Academic Words (List 1 of 10)

Question 1

‘formulate’

Answer 1

We formulated an idea on how families function.

Question 2

amount of

Answer 2

There were large amounts of tar in the lungs of someone who had smoked for over ten years.

Question 3

accurate

Answer 3

quantitiative

Question 4

analyse

Answer 4

The data were analysed using AI.

Question 5

approach (3)

Answer 5

1. Children’s charities have approached the government with a set of policy requests. 2. In October in the northern hemisphere, winter is approaching. 3. My GP is very approachable, so I feel comfortable asking any questions.

Question 6

assess

Answer 6

The assessors asked participants to answer questionnaires.

Question 7

assume

Answer 7

We assumed that everyone who answered the questionnaire would attempt to answer honestly.

Question 8

authority

Answer 8

We used authoritative sources such as NEJM.

Question 9

available

Answer 9

There is a lot of data now available on the effect of social media on mental health in children.

Question 10

benefit

Answer 10

We wanted to find if there was any measurable benefit

Question 11

coherent

Answer 11

The assessors asked participants to answer questionnaires.

Question 12

concept

Answer 12

A key concept in healthcare is patient autonomy.

Question 13

conclusive

Answer 13

There is conclusive evidence that smoking causes cancer.

Question 14

consistent (2)

Answer 14

1. Parents need to be consistent with their children. 2. The results of this study are inconsistent.

Question 15

constant (2)

Answer 15

1. Patients are monitored constantly 2. The children had constant encouragement from their parents.

Question 16

context

Answer 16

We investigated prescription of antibiotics in the context of community healthcare centres.

Question 17

deviation

Answer 17

1. During my presentation, I deviated from my prepared notes to answer a question from the audience. 2. In psychology, deviation from typical behavior can sometimes indicate a problem.

Question 18

environment

Answer 18

The family environment impacts a individual’s social growth.

Question 19

error

Answer 19

Proofread your work to catch any spelling errors.

Question 20

evident

Answer 20

The effects of social media use on mental health is becoming more evident as more children report feelings of anxiety.

Question 21

export something (2 meanings)

Answer 21

Japan exports a lot of cars. The data was exported from the spreadsheet.

Question 22

factor

Answer 22

An important FACTOR IN healthy social development is the home environment

Question 23

function

Answer 23

The research focussed on how families function.

Question 24

identify (2)

Answer 24

to mark something as being important. Eg. The researchers identified the cause of lung cancer. 2. Mr Patient identifies AS bisexual

Question 25

income

Answer 25

money coming to an individual, company, organisation or country.

Question 26

inconclusive

Answer 26

The results of the study were inconclusive, so we cannot make any recommendations.

Question 27

individual (2 meanings)

Answer 27

1. The sweets are wrapped individually
2. This company helps individuals who need advice on their interview preparation.

Question 28

interpret (2)

Answer 28

1. I cannot speak Igbo, but my friend is bilingual in Igbo and English, so she will interpret for me on my trip to Nigeria. 2. Researchers interpret the meaning of the raw data.

Question 29

intervention

Answer 29

The intervention included asking all members of the family to keep a diary.

Question 30

interview

Answer 30

One hundred patients were interviewed

Question 31

involve (2 meanings)

Answer 31

1. The CT scan of the tumour showed lymph node involvement. 2. The research involved collecting and analysing data from 400 families.

Question 32

issue (3 meanings)

Answer 32

Smoking in public places is a controversial issue. 2. Slang ‘Mr Patient has issues with using his hearing aid’. 3. The government issued new guidance on smoking in public places.

Question 33

labour (2)

Answer 33

1. Mrs Patient WENT INTO labour and gave birth five hours later. 2. The UK labour force has shrunk post COVID and there are fewer people available to work.

Question 34

illegal > Give 2 examples

Answer 34

An act is illegal if it violates criminal law. Theft is illegal. 2. an action that goes against accepted rules, eg. chess has many illegal moves.

Question 35

legislation

Answer 35

A piece of law, often referred to as ‘Act’. The Children Act 1989 covers topics such as parental responsibility and local authority duties.

Question 36

major

Answer 36

Smoking is a major cause of public health problems.

Question 37

method

Answer 37

The steps used to complete a goal, eg. A recipe includes ingredients then the method to turn the ingredients into a dish, omelette

Question 38

occur (2 patterns)

Answer 38

1. While acne is often thought of as being a condition that occurs in adolescence, it often occurs in adulthood too. 2. Unfortunately, child abuse occurs in every society.

Question 39

percentage

Answer 39

To find the percentage of eight out of ten, divide eight by ten then multiply by one hundred.

Question 40

period 2 examples

Answer 40

1. menstruation

A woman usually has one period a month during her fertile lifespan.

2. A defined unit of time.

Children usually spend a period of each day at school or in education.

Question 41

process

Answer 41

1. a system of steps to achieve and effect.
2. Growth is a very fast process in babies and a slower process in adults.

Question 42

policy (2)

Answer 42

1. An agreement such as for insurance. ‘You should read your insurance policy very carefully’
2. The Labour Party has different policies on the family to the Conservative Party.

Question 43

principle

Answer 43

Patient autonomy is a core principle of healthcare.

Question 44

proceed (2)

Answer 44

1. We can proceed WITH treatment once the diagnosis is established.
2. I sold my home and bought a new one with the proceeds.

Question 45

process (2)

Answer 45

1. My application to the medical licensing board is being PROcessed.
2. Getting certified is a long process.

Question 46

require

Answer 46

Good family relationships require hard work: they do not always happen naturally.

Question 47

research

Answer 47

1. Online REsearch was conducted into the relationship between social media use and mental health in children. 2. The professor reSEARCHED the impact of social media on children’s mental health.

Question 48

respond

Answer 48

Children respond to rewards more than punishment.

Question 49

role

Answer 49

Parents have an important role to play in children’s upbringing

Question 50

section

Answer 50

The conclusions section is often free to read on research websites.

Question 51

sector

Answer 51

The public health sector plays a critical role in promoting programmes that support early child development.

Question 52

significant

Answer 52

There is significant evidence linking smoking to a variety of chronic health conditions, including lung cancer and heart disease.

Question 53

similar

Answer 53

Children in different cultural contexts exhibit similar patterns of developmental milestones.

Question 54

source (2)

Answer 54

1. Families provide a source of support for the individual members. 2. Researchers must cite their sources.

Question 55

specific

Answer 55

Giving children specific instructions helps them know if they have completed the instruction or not

Question 56

structure (2)

Answer 56

1. A schedule provides structure for the day 2. Blood vessels are small structures

Question 57

Theory

Answer 57

Child development theories focus on how children grow and change.

Question 58

Vary (2)

Answer 58

1. Different cultures vary in their approach to raising children. 2. A gene variant is change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.