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Sublist 6

Band 5-6

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    relevantadj/ˈrɛlɪvənt/

    closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed or considered

    Make sure your examples are relevant to the question.

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    modelnoun, verb/ˈmɒdəl/

    (n) a simplified representation used to explain or predict; (v) to create such a representation or to demonstrate

    The study used a model to predict population growth.

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    phenomenonn/fɪˈnɒmɪnən/

    a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause is in question

    The decline of bee populations is a worrying global phenomenon.

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    subsequentadj/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

    coming after something in time; following

    The initial test failed, but subsequent trials were successful.

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    empiricaladj/ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/

    based on observed evidence or experiments rather than theory

    Researchers gathered empirical data from lab experiments to test the theory.

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    enhanceverb/ɪnˈhɑːns/

    to improve or increase the quality, amount, or strength of something

    The new lighting will enhance the appearance of the building.

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    implementverb/ˈɪmplɪment/

    to put a plan, decision, or agreement into effect; to carry out

    The school implemented a new timetable to reduce class sizes.

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    aggregatev/ˈæɡrɪɡət/

    to combine several amounts or things into a single total or group

    The data were aggregated to give a national figure.

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    integrateverb/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

    to bring parts together so they work as a whole; to combine something with something else

    Schools should integrate environmental topics into the science curriculum.

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    monitorverb, noun/ˈmɒnɪtə/

    (v) to watch, observe, or check something over a period of time; (n) a device or person that performs monitoring

    Teachers monitor students' progress through regular tests.

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    paradigmn/ˈpærədaɪm/

    a typical example or model of something; a framework of ideas and standards

    The study proposes a new paradigm for understanding urban poverty.

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    mechanismnoun/ˈmekənɪzəm/

    a system of parts that work together; a method or process used to achieve something

    One possible mechanism for the spread of the disease is airborne transmission.

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    constrainv/kənˈstreɪn/

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

    Poor funding constrains the effectiveness of the programme.

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    parameternoun/pəˈramɪtə(r)/

    a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a process; a variable that influences the outcome of an activity

    Researchers adjusted the parameters of the experiment to test different conditions.

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    frameworknoun/ˈfreɪmwɜːk/

    a set of ideas, rules or beliefs used to plan or decide something; a structure for understanding

    In the essay, use a clear framework to organise your argument.

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    prioritynoun/praɪˈɒrəti/

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

    Improving healthcare services is a top priority for the government.

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    widespreadadjective/ˌwaɪdˈspred/

    existing or happening in many places or among many people

    There is widespread agreement that exercise benefits mental health.

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    undertakeverb/ˌʌndə(r)ˈteɪk/

    to commit oneself to begin and perform a task or responsibility; to take on

    The charity undertook a survey of homeless people in the city.

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    modulatev/ˈmɒdjʊleɪt/

    to adjust or adapt to a certain level, often to regulate intensity or tone

    The brain modulates emotional responses to stressful events.

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    labelverb, noun/ˈleɪbəl/

    (v) to attach a word or phrase that identifies or describes someone/something; (n) a piece of information attached to something to identify it

    Researchers labelled each sample before analysis.

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