Academic Word List
Sublist 4
Band 5-6The 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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approximateverb/əˈprɒksɪmeɪt/
to calculate or state a value that is close to, but not exactly, the true amount
“The researchers approximated the population size from sample data.”
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appropriateadjective/əˈprəʊpriət/
suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose
“It is not appropriate to use informal language in an academic essay.”
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potentialadjective/pəˈtɛnʃəl/
possible in the future; having the capacity to develop into something in time
“The study outlines the potential benefits of the new policy.”
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aspectnoun/ˈæspekt/
one part or feature of a situation, idea, or problem
“One important aspect of urban life is public transport.”
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integrateverb/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
to combine two or more things so that they work together or form a whole
“The curriculum integrates practical skills with theoretical knowledge.”
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assistancenoun/əˈsɪstəns/
help or support, especially official or practical help
“International students can apply for financial assistance.”
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sustainverb/səˈsteɪn/
to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time
“Economic growth at current rates cannot be sustained indefinitely.”
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allocateverb/ˈæləkeɪt/
to distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose
“The university allocated extra funding to the research centre.”
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sequencenoun/ˈsiː.kwəns/
an ordered set of related events, actions, or things
“The sequence of events leading to the crisis is explained in the report.”
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categorynoun/ˈkætəɡəri/
a class or division of people or things that have particular shared characteristics
“Students were placed into different categories based on their scores.”
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complexadjective / noun/ˈkɒmpleks/
adjective: consisting of many different and connected parts; noun: a group of buildings or a related set of things
“The system is complex and requires careful planning.”
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illustrateverb/ˈɪləstreɪt/
to make something clear or easier to understand by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
“The teacher used graphs to illustrate the trend.”
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impactnoun / verb/ˈɪmpækt/
A strong effect or influence on something; (v) to have a strong effect on something
“The factory closure had a major impact on local employment.”
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contrastverb / noun/ˈkɒntrɑːst/
to show or be differences when comparing two things
“In the essay, contrast the government’s approach with that of the private sector.”
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criterianoun (plural)/kraɪˈtɪəriə/
standards or rules used to judge or decide something
“The selection committee used strict criteria to choose the finalists.”
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deriveverb/dɪˈraɪv/
to obtain something from a source; to come from
“Many English words are derived from Latin.”
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investigateverb/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/
To examine or study something systematically in order to discover facts or information
“The committee will investigate the causes of the power outage.”
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implyverb/ɪmˈplaɪ/
to suggest or indicate something without saying it directly
“The author implies that stricter laws would be more effective.”
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monitorverb / noun/ˈmɒnɪtə/
to watch and check a process or situation over time
“The hospital monitors patients' vital signs continuously.”
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emergeverb/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/
to come into view, existence, or notice; to become known
“A clear pattern emerged from the data after we cleaned it.”