Sublist 8

20 words

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   simulateverb/ˈsɪmjuleɪt/

   to imitate the conditions of something, often for study or training

   “Researchers simulated future climate scenarios to test crop resilience.”

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   attainverb/əˈteɪn/

   to achieve or reach something, especially after effort

   “Many students work hard to attain a high band score in IELTS.”

3. 3

   explicitadj/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

   stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

   “The instructions must be explicit so students know the essay criteria.”

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   interveneverb/ˌɪntəˈviːn/

   to take action to change or stop a situation, especially to help settle a problem or improve something

   “The government intervened to stabilise the banking sector.”

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   poseverb/pəʊz/

   to create or present (a problem, danger, or question); to assume a particular position

   “The new regulations could pose difficulties for small businesses.”

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   coherentadj/kəʊˈhɪərənt/

   logically connected and consistent; easy to understand because ideas are well organised

   “In Task 2 you must present a coherent argument supported by examples.”

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   scenarionoun/səˈnɑːriəʊ/

   a description of a possible sequence of events or situation, often used for planning or discussion

   “One possible scenario is that sea levels will continue to rise steadily.”

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   integrateverb/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

   to combine one thing with another so that they become a whole; to bring people or groups into equal participation

   “The curriculum integrates practical skills with theoretical knowledge.”

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   generateverb/ˈdʒenəreɪt/

   to produce or create something

   “The new policy generated a lot of debate among educators.”

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    parameternoun/pəˈræmɪtər/

    a numerical or other measurable factor that defines a system or sets the conditions of an operation

    “Temperature is a key parameter in chemical reactions.”

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    precedeverb/prɪˈsiːd/

    to come before something in time, order, or position

    “In the essay, definitions should precede examples.”

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    magnitudenoun/ˈmægnɪtjuːd/

    the size, extent, or importance of something

    “The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.2 on the Richter scale.”

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    coincideverb/ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/

    to happen at the same time or to be the same as something else

    “The rise in temperatures coincided with a decline in rainfall.”

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    ambiguousadj/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

    open to more than one interpretation; not clear or definite

    “The survey question was ambiguous, so respondents answered in different ways.”

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    precedentnoun/ˈprɛsɪdənt/

    an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances

    “The court relied on a legal precedent when making its decision.”

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    simultaneousadj/ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs/

    happening or done at the same time as something else

    “The simultaneous release of the two reports made it hard to focus on either.”

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    equivalentadjective/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

    having the same value, purpose, or effect as something else

    “One US dollar is roughly equivalent to 0.9 euros in this example.”

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    protocolnoun/ˈprəʊtəkɒl/

    a set of rules or formal procedures to be followed in a scientific or official situation

    “Before the experiment began, the team agreed on a strict protocol.”

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    mediateverb/ˈmiːdieɪt/

    to act as a go-between in order to resolve a dispute or bring about agreement

    “The manager mediated between the two departments to resolve the conflict.”

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    intrinsicadj/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/

    belonging naturally to something or someone; essential

    “She believes that curiosity is intrinsic to scientific thinking.”