Academic Word List
Sublist 6
Band 5-6The full list of 10 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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indexnoun/ˈɪndeks/
a sign, number, or list used to measure, show, or find something (e.g., price index or book index)
“The consumer price index rose by 2% last year.”
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citeverb/saɪt/
to mention or refer to (a source, example, or fact) as evidence or proof
“In your essay, cite at least two studies that support your argument.”
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transformverb/trænsˈfɔːm/
to change something completely in form, appearance, or character
“Technology has transformed the way we communicate.”
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incidencenoun/ˈɪnsɪdəns/
the rate or frequency at which something, especially an undesirable event, occurs
“The incidence of lung cancer has decreased after anti-smoking policies.”
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diverseadjective/daɪˈvɜːs/
including many different types or ideas
“The city has a diverse population with residents from many countries.”
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gendernoun/ˈdʒendə/
the social or cultural roles and behaviours associated with being male or female; distinct from biological sex
“Gender differences in education outcomes remain a concern for policymakers.”
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scopenoun/skəʊp/
the extent or range of something that is included or dealt with
“The scope of the study includes only urban schools.”
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recoververb/rɪˈkʌvə/
to return to a normal state of health, strength, or condition
“After the financial crisis, many countries took years to recover.”
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aggregateverb/ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/
to combine several things into a single total or group
“To analyse trends, we aggregated data from five different surveys.”
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feenoun/fiː/
a payment made for services or to participate (e.g. tuition fee, registration fee)
“The university clearly lists tuition fees and additional charges in its prospectus.”