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Sublist 7

Band 7+

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20 words

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    generateverb/ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt/

    to produce or create something, such as energy, ideas, or data

    The new policy generated considerable debate among experts.

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    allocateverb/əˈlɔːkeɪt/

    to distribute resources (such as money or time) for a particular purpose

    The university allocated funds to support new research projects.

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    analogousadjective/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

    having a similar function or position but different origin or structure

    The wings of insects and birds are analogous structures: they serve the same purpose but evolved separately.

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    compileverb/kəmˈpaɪl/

    to collect information from various sources and arrange it into a single document or list

    The researcher compiled data from five different surveys.

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    inhibitverb/ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/

    to slow down, prevent, or restrict a process or action

    High levels of pollution inhibit plant growth in urban areas.

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    simulateverb/ˈsɪmjʊleɪt/

    to imitate the conditions of a situation or process, often for study or training

    Scientists simulated the effects of climate change using computer models.

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    acknowledgeverb/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

    to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize someone's contribution or help

    The report acknowledges that further research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.

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    undergoverb/ˌʌn.dəˈɡəʊ/

    to experience or be subjected to a process or change, often something difficult

    The city underwent major redevelopment after the flood.

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    intrinsicadjective/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/

    belonging naturally; essential to the nature of something

    Intrinsic motivation, not external rewards, often leads to deeper learning.

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    coincideverb/ˌkəʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

    to happen at the same time or to agree in position/opinion

    The festival coincides with the harvest season.

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    comprehensiveadj/kɒmprɪˈhensɪv/

    covering all or nearly all elements or aspects

    The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the housing market.

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    sustainverb/səˈsteɪn/

    to maintain something over a period of time; to support

    Sustainable farming practices help sustain food supplies for growing populations.

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    empiricaladj/ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/

    based on observation or experiment rather than theory

    The study provided empirical evidence that the new method improves memory recall.

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    anticipateverb/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

    to expect something and prepare for it; to regard as probable

    We anticipate some resistance, so we prepared extra evidence.

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    empowerverb/ɪmˈpaʊə(r)/

    to give someone the authority or ability to do something

    Community programs can empower young people to participate in decision-making.

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    integrateverb/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

    to combine one thing with another so that they become a whole; to make people become part of a group or system

    The curriculum integrates local history with global perspectives.

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    mediateverb/ˈmiːdieɪt/

    to intervene between parties to help them reach an agreement or reconcile differences

    An independent panel mediated the dispute between the two companies.

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    fluctuateverb/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/

    to change level, strength, or value frequently

    Prices fluctuate throughout the year, making budgeting difficult for small businesses.

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    subordinateadjective / noun / verb/səˈbɔːdɪnət/

    placed in a lower rank or position; to treat something as less important or dependent on something else

    In many organisations, subordinates report directly to a manager.

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    concurrentadjective/kənˈkʌrənt/

    occurring at the same time; simultaneous

    There were several concurrent experiments running in the lab to compare results.

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