A word for useful information

‘Relevant’ is the word that can be used to describe ‘useful’ information on the internet. Because ‘usefulness’ is in the ‘eye of the beholder’. ‘Timely’ is also a related word because it indicates that the seeker can find the information needed ‘in a timely manner’.

Any attempt to categorise information into ‘useful’ or ‘not useful’ per se, would involve ‘one group of people who know they are right’ imposing their views on… everyone else. It isn’t possible to do that. This has been tried many times in history and has resulted in witch trials, book burnings, and the holocaust.

The authorities told people ‘what to believe’ during communism.

The idea of ‘useful information’ is based on ‘judgement’ without accepting that there are ‘points of view’.

Even activities such as ‘marking information as good and correct’ are entirely subjective. And can result for example in the ignorant ‘many’ marking a true piece of information as false while an Oxford Don, who knows the ‘true answer’ scratches his head in disbelief.

So one could say that there is ‘no such thing’ as inherently good or useful information. Nor is there a word for that. The usefulness of information is subjective and ‘in the eye of the beholder’. Discernment allows us to choose what to believe — or to choose — what is right for us personally to believe — in that moment.

In an expression form, on finding the perfect piece of information, one could say ‘that really hit the spot!’ Or ‘that was just what I needed to know!’ or ‘that information really met my needs’.

Is there a word for that? Here are ten of the best useful rare words in the English language

Ever caught yourself thinking, ‘There should be a word for that. Is there a word for that?’ We’re here to help. In this new post, we’ve gathered up ten useful words which should be better known, but aren’t. Many of them, of course, have literary origins or histories, which we’ll mention and discuss as we go.

UHTCEARE: This highly useful word means ‘lying awake before dawn worrying’. It appears in the Anglo-Saxon poem ‘The Wife’s Lament’, and has recently become more widely known thanks to Mark Forsyth, who includes it in his book The Horologicon.

QUAKE-BUTTOCK: This is another term for a coward, and appears in the plays of seventeenth-century playwrights Beaumont and Fletcher. We reckon it should be revived.

ACCISMUS: A very handy way of referring to ‘the pretended refusal of something one keenly desires’. It dates from 1565, showing that manners have been much the same for the last four or five centuries.

METANOIA: This is the act or process of changing your mind; the word first appeared in English in a 1577 book on rhetoric and style.

QUIDNUNC: A useful word for a gossip, or nosy person. It comes from the Latin for ‘what now?’ because such a person is always trying to find out what the latest news is on something.

THRASONICAL: Next time someone’s being rather boastful in your presence (whether a ‘humble brag’ or otherwise) why not remark on how ‘thrasonical’ they’ve been. They may well think you’re paying them a compliment, but in reality you’re observing just how bloomin’ big-headed they’re being. The adjective ‘thrasonical’ is derived from Thraso, a braggart soldier who appears in a comedy by the Roman playwright Terence.

CUNCTATION: This word refers to the action of putting something off. The seventeenth-century poet Robert Herrick used it in a poem, but we’d wager it has never been in widespread use. However, it’s a rather nicer way of admitting you’re procrastinating or, if you will, merely being lazy, without admitting too much.

LORTHEW: In the Middle Ages, the word ‘lorthew’ was another name for a teacher, but it’s the derivation which many teachers may find particularly apt. The word comes from two Old English words meaning ‘teacher’ and ‘slave’.

DEIPNOPHOBIA: This useful word refers to a very specific dread – the dread of dinner parties. It dates from as early as 1891. Meanwhile, a ‘deiponosophist’ (which is also found in the Oxford English Dictionary) is ‘a master of the art of dining’ – this word dates from 1581. It stems from a Greek word which the OED defines as ‘one learned in the mysteries of the kitchen’. And finally…

EPEOLATRY: We’ll conclude this top-ten of our favourite useful rare words he word ‘epeolatry’ means the worship of words themselves. It first appears in an 1860 book by Oliver Wendell Holmes Senior.

Here at Interesting Literature, we obviously love words and have even tried to get two of our own suggestions, ‘bibliosmia’ and ‘colygraphia’, in wider circulation. (These were coined for two of our posts: the first was on 10 words every book-lover should know, and the second provided 10 unusual writers’ words for NaNoWriMo, if you’re curious to find out which specific phenomena these coinages were our attempts to define.) However, it seems that their widespread use (and inclusion in the Oxford English Dictionary) remains a fair way off yet. Why not get them out there, into the Twittersphere? It would be great to see ‘bibliosmia’ trending one day…

If you enjoyed these rare useful words, check out our interesting facts about language and words.

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Thus despite our dissatisfaction when being bombarded by all the advertisers’ information we must admit that they do perform a useful service to society, and advertisements are an essential part of our everyday life.	Таким образом, несмотря на наше недовольство,будучи бомбардироваемыми информацией всех рекламодателей, мы должны признать, что они выполняют полезную для общества работу, а также то, что реклама является неотъемлемой частью нашей повседневной жизни.
Besides, they can find a lot of useful information in order to do their homework better.	Кроме того, подростки могут найти много полезной информации в сети чтобы лучше выполнить домашнюю работу.
I find out much new, useful and interesting information from books.	Из книг я узнаю много нового, полезного и интересного.
You can find much necessary, useful and valuable information in the book.	В книге можно найти много нужной, ценной и полезной информации .
A good encyclopedia is useful, too, because there you can find information on any subject.	Хорошая энциклопедия полезна тоже, потому что там можно найти информацию обо всем на свете.
We’re hoping your expertise will prove useful in translating technical information concerning the current status of the gadget.	Мы надеемся, что твой опыт будет полезен в переводе технической информации , касающейся текущего состояния устройства.
I hope that this information , provided to you off the record, will prove useful to you in your investigation.	Надеюсь, что эта информация , сообщенная Вам неофициально, окажется полезной в Вашем расследовании.
Excursions can be arranged directly at reception, where you can also find useful information on numerous local activities.	Прямо на стойке регистрации Вы сможете заказать экскурсии и получить полезную информацию о многочисленных интересных событиях.
I hope you’ll find useful information on these pages.	Я надеюсь, что Вы найдете на этих страничках полезную для себя информацию .
Demographic censuses provide useful information , although they are not usually disaggregated.	Переписи населения обычно дают полезную информацию , хотя их данные по большей части не дезагрегированы.
It also contains useful information on the socio-economic context and the problems posed by poverty.	В нем содержится также полезная информация о социально — экономических условиях и проблемах, вызванных нищетой.
If one approaches those databases with a well-defined concept of the public sector, one can piece a lot of useful information together.	При наличии четко определенной концепции государственного сектора из этих баз данных можно извлечь много полезной информации .
The report is rich and dense, and it contains very useful information .	В нем в сжатом виде приводится богатый материал и содержится очень полезная информация .
Several delegations thanked the Assistant Administrator for the outline, which provided very useful information in advance of the final review of the budget.	Несколько делегаций поблагодарили помощника Администратора за наброски, которые обеспечили весьма полезную информацию в преддверии заключительного обзора бюджета.
Management of timely and useful information is vital to knowledge-based approaches to development cooperation and to effective administration.	Получение своевременной и полезной информации имеет жизненно важное значение для обеспечения информированных подходов к сотрудничеству в целях развития и к эффективному административному управлению.
Regarding article 7, the report contained useful information on the activities carried out in various fields by the National Institute of Indigenous Affairs.	По статье 7 в докладе содержится полезная информация о деятельности Национального института по делам коренных народов в различных областях.
Improved search engines and directories could significantly reduce the time required to access useful information in the future.	Более совершенные устройства для поиска информации и справочники могли бы позволить значительно сократить время, необходимое для доступа к полезной информации в будущем.
One expert said that patent offices could also provide useful information on the sources of origin of biological resources.	Один эксперт сказал, что патентные органы можно также использовать для получения полезной информации об источниках происхождения биологических ресурсов.
The Court has an impressive website, dignified and full of useful information , yet user-friendly.	Суд имеет впечатляющую страницу в системе Интернет, в которой содержится много серьезной и полезной информации , и, тем не менее, она проста в употреблении.
However, the current report contained much useful information , particularly concerning the relationship between the State and the Autonomous Communities.	Вместе с тем настоящий доклад содержит много полезной информации , в частности о взаимоотношениях между государством и автономными областями.
Mr. KLEIN said the report of Peru included a great deal of useful information in several areas.	Г — н КЛЯЙН констатирует, что в докладе Перу содержится значительный объем полезной информации по различным областям.
Increased South/South cooperation could provide access to very useful information and ensure that appropriate technology is used.	Расширение сотрудничества по линии Юг — Юг может открыть доступ к весьма полезной информации и обеспечить применение надлежащей технологии.
This could provide useful information on potential production and the state of exploitation of the resource of individual island shelves.	В результате можно было бы получать полезную информацию о потенциальной продуктивности и состоянии эксплуатации ресурсов по индивидуальным островным шельфам.
Provides useful information on a core set of documents relevant to PRTR design and implementation.	Документ содержит полезную информацию об основных документах, касающихся разработки и осуществления РВПЗ.
It would symmetrically balance the Working Group and could provide useful information to the Commission’s deliberations.	Это бы обеспечило бы симметричное равновесие для Рабочей группы и могло бы обеспечить полезную информацию для работы Комиссии.
More responsibility has been placed on the project’s research organizers to produce useful information .	Была усилена ответственность организаторов исследований по проекту за подготовку полезной информации .
The national reports of the developing countries contain useful information on these linkages.	В национальных докладах развивающихся стран содержится полезная информация об этих связях.
If they had not received the supplementary report, the Committee might lack some very useful information .	Если они не получили дополнительного доклада, то Комитет может не получить некоторую весьма полезную информацию .
As a result, we learned a considerable amount of useful information .	В результате мы получили немало полезной информации .
These activities have provided the United Nations Secretariat with relevant and useful information for its activities.	Благодаря этой деятельности Секретариат Организации Объединенных Наций получает соответствующую и полезную информацию для своей работы.
The Network aims to bring accurate, digestible and useful information to Chernobyl-affected communities through trustworthy local sources.	Сеть обеспечивает предоставление точной, общедоступной и полезной информации для общин, пострадавших в результате чернобыльской аварии, через надежные местные источники.
Several Committee members welcomed the useful information set out in the note.	Ряд членов Комитета с удовлетворением отметили полезную информацию , изложенную в записке.
Statistical data in Georgia are incomplete, but useful information is available.	Статистические данные в Грузии являются неполными, однако имеется полезная информация .
Delegates were invited to provide GRSG with all useful information to be taken into consideration.	Делегатам было предложено передать GRSG любую полезную информацию , которую следует принять во внимание.
I recognize that this is practically impossible to do within one article, but I would try to give maximum useful information .	Я понимаю, что это почти невозможно сделать в рамках одной статьи, но постараюсь изложить максимум полезной информации .
Here you can find the useful information which will help you subsequently with the decision of legal questions.	Здесь Вы можете найти полезную информацию , которая поможет Вам впоследствии в решении правовых вопросов.
Also, our portal will provide useful information about Kiev, the Ukrainian capital will help the guests.	Также наш портал предоставит полезную информацию о Киеве, поможет гостям столицы Украины.
Investment projects in Moldova: database, news, useful information , tenders, real estate and other.	Инвестиционные проекты в Молдове: база данных, новости, полезная информация , тендеры, недвижимость и прочее.
The project may also provide useful information for selecting suitable remediation measures.	Кроме того, благодаря проекту может быть получена полезная информация , которую можно было бы использовать при выборе подходящих восстановительных мер.
As a field-based organization like UNICEF, UNDP could share useful information on best practices.	В качестве действующей на местах организации, подобной ЮНИСЕФ, ПРООН может поделиться полезной информацией о наиболее эффективных методах.
That account remains extremely useful information for Member States.	Информация, содержащаяся в этих докладах, остается чрезвычайно полезной для государств — членов.
I hope you’ll find useful information on these pages.	Я надеюсь, что Вы найдете на этих страничках полезную для себя информацию .
The participants felt that CRF table Summary 1.B provided useful information to reviewers.	По мнению участников, таблица 1.В ОФД содержит информацию , полезную для лиц, проводящих рассмотрение.
We could paralyze her and get no useful information .	Ее может парализовать, а мы всё равно не получим нужную информацию .
At the Intranet site, the Division provides requisitioning offices with useful information on procurement procedures, including the Procurement Manual.	На сайте Отдела в Интранете содержится полезная для оформляющих заказы сотрудников информация о процедурах закупочной деятельности, включая Руководство по вопросам закупок.
Their participation ensures a flow of mutually useful information and helps develop an appreciation of each other’s work, priorities and capacities.	Благодаря их участию происходит обмен взаимно полезной информацией и ознакомление с работой, приоритетами и возможностями друг друга.
Delegations commended the UNCTAD secretariat for the high quality of this Report which contained very useful information and analyses.	Делегации выразили признательность секретариату ЮНКТАД за высокое качество подготовки этого доклада, содержащего чрезвычайно полезную фактическую и аналитическую информацию .
It had provided very useful information , for instance on emissions.	В результате была получена весьма ценная информация , например, по выбросам.
The accounting framework would principally aim at producing useful information for management, tax officials and creditors.	Предлагаемая методология бухгалтерского учета ориентирована прежде всего на получение необходимой информации для управления, налоговых органов и кредиторов.
These provide useful information for member States.	Они содержат полезную для государств — членов информацию .
Nonetheless, these models can provide useful information concerning the transport and dispersion of air pollutants.	Однако с помощью этих моделей может быть получена полезная информация о переносе и рассеянии атмосферных загрязнителей.
As a result the author and his counsel had no possibility to provide the court with useful information in support of the author’s claim.	В результате автор и его адвокат не имели возможности представить суду важную информацию в подтверждение заявления автора.
The national report of the Republic of Korea contained useful information on its mine-clearance activities conducted in 2000.	Доклад Республики Корея содержит полезные сведения о деятельности по разминированию, проводившейся в 2000 году.
The present report is not the appropriate place in which to summarize much less to comment on this document, which contains useful information .	Настоящий доклад не является подходящим местом, чтобы излагать и тем более комментировать этот документ, содержащий ценные сведения.
The Greek delegation had provided useful information on the situation of religious minorities.	Греческая делегация представила интересные сведения касательно положения религиозных меньшинств.
The participation of Albanian representatives in the Steering Committee meetings allowed an exchange of useful information , in a spirit of cooperation and trust.	Участие албанских представителей в заседаниях Руководящего комитета позволяло проводить полезный обмен информацией в духе сотрудничества и доверия.
Greater material involvement and ownership can be promoted through a better flow of useful information on a regular and consistent basis.	Степень практического участия и национального исполнения можно повысить при помощи улучшения обмена полезной информацией на регулярной и постоянной основе.
The LDC Report, which contains useful information and analysis and focuses exclusively on the development problematique of the LDCs, should be continued.	Необходимо продолжить публикацию Доклада по НРС, содержащего ценную информацию и анализ и посвященного исключительно проблематике развития НРС.
They can play a vital role in providing useful information and advice to Governments in fashioning effective post-conflict policies.	Они могут играть жизненно важную роль в предоставлении важной информации и рекомендаций правительства по вопросам разработки эффективной постконфликтной политики.
Another way in which the Committee has obtained useful information on States’ implementation efforts has been through my visits to selected States.	Мои поездки в отдельные государства стали для Комитета еще одним источником полезной информации о деятельности государств в области осуществления.

На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать грубую лексику.

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Ultimately they found useful information pertaining to 74 countries.

The research also gathered useful information on enforcement and settlement from arbitration institutions.

В ходе исследования арбитражные институты также предоставили полезную информацию относительно приведения в исполнение арбитражных решений и урегулирования споров.

This document contains much useful information and many useful insights.

В данном документе содержится немало полезной информации и высказываются весьма ценные соображения.

There was general agreement that the report was comprehensive and contained much useful information.

В целом было высказано согласие с тем, что доклад является всеобъемлющим и содержит много полезной информации.

This link may provide you with some useful information.

The project may also provide useful information for selecting suitable remediation measures.

Кроме того, благодаря проекту может быть получена полезная информация, которую можно было бы использовать при выборе подходящих восстановительных мер.

It has been weeks without any useful information from you.

I didn’t get any useful information today.

One of the few books with useful information.

It will also provide useful information for planning and evaluation purposes.

Наряду с этим обследование позволило получить полезную информацию с точки зрения планирования и оценки.

However, the detailed report provides useful information from different countries.

Вместе с тем, в докладе имеется подробная полезная информация по различным странам.

Demographic censuses provide useful information, although they are not usually disaggregated.

Переписи населения обычно дают полезную информацию, хотя их данные по большей части не дезагрегированы.

Lot of useful information that I’ve never heard about…

Очень много полезной информации, о которой я раньше не могла нигде слышать…

Historians interested in these topics will find much useful information.

Те, кого интересуют упомянутые темы, найдут в книге много полезной информации.

There is useful information for all ages.

Another very useful information about each company.

Также, тут находится интересная и полезная информация о каждой отдельной компании.

Also contains lots of useful information for supervisors and examiners.

However, it does more than provide useful information.

Тем не менее, в нем есть нечто иное, чем просто предложение полезной информации.

They also provide useful information to those concerned about diet.

Она также содержит полезную информацию для тех, кто занимается вопросами питания.

One has really useful information on caring for delicate fabrics.

На одном из них — полезная информация о том, как ухаживать за деликатными тканями.

Ничего не найдено для этого значения.

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To be truly brilliant, an essay needs to utilise the right language. You could make a great point, but if it’s not intelligently articulated, you almost needn’t have bothered.

Developing the language skills to build an argument and to write persuasively is crucial if you’re to write outstanding essays every time. In this article, we’re going to equip you with the words and phrases you need to write a top-notch essay, along with examples of how to utilise them.

It’s by no means an exhaustive list, and there will often be other ways of using the words and phrases we describe that we won’t have room to include, but there should be more than enough below to help you make an instant improvement to your essay-writing skills.

This article is suitable for native English speakers and those who are learning English at Oxford Royale Academy and are just taking their first steps into essay writing.

General explaining

Let’s start by looking at language for general explanations of complex points.

1. In order to

Usage: “In order to” can be used to introduce an explanation for the purpose of an argument.
Example: “In order to understand X, we need first to understand Y.”

2. In other words

Usage: Use “in other words” when you want to express something in a different way (more simply), to make it easier to understand, or to emphasise or expand on a point.
Example: “Frogs are amphibians. In other words, they live on the land and in the water.”

3. To put it another way

Usage: This phrase is another way of saying “in other words”, and can be used in particularly complex points, when you feel that an alternative way of wording a problem may help the reader achieve a better understanding of its significance.
Example: “Plants rely on photosynthesis. To put it another way, they will die without the sun.”

4. That is to say

Usage: “That is” and “that is to say” can be used to add further detail to your explanation, or to be more precise.
Example: “Whales are mammals. That is to say, they must breathe air.”

5. To that end

Usage: Use “to that end” or “to this end” in a similar way to “in order to” or “so”.
Example: “Zoologists have long sought to understand how animals communicate with each other. To that end, a new study has been launched that looks at elephant sounds and their possible meanings.”

Adding additional information to support a point

Students often make the mistake of using synonyms of “and” each time they want to add further information in support of a point they’re making, or to build an argument. Here are some cleverer ways of doing this.

6. Moreover

Usage: Employ “moreover” at the start of a sentence to add extra information in support of a point you’re making.
Example: “Moreover, the results of a recent piece of research provide compelling evidence in support of…”

7. Furthermore

Usage:This is also generally used at the start of a sentence, to add extra information.
Example: “Furthermore, there is evidence to suggest that…”

8. What’s more

Usage: This is used in the same way as “moreover” and “furthermore”.
Example: “What’s more, this isn’t the only evidence that supports this hypothesis.”

9. Likewise

Usage: Use “likewise” when you want to talk about something that agrees with what you’ve just mentioned.
Example: “Scholar A believes X. Likewise, Scholar B argues compellingly in favour of this point of view.”

10. Similarly

Usage: Use “similarly” in the same way as “likewise”.
Example: “Audiences at the time reacted with shock to Beethoven’s new work, because it was very different to what they were used to. Similarly, we have a tendency to react with surprise to the unfamiliar.”

11. Another key thing to remember

Usage: Use the phrase “another key point to remember” or “another key fact to remember” to introduce additional facts without using the word “also”.
Example: “As a Romantic, Blake was a proponent of a closer relationship between humans and nature. Another key point to remember is that Blake was writing during the Industrial Revolution, which had a major impact on the world around him.”

12. As well as

Usage: Use “as well as” instead of “also” or “and”.
Example: “Scholar A argued that this was due to X, as well as Y.”

13. Not only… but also

Usage: This wording is used to add an extra piece of information, often something that’s in some way more surprising or unexpected than the first piece of information.
Example: “Not only did Edmund Hillary have the honour of being the first to reach the summit of Everest, but he was also appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.”

14. Coupled with

Usage: Used when considering two or more arguments at a time.
Example: “Coupled with the literary evidence, the statistics paint a compelling view of…”

15. Firstly, secondly, thirdly…

Usage: This can be used to structure an argument, presenting facts clearly one after the other.
Example: “There are many points in support of this view. Firstly, X. Secondly, Y. And thirdly, Z.

16. Not to mention/to say nothing of

Usage: “Not to mention” and “to say nothing of” can be used to add extra information with a bit of emphasis.
Example: “The war caused unprecedented suffering to millions of people, not to mention its impact on the country’s economy.”

Words and phrases for demonstrating contrast

When you’re developing an argument, you will often need to present contrasting or opposing opinions or evidence – “it could show this, but it could also show this”, or “X says this, but Y disagrees”. This section covers words you can use instead of the “but” in these examples, to make your writing sound more intelligent and interesting.

17. However

Usage: Use “however” to introduce a point that disagrees with what you’ve just said.
Example: “Scholar A thinks this. However, Scholar B reached a different conclusion.”

18. On the other hand

Usage: Usage of this phrase includes introducing a contrasting interpretation of the same piece of evidence, a different piece of evidence that suggests something else, or an opposing opinion.
Example: “The historical evidence appears to suggest a clear-cut situation. On the other hand, the archaeological evidence presents a somewhat less straightforward picture of what happened that day.”

19. Having said that

Usage: Used in a similar manner to “on the other hand” or “but”.
Example: “The historians are unanimous in telling us X, an agreement that suggests that this version of events must be an accurate account. Having said that, the archaeology tells a different story.”

20. By contrast/in comparison

Usage: Use “by contrast” or “in comparison” when you’re comparing and contrasting pieces of evidence.
Example: “Scholar A’s opinion, then, is based on insufficient evidence. By contrast, Scholar B’s opinion seems more plausible.”

21. Then again

Usage: Use this to cast doubt on an assertion.
Example: “Writer A asserts that this was the reason for what happened. Then again, it’s possible that he was being paid to say this.”

22. That said

Usage: This is used in the same way as “then again”.
Example: “The evidence ostensibly appears to point to this conclusion. That said, much of the evidence is unreliable at best.”

23. Yet

Usage: Use this when you want to introduce a contrasting idea.
Example: “Much of scholarship has focused on this evidence. Yet not everyone agrees that this is the most important aspect of the situation.”

Adding a proviso or acknowledging reservations

Sometimes, you may need to acknowledge a shortfalling in a piece of evidence, or add a proviso. Here are some ways of doing so.

24. Despite this

Usage: Use “despite this” or “in spite of this” when you want to outline a point that stands regardless of a shortfalling in the evidence.
Example: “The sample size was small, but the results were important despite this.”

25. With this in mind

Usage: Use this when you want your reader to consider a point in the knowledge of something else.
Example: “We’ve seen that the methods used in the 19th century study did not always live up to the rigorous standards expected in scientific research today, which makes it difficult to draw definite conclusions. With this in mind, let’s look at a more recent study to see how the results compare.”

26. Provided that

Usage: This means “on condition that”. You can also say “providing that” or just “providing” to mean the same thing.
Example: “We may use this as evidence to support our argument, provided that we bear in mind the limitations of the methods used to obtain it.”

27. In view of/in light of

Usage: These phrases are used when something has shed light on something else.
Example: “In light of the evidence from the 2013 study, we have a better understanding of…”

28. Nonetheless

Usage: This is similar to “despite this”.
Example: “The study had its limitations, but it was nonetheless groundbreaking for its day.”

29. Nevertheless

Usage: This is the same as “nonetheless”.
Example: “The study was flawed, but it was important nevertheless.”

30. Notwithstanding

Usage: This is another way of saying “nonetheless”.
Example: “Notwithstanding the limitations of the methodology used, it was an important study in the development of how we view the workings of the human mind.”

Giving examples

Good essays always back up points with examples, but it’s going to get boring if you use the expression “for example” every time. Here are a couple of other ways of saying the same thing.

31. For instance

Example: “Some birds migrate to avoid harsher winter climates. Swallows, for instance, leave the UK in early winter and fly south…”

32. To give an illustration

Example: “To give an illustration of what I mean, let’s look at the case of…”

Signifying importance

When you want to demonstrate that a point is particularly important, there are several ways of highlighting it as such.

33. Significantly

Usage: Used to introduce a point that is loaded with meaning that might not be immediately apparent.
Example: “Significantly, Tacitus omits to tell us the kind of gossip prevalent in Suetonius’ accounts of the same period.”

34. Notably

Usage: This can be used to mean “significantly” (as above), and it can also be used interchangeably with “in particular” (the example below demonstrates the first of these ways of using it).
Example: “Actual figures are notably absent from Scholar A’s analysis.”

35. Importantly

Usage: Use “importantly” interchangeably with “significantly”.
Example: “Importantly, Scholar A was being employed by X when he wrote this work, and was presumably therefore under pressure to portray the situation more favourably than he perhaps might otherwise have done.”

Summarising

You’ve almost made it to the end of the essay, but your work isn’t over yet. You need to end by wrapping up everything you’ve talked about, showing that you’ve considered the arguments on both sides and reached the most likely conclusion. Here are some words and phrases to help you.

36. In conclusion

Usage: Typically used to introduce the concluding paragraph or sentence of an essay, summarising what you’ve discussed in a broad overview.
Example: “In conclusion, the evidence points almost exclusively to Argument A.”

37. Above all

Usage: Used to signify what you believe to be the most significant point, and the main takeaway from the essay.
Example: “Above all, it seems pertinent to remember that…”

38. Persuasive

Usage: This is a useful word to use when summarising which argument you find most convincing.
Example: “Scholar A’s point – that Constanze Mozart was motivated by financial gain – seems to me to be the most persuasive argument for her actions following Mozart’s death.”

39. Compelling

Usage: Use in the same way as “persuasive” above.
Example: “The most compelling argument is presented by Scholar A.”

40. All things considered

Usage: This means “taking everything into account”. Example: “All things considered, it seems reasonable to assume that…”

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When you’re travelling, just a dozen words can be enough to communicate with locals (or to not get completely lost anyway). Here is a super minimalist Russian vocabulary list for you. We’ll assume you’re already familiar with “da” (yes) and “nyet” (no).

1. Privet (hi)

Let’s start with something simple. Privet is an informal greeting. You can say “privet” to an acquaintance, a friend or anyone who is around the same age as you or younger (although as a foreigner you will, of course, be forgiven if you don’t get all the minor nuances right).

And if you’re not afraid of a challenge, there is another way of saying hello: zdravstvuyte. Go ahead, try saying that one! This is a more formal greeting and is used when addressing more senior people or in official and business correspondence.

2. Spasibo (thank you)

Literally and originally this meant “god save,” although almost nobody remembers this nowadays. In Russian, this is the simplest and most traditional way of expressing gratitude. When a cashier in a shop hands you your purchase, you say “spasibo.” When somebody holds a door for you, “spasibo” again. And so on throughout the day.

The word spasibo can also be preceded by the word bolshoye (big) when you want to thank somebody for helping you out or doing you a favor. Then you get bolshoyespasibo (thanks a lot or thanks very much). Just don’t ever say “spasibo” if you somehow wind up in a Russian prison. There this word is avoided like the plague.

3. Bystreye (faster/hurry up)

This can be a very useful word if, for example, you are running late in a taxi on your way to the airport. Or if a waiter has failed to notice the anxiety in yours eyes and hasn’t realized you urgently need pay the bill and get out of there. A word of warning: Bystreye can sound a bit rude (although, as with everything, this depends on the context and the company). So it is always better to soften if by adding the word pozhaluysta (please).

For emphasis, you can say “davay bystreye,” which means something like “Let’s do it faster,” thus making this a kind of all-purpose appeal that can be used in situations ranging from when you are hungry and waiting to be served food to when your roommate has been occupying the bathroom for too long.

4. Tak (so/ like/that etc.)

This universal word can be used in dozens of situations. Tak can be used to say «yes» when somebody asks you a question and is waiting for an affirmative answer. Or it can be an option for saying “ok” or “good.”

Furthermore, should you pronounce tak slowly and pensively, which will imply that you are thinking hard about your answer. If you say it abruptly and sternly, it will mean that you are displeased with something.

It can also be used as a filler in a conversation or when somebody is telling a story you can say «tak» to let them know that you are listening and expectantly awaiting the next part of the story. Here it means something like “so, what happened next?” In other words, with tak you can express virtually everything.

5. Skolko (how much/how many)

You will need this word to ask how much you need to pay (or how much is to be paid to you), how many times something needs to be done or how long you need to wait, etc. The reply to skolko (and hint: make the “l” sound as soft as you can) should be a figure.

You don’t need to add anything extra to turn this into question: In Russian, a question is created by adding a questioning intonation. So it will just be: “Skolko?”

6. Izvinite/prostite (sorry/excuse me)

Both these words express regret at something that happened and imply that you are asking for forgiveness. But don’t expect an actual response since saying it is usually just a polite formality.

Either word can also be used when you want to get someone’s attention. For example, if you’re on the metro and somebody is blocking the exit, say “izvinite” and they’ll get out of the way. Want to get the bartender’s attention? Prostite!

7. Mozhno (may I/can I)

This is a powerful word. It gives you access to the world of things that do not belong to you (metaphorically speaking). Instead of asking, “May I borrow this chair?” you can just ask “Mozhno?” Also, we like using mozhno when ordering at restaurants. So, instead of saying, “I would like this salad,” you can just say “Mozhno salat?”

8. Pomogite (help)

This is a word that will save you a lot of time and nerves if anything goes wrong. Pomogite literally means, “I need help.” Feel free to use it not only in critical situations—it doesn’t carry any additional «fatal» connotations.

9. Horosho (Good)

This is a word for expressing that you agree to something, and can also be used as a way of saying «yes.» “Would you like some more coffee?” “Horosho.” Also, it is a word you can use to express your emotional state. Horosho is when you are not worried about anything and are enjoying the moment. Here is an example of classical usage: Take a deep breathe and, as you exhale, say «horosho,» slowly and with feeling. If you add tak and say “horosho tak” or “tak horosho,” you will sound very Russian.   

10. Do svidaniya (goodbye)

There are about a dozen words in Russian to say goodbye. Which one you should use depends on whom you are saying goodbye to, for how long and when. However, do svidaniya is the most universal phrase. And contrary to its literal meaning («until our next meeting») it does not actually put you under any obligation to see the person again. There may never be a next time.

Bonus! Forget the phrase “na zdorovie” as a toast

You must have heard this phrase many times. The myth that Russians say this is widespread and persistent. But no, you will not impress your Russian friends with your “na zdorovie” when you want to drink to their health. Na zdorovie actually means «You’re welcome.» To find out more about what to say and how when you are drinking with Russians, check out this video.  

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