Academic Word List
Sublist 7
Band 6-7The full list of 20 words in this set. Open any word for its pronunciation, collocations, a band 8 sentence and the mistakes Vietnamese learners make.
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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.”