570 Academic Word List — Page 6
The Academic Word List (AWL) contains words essential for academic, university, IELTS, TOEFL, and GRE preparation.
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Academic Words — Page 6 by Category (40 words)
Home & Daily Life (1)
School & Education (1)
Work & Jobs (1)
Time & Dates (2)
Body & Health (1)
Weather & Nature (1)
Common Actions / Verbs (6)
Communication (1)
Law, Politics & Society (1)
Science & Research (8)
Business & Economics (3)
Intellect & Logic (1)
Ethics & Values (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Academic Word List
What is the Academic Word List (AWL)?
The Academic Word List is a list of 570 word families that appear frequently in academic texts across many subjects. It was compiled by Averil Coxhead at Victoria University of Wellington in 2000 and excludes the most common everyday English words.
How many words are in the Academic Word List on SophDict?
SophDict includes all 570 words of the Academic Word List, divided into 15 pages of up to 40 words in alphabetical order.
Which academic words are on page 6?
Page 6 contains 40 words, from "equivalent" to "founded", including equivalent, erosion, error, established, estate, estimate, ethical, ethnic, evaluation, eventually.
What topics do the words in page 6 of the Academic Word List cover?
The words are grouped by topic, including Science & Research (equivalent, evidence, evolution); Common Actions / Verbs (established, exceed, excluded); Technology (error, file, format); Business & Economics (export, foundation, founded); Time & Dates (eventually, forthcoming).
Why should I learn the Academic Word List?
Academic words make up a large share of the vocabulary in university textbooks, research articles, and lectures. Knowing them helps you read academic texts faster and write essays with more precise, formal language.
Which exams use Academic Word List vocabulary?
Academic Word List words appear frequently in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, the Duolingo English Test, and Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency. They are also a strong foundation for the verbal sections of the GRE, SAT, and GMAT.
Is the Academic Word List useful for IELTS?
Yes. IELTS Academic reading passages are taken from books, journals, and newspapers that use many AWL words, and using academic vocabulary accurately in Writing Task 1 and Task 2 supports the Lexical Resource score. Academic vocabulary is generally expected from around band 6.5 and above (CEFR B2–C1).
Is the Academic Word List useful for TOEFL and PTE?
Yes. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic are built around university-level content such as lectures and academic articles, so AWL words appear in their reading, listening, and writing tasks. A C1-level score (TOEFL iBT 95+, PTE 76+) typically requires confident use of academic vocabulary.
What CEFR level is the Academic Word List?
Most Academic Word List words are B2 to C1 level on the CEFR scale. They are the vocabulary step between general English and the specialised terms of a particular subject.
How can I study academic words on SophDict?
Select any word to see its definitions, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, and pronunciation. You can also switch between alphabetical and topic views, practise with flashcards, and download the list for offline study.