Academic Word List
Sublist 10
Band 7+The full list of 20 words in this set. Open any word for its pronunciation, collocations, a band 8 sentence and the mistakes Vietnamese learners make.
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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.”