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
