ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSE Flashcards by Shy Nacaituna | Brainscape

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DEFINITION

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It clarify the meaning of words.

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FORMAL DEFINITION

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Distinguish characteristics.

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EXTENDED DEFINITION

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Broaden the definition.

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DEFINITION BY ANALOGY

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Comparing things, using like, or and is.

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METAPHOR

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Implied comparison.
Ex. She has a heart of gold.

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DESCRIPTION

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Gives mental picture.

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COMPARISON AND CONTRAST

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Similarities and different.

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ANALYSIS

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Detailed examination.

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FUNCTION

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Function of terms.

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ETYMOLOGY

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Evolution of words.

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SEMANTIC ORIGIN

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To signify.

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DEFINITION BY SYNONYMS

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Love means affliction.

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DEFINITION BY NEGATION

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What is not.
Ex. Ballpen is not a ball..

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{ VOC WORD’S}

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

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Study of mental illnesses.

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FETISHISM

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Unusual sexual behavior.

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HIDEOUS

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Disgusting.

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CONNIVANCE

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Scheme.

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SUBVERSION

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Defeat.

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NUISANCE

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Annoying.

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AFFLICTION

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Misery.

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COQUETTE

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Flirt.

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SUBTLE

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Hard to understand.

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INDISPENSABLE

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Essential.

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GROTESQUE

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Unattractive.

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TREACHEROUS

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Unfaithful.

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LOUTS

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Bastard.

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LATENT

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Idle.

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LITERARINESS

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Bookish.

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PARADOX

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Self contradictory statement.

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PUGNACITY

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Aggressiveness.

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GRIEVANCE

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Deep sorrow.

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SINISTER

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Wicked.

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SUBTERRANEAN

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Underground.

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{ DEFINING A CONCEPT POSITION }

CONCEPT PAPER

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It defines an idea, clarify the whatness.

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CONCEPT

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A thought or ideas.

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HOW TO WRITE A CONCEPT PAPER ?

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Outline the problem and aim to solve.
Write a mission statement.
Explain research aim.
Explain research methodology.
Discuss the research.

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{ TYPES OF CONCEPT }

CONCRETE CONCEPT

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Object w/c perceived senses.

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ABSTRACT

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Can’t be touched.

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FORMAL CONCEPT

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Category of things that share fundamental properties.

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NATURAL CONCEPT

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Mental representation of events from personal experiences.

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SOCIAL CONCEPT

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Human society interaction.

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PROTOTYPE CONCEPT

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Tangible ideas.

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EXEMPLAR CONCEPT

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Perfect example.