Academic Word List
Sublist 3
Band 6-7The 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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concludeverb/kənˈkluːd/
to finish something or to reach a judgment or decision after considering the information
“From the available evidence, we can conclude that air pollution contributes to respiratory problems.”
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rolenoun/rəʊl/
The function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.
“Parents play an important role in children's early education.”
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attributeverb/əˈtrɪbjuːt/
to say that something is caused by or is the result of something
“The decline in pollinators is often attributed to pesticide use.”
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sourcenoun/sɔːs/
A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.
“The library is a valuable source of information for students.”
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researchnoun / verb/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/
Systematic investigation into a subject to discover or establish facts and reach new conclusions.
“Recent research shows that urban green spaces improve mental health.”
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acquireverb/əˈkwaɪə/
to gain or obtain something, especially knowledge, skills or possessions
“Many students acquire basic research skills during their first year.”
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policynoun/ˈpɒləsi/
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual, especially a government.
“The city introduced a new housing policy last year.”
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processnoun / verb/ˈprəʊses/
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
“Recycling is a process that reduces waste sent to landfills.”
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administrationnoun/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
the management or organization of something; the people who manage it
“Public administration must balance efficiency with fairness.”
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emphasisnoun/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
special attention or importance given to something
“There is a growing emphasis on sustainable development in government policies.”
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methodnoun/ˈmeθəd/
A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.
“Researchers used a qualitative method to gather participants' opinions.”
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investigateverb/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/
to examine or study something carefully to discover facts or causes
“The researchers investigated the link between diet and mental health.”
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adjustverb/əˈdʒʌst/
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective; to adapt
“She adjusted the settings until the image was clear.”
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affectverb/əˈfekt/
to have an influence on someone or something
“High unemployment can negatively affect mental health.”
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advocateverb/ˈædvəkeɪt/
to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy
“Many scholars advocate a more flexible approach to assessment.”
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significantadjective/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or large enough to be noticed or have an effect; meaningful
“There was a significant increase in graduates finding work after the programme.”
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factornoun/ˈfæktər/
one element that contributes to a result or situation
“Price is a key factor in consumers' decisions.”
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availableadjective/əˈveɪləbl/
able to be used or obtained; accessible
“Data on household income are available from the national statistics office.”
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consistentadjective/kənˈsɪstənt/
always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way; in agreement with something
“The results are consistent with previous studies.”
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deriveverb/dɪˈraɪv/
to obtain something from a source; to originate from
“Many English words derive from Latin.”