ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning Flashcards: Academic Vocabulary In Context

Study Academic Vocabulary In Context in ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which word best means "a possible explanation" in academic writing?

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ANSWER

hypothesis. Represents a testable prediction in scientific and scholarly writing, grounded in prior knowledge.

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This deck focuses on Academic Vocabulary In Context, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning.

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A student essay notes the author's juxtaposition of two scenes: a crowded celebration followed immediately by a quiet hospital corridor. The passage explains that placing these contrasting moments side by side makes readers notice how quickly joy can shift into worry. This structural choice strengthens the argument that life can change without warning. In the passage, what does the word juxtaposition mean?
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