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AWL Set#3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abandon | to leave forever, or to stop something in progress |
| abstract | a written summary of the important points of a text |
| accompanied | went or came with someone or something |
| accurate | correct and without any mistakes |
| acknowledged | recognized, admitted the truth, or expressed thanks |
| adequate | enough or barely enough |
| adjustment | making small changes, or becoming suitable |
| administration | a method of managing the affairs of an organization |
| affect | to influence or cause something to change |
| aid | to help or support |
| alter | to change the form or character of something |
| alternative | something different, or a choice of something else |
| analysis | a detailed investigation of the parts of something |
| anticipated | expected something to happen |
| apparent | able to be understood, or seeming to exist |
| approach | a way of considering or doing something |
| appropriate | suitable or right for a particular purpose or situation |
| approximated | came near to, or estimated |
| aspects | the parts of a problem, situation or task |
| assessment | when you decide the value or quality of something |
| assigned | gave someone a task, or sorted something into groups |
| assistance | an act of helping to complete a task |
| assume | accept something to be true without questioning it |
| attributed | indicated the cause of something |
| authority | an expert on a subject |
| automatically | without need for help, or without thinking |
| behalf | personal interest, benefit or representation |
| bias | unfair preference, or distortion of statistics |
| bond | a physical link, or a close social connection |
| capable | having the ability or qualities to do something |
| capacity | the maximum that can be contained or produced |
| categories | the groups by which something is classified |
| channel | a way through which something moves or is transmitted |
| circumstances | the conditions which make a situation the way it is |
| cited | quoted as an example to support an argument |
| civil | relating to the ordinary people of a country |
| classical | traditional, or belonging to ancient Rome or Greece |
| clause | a group of words with a meaning, or a legal document |
| collapse | fall down or fail suddenly |
| commission | a special group chosen to consider something |
| commitment | willingness to spend time or energy on something |
| compiled | put together from various sources |
| complex | difficult to understand because of its many parts |
| compounds | substances made up of two or more elements |
| concentration | the ability to think or focus carefully about one thing |
| concept | an abstract or general idea |
| conclusion | an opinion one reaches after careful consideration |
| conduct | to organize and perform a specific task |
| confirmed | proved true, or made certain |
| conflict | fighting, or disagreement between people or ideas |
| consequences | the undesired results of a particular act or situation |
| considerable | large or of noticeable importance |
| consistent | in agreement with expectations or other facts |
| constant | unchanging, or happening frequently |
| construction | the act of building something |
| consumer | a person who buys goods or services |
| contemporary | existing now, or of the same period |
| context | the situation in which something exists or happens |
| contract | a legal agreement between people or groups |
| contrast | an obvious difference between two or more things |
| contribution | money given or part played to achieve a group aim |
| controversy | disagreement or argument about an important topic |
| convention | a conference, or the accepted way of doing something |
| converted | changed form, function or opinion |
| convinced | persuaded or lead someone to believe or do something |
| cooperative | willing to help, or involving joint activity |
| core | the central or most important part of a system or thing |
| corporate | relating to a group, company or corporation |
| criteria | the rules or guidelines to test or evaluate something |
| crucial | extremely important |
| currency | money or acceptance |
| debate | a serious discussion involving many people |
| decline | to get weaker or diminish, or to refuse something |
| definite | certain or clear |
| definition | an explanation of a word or phrase |
| demonstrate | to show or explain how something works |
| deny | to refuse, not admit, or say that something is not true |
| depression | unhappiness, or a period of little business activity |
| derived | formed or developed from something else |
| detected | noticed, or discovered using instruments |
| devoted | gave time or effort to a purpose, activity or person |
| dimensions | aspects, or the length, width and height of something |
| distribution | the way in which things or people are spread about |
| diversity | variety of opinions, styles, social groups or living things |
| document | to record the details of a process or event |
| domestic | relating to home or country |
| dominant | stronger than others of the same group or type |
| draft | a piece of text or plan which is not in its final form |
| dramatic | exciting, outstanding, or very sudden |
| duration | period of time that something lasts |
| dynamic | relating to energy, motion, or change |
| economic | relating to money or trade |
| edition | a version or a batch of a publication in a series |
| eliminate | to get rid of, remove, or leave out |
| emerged | became known, or appeared out of something |
| emphasis | the importance or special consideration of something |
| enable | to make something possible, practical or easy to do |
| encountered | met unexpectedly, or experienced something undesired |
| ensure | to make certain that something will happen |
| equation | a statement showing the equivalence of two things |
| equivalent | being equal to or effectively the same as |
| established | conventional or conforming to accepted standards |
| estate | all of a person's property or wealth |
| estimate | a guess of the size, number or amount of something |
| ethical | morally right |
| ethnic | of a national, racial, religious or linguistic group |
| evaluation | judgment of the value or quality of something |
| eventually | finally, or ultimately |
| evidence | one or more reasons for believing something |
| evolution | a gradual process of change, or Darwin's theory |
| exceed | to be more than a number, amount or allowed limit |
| excluded | deliberately didn't include something |
| exhibit | to show. display or reveal |
| expansion | an increase in size of something |
| export | to send goods to another country |
| exposure | being affected by something in a particular place |
| external | relating to or existing outside |
| extract | to get from source, pull out, or get by force |
| factors | facts which contribute to the result of something |
| federal | relating to a central government |
| financial | relating to the management of money |
| flexibility | ability to bend, change or be changed |
| formula | a standard way of making or doing something |
| foundation | fundamental principle, or establishment |
| founded | brought into existence, or based an idea on something |
| framework | an outline or basic description of a complex process |
| function | the purpose of something, or the duty of a person |
| fundamental | basic, central, or more important than anything else |
| funds | money available for a specific purpose |
| furthermore | in addition |
| gender | condition of being male of female |
| generated | caused something to exist |
| granted | gave or allowed someone to do something |
| guarantee | to promise or make certain |
| guidelines | information to aid or advise people about something |
| highlighted | emphasized or marked as important |
| hypothesis | an idea based on observation but not yet proven |
| identical | the same in every way |
| identified | recognized something by saying what it is |
| illustrated | made clear with pictures or examples |
| immigration | the act of arriving at a country in order to live there |
| impact | a powerful effect that something has on a situation |
| implications | the possible consequences an event may bring |
| implies | suggests something without saying directly |
| imposed | forced a rule, or made someone accept an idea |
| income | money earned by doing work or gained by investing |
| index | reference list arranged alphabetically, or scale |
| indicate | to show, point out, or make clear |
| individual | a single person or thing when compared to a group |
| inevitably | as expected, or in a way that can not be avoided |
| initial | existing or occurring at the beginning |
| initiatives | introductory steps |
| innovation | invention or new idea or way of doing something |
| input | contribution, or something that goes into a process |
| insert | to put something into something else |
| instance | an occurrence of something |
| institute | an organization that does scientific or educational work |
| intelligence | capacity to acquire and apply knowledge |
| interaction | communication, or the action of things on each other |
| internal | relating to or existing inside |
| interval | a short period of time between one event and the next |
| investigation | a detailed study of examination of a problem or crime |
| investment | the act of spending time or money in pursuit of gain |
| involved | complicated or difficult to understand |
| isolated | separated, or found the cause of something |
| issues | problems that people are thinking or talking about |
| journal | a publication with a focus on a particular subject |
| labor | practical work which involves physical effort |
| layer | a distinct band, thickness, or level of something |
| liberal | open minded and tolerant of others, or generous |
| license | a legal document giving permission to do or own |
| likewise | similarly, also |
| logic | a way of thinking based on reason |
| maintenance | the act of keeping something in its present state |
| manual | relating to, involving or done with hands |
| mature | completely grown or developed, or like an adult |
| maximum | an upper limit of something |
| mechanism | a process or sequence of steps within a system |
| medium | means of transmitting, transporting, or communicating |
| migration | movement of a group from one region to another |
| military | relating to war or armed forces |
| minimal | very small, the smallest possible, or barely enough |
| minimum | a lower limit of something |
| ministry | a government department, or the service of a minister |
| minorities | groups of people who differ from the larger group |
| mode | manner, way or form |
| modified | changed just a little and usually for the better |
| monitoring | observing, recording or detecting using instruments |
| motivation | enthusiasm or reason for doing something |
| neutral | without bias or favoritism, or having no charge |
| nevertheless | despite this, nonetheless, notwithstanding |
| norms | accepted or usual standards or ways |
| objective | aim or purpose |
| obtained | came into possession of |
| occur | to happen, often naturally or unexpectedly |
| ongoing | in progress or happening now |
| outcomes | the end results or consequences of a particular event |
| output | the end product, or the amount of something produced |
| overall | in general, considering everything |
| overlap | correspond or coincide in part with something |
| overseas | abroad, or to, from or in other countries |
| panel | a small group of people chosen to give their opinions |
| parallel | similar, or of equal distance apart along two lengths |
| participation | the act of taking part or being involved in something |
| partnership | a relationship involving close cooperation |
| passive | accepting without resistance, or not active |
| perceived | saw, or generally recognized or believed to be true |
| perspective | a way of looking at or considering something |
| phase | a period of time, especially as part of a series |
| phenomenon | something unusual or amazing which can be sensed |
| philosophy | a system of beliefs that guide one's behavior |
| policy | an established practice or plan of what to do |
| portion | part or share of a whole |
| posed | asked formally, caused a problem, or stayed in position |
| potential | the capacity to develop, succeed or achieve |
| precise | exact or careful and accurate |
| predicted | said that something would happen in the future |
| preliminary | prior to or in preparation for the main activity or event |
| previous | occurring or existing before something or someone else |
| primary | more important than anything else |
| prime | the main or most important, or the best quality |
| principal | the first, main, or most important |
| principle | a basic truth or theory |
| prior | coming before something else in time or importance |
| priority | something important that comes first or before others |
| procedure | a course of action intended to achieve a result |
| process | a series of actions taken to achieve a result |
| prohibited | prevented, or refused to allow |
| proportion | the size of something when compared to the whole |
| prospect | anticipation, or probability of a favorable outcome |
| psychology | study of how the mind works and affects behavior |
| publication | printed item such as a book, magazine or journal |
| purchase | buy |
| pursue | to follow, try to get, or try to discover information |
| qualitative | relating to quality |
| random | without pattern or plan |
| range | the upper and lower limits of something |
| recovery | return to normal, or getting back something lost |
| refine | improve something through small changes |
| registered | recorded and accepted by a group or organization |
| regulations | rules issued by an authority |
| reinforced | gave support to something |
| relaxed | made rules or controls less severe |
| release | to let go or let out |
| relevant | correct or suitable for a particular purpose |
| reluctant | unwilling or hesitant |
| research | a detailed study of a subject |
| resident | a person who lives at a particular place |
| resolution | a course of action which is decided purposefully |
| resources | money, valuable possessions, or natural materials |
| response | an answer or reaction to a question or statement |
| restore | to return to a previous condition or position |
| restricted | with limitations, or available only to a select few |
| retained | kept or continued to have |
| revealed | showed or made known |
| revenue | income that a company or government receives |
| reverse | opposite or back |
| revision | a change of the words of a text |
| revolution | a sudden or important change in a situation |
| rigid | stiff and fixed, or not able to be changed or persuaded |
| route | way between places, or method of achieving something |
| scenario | imagined event, or model of expected outcomes |
| scheme | an organized plan, or an outline of a system or thing |
| scope | range covered, or opportunity |
| sector | a geographic or economic area |
| security | protection of a person, property or organization |
| select | to choose, especially after careful consideration |
| sequence | a series, or the order in which things are arranged |
| series | a sequence of similar or related things |
| significant | noticeable, meaningful or important |
| so-called | commonly or falsely called |
| somewhat | slightly or rather |
| sought | simple past and past participle of seek |
| source | the cause of something or place it comes from |
| specified | stated clearly or described accurately |
| sphere | area of interest, knowledge or control |
| stability | resistance to change, or constancy of character |
| statistics | a branch of applied mathematics that analyzes data |
| status | the relative position of someone or something |
| straightforward | easy to understand, or honest and frank |
| strategies | detailed plans or methods for achieving success |
| structure | the way parts of a system or object are arranged |
| submitted | presented for consideration, or gave in to |
| subsequent | happening after something else |
| sufficient | as much as is needed for a particular purpose |
| survey | a series of questions used to gather personal data |
| suspended | stopped something temporarily or permanently |
| sustainable | able to be continued or maintained |
| symbolic | representing something else, or ineffective |
| techniques | ways of doing an activity that requires skill |
| temporary | for a limited period |
| tension | nervousness or uneasiness |
| theory | an organized system of accepted knowledge |
| thesis | long academic paper based on original research |
| trace | to find or discover by careful searching or research |
| transfer | to move from one place to another |
| transformation | a complete change or the process of change |
| transition | a process or period in which something changes |
| trigger | cause, or set off an action or series of actions |
| ultimately | finally and after much trouble or discussion |
| undergo | to experience of endure |
| unified | brought together or combined as a whole |
| uniform | always the same |
| validity | acceptance or meaningfulness based on reason |
| variable | one among a group of things which may change |
| version | specific variety, different from others or the original |
| violation | action that breaks the rules |
| virtually | almost or practically |
| vision | sight, mental image, or ability to anticipate the future |
| volume | a book which is published periodically or as a series |
| voluntary | done willingly and without external force |
| welfare | financial help to the poor, or health and happiness |
| whereas | but, compared with the fact that |
| widespread | existing or happening in many places |
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