Academic Vocabulary 1
What is a verb that means to change or modify something?
to alter
What noun can be used to describe a discussion about a subject on which people have different
views?
debate
What do we do when we accept or admit that something is true or it exists?
Acknowledge
What noun can be used to describe growth or change over a period of time and usually become more advanced, complete, or severe?
development
What noun(s) implies any information, facts, or material that help to support or prove whether something is true or not?
proof/ evidence
What is a noun that means a disadvantage or negative aspect of something?
drawback
What adjective can be used to describe something that is opposite or in conflict with something else?
contrary
Why should researchers take possible negative aspects into account when assessing a new idea or method?
to get objective results, to avoid drawbacks
What does it mean to change something, usually in a small but significant way?
to alter
What does it mean when a student is asked to explain the reasoning behind their argument?
That they should give evidence