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Sublist 5

Band 5-6

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20 words

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    criterianoun (plural)/kraɪˈtɪəriə/

    standards or rules used to judge or make decisions; plural of criterion

    The selection criteria included academic record and extracurricular involvement.

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    contextnoun/ˈkɒntekst/

    the circumstances or background that help explain an event, idea, or statement

    You must place the quote in its historical context to show its meaning.

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    instancenoun/ˈɪnstəns/

    a particular example or case of something

    In many instances, the data showed a clear trend.

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    componentnoun/kəmˈpəʊnənt/

    a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

    A solvent was added to one component of the mixture to test its reactivity.

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    monitorverb / noun/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/

    to regularly check, observe, or keep track of something; (n.) a device or person used for observation

    Researchers monitored air quality for six months.

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    transformverb/trænsˈfɔːm/

    to change something completely in form, appearance, or character

    Technology has transformed the way we communicate.

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    distinctadjective/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

    clearly different or separate; easy to notice

    There are two distinct patterns in the data.

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    incidencenoun/ˈɪnsɪdəns/

    the rate or frequency at which something, especially an undesirable event, occurs

    The incidence of lung cancer has decreased after anti-smoking policies.

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    assessverb/əˈses/

    To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

    Before funding, the committee must assess the feasibility of the project.

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    indicateverb/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

    To show, point out, or be a sign of something

    Preliminary data indicate that participation has increased.

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    establishverb/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

    To set up, found, or show that something is true or exists

    Researchers established a link between diet and heart disease.

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    approachn / v/əˈprəʊtʃ/

    A way of dealing with something; to come near or deal with something

    We need a different approach to reduce air pollution in cities.

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    implementverb/ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/

    to put a plan, decision, or agreement into effect

    The school implemented a new attendance policy last term.

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    conductv / n/kənˈdʌkt/

    To carry out or perform (an activity); conduct (n) = behaviour or the way an activity is carried out

    The team conducted a series of interviews with local residents.

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    contributeverb / noun/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

    To give (something) in order to help achieve or provide something; a contribution

    Many factors contribute to the rise in housing prices.

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    allocateverb/ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

    to distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose

    The department allocated extra funds for student support.

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    attributeverb/əˈtrɪb.juːt/

    to say or believe that something is caused by someone or something

    Researchers attribute the decline to changes in diet and exercise.

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    constrainverb/kənˈstreɪn/

    to restrict or limit someone or something, or to force someone to behave in a particular way

    Budget limits constrain the scope of the research.

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    emergeverb/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/

    to come out or become known after being hidden or unknown

    New evidence has emerged that challenges the original theory.

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    contrastverb/kənˈtrɑːst/

    to compare two or more things to show the differences between them

    When contrasted with last year's figures, this month's sales are disappointing.

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