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Sublist 10

Band 7+

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20 words

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    albeitconjunction/ɔːlˈbiːɪt/

    even though; although

    The experiment was successful, albeit with a small sample size.

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    adjacentadjective/əˈdʒeɪsənt/

    next to or very near something

    The new library is adjacent to the science building, so students can move between them easily.

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    mechanismnoun/ˈmɛkənɪzəm/

    a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about

    Researchers are still trying to understand the mechanism behind the drug's effects.

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    equivalentadjective / noun/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

    equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or effect; something that is equal to something else

    One US dollar is roughly equivalent to 0.85 euros at the time of writing.

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    methodologynoun/ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒi/

    a set of methods and principles used in a particular discipline or study; the rationale behind chosen methods

    The paper explains its methodology in detail so other researchers can replicate the study.

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    consolidateverb/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

    to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole; to strengthen

    The company consolidated its operations to reduce costs.

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    frameworknoun/ˈfreɪmwɜːk/

    a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; a set of ideas or rules used to plan or decide something

    The study proposes a new theoretical framework for analyzing migration patterns.

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    hypothesisnoun/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

    a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

    The data supported the original hypothesis that the new method improves retention.

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    discreteadjective/dɪˈskriːt/

    separate and distinct; not continuous or connected

    The study analysed five discrete categories of behaviour.

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    deriveverb/dɪˈraɪv/

    to obtain something from (a specified source) or to come from a source

    Many English words are derived from Latin.

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    parameternoun/pəˈramɪtə/

    a factor or limit that affects a system or calculation

    We need to change the parameters of the experiment to get reliable results.

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    synthesisnoun/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

    the combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the production of a substance by combining simpler elements

    The literature review provides a synthesis of previous studies on climate adaptation.

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    appendverb/əˈpend/

    to add something to the end of a piece of writing or document

    Please append the raw data as an appendix to your report.

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    simulateverb/ˈsɪmjʊleɪt/

    to create a model or representation of a real situation so you can study or test it

    Researchers simulate climate patterns using computer models to predict future changes.

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    robustadjective/rəˈbʌst/

    strong and unlikely to fail; reliable across different conditions

    The study provides robust evidence that air pollution affects health.

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    sustainverb/səˈsteɪn/

    to keep something going over time; to suffer (an injury) or to provide support so something continues

    The region could not sustain agricultural production without reliable rainfall.

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    protocolnoun/ˈprəʊtəkɒl/

    an official procedure or system of rules

    The lab follows a strict protocol for handling biological samples.

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    paradigmnoun/ˈpærədaɪm/

    a typical example or model of something; a framework of thinking

    The shift from industrial to information economies represents a new economic paradigm.

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    allocateverb/ˈæləkeɪt/

    to distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose

    The council allocated funding for new schools in the region.

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    intrinsicadjective/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/

    belonging naturally; essential and inherent

    Motivation is intrinsic for many students who study seriously.

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