Academic Vocabulary with Examples

#601

atomic

Example sentences

1. Scientists study atomic structure.
2. An atomic clock measures time very accurately.
3. The country developed atomic energy.

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#602

trivial

Example sentences

1. The error was trivial and easy to fix.
2. Do not waste time on trivial details.
3. The issue may seem trivial, but it matters.

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#603

stance

Example sentences

1. The government changed its stance on the issue.
2. She took a strong stance against violence.
3. His stance was clear from the beginning.

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#604

stabilize

Example sentences

1. The medicine helped stabilize the patient.
2. Prices began to stabilize.
3. Workers used supports to stabilize the wall.

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#605

profound

Example sentences

1. The book had a profound effect on me.
2. She asked a profound question.
3. The country experienced profound change.

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#606

whereby

Example sentences

1. They created a system whereby students can study online.
2. We signed an agreement whereby both sides share costs.
3. The law provides a process whereby people can appeal.

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#607

ancestor

Example sentences

1. One ancestor lived in this village.
2. The wolf is an ancestor of the modern dog.
3. The family keeps a picture of a famous ancestor.

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#608

genetics

Example sentences

1. She studies genetics at university.
2. Genetics can influence health.
3. The course explains basic genetics.

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#609

proton

Example sentences

1. A proton has a positive charge.
2. The nucleus contains a proton and a neutron.
3. Scientists measured the energy of each proton.

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#610

phosphate

Example sentences

1. The fertilizer contains phosphate.
2. Phosphate is important for plant growth.
3. The test measured phosphate levels in the water.

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#611

gravity

Example sentences

1. Gravity pulls objects toward the earth.
2. The moon has less gravity than the earth.
3. The situation was treated with great gravity.

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#612

pole

Example sentences

1. The flag hangs from a tall pole.
2. The earth has a north pole and a south pole.
3. Each opinion stands at an opposite pole.

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#613

puzzle

Example sentences

1. The child completed the puzzle.
2. The result remains a puzzle to scientists.
3. We tried to puzzle out the meaning.

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#614

respiratory

Example sentences

1. The infection affects the respiratory system.
2. The patient had respiratory problems.
3. Masks can reduce respiratory disease.

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#615

elimination

Example sentences

1. The program aims at the elimination of waste.
2. The team faced elimination from the competition.
3. The body removes toxins through elimination.

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#616

exit

Example sentences

1. Use the nearest exit.
2. The company planned its exit from the market.
3. Press this key to exit the program.

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#617

corruption

Example sentences

1. The government promised to fight corruption.
2. Corruption can weaken public trust.
3. The investigation found evidence of corruption.

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#618

circulate

Example sentences

1. Fans help circulate air.
2. The heart helps circulate blood through the body.
3. False stories can circulate online.

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#619

obscure

Example sentences

1. A cloud can obscure the moon.
2. The article uses obscure words.
3. The origin of the tradition is obscure.

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#620

contradict

Example sentences

1. The new evidence may contradict the earlier report.
2. His actions contradict his words.
3. The two witnesses may contradict each other.

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