Academic Vocabulary with Examples

#501

sophisticate

Example sentences

1. A sophisticate often knows a lot about art and culture.
2. People saw him as a city sophisticate.
3. The novel describes a young sophisticate from Paris.

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#502

accelerate

Example sentences

1. Press the pedal to accelerate the car.
2. Warm weather can accelerate plant growth.
3. The company wants to accelerate the project.

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#503

exponential

Example sentences

1. The city experienced exponential population growth.
2. The graph shows an exponential increase.
3. Online demand grew at an exponential rate.

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#504

formally

Example sentences

1. She was formally appointed as manager.
2. The two countries formally ended the conflict.
3. Please dress formally for the event.

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#505

socially

Example sentences

1. The child is socially active.
2. The policy is socially important.
3. They meet socially outside work.

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#506

accurately

Example sentences

1. The map accurately shows the road.
2. Please record the data accurately.
3. She accurately predicted the result.

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#507

influential

Example sentences

1. She is an influential writer.
2. The report became influential in education policy.
3. His teacher was influential in his career choice.

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#508

progression

Example sentences

1. The chart shows the progression of the disease.
2. Her career progression was steady.
3. The course follows a clear progression.

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#509

essence

Example sentences

1. Trust is the essence of friendship.
2. The summary captures the essence of the argument.
3. The perfume contains a flower essence.

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#510

cylinder

Example sentences

1. The gas is stored in a metal cylinder.
2. The object has the shape of a cylinder.
3. Each cylinder helps the engine produce power.

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#511

scholarship

Example sentences

1. She received a scholarship to study abroad.
2. His scholarship focuses on ancient history.
3. The university offers a full scholarship.

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#512

sodium

Example sentences

1. Salt contains sodium.
2. Too much sodium can affect blood pressure.
3. The label shows the amount of sodium.

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#513

predominantly

Example sentences

1. The area is predominantly rural.
2. The group was predominantly young.
3. The book is predominantly about history.

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#514

oscillation

Example sentences

1. The fan's oscillation moves air around the room.
2. Scientists measured the oscillation of the wave.
3. The market showed rapid oscillation in prices.

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#515

impulse

Example sentences

1. He bought the phone on impulse.
2. The nerve sends an electrical impulse.
3. She resisted the impulse to speak.

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#516

theorist

Example sentences

1. The theorist developed a new idea about society.
2. Many students read the work of this political theorist.
3. A good theorist connects ideas with evidence.

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#517

manipulate

Example sentences

1. Do not manipulate the data.
2. The robot can manipulate small objects.
3. Some advertisements manipulate people's emotions.

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#518

alliance

Example sentences

1. The two countries formed an alliance.
2. The groups created an alliance for environmental action.
3. Their business alliance lasted ten years.

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#519

crystal

Example sentences

1. The necklace contains a clear crystal.
2. Salt can form a crystal.
3. Scientists studied the crystal structure.

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#520

importantly

Example sentences

1. Importantly, the new method saves time.
2. More importantly, it protects workers.
3. The policy, importantly, includes rural areas.

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