Academic Word List
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Band 5-6The full list of 20 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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datanoun/ˈdeɪtə/
facts or information collected together for reference or analysis
“The data show a clear increase in temperature over the decade.”
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analyzeverb/ˈænəlaɪz/
to examine something in detail in order to understand it or find important patterns
“Before writing the discussion, you should analyze the survey results.”
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conceptnoun/ˈkɒnsept/
an abstract idea or general notion that explains something
“The concept of sustainability is central to this study.”
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processnoun/ˈprəʊses/
a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end
“The hiring process takes about six weeks.”
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assessverb/əˈses/
to judge or calculate the quality, importance, or value of something
“The study assesses the economic impact of tourism.”
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theorynoun/ˈθɪəri/
an idea or set of ideas that explains something, based on principles and evidence
“The theory of evolution is central to modern biology.”
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availableadjective/əˈveɪləbl/
able to be used, obtained, or reached
“Is the full report available online?”
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factornoun/ˈfæktə/
a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result
“Cost is an important factor when choosing a university.”
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methodnoun/ˈmeθəd/
a systematic way of doing something, especially in research or study
“The researchers used a mixed-method approach.”
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rolenoun/rəʊl/
the function or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
“Parents play a key role in a child's early education.”
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indicateverb/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
to show, point out, or be a sign of something
“Early results indicate a positive trend.”
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majoradjective / noun/ˈmeɪdʒə/
important, serious, or main; (noun) the main subject a student studies at university
“Climate change is a major global challenge.”
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assumeverb/əˈsjuːm/
to accept something as true without proof or to suppose
“For the model, we assume that demand remains constant.”
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areanoun/ˈeəriə/
a region or part of a place; a subject or field of study or activity
“The research focuses on the area of urban planning.”
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consistentadjective/kənˈsɪstənt/
showing the same behavior or results over time; in agreement with something
“Her findings are consistent with previous research.”
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evidencenoun/ˈevɪdəns/
facts or information that make you believe that something is true or valid
“The study provides strong evidence that the program works.”
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affectverb/əˈfekt/
to produce a change in something or someone
“The new policy will affect small businesses the most.”
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identifyverb/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
to recognize and name someone or something; to find and indicate who or what someone/something is
“We identified three main problems during the survey.”
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establishverb/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to set up or create something that will last; to prove or show that something is true
“The investigators established a link between diet and the disease.”
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estimateverb / noun/ˈestɪmət/
to roughly calculate or judge the value, number, or extent of something; a rough calculation or judgment
“We estimate the project will cost around $50,000.”