Academic Word List

Sublist 4

Band 5-6

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20 words

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    approximateverb/əˈprɒksɪmeɪt/

    to calculate or state a value that is close to, but not exactly, the true amount

    The researchers approximated the population size from sample data.

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    appropriateadjective/əˈprəʊpriət/

    suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose

    It is not appropriate to use informal language in an academic essay.

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    potentialadjective/pəˈtɛnʃəl/

    possible in the future; having the capacity to develop into something in time

    The study outlines the potential benefits of the new policy.

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    aspectnoun/ˈæspekt/

    one part or feature of a situation, idea, or problem

    One important aspect of urban life is public transport.

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    integrateverb/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

    to combine two or more things so that they work together or form a whole

    The curriculum integrates practical skills with theoretical knowledge.

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    assistancenoun/əˈsɪstəns/

    help or support, especially official or practical help

    International students can apply for financial assistance.

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    sustainverb/səˈsteɪn/

    to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time

    Economic growth at current rates cannot be sustained indefinitely.

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    allocateverb/ˈæləkeɪt/

    to distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose

    The university allocated extra funding to the research centre.

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    sequencenoun/ˈsiː.kwəns/

    an ordered set of related events, actions, or things

    The sequence of events leading to the crisis is explained in the report.

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    categorynoun/ˈkætəɡəri/

    a class or division of people or things that have particular shared characteristics

    Students were placed into different categories based on their scores.

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    complexadjective / noun/ˈkɒmpleks/

    adjective: consisting of many different and connected parts; noun: a group of buildings or a related set of things

    The system is complex and requires careful planning.

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    illustrateverb/ˈɪləstreɪt/

    to make something clear or easier to understand by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

    The teacher used graphs to illustrate the trend.

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    impactnoun / verb/ˈɪmpækt/

    A strong effect or influence on something; (v) to have a strong effect on something

    The factory closure had a major impact on local employment.

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    contrastverb / noun/ˈkɒntrɑːst/

    to show or be differences when comparing two things

    In the essay, contrast the government’s approach with that of the private sector.

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    criterianoun (plural)/kraɪˈtɪəriə/

    standards or rules used to judge or decide something

    The selection committee used strict criteria to choose the finalists.

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    deriveverb/dɪˈraɪv/

    to obtain something from a source; to come from

    Many English words are derived from Latin.

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    investigateverb/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/

    To examine or study something systematically in order to discover facts or information

    The committee will investigate the causes of the power outage.

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    implyverb/ɪmˈplaɪ/

    to suggest or indicate something without saying it directly

    The author implies that stricter laws would be more effective.

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    monitorverb / noun/ˈmɒnɪtə/

    to watch and check a process or situation over time

    The hospital monitors patients' vital signs continuously.

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    emergeverb/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/

    to come into view, existence, or notice; to become known

    A clear pattern emerged from the data after we cleaned it.

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