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Sublist 7

Band 6-7

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20 words

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    coherentadjective/kəʊˈhɪərənt/

    logically connected and consistent; easy to follow because parts fit together

    Write a clear and coherent argument in Task 2.

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    frameworknoun/ˈfreɪmwɜːk/

    a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text used to organise and analyse information

    The researchers developed a new theoretical framework for their study.

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    monitorverb / noun/ˈmɒnɪtə/

    to regularly check, observe, or record something over a period of time

    Teachers monitor students' progress during the semester to identify those who need extra help.

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    approximateadjective/verb/əˈprɒksɪmət/

    (adj) nearly correct or accurate; (v) to estimate or come close to a value

    The figures are an approximate estimate, not exact counts.

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    transmitverb/trænzˈmɪt/

    to send information, signals, or disease from one person or place to another

    Viruses can be transmitted through droplets when people cough.

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    hypothesisnoun/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

    a tentative explanation or proposition that can be tested by research

    The hypothesis predicted that students who study in groups would perform better on the test.

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    empowerverb/ɪmˈpaʊə(r)/

    to give someone the authority, confidence, or means to do something

    Education can empower people to escape poverty.

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    adjacentadjective/əˈdʒeɪsənt/

    next to or very near something; touching or sharing a border

    The laboratory is adjacent to the lecture theatre, so students can move quickly between them.

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    constrainverb/kənˈstreɪn/

    to limit someone's freedom to do something or to restrict the development of something

    Budget limits constrained the scope of the project.

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    qualitativeadjective/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv/

    relating to qualities or characteristics rather than numbers; describing types or categories

    The study used qualitative interviews to explore students’ attitudes to online learning.

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    deduceverb/dɪˈdjuːs/

    to reach a conclusion or form an opinion from available information or evidence

    From the data presented, we can deduce that the policy had little effect on employment.

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    synthesisnoun/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

    the combination of ideas, findings, or elements to form a coherent whole

    The literature review offers a synthesis of previous studies on climate adaptation.

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    protocolnoun/ˈprəʊtəkɒl/

    an official procedure or system of rules, especially in experiments, research, or diplomacy

    The clinical trial followed an agreed protocol to ensure patient safety.

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    mitigateverb/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

    to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

    Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of urban heat islands.

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    biasnoun/ˈbaɪəs/

    an unfair preference or tendency that affects judgement or results

    The survey was redesigned to reduce sampling bias.

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    substantialadjective/səbˈstænʃəl/

    large in amount, size, or importance

    There was a substantial increase in renewable energy investment.

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    paralleladjective / noun / verb/ˈpærəlel/

    similar, corresponding, or happening at the same time; a line or situation that is similar to another

    The two studies show parallel results in different countries.

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    retainverb/rɪˈteɪn/

    to keep something or continue to have something

    Good notes help students retain information for exams.

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    contributeverb/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

    to give something (money, time, ideas) to help achieve or provide something

    Local companies contribute funds to the scholarship programme.

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    notionnoun/ˈnəʊʃən/

    a general or vague idea about something

    She dismissed the notion that money brings happiness.

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