Group 1 Practice Test Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice flashcards generated for the Academic Word List Group 1.

sector

A distinct part or branch of a nation's economy, society, or sphere of activity.

available

Able to be used, obtained, or reached.

financial

Relating to money, banking, investments, or finance.

process

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

individual

Single or separate; relating to a person as distinct from a group.

specific

Clearly defined, explicit, or relating to a particular subject or thing.

principle

A fundamental truth, rule, or belief that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

estimate

To roughly calculate or judge the value, quantity, or extent of something.

variables

Elements, features, or factors that are liable to vary or change.

method

A particular procedure or systematic way of accomplishing something.

data

Facts, statistics, or information collected together for reference or analysis.

research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach conclusions.

contract

A formal or legal agreement between two or more parties.

environment

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

export

To send goods or services to another country for sale.

source

A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.

assessment

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

policy

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.

identified

Recognized or established the identity of someone or something.

create

To bring something into existence; to produce or cause to happen.

derived

Obtained or developed from a specified source or origin.

factors

Circumstances, facts, or influences that contribute to a result or outcome.

procedure

An established or official way of doing something.

definition

A statement of the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or concept.

assume

To suppose to be the case without proof, or to take on a responsibility.

theory

A plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena.

benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something.

evidence

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

established

Having been in existence for a long time and generally recognized or accepted.

authority

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

major

Important, serious, or significant in size, extent, or degree.

issues

Important topics, problems, or subjects for debate or discussion.

labour

Work, especially hard physical work, or workers considered as a group.

occur

To happen, take place, or exist in a specified place or set of circumstances.

economic

Relating to economics, trade, industry, or the creation of wealth.

involved

Connected with or participating in an activity or situation.

percent

By or specified as a specified amount in or for every hundred.

interpretation

The action of explaining or understanding the meaning of something.

consistent

Acting or done in the same way over time; unchanging or compatible.

income

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

structure

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

legal

Relating to, based on, or permitted by law.

concept

An abstract idea or general notion.

formula

A mathematical rule or set of symbols expressing a relationship, or a fixed method for doing something.

section

A distinct part or portion of something larger.

required

Necessary or compulsory according to rules or regulations.

constitutional

Relating to or established by an agreed set of basic principles governing a state or organization.

analysis

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

distribution

The action of sharing something out among a number of recipients or over an area.

function

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

area

A region, part of a place, or subject field of study.

approach

A way of dealing with a situation or problem.

role

The function assumed or expected of a person or thing in a particular situation.

legislation

Laws, considered collectively, or the process of making laws.

indicate

To point out, show, or signify something.

response

A verbal or written answer, or a reaction to something.

period

A length or portion of time.

context

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.

significant

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

similar

Resembling without being identical.