Academic Nouns Flashcards
Accuracy
The correctness of something
(Synonyms are precision, exactness)
Advantage
A beneficial factor
(Synonyms are benefit, gain)
Alternative
A different option
(Synonyms are substitute, choice)
Approach
A method or way of dealing with something
(Synonyms are method, strategy)
Argument
A reason given to persuade
(Synonyms are debate, claim)
Assumption
Something taken as true without proof
(Synonyms are belief, presumption)
Challenge
A difficult task
(Synonyms are difficulty, obstacle)
Circumstance
A condition affecting a situation
(Synonyms are condition, situation)
Concept
A general idea or understanding
(Synonyms are notion, idea)
Consequence
A result of an action
(Synonyms are outcome, effect)
Controversy
A public disagreement
(Synonyms are debate, dispute)
Criteria
Standards for judgment
(Synonyms are benchmark, standard)
Decline
A decrease
(Synonyms are reduction, drop)
Development
Growth or progress
(Synonyms are advancement, evolution)
Dilemma
A difficult choice
(Synonyms are problem, predicament)
Diversity
Variety
(Synonyms are variation, range)
Efficiency
Productivity with minimal waste
(Synonyms are effectiveness, productivity)
Evidence
Proof supporting a claim
(Synonyms are proof, confirmation)
Factor
An element contributing to a result
(Synonyms are aspect, component)
Foundation
The basis of something
(Synonyms are base, groundwork)
