Sublist 7

33 words

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   reversev/adj/n/rɪˈvɜːs/

   to change something to the opposite direction, order, or result

   “Government policy had to be reversed after the public outcry.”

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   aidnoun, verb/eɪd/

   noun: assistance or help, especially in emergencies or development; verb: to help or support

   “International aid has been crucial for post-disaster recovery.”

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   isolateverb/ˈaɪsəleɪt/

   to separate something/someone from others or to set apart for study

   “Researchers isolated the variable to test its effect on results.”

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   transmitverb/trænzˈmɪt/

   to send something (such as data or a signal) from one place or person to another; to pass disease from one person to another

   “Viruses can be transmitted through contaminated water.”

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   adultnoun, adjective/əˈdʌlt/

   noun: a person who is fully grown; adjective: relating to grown people

   “The study compared the health behaviours of children and adults.”

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   foundationnoun/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

   the basis or groundwork of an idea, system, or institution; also an organization providing support

   “A strong theoretical foundation is essential for any empirical study.”

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   publicationnoun/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

   the act of making research or information publicly available; a printed or online work (article, book) that is published

   “Recent publications in environmental science show a clear trend towards interdisciplinary approaches.”

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   thesisnoun/ˈθiːsɪs/

   a long piece of writing about a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree; also the main claim in an essay

   “In my thesis I argue that social policy needs to prioritise education.”

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   prioritynoun/praɪˈɒrəti/

   something that is regarded as more important than others and should be dealt with first

   “Improving healthcare should be the government's top priority.”

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    innovateverb/ˈɪnəveɪt/

    to introduce new methods, ideas, or products; to make changes in something established.

    “To remain competitive, firms must continue to innovate and adapt to changing markets.”

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    confirmverb/kənˈfɜːm/

    To make sure or establish the truth or correctness of something

    “The experimental data confirmed the original hypothesis.”

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    eliminateverb/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

    to completely remove something that is unnecessary or harmful

    “To improve public health, governments should eliminate sources of contamination in drinking water.”

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    quoteverb / noun/kwəʊt/

    to repeat words from a text or speech exactly; a passage reproduced from a source

    “In Task 2 essays you may quote a short sentence to support your point, but keep it brief.”

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    gradenoun / verb/ɡreɪd/

    a mark indicating quality of work or a category/classification; to evaluate and give a mark

    “The paper received a high grade for its methodological rigour.”

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    surviveverb/səˈvaɪv/

    to continue to live or exist, especially after facing danger, difficulty, or loss

    “Only a few firms survived the economic downturn without restructuring.”

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    chemicaladjective, noun/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

    adjective: relating to chemistry; noun: a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

    “The report analysed chemical pollutants in river water.”

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    equipverb/ɪˈkwɪp/

    to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills

    “Universities should equip students with the research skills they need for independent study.”

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    globenoun/ɡləʊb/

    the Earth as a whole; a spherical model of the Earth

    “Climate change affects biodiversity across the globe.”

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    submitverb/səbˈmɪt/

    to present (a document, proposal, etc.) for consideration or judgment

    “Authors must submit their manuscripts by the end of the month for peer review.”

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    uniqueadjective/juːˈniːk/

    being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else; distinctive

    “The study provides a unique insight into rural livelihoods.”

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    insertverb/ɪnˈsɜːt/

    to put something into something else, especially into the middle of a document, device, or system.

    “Please insert a table showing the survey results into the appendix.”

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    soleadjective/səʊl/

    being the only one; single and exclusive (as in sole authority, sole author)

    “She was the sole author of the paper and therefore answered all queries from reviewers.”

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    ultimateadjective/ˈʌltɪmət/

    final or most important, or happening at the end of a process

    “The ultimate goal of the reform is to reduce poverty.”

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    somewhatadverb/ˈsʌmwɒt/

    to a small or moderate degree; slightly

    “The methodology is somewhat limited by the small sample size.”

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    channelnoun, verb/ˈtʃænəl/

    noun: a route or medium for communication or distribution; verb: to direct or convey something into a particular place or system

    “Researchers discussed the various channels through which information spreads online.”

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    contraryadjective / noun/ˈkɒntrəri/

    Opposite in nature or meaning; something that is opposed to something else

    “Contrary to popular belief, the data indicate that the policy had limited effect.”

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    releaseverb / noun/rɪˈliːs/

    to make something available to the public (a report, data, product); the act of making something available

    “The agency will release the report after the peer review is complete.”

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    classicadjective / noun/ˈklæsɪk/

    An important or typical example of something that has lasting value or influence

    “The novel is considered a classic of twentieth‑century literature.”

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    definiteadjective/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

    clearly known, exact, or certain

    “The study produced definite evidence that smoking increases the risk of heart disease.”

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    dynamicadjective/daɪˈnæmɪk/

    characterised by constant change, activity, or progress; energetic

    “A dynamic labour market can quickly adapt to technological change.”

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    disposeverb/dɪˈspəʊz/

    to get rid of something, especially by throwing it away or using it up

    “Properly disposing of industrial waste is a key policy issue in environmental planning.”

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    visibleadjective/ˈvɪzəbl/

    able to be seen or noticed, especially in data or observable results

    “Although short-term effects were minimal, a visible improvement emerged after five years.”

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    voluntaryadjective/ˈvɒləntri/

    done, chosen, or acting by one's own free will; not forced or paid

    “The study relied on voluntary participation from households across the metropolitan area.”