Most Common Academic Words, Part 3 (N to T): Master 200 Essential Academic Vocabulary Terms

​Introduction

Welcome to this book designed to help you improve your academic English vocabulary with helpful idioms, phrases, and expressions.

My goal is to help you expand your academic English vocabulary and to be able to speak and write more fluently. Improve your confidence when studying at an English-speaking college or talking to colleagues from other countries.

Let's face it, academic English can be difficult to master, even for the best students. In this book, you'll find 200 of the most common academic words that start with N—->T.

To get the most value from this book, be sure to do the following:

−  Review frequently.

−  Use each word in real life as soon as possible.

−  Don't be nervous about making mistakes. That's how you'll get better at English.

−  Do the practice sections. Try not to cheat and look at the answers too much!

−  Consider studying with a friend to help each other stay motivated.

Good luck and I wish you well on your journey to become more proficient with academic English.

​About the Author: Jackie Bolen

I taught English in South Korea for 10 years to mostly university students. I've taught every class under the sun! These days, I'm living and teaching on Vancouver Island, Canada.

I hold a Masters degree and I've completed the CELTA and DELTA teacher certification programs. You can find me here:

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You might also be interested in these books: Advanced English Conversation Dialogues and The Big Book of Phrasal Verbs in Use. Both of them are by Jackie Bolen. You can find them wherever you like to buy books. They have hundreds of helpful English phrases and expressions that can be used in a wide variety of situations.

​Words 1-10

negate

verb: To make something ineffective or invalid; to deny the truth or existence of something.

Example: The findings do not negate the results of previous studies.

More examples:

A single exception can negate the overall conclusion of the argument.

The professor emphasized that failing to control variables could negate the experiment’s validity.

normal

adjective: Conforming to a standard; typical, usual, or expected in a particular context.

Example: The data show a normal distribution pattern in the population sample.

noun: The usual or expected state or condition.

Example: After the disruption, classes returned to normal.

More examples:

In academic writing, it is important to distinguish between normal usage and technical terminology.

The researcher compared the behavior of the experimental group to that of the normal control group.

obvious

adjective: Easily perceived or understood; clear or self-evident.

Example: The author failed to provide evidence for the most obvious claims in the article.

More examples:

It is obvious from the results that further testing is required.

The researcher avoided stating the obvious and focused on analyzing less apparent trends.

network

noun: A system of interconnected people, organizations, or structures, often for sharing information or resources.

Example: The academic network facilitated collaboration between universities across different countries.

verb: To interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or academic contacts.

Example: Graduate students were encouraged to network at the international research conference.

More examples:

The study examined how social networks influence the spread of information in academic settings.

Scholars can network with peers through online platforms and scholarly associations.

objective

noun: A goal or purpose that a person or organization aims to achieve.

Example: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the new teaching method.

adjective: Based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions; unbiased.

Example: Researchers must strive to maintain an objective perspective in their analysis.

More examples:

The course objectives are clearly outlined in the syllabus.

It is essential to present data in an objective manner to ensure academic credibility.

nonetheless

adverb: In spite of that; nevertheless. Used to introduce a contrasting idea or to show that something happens despite a previous statement.

Example: The theory has several limitations; nonetheless, it remains widely accepted in the academic community.

More examples:

The results were inconclusive; nonetheless, the researchers published their findings for peer review.

The sample size was small; nonetheless, the study provided valuable preliminary insights.

occupy

verb: To fill, use, or take control of a space, position, or time.

Example: The guest lecture will occupy the entire second half of the seminar.

More examples:

The researcher plans to occupy a visiting scholar position at the university next semester.

Several chapters in the book occupy a central place in discussions on social theory.

neutral

adjective: Not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict or debate; unbiased and impartial.

Example: It is important for academic writing to maintain a neutral tone when discussing controversial topics.

noun: A person or position that does not support