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Formal expressions for professional contexts

academic C1

disprove a theory

Master the formal academic collocation 'disprove a theory'. Learn how to accurately describe the scientific process of showing an idea or hypothesis to be false.
academic C1

draw a conclusion

Learn how to use the formal academic collocation 'draw a conclusion' correctly. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, examples, and practice exercises.
business B2

draw up a contract

Master the business collocation 'draw up a contract' to professionally describe preparing and writing official legal agreements.
business C1

due diligence

Learn how to use 'due diligence' in professional English. Understand its meaning, pronunciation, and see real business examples.
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academic C1

empirical evidence

Understand the definition of 'empirical evidence' and how to use this formal academic term correctly in research.
daily-life B1

for instance

Learn how to use 'for instance' to give examples in professional and daily English. Improve your B1 vocabulary with natural examples and practice.
business C1

gain leverage

Master the formal business phrase 'gain leverage' to describe securing a strategic advantage in negotiations and high-stakes corporate decision-making.
academic C1

intellectual curiosity

Learn the meaning of 'intellectual curiosity'. Understand how to use this formal term to describe a strong, lifelong desire to learn and acquire knowledge.
daily-life C1

leave no stone unturned

Learn how to use "leave no stone unturned" to describe a thorough, exhaustive search or investigation in professional and formal contexts.
academic C1

literature review

Learn how to write about a 'literature review' in academic papers, its meaning, and see natural examples.
business C1

paradigm shift

Learn the formal business term 'paradigm shift' to describe a fundamental change in approach, underlying assumptions, or industry standards.
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academic B2

peer review

Learn the formal academic term 'peer review'. Understand its precise definition, find natural examples, and see how to use it in professional contexts.
academic C1

quantitative research

Discover the meaning of 'quantitative research' and how to use it in formal academic writing and discussions.
travel C1

quench one's thirst for adventure

Discover the formal idiom 'quench one's thirst for adventure' to express satisfying a deep, passionate desire for exploration and exciting travel.
business B1

reach an agreement

Discover how to use the formal business phrase 'reach an agreement' in negotiations, contract discussions, and professional meetings to describe successful compromises.
academic C1

seminal study

Discover the meaning of 'seminal study' in academic English. Learn how to describe highly influential research that changed its field forever with examples.
business B1

sign a contract

Learn the formal business expression 'sign a contract'. See natural examples, correct usage, and practice exercises.
relationships C1

speak on behalf of

Learn how to use 'speak on behalf of' in formal and professional contexts to represent someone else or a group.
travel C1

unspoilt beauty

Discover the meaning of 'unspoilt beauty' and how to use this formal travel expression to describe untouched natural landscapes.