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Corpus-informed Vocabulary

High-frequency academic words · the Academic Word List · corpus-based usage

Words 1–4

Constitute
to be or form the parts that make up something
Albeit
although; even though — used to introduce a concession
Whereby
by which; through which; according to which
Notably
in particular; especially; worth noting
Examples
These findings constitute a significant contribution to the field.
The results were encouraging, albeit inconclusive.

Words 5–8

Pertinent
relevant or applicable to a particular matter
Ostensibly
apparently or seemingly, but perhaps not actually
Aggregate
a whole formed by combining several elements; taken as a whole
Inherent
existing as a permanent and essential quality of something
Examples
She raised several pertinent questions about the methodology.
The policy was ostensibly about safety, but critics saw other motives.

Words 9–12

Substantiate
to provide evidence to support or prove something
Dichotomy
a division or contrast between two things that are opposed or entirely different
Commensurate
in proportion to; corresponding in size or degree
Proliferate
to grow or increase rapidly in number
Examples
The researchers were unable to substantiate the original claim.
The false dichotomy between tradition and innovation must be rejected.
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