Abstract – Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Accommodate – To provide with a place to live or to be stored in.

Acknowledge – To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

Ambitious – Having a strong desire for success or achievement.

Apparent – Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Appropriate – Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Assume – To take for granted or without proof.

Complex – Consisting of many different and connected parts.

Contribute – To give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something.

Controversial – Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.

Convenient – Fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans.

Criteria – A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

Crucial – Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Debate – A formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly.

Decline – To decrease or diminish in strength or value.

Diverse – Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Enhance – To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Establish – To set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Evaluate – To form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.

Evidence – The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Explicit – Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Fundamental – Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

Generate – To produce or create.

Hypothesis – A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Impact – The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Indicate – To point out; show.

Inevitable – Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Interpret – To explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

Justify – To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Legitimate – Conforming to the law or to rules.

Majority – The greater number.

Manipulate – To handle or control in a skillful manner.

Negotiate – To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.

Objective – Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

Obvious – Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

Perceive – To become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

Potential – Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Previous – Existing or occurring before in time or order.

Primary – Of chief importance; principal.

Principle – A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Procedure – An established or official way of doing something.

Proportion – A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.

Prove – To demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.

React – To respond or behave in a particular way in response to something.

Require – To need for a particular purpose.

Significant – Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Source – A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.

Structure – The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

Substantial – Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Sufficient – Enough; adequate.

Symbolize – To represent by means of symbols.

Theory – A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.

Traditional – Existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.

Ultimate – Being or happening at the end of a process; final.

Valid – Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent.

Variable – An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

Verify – To make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.

Visible – Able to be seen.

Academic Vocabulary

Analyze – To examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Approach – A way of dealing with something.

Area – A subject or range of activity or interest.

Assess – To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Authority – The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Benefit – An advantage or profit gained from something.

Concept – An abstract idea; a general notion.

Consist – To be composed or made up of.

Context – The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

Contract – A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.

Create – To bring (something) into existence.

Data – Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

Define – To state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of.

Distribute – To give shares of (something); deal out.

Economy – The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

Environment – The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Factor – A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Function – An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.

Identify – To establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

Impact – The effect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another.

Indicate – To point out or show.

Interpret – To explain the meaning of (information or actions).

Involve – To include (something) as a necessary part or result.

Issue – An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

Method – A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.

Percent – One part in every hundred.

Process – A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Require – To need for a particular purpose.

Research – The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Respond – To say something in reply.

Sector – An area or portion that is distinct from others.

Significant – Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Source – A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.

Theory – A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.

Variable – An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.