2️⃣ Awl2 · Academic Word List (AWL) · 60 words

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achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ v	to succeed in reaching a goal through effort Few countries have achieved full gender equality in the workplace.
acquire /əˈkwaɪə(r)/ v	to get or gain something such as knowledge or property Children acquire language skills remarkably quickly.
administrate /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/ v	to manage and organise the affairs of an organisation The fund is administrated by an independent board of trustees.
affect /əˈfekt/ v	to produce a change in someone or something Rising temperatures will affect crop yields worldwide.
appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/ adj	suitable or right for a particular situation Teachers must choose materials appropriate to the age of their students.
aspect /ˈæspekt/ n	one part or feature of a situation or problem Technology has changed almost every aspect of modern life.
assist /əˈsɪst/ v	to help someone to do something Volunteers assist elderly residents with daily tasks.
category /ˈkætəɡəri/ n	a group of things with shared features Respondents were divided into three age categories.
chapter /ˈtʃæptə(r)/ n	a main division of a book or a period in history The second chapter reviews previous studies on the topic.
commission /kəˈmɪʃn/ n	an official group given a task, or payment based on sales The European Commission proposed stricter rules on emissions.
community /kəˈmjuːnəti/ n	the people living in one area or sharing interests Local communities should be consulted before new roads are built.
complex /ˈkɒmpleks/ adj	made of many connected parts and difficult to understand Climate change is a complex problem with no single solution.
compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v	to calculate an amount or number Average scores were computed for each school.
conclude /kənˈkluːd/ v	to decide something after considering the facts, or to end The authors conclude that early intervention is most effective.
conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ v	to organise and carry out an activity The survey was conducted among 500 small businesses.
consequent /ˈkɒnsɪkwənt/ adj	happening as a result of something Deforestation and the consequent loss of habitat threaten many species.
construct /kənˈstrʌkt/ v	to build or form something A new bridge will be constructed across the river.
consume /kənˈsjuːm/ v	to use up energy, goods or time, or to eat or drink Developed countries consume far more energy per person.
credit /ˈkredɪt/ n	borrowed money, or praise for something done Easy access to credit encouraged high levels of household debt.
culture /ˈkʌltʃə(r)/ n	the customs, beliefs and arts of a group of people Tourism can help preserve traditional culture.
design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v	to plan how something will look or work The building was designed to use as little energy as possible.
distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ adj	clearly different or separate The two groups showed distinct patterns of behaviour.
element /ˈelɪmənt/ n	a basic part of something Trust is an essential element of any successful partnership.
equate /iˈkweɪt/ v	to consider one thing to be the same as another Many people equate wealth with happiness.
evaluate /ɪˈvæljueɪt/ v	to judge the value or quality of something The programme will be evaluated after two years.
feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/ n	an important or typical part of something A key feature of the city is its efficient public transport.
final /ˈfaɪnl/ adj	coming at the end of a series or process The final decision rests with the board of directors.
focus /ˈfəʊkəs/ v	to give attention mainly to one thing This essay focuses on the economic effects of migration.
impact /ˈɪmpækt/ n	a strong effect or influence Tourism has a considerable impact on local economies.
injure /ˈɪndʒə(r)/ v	to harm a person or animal physically Thousands of workers are injured in factory accidents each year.
institute /ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ n	an organisation set up for research or education She works at a national institute for health research.
invest /ɪnˈvest/ v	to put money, time or effort into something for future benefit Governments should invest more in public transport.
item /ˈaɪtəm/ n	a single thing in a list or group Food is the largest item in most household budgets.
journal /ˈdʒɜːnl/ n	a serious magazine about a particular subject The findings were published in a leading medical journal.
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ v	to keep something at the same level or in good condition It is difficult to maintain a healthy diet on a low income.
normal /ˈnɔːml/ adj	typical, usual or expected Temperatures this summer were well above normal.
obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v	to get something, especially through effort Permission must be obtained before the research begins.
participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ v	to take part in an activity All students are encouraged to participate in sport.
perceive /pəˈsiːv/ v	to notice or understand something in a particular way Nurses are often perceived as caring and trustworthy.
positive /ˈpɒzətɪv/ adj	good or useful; showing agreement Volunteering has a positive effect on mental health.
potential /pəˈtenʃl/ adj	possible in the future but not yet real Investors must weigh the potential risks against the rewards.
previous /ˈpriːviəs/ adj	happening or existing before These results confirm the findings of previous studies.
primary /ˈpraɪməri/ adj	main or most important; relating to early education The primary aim of the policy is to reduce poverty.
purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ v	to buy something, especially formally Consumers increasingly purchase goods online.
range /reɪndʒ/ n	a set of different things of the same type, or the limits of variation The course covers a wide range of topics.
region /ˈriːdʒən/ n	a large area of a country or the world Unemployment is highest in the northern regions.
regulate /ˈreɡjuleɪt/ v	to control something by means of rules Governments should regulate the use of personal data.
relevant /ˈreləvənt/ adj	closely connected to the subject being discussed Students should only include information relevant to the question.
reside /rɪˈzaɪd/ v	to live in a particular place Over half the population now resides in urban areas.
resource /rɪˈsɔːs/ n	a supply of something that can be used, such as money or materials Water is becoming a scarce resource in many regions.
restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/ v	to limit the size, amount or range of something Some cities restrict car use in the centre.
secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/ adj	safe and protected, or certain not to change Many graduates struggle to find secure employment.
seek /siːk/ v	to try to find or obtain something More people are seeking help for mental health problems.
select /sɪˈlekt/ v	to choose something carefully from a group Participants were randomly selected from the electoral register.
site /saɪt/ n	a place where something is, was or will be The site was chosen for its easy access to the motorway.
strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ n	a plan designed to achieve a long-term aim The company adopted a new marketing strategy.
survey /ˈsɜːveɪ/ n	a set of questions asked to find out opinions or behaviour A recent survey found that most workers prefer flexible hours.
text /tekst/ n	written words, or a piece of writing studied in detail Students analysed the text for evidence of bias.
tradition /trəˈdɪʃn/ n	a belief or custom passed down over time Many local traditions are disappearing due to globalisation.
transfer /trænsˈfɜː(r)/ v	to move someone or something from one place to another Skills learned in class are not always transferred to the workplace.