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Week 16 Vocab
Vocabulary Words for AP English Lang. and Comp.
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English
12th Grade
12/09/2012

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Title Page (n)
Definition
1. The first page of a paper or assignment following a specific format, including a running head (header) and page number, title of the assignment or work, the author's name, and the school affiliation
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Abstract (adj, n, v)
Definition
1. An idea that is not a concrete reality [adj]
2. Theoretical [adj]
3. Hard to understand [adj]
4. A one-paragraph summary of a text or speeck [n]
5. Remove, divert, or extract [v]
6. To think theoretically [v]
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Research Question (n)
Definition
1. A single formal statement of the goal of a study; the question that the researcher hopes to answer through the research process
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Hypothesis (n)
Definition
1. A proposed or tentative explanation of observable data that is specific and testable
2. A supposition (guess)
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Literature Review (n)
Definition
1. In advanced research writing, particularly in a dissertation or master's thesis, the flowing text section that is a discussion of published information in a subject area the includes summary and synthesis of the works cited; in a research project, the literature review is the support for the new insight that your research will contribute to the field
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Methods/methodology (n)
Definition
1. In advanced research writing, particularly in a dissertation or master's thesis, the section that reiterates the research question and hypothesis (review of the problem), presents the research design (overview of the approach), and discusses instruments and procedure to be used (how you will collect data), the data analysis plan (how you will draw conclusion), and the sample size justification (why your sample will be adequate for the research)
2. A system, manner, or mode
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Data (n)
Definition
1. Individual information or a body or information; facts and statistics, figures, numbers, and records
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Results (n)
Definition
1. In advanced research writing, particularly in a dissertation or master's thesis, the section that tells the readers exactly what was found out, in the study or research, purely documenting what was observed or discovered
2. The outcome
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Discussion (n)
Definition
1. In advanced research writing, particularly in a dissertation or master's thesis, the section that explains, interprets, and evaluates the outcomes, with a goal of making the results and outcomes clear to the reader; a critical analysis of the research findings
2. Exploring solutions; to converse, confer, and communicate for a purpose
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Eulogy (n)
Definition
1. A speech in praise of a person who has died (tribute)
2. Acclamation (high praise)
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Discredit (v/n)
Definition
1. To defame or dishonor [v]
2. To debunk or prove as not true [v]
3. Disbelieve or question [v]
4. Damage to a reputation [n]
5. Lack of belief [n]
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Anachronism (n)
Definition
1. Something that is out of time, belonging in another time
2. Relic or holdover from another time
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Abjure (v)
Definition
1. Renounce (disown)
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Acumen (n)
Definition
1. Intellectual keenness and good judgement (insight, sharpness, shrewdness)
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Inscrutable (adj)
Definition
1. Evidence that is impenetrable
2. Mysteriously unfathomable and profound
3. Physically impenetrable
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Blithe (adj)
Definition
1. Full of joy (merry)
2. Carefree (unconcerned)
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Penchant (n)
Definition
1. Strong liking (fondness)
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Rife (adj)
Definition
1. Abundant (numerous)
2. Prevalent, widespread (common)
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Vociferous (adj)
Definition
1. A noisy exclamation that can be strident, enthusiastic, or simply quite loud
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Obviate (v)
Definition
1. Anticipate, provide for, and alleviate, as in getting rid of an argument's objection or a potential problem (avert)
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Germane (adj)
Definition
1. Relevant and connected to the point (pertinent)
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Discrepant (adj)
Definition
1. Opposite
2. Disagreeing
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Extricate (v)
Definition
1. Release or free from entanglement
2. Disentangle or remove from hindrance
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Delineate (v)
Definition
1. Trace an outline
2. Sketch out, diagram out, define, or make an outline for content
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Prevalent (adj)
Definition
1. Widespread (common)
2. Frequent (rampant)
3. Superior
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