Words For Academic Writing

5 words in this vocabulary list

along with digress erudition incidentally sesquipedalian

along with

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or description

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

The research paper discusses various theories of physics, along with their practical applications.
I'm bringing some snacks to the party, along with some drinks.
Let's hit the gym and work out, along with grabbing some protein shakes afterwards.
She carries a lot of emotional baggage, along with her bright smile.

verb to deviate or wander away from the main topic or subject in speech or writing

I must apologize for the digression in my presentation, let's get back to the main topic.
Sorry for going off topic, let's digress back to what we were discussing.
I totally digress, but have you heard the latest gossip?
As we digress from the path of truth, we may find ourselves lost in a maze of lies.

noun the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning

Her erudition on the subject was evident as she effortlessly discussed complex theories and concepts.
He impressed everyone with his erudition on ancient history during the trivia night.
Dude, her erudition game is on point when it comes to pop culture references.
His erudition was like a beacon of knowledge in a sea of ignorance.

adverb Incidentally is an adverb that is used to introduce a point that is not directly related to the main topic of discussion.

Incidentally, the meeting has been rescheduled to next Wednesday.
Oh, and incidentally, I heard that Sarah got a promotion at work.
By the way, incidentally, did you hear about the party this weekend?
His comment was like a slap in the face, incidentally reminding me of my past mistakes.

noun a person who uses long words

adjective characterized by long words; long-winded