570 Academic Head Words

This word list contains 570 most commonly used academic head words. You may find them widely used in many academic contents. It's a must have for English learners who want to study for IELTS, TOEFL or plan to study abroad. Study them from Pack 1.1 to the end as they are arranged in decreasing order of frequency.

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data

Definition

information collected for use

They had data on health, education, and economic development.

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available

Definition

able to be obtained, used, or reached

Her new book is available in bookstores all across America.

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area

Definition

a part of the earth’s surface of land and water, or a particular part of a country, city, town, etc.

An industrial area was completed in 1976.

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create

Definition

to cause something to exist, or to make something new or imaginative

It's important to create a good impression when you meet a new client.

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environment

Definition

the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live

We’re trying to protect the environment from pollution.

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economic

Definition

relating to trade, industry, and money

The country has been in a very poor economic state ever since the decline of its two major industries.

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contract

Definition

a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself

She already has a contract for her next book with a publisher.

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distribution

Definition

the act of dividing something among people, or spreading or supplying something

The bill would prohibit the sale and distribution of firearms.

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approach

Definition

to come nearer to something or someone

We could see the train approaching from a distance.

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authority

Definition

the power to control or demand obedience from others

We have to find someone in authority (= a position of power).

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benefit

Definition

a helpful or good effect

It was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most Americans.

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definition

Definition

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

What is the definition of “mood”?

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assume

Definition

to accept something as true without question or proof

I assumed (that) nobody was home because the car wasn’t in the driveway.

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context

Definition

the influences and events related to a particular event or situation

He is willing to look for solutions in the context of changes to the health-care system.

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concept

Definition

a principle or idea

He introduced the concept of selling books via the Internet.

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derived

Definition

coming from or caused by something else

derived products

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assess

Definition

to decide the quality or importance of something

A college is going to assess a student’s ability based on grades.

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constitutional

Definition

relating to or following the rules of the US Constitution

Freedom of speech is a constitutional guarantee in the United States.

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analyse

Definition

to study or examine something in detail, in order to discover more about it

Water samples taken from streams were analysed for contamination by chemicals.

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consist

Definition

to hold within; to be made up of

Sodas consist of carbonated water and flavors.

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