Academic Word List (AWL)

Existing in effect but not in fact; simulated by computer

To make changes to something; to make less extreme

Having a high mental capacity; quick to learn and understand

To provide space or lodging; to adapt to suit needs

To cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

The layout or structure of a document; to arrange or set up a document's layout

The money system of a country; general acceptance or use

To temporarily stop something; to hang from above

Exactly alike in every detail; the very same

Exact and accurate in every detail

A total of numbers added together; an amount of money; to add up

By that means; as a result of that

An unfair preference or prejudice; to influence unfairly

A thing or organization with a distinct independent existence

To reduce in size or importance

To separate or cut off from others; to place in quarantine

Energetic and constantly changing; a driving force or pattern

To officially forbid or make something illegal

Theoretical, not concrete; a summary of a text

To work together toward a common goal

To take on a task or responsibility; to commit to doing something

The amount produced; to send out data or results

Something contributed or entered into a system; to enter data into a computer

To provide with necessary tools, skills, or resources

To form an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Not taking sides in a conflict; a neutral person or state

Able to bend without breaking; able to adapt to different situations

A government department headed by a minister

To teach or direct someone; to give formal orders

To handle skillfully; to control or influence someone unfairly

A person who actively works in a profession, especially medicine or law

Financial assistance or grant, especially from a government

To revise or correct content (v.); a change made to a text or file (n.)

To place something into another thing; something inserted

As small or little as possible

Equal in value or effect; something equal to another

To communicate or act together; to have an effect on each other

To continue firmly despite opposition; to continue to exist

To use something for one's advantage; a heroic deed

To agree or give permission; voluntary agreement

To consist of or be made up of specific parts

Coming before and preparing for the main event; an introductory action or qualifying round

The interest or representation of someone, used in 'on behalf of'

To stop or come to an end

Based on reason and logic; sensible

Official rules or procedures; a diplomatic agreement; a computing communication standard

In the same way; also

A perfectly round three-dimensional object; a field of activity or influence