Academic Integrity Vocabulary

verb to charge someone with an offense or crime

• The prosecutor will accuse the defendant of committing the crime.
• They're going to accuse him of cheating on the test.
• She's always quick to accuse others of stealing her stuff.
• Don't accuse the clouds of causing the rain.

verb to accept or admit the existence or truth of something

• It is important to acknowledge the contributions of all team members.
• I just wanted to acknowledge how hard you've been working lately.
• Yo, gotta acknowledge your skills on the court, man.
• In order to move forward, we must acknowledge our past mistakes.

adjective describing someone who is careful and avoids risks

• It is important to be cautious when making financial investments.
• I would be cautious about lending money to someone you just met.
• Dude, you gotta be cautious when dealing with that shady guy.
• She approached the situation with a cautious mindset, like tiptoeing through a minefield.

noun a person or thing that checks, such as a person who verifies something or a pattern of squares used in a game like checkers

• The plagiarism checker identified several instances of copied content in the student's paper.
• I always use a grammar checker before submitting my essays.
• The spell checker on my phone is so helpful when I'm texting quickly.
• She acted as a moral checker, always making sure her friends were making good choices.

verb to secretly cooperate or conspire with someone to do something wrong, illegal, or harmful

• It is unacceptable for a judge to connive at corruption within the legal system.
• I can't believe he would connive at cheating on the exam.
• I heard she connived at the party last night to get free drinks.
• The politician was accused of conniving at the exploitation of workers for personal gain.

noun a person who imitates or copies the behavior, speech, or appearance of another

• The company filed a lawsuit against the competitor for being a copycat and infringing on their intellectual property.
• Stop being a copycat and come up with your own ideas!
• She's such a copycat, always copying my style.
• His work is just a copycat of the original, lacking any originality or creativity.

noun a feeling or expression of disapproval or opposition

verb to show disapproval or opposition towards something

• The professor's decision to discountenance any form of cheating set a high standard for academic integrity.
• I discountenance any form of gossip in our office.
• I totally discountenance that kind of behavior.
• The judge's stern look seemed to discountenance any further outbursts in the courtroom.

noun a decision or ruling that someone or something is not eligible or suitable for a particular purpose or activity

• The athlete faced disqualification from the competition due to a doping violation.
• She was at risk of getting kicked out of the race for breaking the rules.
• He was in danger of getting the boot from the tournament for cheating.
• Her constant tardiness was like a self-imposed disqualification from success.

adjective having a bad reputation; not respectable

• The company decided not to do business with the disreputable supplier.
• I heard that place is pretty disreputable, we should avoid going there.
• That guy is so sketchy, he's definitely disreputable.
• Her reputation took a hit when she associated with that disreputable crowd.

noun the legal procedures established by a government to protect the rights of individuals

• The defendant was ensured due process throughout the legal proceedings.
• They made sure to follow all the rules when dealing with that case.
• They had to go through all the red tape to make sure everything was done right.
• Just like a well-oiled machine, due process ensures that justice is served fairly.

adjective flagrant is an adjective that describes something that is obviously offensive, shocking, or noticeable in a negative way

• The company was fined for their flagrant violation of environmental regulations.
• His flagrant disregard for the rules led to his suspension.
• That was a flagrant foul in the basketball game.
• The politician's flagrant lies were exposed by the media.

noun the act of associating or socializing with others in a friendly or familiar manner

• Fraternization between employees is strictly prohibited in the workplace.
• They were warned about the consequences of fraternization at work.
• Hey, did you hear about the fraternization scandal at the office?
• The fraternization of different cultures can lead to beautiful collaborations.

verb to escape or avoid punishment or negative consequences for something

adverb used to describe how someone escapes or avoids punishment or negative consequences

• It is unacceptable to think that you can get away with breaking the law.
• I can't believe he thinks he can get away with cheating on the test.
• She always tries to get away with not doing her chores.
• You may think you can get away with lying, but the truth always comes out in the end.

noun the quality of being fair and unbiased

• The judge's impartiality in the case ensured a fair trial for all parties involved.
• It's important for a referee to show impartiality during the game.
• Don't be biased, try to keep some impartiality in your decision-making.
• In order to make sound decisions, it's crucial to maintain a sense of impartiality and not let emotions cloud your judgment.

noun an immoral or wicked act

• The accused was charged with committing a serious misdeed against the company.
• I heard that John got in trouble for some misdeed at work.
• She's always up to some misdeed, trying to get away with things.
• The misdeed of cheating on the exam will haunt her conscience forever.

verb to state or represent incorrectly

• It is important not to misstate facts in a legal document.
• Don't misstate what happened, just tell the truth.
• I heard you misstated your age to get into the club.
• She misstated her feelings to avoid confrontation.

noun a negative response or denial

adverb used to give a negative response or indicate the absence of something

interjection used to express refusal or disagreement

• There is no evidence to support that claim.
• I have no idea what you're talking about.
• No way, that's crazy!
• She felt like she was in a dark tunnel with no end in sight.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'admit'

adverb a word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, such as 'not'

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, such as 'not'

• The defendant's lawyer advised him to not admit to any wrongdoing without consulting with legal counsel.
• I would not admit to eating the last cookie if I were you.
• He would never admit to being wrong, even if he clearly is.
• She could not admit defeat and continued to argue her point.

verb to subject someone to a penalty or punishment for breaking a rule or law

• The company has a strict policy to penalize employees who violate the code of conduct.
• If you keep breaking the rules, they're going to penalize you.
• Don't worry about it, they're not going to penalize us for being a few minutes late.
• His risky behavior eventually penalized him with a loss of trust from his colleagues.

noun a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract

• The penalty for late submission of the assignment is a deduction of 10% of the total marks.
• If you don't pay your bills on time, you'll incur a penalty.
• I got a penalty for speeding on the highway.
• There is a heavy penalty for betraying your friends and family.

verb to take someone else's work or ideas and pass them off as one's own

• The student was accused of plagiarizing large portions of their research paper.
• I heard that she got caught plagiarizing from the internet for her essay.
• Dude, don't be a plagiarizer, come up with your own stuff.
• His new book seemed like a plagiarized version of his previous work.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• It is important to always tell the truth in any situation.
• Hey, just tell the truth and everything will be fine.
• Dude, just spill the beans and tell the truth already.
• Sometimes it's hard to tell the truth when you're afraid of the consequences.

noun a person who does not have official permission or approval

adjective not having official permission or approval

• The employee was terminated for accessing unauthorized files on the company server.
• I heard he got in trouble for looking at unauthorized stuff on his work computer.
• She got busted for checking out unauthorized content online.
• Opening that door without permission is like entering an unauthorized zone.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'undutiful' describes someone who fails to fulfill their duties or obligations

• The undutiful son refused to help his elderly parents with their daily chores.
• She was labeled as undutiful for not attending her best friend's wedding.
• He's always been an undutiful brat, never following any rules.
• The wilting flower was described as undutiful to its purpose of blooming beautifully.

noun the quality of being truthful or honest

• The veracity of the scientific data presented in the research paper is unquestionable.
• I'm not sure about the veracity of that rumor going around.
• Can you believe the veracity of that story? It's wild!
• His smile had a veracity to it that made everyone trust him instantly.

noun a slang term used to describe something that is nonsense or untrue

• The speaker accused the opposition of spreading misinformation and bullsh in their campaign.
• I can't believe he's still bullshing about his achievements.
• Stop bullshing me with your excuses.
• His promises turned out to be nothing but bullsh.

noun a person's postal or electronic correspondence

verb to complete a task with minimal effort or enthusiasm, often using email or phone communication

• The professor was disappointed with the student's presentation, commenting that it seemed like they tried to mail it in.
• I was so tired this morning, I just had to phone in my work for the day.
• I can't believe he just mailed in his performance like that.
• She didn't put much effort into the project, it was like she just phoned it in.

noun a person who acts dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage

• The company conducted an investigation and found evidence that he was a cheater.
• I heard from a reliable source that he's a cheater.
• Don't trust him, he's a total cheater.
• In the game of life, cheaters never prosper.

noun a blend of 'fracking' and 'academic', used to describe research or studies funded by the oil and gas industry

adjective describing something related to research or studies influenced by the oil and gas industry

• The debate over the environmental impacts of fracking has led to the emergence of a new field of study known as frackademics.
• Some people believe that frackademics is just a way for researchers to get funding for their studies.
• I heard that frackademics is the new buzzword in the energy industry.
• The company's reliance on frackademics to justify their practices is like building a house on shaky ground.

verb to accept or admit the existence or truth of something

adjective showing recognition or awareness of something

• Acknowledging the importance of proper documentation is crucial in the field of research.
• I'm acknowledging that I need to start studying for my exams soon.
• She's finally acknowledging that she needs to get her act together.
• Acknowledging your fears is the first step towards overcoming them.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• The suspect admits to being at the scene of the crime.
• She admits to eating the last piece of cake.
• He finally admits to having a crush on her.
• The company admits to its mistakes and promises to do better in the future.

verb to confess or acknowledge something, typically something that is perceived as negative or wrong

• I must admit to making a mistake in my calculations.
• I have to admit to binge-watching the entire series in one day.
• I'll admit to being a bit of a foodie, always trying new restaurants.
• She finally had to admit to herself that she was in love with him.