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200 Advanced Words for CELPIP Reading

Learn the advanced vocabulary you need for a high CELPIP score. These words are extracted from actual CELPIP Reading passages, including the most challenging final sections. Each word includes a clear definition, part of speech, and example sentence from real CELPIP contexts.

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Academic

comprehensive

complete and including everything that is necessary

"The study provides a comprehensive analysis of urban development trends."

Academic

substantial

large in amount, value, or importance

"There has been a substantial increase in enrollment this year."

Academic

significant

important or noticeable

"The research shows significant improvements in student performance."

Academic

facilitate

to make an action or process easier

"The new system will facilitate better communication."

Academic

implement

to put a plan or system into operation

"The company plans to implement new safety protocols next month."

Academic

methodology

a system of methods used in a particular area of study

"The research methodology was carefully designed to ensure accuracy."

Academic

analyze

to examine something in detail

"We need to analyze the data before making any conclusions."

Academic

evaluate

to judge or calculate the quality or value of something

"The committee will evaluate all proposals before making a decision."

Academic

demonstrate

to show or prove something clearly

"The results demonstrate a clear correlation between exercise and health."

Academic

illustrate

to explain or make something clear by using examples

"The graph illustrates the population growth over the past decade."

Academic

consequently

as a result; therefore

"The budget was cut, and consequently, several programs were cancelled."

Academic

furthermore

in addition; moreover

"The plan is cost-effective. Furthermore, it will benefit the environment."

Academic

nevertheless

in spite of that; however

"The task was difficult. Nevertheless, we completed it on time."

Academic

whereas

used to compare two things that are different

"Some students prefer morning classes, whereas others prefer afternoon sessions."

Academic

hence

for this reason; therefore

"The weather was poor; hence, the outdoor event was cancelled."

Academic

thus

as a result or consequence; therefore

"The evidence was insufficient; thus, the case was dismissed."

Academic

moreover

as a further matter; besides

"The location is convenient. Moreover, the rent is affordable."

Academic

subsequently

afterwards; later

"The meeting was postponed and subsequently rescheduled for next week."

Academic

previously

at an earlier time; before

"As mentioned previously, the deadline has been extended."

Academic

initially

at the beginning; at first

"Initially, the project seemed straightforward, but it became more complex."

Academic

contradict

to assert the opposite of a statement

"The new evidence seems to contradict the earlier findings."

Academic

contradictory

mutually opposed or inconsistent

"The witness gave contradictory statements during the trial."

Academic

ambiguous

having more than one possible meaning

"The instructions were ambiguous and caused confusion."

Academic

explicit

stated clearly and in detail

"The contract contains explicit terms regarding payment."

Academic

implicit

suggested but not directly expressed

"There was an implicit understanding that the deadline was flexible."

Academic

coherent

logical and consistent

"The essay presents a coherent argument throughout."

Academic

incoherent

expressed in an unclear way

"The speaker's response was incoherent and difficult to follow."

Academic

elaborate

to add more detail or information

"Could you elaborate on your proposal?"

Academic

clarify

to make something clear or easier to understand

"The teacher tried to clarify the confusing concept."

Academic

acknowledge

to accept or admit the existence or truth of

"The government must acknowledge the severity of the problem."

Business

allocate

to distribute resources for a particular purpose

"The manager will allocate funds to each department."

Business

negotiate

to discuss something in order to reach an agreement

"The union is negotiating better working conditions with management."

Business

collaborate

to work together with others

"The two companies decided to collaborate on the new project."

Business

strategy

a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term goal

"The company developed a new marketing strategy to increase sales."

Business

revenue

income, especially from business activities

"The company reported increased revenue in the third quarter."

Business

expenditure

the action of spending money

"Government expenditure on education has increased significantly."

Business

investment

the action of investing money for profit

"The investment in new technology paid off within a year."

Business

efficient

achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort

"The new system is more efficient than the previous one."

Business

productivity

the effectiveness of productive effort

"Employee productivity increased after the training program."

Business

sustainable

able to be maintained at a certain rate or level

"We need to find sustainable solutions for energy consumption."

Business

feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently

"The project is feasible if we have adequate funding."

Business

viable

capable of working successfully

"The business plan is viable and should attract investors."

Business

prosperity

the state of being successful and having a lot of money

"Economic prosperity depends on various factors."

Business

infrastructure

the basic physical systems of a country or organization

"Investment in infrastructure is crucial for development."

Business

entrepreneur

a person who organizes and operates a business

"The young entrepreneur started a successful tech company."

Business

innovation

the introduction of something new

"Technological innovation has transformed many industries."

Business

competitor

a person or organization competing with others

"Our main competitor launched a similar product last month."

Business

stakeholder

a person with an interest in a business

"All stakeholders were consulted before making the decision."

Business

consensus

general agreement among a group

"The team reached a consensus on the project timeline."

Business

delegate

to entrust a task or responsibility to another person

"The manager decided to delegate some tasks to her assistant."

Business

merger

a combination of two companies into one

"The merger between the two banks was announced yesterday."

Business

acquisition

the act of buying another company

"The acquisition will expand the company's market share."

Business

subsidy

money given by a government to help an industry

"Farmers receive a subsidy to support agricultural production."

Business

incentive

something that encourages action

"The company offers financial incentives to high-performing employees."

Business

regulate

to control or supervise by means of rules

"The agency was created to regulate the financial industry."

Business

compliance

the action of following rules or laws

"The company ensures compliance with all safety regulations."

Business

transaction

an instance of buying or selling something

"All financial transactions are recorded in the system."

Business

commodity

a raw material or primary agricultural product

"Oil is one of the most valuable commodities in the world."

Business

fluctuate

to rise and fall irregularly

"Stock prices fluctuate throughout the trading day."

Business

accumulate

to gather or collect over time

"Interest will accumulate on the investment over several years."

Scientific

hypothesis

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence

"The scientist tested her hypothesis through a series of experiments."

Scientific

phenomenon

a fact or situation that is observed to exist

"Climate change is a global phenomenon affecting all regions."

Scientific

theory

a system of ideas intended to explain something

"Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics."

Scientific

evidence

the available body of facts indicating whether something is true

"There is strong evidence supporting the benefits of exercise."

Scientific

variable

a factor that can change or be changed

"The experiment controlled for all variables except temperature."

Scientific

parameter

a limit or boundary that defines the scope of something

"The study established clear parameters for data collection."

Scientific

correlation

a mutual relationship between two or more things

"Researchers found a correlation between sleep and academic performance."

Academic

dimension

an aspect or feature of a situation

"The problem has several dimensions that need to be addressed."

Academic

perspective

a particular way of viewing things

"The article offers a different perspective on the issue."

Academic

context

the circumstances that form the setting for an event

"It is important to understand the historical context."

Academic

aspect

a particular part or feature of something

"We need to consider every aspect of the proposal."

Academic

component

a part or element of a larger whole

"Education is a key component of social development."

Academic

factor

a circumstance that influences a result

"Weather is an important factor in agricultural success."

Academic

criterion

a standard by which something is judged

"The main criterion for selection is academic excellence."

Academic

indicate

to point out or show

"The data indicate a significant trend toward urbanization."

Academic

reveal

to make known something previously hidden

"The investigation revealed several important facts."

Academic

emphasize

to give special importance to something

"The speaker emphasized the need for immediate action."

Academic

maintain

to keep in existence or continue

"It is difficult to maintain high standards without proper funding."

Academic

obtain

to get or acquire something

"Students must obtain permission before leaving early."

Academic

retain

to keep or continue to have something

"The company aims to retain its best employees."

Academic

sustain

to maintain or support over time

"We need policies that can sustain economic growth."

Academic

undergo

to experience or be subjected to something

"The building will undergo major renovations next year."

Academic

utilize

to make practical use of something

"The team will utilize new technology to improve efficiency."

Academic

widespread

found or distributed over a large area

"There is widespread support for the new policy."

Academic

inevitable

certain to happen; unavoidable

"Change is inevitable in any growing organization."

Academic

crucial

extremely important or necessary

"Timing is crucial for the success of this project."

Academic

essential

absolutely necessary; extremely important

"Water is essential for all forms of life."

Academic

fundamental

forming a necessary base or core

"Respect is fundamental to any healthy relationship."

Academic

primary

of chief importance; principal

"The primary goal is to improve student outcomes."

Academic

secondary

coming after or less important than something else

"The cost is a secondary consideration."

Academic

alternative

one of two or more available possibilities

"We need to consider alternative solutions to this problem."

Academic

approach

a way of dealing with a situation or problem

"The new approach proved to be more effective."

Academic

concept

an abstract idea; a general notion

"The concept of democracy has evolved over centuries."

Academic

principle

a fundamental truth or proposition

"The principle of equality is central to our values."

Academic

procedure

an established or official way of doing something

"Follow the correct procedure when filing a complaint."

Academic

process

a series of actions or steps

"The hiring process can take several weeks."

Academic

scheme

a systematic plan or arrangement

"The government introduced a new pension scheme."

Academic

structure

the arrangement of and relations between parts

"The organizational structure needs to be reviewed."

Academic

framework

a basic structure underlying a system

"The legal framework protects consumer rights."

Academic

mechanism

a system of parts working together

"The mechanism for resolving disputes is clearly defined."

Academic

paradigm

a typical example or pattern of something

"The new research represents a paradigm shift in our understanding."

Academic

dilemma

a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives

"The government faces a dilemma between economic growth and environmental protection."

Academic

premise

a statement that forms the basis for a theory or argument

"The entire argument rests on a false premise."

Academic

proposition

a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion

"The proposition that technology improves life is debatable."

Academic

paradox

a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true

"The paradox of choice suggests that more options can lead to less satisfaction."

Academic

analogy

a comparison between two things to illustrate a point

"The teacher used an analogy to explain the complex concept."

Academic

synthesis

the combination of ideas to form a theory or system

"The paper presents a synthesis of previous research."

Academic

discourse

written or spoken communication or debate

"The academic discourse on climate change has evolved significantly."

Scientific

empirical

based on observation or experience rather than theory

"The study provides empirical evidence for the hypothesis."

Scientific

quantitative

relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something

"The quantitative analysis revealed significant patterns in the data."

Scientific

qualitative

relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something

"The qualitative research focused on understanding participants' experiences."

Academic

scrutiny

critical observation or examination

"The proposal came under intense scrutiny from the committee."

Academic

advocate

to publicly recommend or support

"Many experts advocate for early intervention programs."

Academic

contend

to assert something as a position in an argument

"Some researchers contend that the results are inconclusive."

Scientific

postulate

to suggest or assume the existence of something

"The theory postulates that behavior is learned through conditioning."

Academic

refute

to prove a statement or theory to be wrong

"The new evidence refutes the previous conclusions."

Academic

substantiate

to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

"The claims could not be substantiated with reliable data."

Academic

validate

to check or prove the validity or accuracy of

"Further studies are needed to validate these findings."

Academic

scrutinize

to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

"The committee will scrutinize all applications carefully."

Formal

appreciate

to recognize the value or significance of

"We appreciate your prompt response to our inquiry."

Formal

acknowledgment

recognition of the existence or truth of something

"We received your acknowledgment of our request."

Formal

inquiry

an act of asking for information

"Thank you for your inquiry regarding our services."

Formal

regarding

concerning; about

"I am writing regarding your recent application."

Formal

prompt

done without delay; immediate

"We appreciate your prompt response to the matter."

Formal

resolve

to settle or find a solution to a problem

"We hope to resolve this issue quickly."

Formal

concern

a matter of interest or importance

"This is a matter of great concern to all stakeholders."

Formal

ensure

to make certain that something will happen

"We will ensure that all requirements are met."

Formal

proceed

to continue with a course of action

"We will proceed with the plan as discussed."

Formal

consideration

careful thought, typically over a period of time

"Your proposal is under consideration by the board."

Formal

circumstance

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

"Under these circumstances, we must act quickly."

Academic

occurrence

an incident or event

"This is a rare occurrence in our organization."

Academic

implication

a conclusion that can be drawn from something

"The implications of this decision are far-reaching."

Academic

assumption

a thing that is accepted as true without proof

"This assumption may not hold in all cases."

Academic

conclusion

a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

"The study reached several important conclusions."

Academic

tendency

an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behavior

"There is a tendency for prices to rise during peak season."

Academic

perceive

to become aware or conscious of something

"People perceive the situation differently."

Academic

perception

the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something

"Public perception of the issue has changed significantly."

Academic

interpretation

an explanation of the meaning of something

"There are different interpretations of the data."

Academic

distinction

a difference or contrast between similar things

"There is an important distinction between these two concepts."

Academic

distinguish

to recognize or treat as different

"It is important to distinguish between fact and opinion."

Academic

characterize

to describe the distinctive nature or features of

"The study characterizes the behavior of the participants."

Academic

characteristic

a feature or quality belonging typically to a person or thing

"One characteristic of this approach is its flexibility."

Academic

attribute

a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic

"Patience is an important attribute for this role."

Academic

controversy

disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated

"The new policy has sparked considerable controversy."

Academic

controversial

giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy

"This is a controversial topic that divides opinion."

Academic

debate

a formal discussion on a particular topic

"There is ongoing debate about the best approach."

Formal

dispute

a disagreement or argument

"The dispute was resolved through mediation."

Academic

determine

to cause something to occur in a particular way

"The results will determine our next steps."

Academic

determination

firmness of purpose; resoluteness

"Her determination to succeed was admirable."

Business

establish

to set up on a firm or permanent basis

"The company was established in 1995."

Business

establishment

the action of establishing something

"The establishment of the new department took six months."

Social

interact

to communicate or work together

"Students learn to interact effectively in group settings."

Social

interaction

communication or direct involvement with someone or something

"Social interaction is important for mental health."

Social

communicate

to share or exchange information

"It is essential to communicate clearly in professional settings."

Social

communication

the imparting or exchanging of information

"Effective communication is key to successful relationships."

Social

relationship

the way in which two or more people are connected

"Building strong relationships takes time and effort."

Social

community

a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

"The local community organized a charity event."

Social

society

the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community

"Modern society faces many challenges."

Social

culture

the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society

"Understanding different cultures enriches our perspective."

Social

tradition

a belief or behavior passed down within a group

"The family has a tradition of celebrating holidays together."

Social

custom

a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving

"It is a local custom to greet neighbors in the morning."

Social

behavior

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself

"His behavior at the meeting was professional."

Social

attitude

a settled way of thinking or feeling about something

"A positive attitude can make a significant difference."

Social

respect

a feeling of deep admiration for someone

"Mutual respect is fundamental in any relationship."

Social

trust

firm belief in the reliability of someone or something

"Trust is the foundation of strong partnerships."

Social

cooperation

the process of working together to achieve a common goal

"International cooperation is essential for solving global issues."

Social

participation

the action of taking part in something

"Student participation in class discussions is encouraged."

Social

involvement

the fact or condition of being involved with something

"Her involvement in the project was crucial to its success."

Social

engagement

the action of engaging or being engaged

"Public engagement with the issue has increased significantly."

Social

connection

a relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated

"There is a strong connection between education and opportunity."

Social

network

a group or system of interconnected people or things

"Building a professional network takes time and effort."

Academic

comprehend

to understand something fully

"It is difficult to comprehend the complexity of this issue."

Academic

comprehension

the ability to understand something

"Reading comprehension is essential for academic success."

Academic

transform

to make a thorough or dramatic change

"Technology has transformed the way we communicate."

Academic

transformation

a marked change in form or appearance

"The transformation of the city was remarkable."

Academic

adapt

to adjust to new conditions

"Organisms must adapt to survive in changing environments."

Academic

adaptation

the process of adapting to something

"The adaptation to the new system took several weeks."

Academic

modify

to make partial or minor changes

"We need to modify the plan to meet the new requirements."

Academic

modification

the action of modifying something

"The modification improved the system's performance."

Academic

adjust

to alter or move slightly

"Please adjust your schedule to accommodate the meeting."

Academic

adjustment

a small alteration or movement

"The adjustment was necessary for accuracy."

Academic

enhance

to improve the quality or value of something

"The new features will enhance user experience."

Academic

enhancement

an improvement that makes something more valuable

"The enhancement increased productivity significantly."

Academic

optimize

to make the best or most effective use of

"We need to optimize our resources for better results."

Academic

optimization

the action of making the best use of something

"The optimization process took several months."

Business

maximize

to make as large or great as possible

"The goal is to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs."

Business

minimize

to reduce to the smallest possible amount

"We must minimize the risk of errors."

Business

prioritize

to treat something as more important than other things

"We need to prioritize urgent tasks first."

Business

priority

the fact or condition of being regarded as more important

"Safety is our top priority."

Business

allocation

the action or process of allocating

"The allocation of resources was carefully planned."

Academic

facilitation

the action of facilitating something

"The facilitation of learning is the teacher's main role."

Business

coordinate

to organize the different elements of a complex activity

"We need to coordinate our efforts to succeed."

Business

coordination

the organization of different elements to work together

"Good coordination is essential for teamwork."

Academic

integrate

to combine one thing with another to form a whole

"The new software will integrate with existing systems."

Academic

integration

the action or process of integrating

"The integration of new technology improved efficiency."

Academic

synthesize

to combine separate elements into a coherent whole

"The research synthesizes findings from multiple studies."

Business

consolidate

to combine into a single more effective unit

"The company plans to consolidate its operations."

Academic

sophisticated

having a refined knowledge of the ways of the world

"The new system uses sophisticated technology."

Academic

profound

very great or intense

"The book had a profound impact on readers."

Academic

nuance

a subtle difference in meaning or expression

"Understanding the nuance of language is important for communication."

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