AWL sublist 1

percent

Also called per centum

theory

a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena

policy

a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility, etc.:

concept

a general notion or idea; conception

role

a part or character played by an actor or actress

section

a part that is cut off or separated

method

a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, esp. in accordance with a definite plan

period

a rather large interval of time that is meaningful in the life of a person, in history, etc., because of its particular characteristics

sector

a section or zone, as of a city

formula

a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion

individual

a single human being, as distinguished from a group

process

a systematic series of actions directed to some end

principle

an accepted or professed rule of action or conduct

contract

an agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified

issue

an important topic or problem for debate or discussion. Personal problems or difficulties

area

any particular extent of space or surface; part

source

any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin

research

diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc

similar

having a likeness or resemblance, esp. in a general way

specific

having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite

significant

important; of consequence

data

information, such as facts, numbers, photographs, etc.

structure

mode of building, construction, or organization; arrangement of parts, elements, or constituents

major

one of superior rank, ability, etc., in a specified class. a person of full legal age (opposed to minor).

factor

one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation

legal

permitted by law; lawful

evident

plain or clear to the sight or understanding

labour

productive activity, esp. for the sake of economic gain

benefit

something that is advantageous or good; an advantage

available

suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand

environment

the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu.

function

the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role

finance

the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, esp. those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment

economy

the management of the resources of a community, country, etc., esp. with a view to its productivity

income

the monetary payment received for goods or services, or from other sources, as rents or investments

context

the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect

authority

the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine

indicate

to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show

consist

to be made up or composed (usually fol. by of)

create

to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes

vary

to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance

approach

to come near to in quality, character, time, or condition; to come within range for comparison. to present, offer, or make a proposal or request to

constitute

to compose; form

distribute

to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot

assess

to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation

analyze

to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of

legislate

to exercise the function of legislation; make or enact laws

estimate

to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately

establish

to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis

interpret

to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate

occur

to happen; take place; come to pass

require

to have need of; need

involve

to include, contain, or comprehend within itself or its scope

proceed

to move or go forward or onward, esp. after stopping

derive

to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually fol. by from

identify

to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of

respond

to reply or answer in words

export

to ship (commodities) to other countries or places for sale, exchange, etc

define

to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.):

assume

to take for granted or without proof; suppose; postulate; posit