PTE Academic Word List – Part 5

The Academic Word List is an essential tool to build your vocabulary for the PTE exam. Learn these words with their meanings and sentence usage, and use them while preparing with the PTE Mock Test Packages. Here are 40 more words from the list.

Check out the other parts as well – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

1. Theory
   • Meaning: A set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based.
   • Example Sentences:
     • Einstein’s theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
     • The theory proposes that market forces will ensure efficiency.
2. Significant
   • Meaning: Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
   • Example Sentences:
     • There was a significant increase in the number of participants.
     • The study found a significant correlation between diet and health.
3. Process
   • Meaning: A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
   • Example Sentences:
     • The process of photosynthesis is essential for plant life.
     • Learning a language is a long and complex process.
4. Policy
   • Meaning: A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
   • Example Sentences:
     • The government’s foreign policy has been under scrutiny.
     • The company introduced a new policy for employee benefits.
5. Principle
   • Meaning: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
   • Example Sentences:
     • The principle of equality is central to democratic systems.
     • He adheres to the principle of treating everyone fairly.
6. Method
   • Meaning: A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.
   • Example Sentences:
     • The scientific method is essential for conducting research.
     • They adopted a new method for data analysis.
7. Legal
   • Meaning: Relating to the law.
   • Example Sentences:
     • She sought legal advice before signing the contract.
     • The company is facing a legal battle over patent rights.
8. Interpret
   • Meaning: Explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).
   • Example Sentences:
     • The data can be interpreted in various ways.
     • The Constitution should be interpreted according to contemporary standards.
9. Identify
   • Meaning: Establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.
   • Example Sentences:
     • The police were able to quickly identify the suspect.
     • It’s important to identify your priorities.
10. Hypothesis
    • Meaning: A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The scientist tested her hypothesis through experiments.
      • His hypothesis was that the plant would grow faster under different light conditions.
11. Function
    • Meaning: An activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
      • Each department in the company has a specific function.
12. Evidence
    • Meaning: The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
    • Example Sentences:
      • There is overwhelming evidence that smoking causes lung cancer.
      • The jury considered all the evidence before reaching a verdict.
13. Establish
    • Meaning: Set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The university was established in the 19th century.
      • The study aims to establish a link between diet and disease.
14. Economic
    • Meaning: Relating to economics or the economy.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The economic impact of the pandemic was severe.
      • Economic theories can help explain consumer behavior.
15. Conduct
    • Meaning: Organize and carry out.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The researchers will conduct a series of experiments.
      • The orchestra will conduct its annual performance next week.
16. Community
    • Meaning: A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The local community was involved in the decision-making process.
      • The online gaming community is growing rapidly.
17. Consequence
    • Meaning: A result or effect of an action or condition.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The consequence of his actions was a two-year suspension.
      • Environmental pollution has serious consequences for wildlife.
18. Chapter
    • Meaning: A main division of a book, typically with a number or title.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The first chapter of the book sets the scene for the story.
      • Each chapter in the textbook covers a different topic.
19. Category
    • Meaning: A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
    • Example Sentences:
      • The novel falls into the category of historical fiction.
      • This category of products is our best seller.
20. Beneficial
    • Meaning: Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.
    • Example Sentences:
      • Regular exercise is beneficial to your health.
      • The agreement is beneficial for both companies.