Academic Word List - Group 1

Posted by Venture English on January 24, 2016

The Academic Word List is a specialized list of words that one is likely to encounter while engaging in academic situations such as reading text books, listening to lectures or having conversations at the academic level. It is necessary to master this list of words in order to perform well on the IELTS and TOEFL exam.

Best practice is for you to download the file and then practice writing sentences with the words from the list. You also need to be comfortable with other forms of the words.

We've included an exercise section below as well which should help test your ability to use the words in the context of a sentence.

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Academic Word List 1 by Ryan Vars

Instructions: Complete these sentences using the words on this list. You must use the correct form of the word, which might be different from the root word listed. Please note that words can be used more than once.

analysis

assessment

assume

authority

available

benefit

concept

consistent

constitutional

contract

create

data

datum

definition

derive

distribution

economic

environment

establish

estimate

evidence

export

factor

financial

formula

function

identify

income

individual

interpretation

involve

involved

issue

labor

legal

major

method

occur

percent

policy

principle

procedure

process

require

required

research

section

sector

source

specific

structure

theory

variable

1.	You need to _______________ your topic more fully before you start writing your paper.
2.	Arguing only _______________ more problems.
3.	I had to do some _______________ in the library for my history paper.
4.	I find it hard to _______________ with her because she has so much and I have so little.
5.	It proved difficult to _______________ the source of the problem.
6.	When determining which medicine to prescribe, a doctor must take into account many _______________ , such as the age and weight of the patient.
7.	Only people with a high _______________ can afford to live in this neighborhood.
8.	Cleaner air is a _______________ of living in the country.
9.	She had dreamed of winning the award, but she was surprised when it actually _______________ .
10.	A healthy diet would _______________ you greatly.
11.	These students will be honored for their _______________ achievements as well as for their work on this project as a team.
12.	They _______________ on the project for weeks.
13.	Her _______________ of the painting helped explain why it is considered a masterpiece.
14.	The Earth being round was a novel _______________ to many in the fifteenth century.
15.	The crime was witnessed by several _______________ .
16.	He _______________ a magnificent work of art for the town hall.
17.	I don't _______________ well if I don't get enough sleep.
18.	Blood _______________ from the wounds.
19.	Listening to the confession of sins is one of the _______________ of a Catholic priest.
20.	The mysteries are in the top _______________ of the bookcase.
21.	They are _______________ ways to increase the use of solar power.
22.	Your _______________ of a good marriage is not the same as mine.
23.	She _______________ him as the man who had robbed the store.
24.	I asked you to come here for a _______________ reason.
25.	The army overthrew the government and seized all _______________ .
26.	They were able to stop the _______________ of fluid from the wound.
27.	The closing down of the factory was the _______________ of the town's woes.
28.	The couple had gotten into _______________ difficulty and needed a loan from the bank.
29.	Several _______________ led to the weakening of the economy.
30.	Wheat is an _______________ commodity.
31.	Establishing a new business _______________ risk.
32.	A person of _______________ can't always comply with an unjust law.
33.	Her _______________ of writing a novel begins with getting an idea and sketching it out.
34.	The heart _______________ by pumping blood.
35.	The word "test" has a _______________ meaning in the area of statistics.
36.	That style of shoe is no longer _______________ .
37.	Put a scoop of ice cream on the plate with each _______________ of cake.
38.	Japan _______________ cars to the United States and other countries all over the world.
39.	He decided to test out his _______________ .
40.	The _______________ of pollutants from the factory into the stream has caused the death of most of the fish.
41.	Poorly written instructions were the _______________ of the confusion.
42.	They _______________ the business in 1918, and it's still running successfully.
43.	I _______________ that he could answer my calculus question because he had been a math professor.
44.	There are many _______________ that effect the current climate change
45.	The _______________ of government funds is often impeded by corruption.
46.	We use the _______________ "one-half base times height," or "bh/2," to find the area of a triangle.
47.	a four _______________ decline in prices.
48.	He is in the _______________ business.
49.	In the political _______________ of the time, it was dangerous to write books criticizing the government.
50.	They are ruthless and have no _______________ .
51.	Are there any apartments _______________ in this building?
52.	Buying a weapon is not a _______________ act in that country.
53.	Many medicines have ingredients that are _______________ from plants.
54.	Every _______________ has his or her own hopes and desires.
55.	a _______________ inability to tell the truth.
56.	I can't understand the _______________ language in this document.
57.	These crimes are _______________ acts and are unrelated to each other.
58.	Accidents frequently _______________ at this intersection.
59.	Playing on the team _______________ a considerable investment of time.
60.	The number of people who die from smoking-related conditions is an important and useful _______________ .
61.	Are these laws based on the _______________ of liberty and justice for all citizens?
62.	The _______________ proportion of voters were opposed to the new law.
63.	Every attempt has been made to make the mine a safe _______________ for workers.
64.	They will receive ten _______________ of the profits.
65.	Rockets were _______________ into the skies.
66.	She _______________ for a large addition to her house.
67.	With the warm light, the soft curtains, and the comfortable chairs, they tried to make the doctor's waiting room a pleasant _______________ .
68.	She _______________ the apples into quarters.
69.	I understand, so don't _______________ the point.
70.	Most of the restaurants are in this _______________ of town.
71.	A judge has the _______________ to perform marriages.
72.	The new computers _______________ data at very high speeds.
73.	Jobs will have to come from the private _______________ of employment.
74.	We were not allowed to enter the Russian _______________ of the city without authorization.
75.	The police still have no solid _______________ to back up their theory.
76.	The citizens discussed various _______________ at the town meeting.
77.	The new government pledged to _______________ more jobs.
78.	They _______________ an agreement in which his company would pay them half the money now and half when the work was finished.
79.	They decided to use a _______________ adviser to help them decide how to invest their money.
80.	I _______________ only a bed to sleep in; I don't need a hotel with a swimming pool.
81.	I _______________ the length of the room to be close to thirty feet.
82.	As the principal, she has the greatest amount of _______________ in this school.
83.	A new division of the police department was _______________ to deal with this problem.
84.	What is your _______________ of the situation?
85.	The researchers have collected a vast amount of _______________ .
86.	_______________ about the U.S. population is collected every ten years.
87.	She's never happy when his work _______________ his spending a lot of time traveling.
88.	A human cell is a complicated _______________ .
89.	She's _______________ in mathematics. (Cf. minor.)
90.	The diplomats worked to _______________ stronger ties between the two nations.
91.	He was brought up in an _______________ in which education was highly valued.
92.	Berlin was _______________ into four zones after the war.
93.	Exercise provides many _______________ for your health.
94.	He really can't _______________ since his wife died.
95.	The government instituted a _______________ of restricting the money supply.
96.	The _______________ of a paper clip is to fasten things together.
97.	I hope this advice _______________ you in some way.
98.	Retiring early _______________ substantial savings.
99.	The chef has _______________ three new dishes.
100.	There is a wrong and right _______________ to every part of the constitution.
101.	We can't make a decision until we know all the _______________ about what happened.
102.	More _______________ needs to be carried out before a cure can be found for this disease.
103.	Physical Education is a _______________ course in many schools.
104.	My father was a _______________ in the army.
105.	Babies _______________ a great deal of attention.
106.	The company's _______________ is to fire an employee after two warnings about being late.
107.	He has an exciting _______________ of teaching the guitar to young students.
108.	I wish there were some easy _______________ for raising children.
109.	He decided to go into the _______________ profession.
110.	Our company will begin _______________ to Europe next year.
111.	We practiced that _______________ of the song over and over.
112.	Lawyers for the two companies are negotiating a _______________ between them.
113.	We _______________ using these charts.
114.	An assembly-line _______________ made the mass production of automobiles possible.
115.	Use commas to separate _______________ items in a series.
116.	The city cannot _______________ without electricity.
117.	The _______________ states that the work must be completed within two years.
118.	We asked the carpenter to _______________ how much the new garage would cost.
119.	Her decision to quit was influenced by several _______________ , not just the fact that she was passed up for a promotion.
120.	A new edition of the book was _______________ by the publishers in August.
121.	The hostile _______________ of the prison plunged him into depression.
122.	You will have to do as the law _______________ .
123.	The _______________ of fruits is important to the Mexican economy.
124.	The element of surprise was an important _______________ in determining the outcome of the battle.
125.	Clearing the land for farming required vast amounts of _______________ .
126.	The factory _______________ its waste into the river.
127.	It was four o'clock Monday afternoon, so I _______________ she was still at work.
128.	Having recently lost her own spouse, she _______________ with this man in his grief.
129.	There will be a meeting to discuss _______________ with respect to the reorganization of the company.
130.	a _______________ form of government.
131.	If you want your bread to turn out the same every time, you need to follow the recipe in a _______________ manner.
132.	These _______________ point to an interesting conclusion.
133.	Learning to teach competitive English is a very _______________ process.
134.	A good dictionary will provide more than one _______________ for a word.
135.	The job _______________ dealing with customers and placing orders.
136.	Three is fifty _______________ of six.
137.	The star of the show wants to change the terms of her _______________ with the studio.
138.	You should look over your _______________ to see what kind of damage to your house you are covered for.
139.	By my _______________ , we hiked about fifteen miles today.
140.	The farmers eventually developed more efficient _______________ of growing crops.
141.	Scientists have been searching for _______________ of life on distant planets.
142.	From what source did you _______________ that information?
143.	You _______________ your essay very logically.
144.	Scientists have been _______________ for some time now, but they haven't found an answer.
145.	It was just an example; I wasn't referring to any _______________ incident.
146.	Did you have a _______________ person in mind when you bought this gift?
147.	You will certainly _______________ from getting a college education.
148.	The candidate did not want to _______________ himself with any radical organizations.
149.	She took on another job to increase her _______________ .
150.	The English word "archaeology" _______________ from Greek.
151.	The company was looking for an exciting _______________ that would increase sales of its cars.
152.	She _______________ the burden of caring for his aging mother without complaining.
153.	Her writing style is _______________ across all her novels.
154.	The _______________ condition of the world is in a dire condition.
155.	The statements in your summary should be _______________ with all the points you've made earlier in your essay.
156.	He was tired from his _______________ in the fields.
157.	The institute is conducting _______________ on the benefits of sleep.

Quiz Answers

1.	You need to research your topic more fully before you start writing your paper.
2.	Arguing only creates more problems.
3.	I had to do some research in the library for my history paper.
4.	I find it hard to identify with her because she has so much and I have so little.
5.	It proved difficult to identify the source of the problem.
6.	When determining which medicine to prescribe, a doctor must take into account many variables , such as the age and weight of the patient.
7.	Only people with a high income can afford to live in this neighborhood.
8.	Cleaner air is a benefit of living in the country.
9.	She had dreamed of winning the award, but she was surprised when it actually occurred .
10.	A healthy diet would benefit you greatly.
11.	These students will be honored for their individual achievements as well as for their work on this project as a team.
12.	They labored on the project for weeks.
13.	Her analysis of the painting helped explain why it is considered a masterpiece.
14.	The Earth being round was a novel concept to many in the fifteenth century.
15.	The crime was witnessed by several individuals .
16.	He created a magnificent work of art for the town hall.
17.	I don't function well if I don't get enough sleep.
18.	Blood issued from the wounds.
19.	Listening to the confession of sins is one of the functions of a Catholic priest.
20.	The mysteries are in the top section of the bookcase.
21.	They are researching ways to increase the use of solar power.
22.	Your concept of a good marriage is not the same as mine.
23.	She identified him as the man who had robbed the store.
24.	I asked you to come here for a specific reason.
25.	The army overthrew the government and seized all authority .
26.	They were able to stop the issue of fluid from the wound.
27.	The closing down of the factory was the source of the town's woes.
28.	The couple had gotten into financial difficulty and needed a loan from the bank.
29.	Several factors led to the weakening of the economy.
30.	Wheat is an export commodity.
31.	Establishing a new business involves risk.
32.	A person of principle can't always comply with an unjust law.
33.	Her process of writing a novel begins with getting an idea and sketching it out.
34.	The heart functions by pumping blood.
35.	The word "test" has a specific meaning in the area of statistics.
36.	That style of shoe is no longer available .
37.	Put a scoop of ice cream on the plate with each section of cake.
38.	Japan exports cars to the United States and other countries all over the world.
39.	He decided to test out his theory .
40.	The issue of pollutants from the factory into the stream has caused the death of most of the fish.
41.	Poorly written instructions were the source of the confusion.
42.	They established the business in 1918, and it's still running successfully.
43.	I assumed that he could answer my calculus question because he had been a math professor.
44.	There are many variables that effect the current climate change
45.	The distribution of government funds is often impeded by corruption.
46.	We use the formula "one-half base times height," or "bh/2," to find the area of a triangle.
47.	a four percent decline in prices.
48.	He is in the export business.
49.	In the political environment of the time, it was dangerous to write books criticizing the government.
50.	They are ruthless and have no principles .
51.	Are there any apartments available in this building?
52.	Buying a weapon is not a legal act in that country.
53.	Many medicines have ingredients that are derived from plants.
54.	Every individual has his or her own hopes and desires.
55.	a constitutional inability to tell the truth.
56.	I can't understand the legal language in this document.
57.	These crimes are individual acts and are unrelated to each other.
58.	Accidents frequently occur at this intersection.
59.	Playing on the team involves a considerable investment of time.
60.	The number of people who die from smoking-related conditions is an important and useful datum .
61.	Are these laws based on the principles of liberty and justice for all citizens?
62.	The major proportion of voters were opposed to the new law.
63.	Every attempt has been made to make the mine a safe environment for workers.
64.	They will receive ten percent of the profits.
65.	Rockets were issued into the skies.
66.	She contracted for a large addition to her house.
67.	With the warm light, the soft curtains, and the comfortable chairs, they tried to make the doctor's waiting room a pleasant environment .
68.	She sectioned the apples into quarters.
69.	I understand, so don't labor the point.
70.	Most of the restaurants are in this section of town.
71.	A judge has the authority to perform marriages.
72.	The new computers processed data at very high speeds.
73.	Jobs will have to come from the private sector of employment.
74.	We were not allowed to enter the Russian sector of the city without authorization.
75.	The police still have no solid evidence to back up their theory.
76.	The citizens discussed various issues at the town meeting.
77.	The new government pledged to create more jobs.
78.	They contracted an agreement in which his company would pay them half the money now and half when the work was finished.
79.	They decided to use a financial adviser to help them decide how to invest their money.
80.	I require only a bed to sleep in; I don't need a hotel with a swimming pool.
81.	I estimated the length of the room to be close to thirty feet.
82.	As the principal, she has the greatest amount of authority in this school.
83.	A new division of the police department was created to deal with this problem.
84.	What is your assessment of the situation?
85.	The researchers have collected a vast amount of data .
86.	Data about the U.S. population is collected every ten years.
87.	She's never happy when his work involves his spending a lot of time traveling.
88.	A human cell is a complicated structure .
89.	She's majoring in mathematics. (Cf. minor.)
90.	The diplomats worked to establish stronger ties between the two nations.
91.	He was brought up in an environment in which education was highly valued.
92.	Berlin was sectored into four zones after the war.
93.	Exercise provides many benefits for your health.
94.	He really can't function since his wife died.
95.	The government instituted a policy of restricting the money supply.
96.	The function of a paper clip is to fasten things together.
97.	I hope this advice benefits you in some way.
98.	Retiring early requires substantial savings.
99.	The chef has created three new dishes.
100.	There is a wrong and right interpretation to every part of the constitution.
101.	We can't make a decision until we know all the specifics about what happened.
102.	More research needs to be carried out before a cure can be found for this disease.
103.	Physical Education is a required course in many schools.
104.	My father was a major in the army.
105.	Babies require a great deal of attention.
106.	The company's policy is to fire an employee after two warnings about being late.
107.	He has an exciting method of teaching the guitar to young students.
108.	I wish there were some easy formula for raising children.
109.	He decided to go into the legal profession.
110.	Our company will begin exporting to Europe next year.
111.	We practiced that section of the song over and over.
112.	Lawyers for the two companies are negotiating a contract between them.
113.	We estimate using these charts.
114.	An assembly-line process made the mass production of automobiles possible.
115.	Use commas to separate individual items in a series.
116.	The city cannot function without electricity.
117.	The contract states that the work must be completed within two years.
118.	We asked the carpenter to estimate how much the new garage would cost.
119.	Her decision to quit was influenced by several factors , not just the fact that she was passed up for a promotion.
120.	A new edition of the book was issued by the publishers in August.
121.	The hostile environment of the prison plunged him into depression.
122.	You will have to do as the law requires .
123.	The export of fruits is important to the Mexican economy.
124.	The element of surprise was an important factor in determining the outcome of the battle.
125.	Clearing the land for farming required vast amounts of labor .
126.	The factory issued its waste into the river.
127.	It was four o'clock Monday afternoon, so I assumed she was still at work.
128.	Having recently lost her own spouse, she identified with this man in his grief.
129.	There will be a meeting to discuss procedure with respect to the reorganization of the company.
130.	a constitutional form of government.
131.	If you want your bread to turn out the same every time, you need to follow the recipe in a consistent manner.
132.	These data point to an interesting conclusion.
133.	Learning to teach competitive English is a very involved process.
134.	A good dictionary will provide more than one definition for a word.
135.	The job involves dealing with customers and placing orders.
136.	Three is fifty percent of six.
137.	The star of the show wants to change the terms of her contract with the studio.
138.	You should look over your policy to see what kind of damage to your house you are covered for.
139.	By my estimate , we hiked about fifteen miles today.
140.	The farmers eventually developed more efficient methods of growing crops.
141.	Scientists have been searching for evidence of life on distant planets.
142.	From what source did you derive that information?
143.	You structured your essay very logically.
144.	Scientists have been researching for some time now, but they haven't found an answer.
145.	It was just an example; I wasn't referring to any specific incident.
146.	Did you have a specific person in mind when you bought this gift?
147.	You will certainly benefit from getting a college education.
148.	The candidate did not want to identify himself with any radical organizations.
149.	She took on another job to increase her income .
150.	The English word "archaeology" derives from Greek.
151.	The company was looking for an exciting concept that would increase sales of its cars.
152.	She assumed the burden of caring for his aging mother without complaining.
153.	Her writing style is consistent across all her novels.
154.	The economic condition of the world is in a dire condition.
155.	The statements in your summary should be consistent with all the points you've made earlier in your essay.
156.	He was tired from his labor in the fields.
157.	The institute is conducting research on the benefits of sleep.

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