Academic Vocabulary with Examples

#401

singular

Example sentences

1. The word child has a singular form.
2. Her talent is singular and unusual.
3. Use a singular verb with this subject.

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#402

sketch

Example sentences

1. She made a quick sketch of the building.
2. The report gives a brief sketch of his life.
3. Please sketch the shape on paper.

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#403

span

Example sentences

1. The bridge has a wide span.
2. The course covers a span of ten years.
3. Her career had a span of three decades.

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#404

spatial

Example sentences

1. The game develops spatial skills.
2. The map shows the spatial distribution of homes.
3. The room has a clear spatial arrangement.

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#405

specification

Example sentences

1. The product meets every safety specification.
2. Read the technical specification before buying.
3. The builder followed the design specification.

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#406

specimen

Example sentences

1. The scientist examined a plant specimen.
2. The museum displayed a rare specimen.
3. The doctor sent the blood specimen to the lab.

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#407

spectrum

Example sentences

1. The rainbow shows a spectrum of colors.
2. The course covers a broad spectrum of topics.
3. The condition exists on a spectrum.

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#408

sperm

Example sentences

1. A sperm cell carries genetic material.
2. The test measured the number of sperm cells.
3. Each sperm can move toward an egg.

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#409

sphere

Example sentences

1. The earth is almost a sphere.
2. Education belongs to the public sphere.
3. The ball has the shape of a sphere.

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#410

spontaneous

Example sentences

1. The crowd gave spontaneous applause.
2. The trip was a spontaneous decision.
3. A spontaneous reaction happened in the mixture.

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#411

static

Example sentences

1. The image remained static on the screen.
2. The market is not static; it changes often.
3. Static electricity made her hair rise.

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#412

statistical

Example sentences

1. The report includes statistical analysis.
2. The difference had statistical importance.
3. Students learned basic statistical methods.

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#413

statistically

Example sentences

1. The two groups were statistically different.
2. The result was not statistically important.
3. Researchers statistically analyzed the data.

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#414

stimulus

Example sentences

1. Light can act as a stimulus for plant growth.
2. The sound provided a strong stimulus.
3. The economy needs a new stimulus.

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#415

straightforward

Example sentences

1. The instructions are straightforward.
2. It was a straightforward decision.
3. The process is simple and straightforward.

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#416

strand

Example sentences

1. She found a strand of hair.
2. The course includes a practical strand.
3. DNA has a double strand structure.

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#417

strategic

Example sentences

1. The company made a strategic investment.
2. The city has a strategic location.
3. We need a strategic plan for growth.

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#418

strictly

Example sentences

1. Smoking is strictly forbidden.
2. The rule is strictly applied.
3. This area is strictly for staff.

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#419

subjective

Example sentences

1. Beauty is often subjective.
2. The review contains a subjective opinion.
3. We need facts, not subjective feelings.

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#420

subset

Example sentences

1. This group is a subset of the larger sample.
2. The program studies a small subset of users.
3. Red cars form a subset of all cars.

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