Academic Word List
Sublist 7
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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.”