Academic Vocabulary with Examples

#421

substitution

Example sentences

1. The coach made a substitution in the second half.
2. Sugar substitution can reduce calories.
3. The teacher explained word substitution.

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#422

substrate

Example sentences

1. The plant grows on a rocky substrate.
2. The enzyme acts on a specific substrate.
3. The material forms a strong substrate for paint.

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#423

sufficiently

Example sentences

1. The room is sufficiently large.
2. She was sufficiently prepared for the test.
3. The evidence is not sufficiently clear.

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#424

suicide

Example sentences

1. The article discusses suicide prevention.
2. People at risk of suicide need immediate support.
3. The campaign raises awareness about suicide.

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#425

superior

Example sentences

1. This model is superior to the older one.
2. The manager spoke to her superior.
3. The upper room has a superior view.

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#426

syllable

Example sentences

1. The word table has more than one syllable.
2. Clap once for each syllable.
3. The stress falls on the first syllable.

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#427

symbolic

Example sentences

1. The gift has symbolic meaning.
2. The bridge is symbolic of unity.
3. The act was mainly symbolic.

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#428

syndrome

Example sentences

1. The doctor diagnosed a rare syndrome.
2. The syndrome causes several symptoms.
3. Researchers are studying the syndrome.

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#429

syntactic

Example sentences

1. The sentence has a syntactic error.
2. Students studied syntactic patterns.
3. Syntactic structure affects meaning.

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#430

syntax

Example sentences

1. The teacher explained English syntax.
2. The program checks code syntax.
3. Correct syntax makes a sentence clear.

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#431

synthesis

Example sentences

1. The report is a synthesis of several studies.
2. Plants use sunlight in food synthesis.
3. The course teaches chemical synthesis.

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#432

systematic

Example sentences

1. We used a systematic method.
2. The review was careful and systematic.
3. A systematic search found more evidence.

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#433

temporal

Example sentences

1. The chart shows a temporal pattern.
2. The study examines temporal changes.
3. The two events have a temporal connection.

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#434

tense

Example sentences

1. The room became tense.
2. English verbs change with tense.
3. She felt tense before the exam.

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#435

terminal

Example sentences

1. The bus leaves from terminal three.
2. The patient had a terminal illness.
3. Type the command into the terminal.

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#436

theorem

Example sentences

1. Students learned a basic geometry theorem.
2. The theorem was proved with clear steps.
3. This theorem explains the relationship.

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#437

thereby

Example sentences

1. The new road reduced travel time, thereby helping trade.
2. She saved money, thereby reaching her goal.
3. The filter removes dust, thereby improving air quality.

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#438

thermal

Example sentences

1. The jacket provides thermal protection.
2. The camera can detect thermal energy.
3. The building has good thermal insulation.

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#439

thesis

Example sentences

1. She is writing a thesis on education.
2. The main thesis appears in the introduction.
3. He defended his thesis at university.

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#440

thickness

Example sentences

1. Measure the thickness of the glass.
2. The ice reached a thickness of ten centimeters.
3. The paper has uneven thickness.

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