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What is a formal word that means ‘to suggest’?

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Propose

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True or False: ‘Utilize’ is a more formal synonym for ‘use’.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The word ‘facilitate’ means to _______.

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make an action or process easier

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What is the formal term for ‘help’?

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Assist

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Which of the following is a formal synonym for ‘show’? A) Display B) Exhibit C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

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What does the word ‘substantiate’ mean?

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To provide evidence to support an argument

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True or False: ‘Commence’ is a formal way to say ‘start’.

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True

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What is a formal word for ‘end’?

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Terminate

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Fill in the blank: To ‘articulate’ means to _______.

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express an idea clearly and effectively

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What does ‘analyze’ mean in an academic context?

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To examine in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation

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True or False: ‘Ascertain’ means to discover or find out.

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True

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Which of the following is a formal synonym for ‘think’? A) Contemplate B) Ponder C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

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What does ‘synthesize’ mean in academic writing?

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To combine different ideas or information to form a coherent whole

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Fill in the blank: ‘Enumerate’ means to _______.

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list items one by one

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What is a formal way to say ‘make clear’?

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Clarify

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True or False: ‘Demonstrate’ can be used in place of ‘show’ in academic writing.

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True

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What is the formal term for ‘say’?

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Articulate

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Fill in the blank: ‘Exemplify’ means to _______.

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serve as an example of

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What does ‘evaluate’ mean?

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To assess or appraise the value or quality of something

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True or False: ‘Examine’ is synonymous with ‘analyze’.

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True

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Which of the following is a formal synonym for ‘change’? A) Alter B) Modify C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

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What does ‘articulate’ mean?

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To express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently

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Fill in the blank: ‘Facilitate’ means to _______.

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make a process easier or assist in the progress of something

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What is a formal word for ‘explain’?

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Elucidate

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True or False: 'Indicate' is a more formal way of saying 'show'.
True
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What does 'hypothesize' mean?
To propose a hypothesis or educated guess
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Fill in the blank: 'Integrate' means to _______.
combine one thing with another to form a whole
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What is a formal synonym for 'discuss'?
Debate
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True or False: 'Convey' can be used as a formal synonym for 'communicate'.
True
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Which of the following is a formal synonym for 'find'? A) Discover B) Locate C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
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What does the word 'formulate' mean?
To create or devise methodically
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Fill in the blank: 'Corroborate' means to _______.
confirm or give support to a statement or theory
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What is a formal term for 'state'?
Declare
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True or False: 'Refute' means to prove a statement to be false.
True
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What does 'summarize' mean?
To give a brief statement of the main points
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Fill in the blank: 'Advocate' means to _______.
support or argue for a cause or policy
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What is a formal synonym for 'use'?
Employ
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True or False: 'Justify' means to provide reasons for something.
True
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Which of the following is a formal synonym for 'look at'? A) Observe B) Watch C) Both A and B
A) Observe
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What does 'proficient' mean?
Competent or skilled in doing or using something
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Fill in the blank: 'Ascertain' means to _______.
find out or learn with certainty
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What is a formal term for 'think about'?
Contemplate
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True or False: 'Negate' means to nullify or make ineffective.
True
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What does 'contextualize' mean?
To place or study in context
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Fill in the blank: 'Differentiate' means to _______.
recognize or ascertain what makes something different
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What is a formal synonym for 'conclude'?
Infer
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True or False: 'Disseminate' means to spread or disperse information.
True
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Which of the following is a formal synonym for 'examine'? A) Inspect B) Analyze C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
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What does 'articulate' mean in academic writing?
To express an idea fluently and coherently
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Fill in the blank: 'Ascertain' means to _______.
find out or discover
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What is a formal term for 'give'?
Provide
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True or False: 'Reiterate' means to repeat something for emphasis.
True
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What does 'quantify' mean?
To express or measure the quantity of something
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Fill in the blank: 'Propose' means to _______.
put forward a plan or suggestion
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What is a formal synonym for 'compare'?
Contrast
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True or False: 'Cite' means to quote or refer to a source.
True
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Which of the following is a formal synonym for 'explain'? A) Clarify B) Elucidate C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
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What does 'illustrate' mean?
To explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures
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Fill in the blank: 'Validate' means to _______.
confirm the truth or value of something
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What is a formal term for 'influence'?
Affect
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True or False: 'Correlate' means to show a relationship between two things.
True
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What does 'proficient' mean in an academic context?
Skilled or competent in a specific area
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Fill in the blank: 'Extrapolate' means to _______.
extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation
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What is a formal synonym for 'state clearly'?
Articulate
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True or False: 'Refine' means to improve by making small changes.
True
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Which of the following is a formal synonym for 'list'? A) Enumerate B) Count C) Both A and B
A) Enumerate
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What does 'summarize' mean in academic writing?
To provide a concise overview of the main points
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Fill in the blank: 'Theorize' means to _______.
form a theory or set of theories about something
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What is a formal term for 'research'?
Investigation
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True or False: 'Dispute' means to argue against something.
True
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What does 'elucidate' mean?
To make something clear or explain
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Fill in the blank: 'Enhance' means to _______.
improve the quality or value of something
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What is a formal synonym for 'convey'?
Communicate
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True or False: 'Articulate' can be used to describe clear speech.
True

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