Academic Word List
Sublist 8
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simulateverb/ˈsɪmjuleɪt/
to imitate the conditions of something, often for study or training
“Researchers simulated future climate scenarios to test crop resilience.”
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attainverb/əˈteɪn/
to achieve or reach something, especially after effort
“Many students work hard to attain a high band score in IELTS.”
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explicitadj/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
“The instructions must be explicit so students know the essay criteria.”
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interveneverb/ˌɪntəˈviːn/
to take action to change or stop a situation, especially to help settle a problem or improve something
“The government intervened to stabilise the banking sector.”
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poseverb/pəʊz/
to create or present (a problem, danger, or question); to assume a particular position
“The new regulations could pose difficulties for small businesses.”
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coherentadj/kəʊˈhɪərənt/
logically connected and consistent; easy to understand because ideas are well organised
“In Task 2 you must present a coherent argument supported by examples.”
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scenarionoun/səˈnɑːriəʊ/
a description of a possible sequence of events or situation, often used for planning or discussion
“One possible scenario is that sea levels will continue to rise steadily.”
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integrateverb/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
to combine one thing with another so that they become a whole; to bring people or groups into equal participation
“The curriculum integrates practical skills with theoretical knowledge.”
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generateverb/ˈdʒenəreɪt/
to produce or create something
“The new policy generated a lot of debate among educators.”
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parameternoun/pəˈræmɪtər/
a numerical or other measurable factor that defines a system or sets the conditions of an operation
“Temperature is a key parameter in chemical reactions.”
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precedeverb/prɪˈsiːd/
to come before something in time, order, or position
“In the essay, definitions should precede examples.”
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magnitudenoun/ˈmægnɪtjuːd/
the size, extent, or importance of something
“The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.2 on the Richter scale.”
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coincideverb/ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/
to happen at the same time or to be the same as something else
“The rise in temperatures coincided with a decline in rainfall.”
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ambiguousadj/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
open to more than one interpretation; not clear or definite
“The survey question was ambiguous, so respondents answered in different ways.”
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precedentnoun/ˈprɛsɪdənt/
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
“The court relied on a legal precedent when making its decision.”
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simultaneousadj/ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs/
happening or done at the same time as something else
“The simultaneous release of the two reports made it hard to focus on either.”
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equivalentadjective/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
having the same value, purpose, or effect as something else
“One US dollar is roughly equivalent to 0.9 euros in this example.”
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protocolnoun/ˈprəʊtəkɒl/
a set of rules or formal procedures to be followed in a scientific or official situation
“Before the experiment began, the team agreed on a strict protocol.”
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mediateverb/ˈmiːdieɪt/
to act as a go-between in order to resolve a dispute or bring about agreement
“The manager mediated between the two departments to resolve the conflict.”
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intrinsicadj/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/
belonging naturally to something or someone; essential
“She believes that curiosity is intrinsic to scientific thinking.”