Sublist 4

20 words

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   frameworknoun/ˈfreɪmwɜːk/

   a set of ideas, rules, or beliefs from which something is developed or judged

   “In my literature review I used a theoretical framework to compare different studies.”

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   hypothesisnoun/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

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

   “The researchers tested the hypothesis that exercise improves memory in older adults.”

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   coherentadjective/kəʊˈhɪərənt/

   logical and consistent; forming a unified whole

   “In Writing Task 2 you need a coherent argument with clear topic sentences.”

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   relyverb/rɪˈlaɪ/

   To depend on with full trust or confidence; to depend for support or help

   “Many rural households rely on agriculture for their income.”

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   conductverb/kənˈdʌkt/

   to carry out or perform (an activity, especially a survey, experiment, or study)

   “The university conducted a nationwide survey on student well-being.”

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   estimateverb / noun/ˈɛstɪmət/

   To make an approximate calculation or judgment of a value; an approximate calculation or judgment

   “Researchers estimate that global plastic production has increased dramatically.”

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   conventionaladjective/kənˈvɛnʃənəl/

   based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

   “Many students prefer unconventional methods, but conventional classrooms still dominate.”

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   notionnoun/ˈnəʊʃən/

   a conception or belief about something

   “Many people hold the notion that success equals wealth.”

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   interpretverb/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/

   to explain the meaning of something or to understand something in a particular way

   “It is difficult to interpret the survey results without considering sampling bias.”

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    previousadjective/ˈpriːviəs/

    Existing or occurring before in time or order

    “The previous study found similar results.”

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    relevantadjective/ˈrɛləvənt/

    closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

    “Make sure every paragraph contains evidence relevant to your thesis.”

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    maintainverb/meɪnˈteɪn/

    To keep in existence or continuance; to keep up; to preserve or retain

    “The university must maintain high academic standards.”

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    enhanceverb/ɪnˈhɑːns/

    to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something

    “The university introduced new resources to enhance students' research skills.”

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    obtainverb/əbˈteɪn/

    to get something, especially by effort or as the result of a process

    “The researchers obtained the raw data from questionnaires and interviews.”

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    perceiveverb/pəˈsiːv/

    To become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses; to interpret or regard in a particular way

    “Students often perceive group work as more motivating than individual tasks.”

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    revealverb/rɪˈviːl/

    to make known something that was previously secret or unknown

    “The survey revealed a strong preference for online learning among students.”

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    widespreadadjective/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

    Existing or happening over a large area or among many people

    “There is widespread support for renewable energy in urban areas.”

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    detectverb/dɪˈtɛkt/

    to discover or notice the presence of something, especially something not easy to see, hear, etc.

    “Advanced sensors can detect minute changes in air quality.”

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    restrictverb/rɪˈstrɪkt/

    to limit someone or something, or to limit the range, amount, or size of something

    “New regulations restrict the use of certain chemicals in manufacturing.”

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    adjustverb/əˈdʒʌst/

    to change something slightly to make it more suitable, accurate, or effective

    “We adjusted the parameters to improve model accuracy.”