31 academic word families from the Coxhead Academic Word List. The least frequent AWL words — rarer but used in advanced academic writing. Includes: adjacent, albeit, assemble, collapse, compile, convince, currency, denote, detect.
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Sublist 10 — Advanced Academic Register. The least frequent AWL words — rarer but used in advanced academic writing. Includes: adjacent, albeit, assemble, collapse, compile, convince, currency, denote, detect.
Even though; although; with the qualification that.
The results showed a positive trend, albeit a modest one, over the five-year period.
Be a sign or indication of something; represent or stand for.
The symbol (*) denotes statistical significance at the p < 0.05 level.
Next to or near something else, especially sharing a common boundary.
The laboratory is adjacent to the main hospital building, enabling rapid transfer of specimens.
Bring together or gather people, parts, or information into one place.
Researchers assembled a diverse panel of experts to review the proposed policy changes.
A sudden complete failure or breakdown of a structure, system, or institution.
The financial collapse of 2008 prompted a comprehensive review of global banking regulations.
A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
The lead researcher and her colleagues published their findings in a peer-reviewed journal.
Produce a list, report, or book by collecting information from various sources.
The research team compiled data from over 50 peer-reviewed studies to conduct their meta-analysis.
Form or develop an idea, plan, or design in the mind.
It is difficult to conceive of a sustainable energy policy that does not address transportation emissions.
Cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.
The longitudinal data convinced many sceptics that early childhood intervention yields lasting benefits.
Make someone feel sad, or reduce the level of activity in something.
High unemployment rates tend to depress consumer confidence and reduce overall spending.
Meet or experience something, often unexpectedly or for the first time.
Fieldwork researchers frequently encounter ethical dilemmas when working with vulnerable populations.
Extremely large in size, quantity, or extent.
The study identified an enormous discrepancy between reported and actual dietary intake among participants.
Planned for the near future, or willing to share information.
The forthcoming publication will address the methodological limitations identified in earlier studies.
Feel willing or favourable toward a particular tendency, action, or view.
Participants were more inclined to accept the treatment when given detailed explanations of its benefits.
The quality of being honest with strong moral principles; soundness or completeness.
The integrity of the dataset was compromised by inconsistent data entry practices across research sites.
Belonging naturally to something; essential to its character.
Motivation that is intrinsic to the task itself tends to produce more sustainable learning outcomes.
Call upon a principle, person, or text as an authority or justification.
The researchers invoked Bourdieu's theory of social capital to interpret their findings.
An additional tax or charge imposed by a government or authority.
A carbon levy on industrial emissions was proposed as a means of reducing greenhouse gas output.
In the same way; also; in a similar manner.
Likewise, the second experiment confirmed the pattern observed in the preliminary study.
In spite of that; however; still.
The sample size was small; nonetheless, the findings are consistent with those of larger studies.
In spite of; despite; nevertheless.
Notwithstanding these limitations, the study provides valuable insights into adolescent cognitive development.
Strange or unexpected; or (plural) the probability of a particular outcome.
Research suggests that the odds of successful rehabilitation increase significantly with early intervention.
Continuing to develop or happen at the present time.
The ongoing debate about educational reform reflects deep-seated disagreements over pedagogical priorities.
A group of specialists brought together to investigate or advise on a matter.
An independent expert panel was convened to evaluate the long-term effects of the intervention.
Continue firmly in an action or condition despite difficulty or opposition.
Gender disparities in STEM fields persist despite numerous targeted policy initiatives over the past decade.
Present or raise something, typically a problem, question, or threat.
Climate change poses a significant challenge to existing models of agricultural productivity.
An unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
A widespread reluctance to report workplace misconduct was identified as a key barrier to institutional reform.
Used to express doubt about a name or description being accurate.
The so-called achievement gap between socioeconomic groups has been a persistent focus of educational research.
Uncomplicated and easy to understand or carry out.
The analytical procedure is relatively straightforward, requiring only standard laboratory equipment.
Experience or be subjected to a process, treatment, or change.
New employees undergo a structured induction programme during their first month in post.
By which means; through which; according to which.
The researchers developed a framework whereby each variable could be weighted according to its relative influence.
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