Sublist 10

20 words

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   investigateverb/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/

   to examine, study, or inquire systematically to discover facts or information

   “Researchers will investigate the causes of the species decline.”

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   revealverb/rɪˈviːl/

   to make known or show something that was previously hidden or unknown

   “The survey revealed significant differences between urban and rural attitudes.”

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   revealverb/rɪˈviːl/

   to make something known that was previously secret or unknown

   “The survey revealed a significant gap between rural and urban households.”

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   conventionnoun/kənˈvɛnʃən/

   a widely accepted practice, rule, or method; also an assembly or conference

   “In many cultures, there is a convention of greeting visitors with tea.”

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   phenomenonnoun/fəˈnɒmɪnən/

   an observable event, fact, or circumstance, especially one that is unusual or important for study

   “Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects weather patterns everywhere.”

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   validateverb/ˈvælɪdeɪt/

   to check or prove that something is accurate, true, or acceptable, often by using evidence or tests

   “Researchers validate the survey results by comparing them with national statistics.”

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   attributeverb / noun/əˈtrɪbjuːt/

   (v) to say that something is caused by someone or something; (n) a quality or characteristic of someone or something

   “Researchers often attribute changes in behaviour to social factors when analysing survey data.”

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   undertakeverb/ˌʌndəˈteɪk/

   to begin or attempt a task or responsibility; to carry out a task or project

   “The research team will undertake a survey of local households next month.”

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   diminishverb/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

   to make or become less in size, importance, or intensity

   “Public trust can diminish quickly if officials are seen as dishonest.”

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    inhibitverb/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

    to hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or progressing

    “High levels of pollution can inhibit plant growth in urban areas.”

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    abstractnoun / adjective/ˈæb.strækt/

    A short summary of a research article or paper; not concrete or specific (adj).

    “Before submitting the paper I had to shorten the abstract to 150 words.”

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    cohereverb/kəʊˈhɪə(r)/

    to stick together or be united; to form a logical whole

    “The argument in her essay failed to cohere because the examples were unrelated.”

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    acknowledgeverb/əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

    To admit or recognize something as true; to state that you have received something.

    “The author acknowledges the support of her supervisor in the paper.”

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    interveneverb/ˌɪntəˈviːn/

    to become involved in a situation in order to change what happens

    “Governments may need to intervene to stabilise the economy during a crisis.”

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    anticipateverb/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

    To expect or predict something; to prepare for something in advance.

    “We anticipated some resistance, so we prepared additional data.”

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    minimiseverb/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

    to reduce something, especially something bad, to the lowest possible level

    “In Task 2 many writers try to minimise opposing views rather than address them properly.”

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    compileverb/kəmˈpaɪl/

    To collect information from different places and arrange it together in a single document or list.

    “She compiled the statistics from several studies into one table.”

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    forthcomingadjective/ˈfɔːθˌkʌmɪŋ/

    about to happen; willing to provide information or help

    “In Task 1, mention any forthcoming events that might affect the data.”

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    coincideverb/ˌkəʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

    To occur at the same time or to be in agreement or alignment.

    “The conference coincided with the national holiday, so attendance was low.”

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    fluctuateverb/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/

    To change level, strength, or value frequently and irregularly; to rise and fall.

    “Unemployment rates fluctuated over the decade, with no clear upward or downward trend.”