AKL/AWL Sublist 1

Andy H. (Canada)
A list of the words from the AKL that appear in AWL Sublist 1

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  1. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
    The scientific method demands systematic analysis based on empirical observation. Slate (Mar 18, 2013)
  2. approach
    ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem
    Doctors even are testing ways to treat high blood pressure with some of these new approaches. Seattle Times (Mar 24, 2013)
  3. assessment
    the act of judging a person or situation or event
    Employees had to complete a health risk assessment that included height, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and other measurements.
  4. assumption
    the act of taking something for granted
  5. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  6. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
  7. conception
    the creation of something in the mind
  8. creation
    the act of starting something for the first time
  9. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
  10. definition
    a brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
  11. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
  12. establishment
    the act of forming something
  13. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  14. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
  15. function
    what something is used for
    This is the noun form
  16. identity
    the characteristics by which a thing or person is known
  17. indication
    the act of pointing out by name
  18. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
  19. interpretation
    the act of expressing something in an artistic performance
  20. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
  21. majority
    the main part
  22. method
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
  23. occurrence
    an instance of something happening
  24. percentage
    a proportion in relation to a whole
  25. period
    an amount of time
  26. policy
    a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
  27. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  28. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  29. requirement
    necessary activity
  30. research
    a seeking for knowledge
  31. role
    the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
  32. section
    one of several parts or pieces that fit with others
  33. significance
    the quality of being important
  34. similarity
    the quality of being alike
  35. source
    the place where something begins
  36. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
  37. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
  38. variation
    the process of being or becoming different
  39. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
  40. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  41. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
  42. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  43. consist
    have its essential character
  44. constitute
    form or compose
  45. create
    bring into existence
  46. define
    show the form or outline of
  47. derive
    come from
  48. establish
    set up or found
  49. finance
    the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
  50. formulate
    prepare according to instructions
  51. function
    serve a purpose or role
    This is the verb form
  52. identify
    recognize as being
  53. indicate
    designate a place, direction, person, or thing
  54. interpret
    make sense of; assign a meaning to
  55. involve
    contain as a part
  56. occur
    come to pass
  57. require
    have need of
  58. respond
    show a reaction to something
  59. vary
    become different in some particular way
  60. available
    obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
  61. consistent
    the same throughout in structure or composition
  62. evident
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  63. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
  64. major
    greater in scope or effect
  65. significant
    rich in implication
  66. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
  67. specific
    stated explicitly or in detail
  68. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
    In particular, we have become more adept at learning theoretical concepts in science and technology. Scientific American (Dec 7, 2012)
  69. varied
    characterized by diversity
    Research has linked a varied diet to better overall health and a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.
  70. significantly
    in an important manner
    Although police figures show homicide rates have come down significantly in South Africa, there are still 15,000 murders here a year. Seattle Times (Mar 7, 2013)
  71. similarly
    in like manner
    To understand this, it's worth looking at other countries that have undergone similarly radical changes. Slate (Feb 7, 2013)
  72. specifically
    in distinction from others
    There also seems to be some interest from educational institutions, specifically elementary and high schools.  Forbes (Mar 22, 2013)
  73. response
    a reaction to some event or effect
    Security Council is expected to vote later on Thursday on a draft resolution in response to North Korea's third underground nuclear test last month.
    In response to - Something that is done as a reaction to something that has happened or been said
Created on Wed Mar 06 19:21:35 EST 2013 (updated Mon Mar 25 21:49:38 EDT 2013)

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