Academic Word List

Sublist 3

Band 6-7

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20 words

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    concludeverb/kənˈkluːd/

    to finish something or to reach a judgment or decision after considering the information

    From the available evidence, we can conclude that air pollution contributes to respiratory problems.

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    rolenoun/rəʊl/

    The function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.

    Parents play an important role in children's early education.

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    attributeverb/əˈtrɪbjuːt/

    to say that something is caused by or is the result of something

    The decline in pollinators is often attributed to pesticide use.

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    sourcenoun/sɔːs/

    A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.

    The library is a valuable source of information for students.

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    researchnoun / verb/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/

    Systematic investigation into a subject to discover or establish facts and reach new conclusions.

    Recent research shows that urban green spaces improve mental health.

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    acquireverb/əˈkwaɪə/

    to gain or obtain something, especially knowledge, skills or possessions

    Many students acquire basic research skills during their first year.

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    policynoun/ˈpɒləsi/

    A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual, especially a government.

    The city introduced a new housing policy last year.

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    processnoun / verb/ˈprəʊses/

    A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

    Recycling is a process that reduces waste sent to landfills.

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    administrationnoun/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

    the management or organization of something; the people who manage it

    Public administration must balance efficiency with fairness.

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    emphasisnoun/ˈɛmfəsɪs/

    special attention or importance given to something

    There is a growing emphasis on sustainable development in government policies.

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    methodnoun/ˈmeθəd/

    A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.

    Researchers used a qualitative method to gather participants' opinions.

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    investigateverb/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/

    to examine or study something carefully to discover facts or causes

    The researchers investigated the link between diet and mental health.

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    adjustverb/əˈdʒʌst/

    to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective; to adapt

    She adjusted the settings until the image was clear.

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    affectverb/əˈfekt/

    to have an influence on someone or something

    High unemployment can negatively affect mental health.

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    advocateverb/ˈædvəkeɪt/

    to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy

    Many scholars advocate a more flexible approach to assessment.

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    significantadjective/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

    important or large enough to be noticed or have an effect; meaningful

    There was a significant increase in graduates finding work after the programme.

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    factornoun/ˈfæktər/

    one element that contributes to a result or situation

    Price is a key factor in consumers' decisions.

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    availableadjective/əˈveɪləbl/

    able to be used or obtained; accessible

    Data on household income are available from the national statistics office.

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    consistentadjective/kənˈsɪstənt/

    always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way; in agreement with something

    The results are consistent with previous studies.

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    deriveverb/dɪˈraɪv/

    to obtain something from a source; to originate from

    Many English words derive from Latin.

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