Grade 11: Academic Vocabulary, Units 1–3

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  1. confirm
    establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
    We could confirm the bird's species by its unusual song.
  2. demonstrate
    provide evidence for
    Like humans, some apes use facial expressions to demonstrate feelings.
  3. supplement
    add to what seems insufficient
    Some people supplement their diet with a daily multivitamin.
  4. establish
    show the validity of something, as by example or explanation
    That observant witness was able to establish the suspect's alibi.
  5. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
    A speaker is far more effective if she speaks with confidence and conviction.
  6. significant
    important in effect or meaning
    The fire was a significant event in our town's history.
  7. incident
    a single distinct event
    We avoided an embarrassing incident by leaving the room.
  8. unique
    the single one of its kind
    Each of these tables is a unique, handmade item.
  9. sequence
    the action of following in order
    A first-grader should be able to recite numbers in sequence to 100.
  10. impact
    a forceful consequence; a strong effect
    The impact of vaccines on public health has been considerable, and has lead to a healthier population.
  11. informational
    relating to or conveying facts and knowledge
    This informational pamphlet tells about the history of the village.
  12. inquire
    ask about
    If you want to find out why your application was denied, you must inquire.
  13. verbatim
    using exactly the same words
    The actor knew the script so well that he could quote it verbatim.
  14. deduction
    reasoning from the general to the particular
    The astronomer's deduction was based on years of observation.
  15. specific
    distinguishing something particular or unique
    Your report topic is too broad; find one that is more specific.
Created on Wed Sep 23 10:15:09 EDT 2020 (updated Wed Sep 23 17:03:14 EDT 2020)

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