Sublist 5

20 words

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   aspectnoun/ˈæspekt/

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

   “One important aspect of urban planning is ensuring affordable housing.”

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   appropriateadjective/əˈprəʊprɪət/

   suitable or proper in the circumstances

   “It is appropriate to use formal language in an academic essay.”

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   categorynoun/ˈkætəɡəri/

   a class or division of people or things sharing particular characteristics

   “Responses were grouped into the category 'environmental concerns'.”

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   complexadjective / noun/ˈkɒmpleks/

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

   “The issue is complex and requires interdisciplinary study.”

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   constituteverb/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

   to be the parts or elements that together form something

   “Women constitute more than half of the student body in that college.”

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   maintainverb/meɪnˈteɪn/

   to keep something at the same level or in the same condition; to continue to have or to keep

   “The council must maintain public services despite budget cuts.”

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   alternativenoun / adjective/ɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/

   a different option or choice; (adj) available as another possibility

   “If public transport is unreliable, cycling can be a practical alternative.”

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   enhanceverb/ɪnˈhɑːns/

   to improve or increase the quality, value, or extent of something

   “The new lighting will greatly enhance the appearance of the building.”

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   approximateadjective / verb/əˈprɒksɪmət/

   nearly correct or exact; (verb) to come close to a particular number, amount, or quality

   “The approximate cost of the project is £2 million.”

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    inhibitverb/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

    to prevent or slow down a process, action, or feeling

    “High levels of air pollution inhibit plant growth in the area.”

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    sequencenoun / verb/ˈsiːkwəns/

    an ordered series of events or things; (verb) to arrange events or things in order

    “The report describes the sequence of events that led to the accident.”

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    alterverb/ˈɔːltə(r)/

    to change something, usually slightly or partially

    “The tailor altered the dress to fit her better.”

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    manipulateverb/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

    to control or influence something/someone cleverly, often unfairly; to handle or operate (e.g. data, instruments)

    “Politicians can manipulate public opinion through selective information.”

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    aggregatenoun / verb/ˈæɡrɪɡət/

    the total amount or combined result of several parts; to bring together into a total

    “When you look at the data in aggregate, a clear pattern emerges.”

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    prioritynoun/praɪˈɒrəti/

    something that is regarded as more important than others and should be dealt with first

    “Improving healthcare should be the government's top priority.”

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    citeverb/saɪt/

    to mention as an example or as proof; to mention a source

    “In your essay, cite at least three recent studies to back up your claim.”

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    interpretverb/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/

    to explain the meaning of something or to understand something in a particular way

    “How we interpret the survey results will affect policy recommendations.”

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    sustainverb/səˈsteɪn/

    to keep something going over time; to support or maintain

    “Sustainable farming practices help sustain crop yields year after year.”

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    cooperateverb/kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/

    to work together with others for a shared purpose or benefit

    “The two companies agreed to cooperate on the research project.”

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    excludeverb/ɪksˈkluːd/

    to leave something out or not include it

    “The study excluded participants who had pre-existing health conditions.”