Academic Word List
Sublist 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.”