Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 21-30

The Academic Vocabulary Toolkit focuses on words used across different subject areas and careers in spoken and written communication. Learn these lists to help you succeed in school and work: Words 1-10, Words 11-20, Words 21-30, Words 31-40, Words 41-50, Words 51-60, Words 61-70, Words 71-80, Words 81-90, Words 91-100
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  1. comparison
    relation based on similarities and differences
    Hockey ratings suffer in comparison to basketball and especially football. Los Angeles Times (Jun 9, 2014)
  2. conclude
    come to a close
    It was still empty even after the ceremony started and concluded. Absalom, Absalom!
  3. conclusion
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    Some have challenged Professor Whitehouse’s conclusions, pointing out that teenagers are made to read and pass tests far too often. The Guardian (Jun 9, 2014)
    Compare with "assumption" in the list for Words 1-10. Sometimes, the two words are used as synonyms. But keep in mind the given definition of "conclude" as a verb. This might be helpful in remembering that a conclusion usually comes at the end of a lot of thinking. A conclusion can also agree or disagree with an assumption that had been made earlier.
  4. consequence
    the outcome of an event
    But just like on Halloween, overdoing it has predictable consequences: a huge tummy ache. Time (Jun 3, 2014)
  5. consequently
    as a result
    But, of course, he had never felt old and, consequently, had never looked it. The New Yorker (Feb 3, 2014)
  6. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
    Consider what you’re comfortable doing and then take one step beyond that. Forbes (Jun 9, 2014)
    Consider this: a person who is considerate would always think carefully before having and sharing an opinion about something or someone.
  7. contrast
    be different; display differences when compared
    U.S. policy on Vietnam contrasts with the U.S. position on the Philippines. Forbes (May 17, 2014)
  8. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
    “We had so many people contribute in so many different ways,” Gillaspie said. Washington Times (Jun 10, 2014)
    People can contribute in so many different ways: money, resources, thoughts, or actions. The contributions can be made to so many different things: charities, classroom discussions, baseball games, fields of knowledge...
  9. contribution
    a voluntary gift made to some worthwhile cause
    In just five years, your $10 contribution to your future self is worth $39,000 at a market rate of return. Forbes (Jun 6, 2014)
  10. convince
    make realize the truth or validity of something
    You want to try to convince them that it’s all going to be okay. Time (Jun 10, 2014)
Created on Fri Jun 06 14:32:07 EDT 2014 (updated Sat Jun 14 08:02:12 EDT 2014)

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