Research Paper Vocabulary

11 words in this vocabulary list

adverb Briefly is an adverb that describes how something is done in a short or concise manner.

  • I will briefly summarize the main points of the report during the presentation.
  • Let me just quickly go over the key details of the plan.
  • I'll give you the lowdown on the situation real quick.
  • The sun briefly peeked out from behind the clouds before disappearing again.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically indicating the extent or degree of something

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

  • For the most part, the research findings were consistent with previous studies.
  • I think, for the most part, we all enjoyed the movie.
  • For the most part, the party was lit.
  • For the most part, she wore her heart on her sleeve.

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating time, manner, place, or degree

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

  • The company aimed to reduce costs, which in turn increased profitability.
  • I helped her with her homework, and she in turn gave me a ride home.
  • I shared my snacks with him, and he in turn hooked me up with some concert tickets.
  • The butterfly flapped its wings, causing a breeze that in turn led to a chain reaction of events.

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

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

  • There are many different types of fruits available, including apples, oranges, and bananas.
  • I invited all my friends to the party, including Sarah and John.
  • I love trying new foods, including sushi and tacos.
  • She has a wide range of interests, including art, music, and literature.

adverb used to introduce a further point or to emphasize or expand on a previous point

  • Moreover, the study found that there was a significant correlation between the two variables.
  • I heard that Sarah got the promotion. Moreover, she also got a raise!
  • I don't want to go to the party. Moreover, it's going to be boring anyway.
  • The painting was beautiful, and moreover, it seemed to capture the essence of the artist's emotions.

noun A word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea. It can refer to a physical object or an abstract concept.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often provides information about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. It indicates location, direction, time, or other relationships.

conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. It can indicate relationships such as addition, contrast, cause and effect, or time.

article A word that is used to specify or limit a noun. There are two types of articles: definite (the) and indefinite (a, an).

  • During the lecture, the professor will touch upon various theories of economics.
  • In our meeting, we will touch upon the upcoming project deadlines.
  • Let's touch upon the juicy gossip that's been going around.
  • The artist's painting seemed to touch upon deep emotions within the viewer.

adjective relating to or characteristic of exposition; serving to expound, set forth, or explain

  • The expository essay provided a detailed analysis of the historical events.
  • I found the expository presentation very informative and easy to understand.
  • The expository stuff we learned in class was actually pretty cool.
  • Her expository storytelling painted a vivid picture of the past.

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

  • The professor used a piquote from a famous philosopher to begin his lecture.
  • I always love when she drops a piquote in our conversations.
  • That piquote she shared was fire!
  • His words were like a piquote that pierced through my heart.

noun a piece of writing that is done for a fee according to the customer's specifications

  • Many students opt to hire a professional writer to create a custom essay for their academic assignments.
  • Hey, have you ever thought about getting someone to write a custom essay for you?
  • I heard you can pay someone to whip up a custom essay for you.
  • Writing a custom essay is like crafting a unique piece of art tailored to your specific requirements.

adjective recognized or accepted as true or valid

adverb in a way that shows recognition or awareness

  • The scientist acknowledgedly accepted the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research.
  • She acknowledgedly admitted that she was wrong about the date of the event.
  • He acknowledgedly owned up to his mistake and apologized to his friend.
  • The artist's painting was acknowledgedly a masterpiece, capturing the essence of the human experience.

adjective shortened form of 'additional', used to describe something that is extra or supplementary

  • Please provide any addnl information that may be relevant to the investigation.
  • Can you give me any addnl details about the project?
  • I need some addnl deets on what went down last night.
  • The addnl layer of complexity only made the situation more challenging.