection.
2. The test looks for a specific antibody in the blood.
3. Each antibody can recognize a particular substance.

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#26

appendix

Example sentences

1. The extra data is in the appendix of the report.
2. Please read the chart in appendix A.
3. The doctor removed her appendix after it became infected.

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#27

approximate

Example sentences

1. The approximate cost is one hundred dollars.
2. Please give an approximate time of arrival.
3. The map shows the approximate location of the village.

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#28

approximation

Example sentences

1. The number is only an approximation.
2. We used an approximation because exact data was unavailable.
3. Her estimate was a close approximation of the final cost.

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#29

arbitrary

Example sentences

1. The choice of color was arbitrary.
2. The rule should not be based on an arbitrary decision.
3. They selected an arbitrary date for the example.

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#30

archaeology

Example sentences

1. She studies archaeology at university.
2. Archaeology helps us understand ancient societies.
3. The museum has a new archaeology exhibition.

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#31

array

Example sentences

1. The shop offers a wide array of products.
2. The numbers are stored in an array.
3. An array of solar panels covers the roof.

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#32

arrow

Example sentences

1. The arrow points toward the main entrance.
2. He drew an arrow beside the correct answer.
3. Follow the red arrow on the map.

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#33

articulate

Example sentences

1. She can articulate her ideas clearly.
2. The speaker tried to articulate the main problem.
3. It was difficult for him to articulate his feelings.

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#34

artificial

Example sentences

1. The room was lit by artificial light.
2. Scientists created an artificial material.
3. The lake is artificial, not natural.

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#35

aspect

Example sentences

1. Cost is one important aspect of the plan.
2. We discussed every aspect of the problem.
3. The social aspect of work is important to her.

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#36

assembly

Example sentences

1. The school held an assembly in the main hall.
2. The assembly of the machine took two hours.
3. Workers completed the final assembly of the parts.

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#37

assert

Example sentences

1. The author will assert that education improves lives.
2. She continued to assert her right to speak.
3. The report does not assert that the method is perfect.

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#38

assignment

Example sentences

1. I finished my history assignment last night.
2. The teacher explained the assignment clearly.
3. Each group received a different assignment.

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#39

atom

Example sentences

1. An atom is a very small unit of matter.
2. Every atom has a central nucleus.
3. Scientists study how one atom connects with another.

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#40

authority

Example sentences

1. The local authority repaired the road.
2. She has the authority to approve the payment.
3. Experts are an important authority on this subject.

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