Most Common Academic Words, Part 2 (G to M): Master 200 Essential Academic Vocabulary Terms

By Jackie Bolen

Improve your academic English with 200 of the most common words.

My goal is to help you expand your academic English vocabulary and to be able to speak, read, and write more fluently. Improve your confidence when studying at an English-speaking college or talking to colleagues from other countries.

Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to...

• Have 200 common words for academic English at your fingertips.
• See how they are used in real life.
• Improve your academic English.
• Speak English fluently and confidently.
• Have some fun while learning English vocabulary.
• Improve your TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score.
• Understand more of what's happening around you at college or university.
• Gain some confidence with speaking in class or to your professors.

Let's face it, academic English can be difficult to master, even for the best students. In this book, you'll find hundreds of academic English words that are commonly used at colleges, universities, and conferences around the world.

You'll find a simple explanation for each word and have a chance to put into practice what you've learned. Answers are included so that you can easily check your progress.

Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary skills in no time at all!

Get your copy of Most Common Academic Words, Part 2 (G to M) today!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jackie Bolen
• Release date: Jun 5, 2025
• ISBN: 9798230082484

Book preview

​Introduction

Welcome to this book designed to help you improve your academic English vocabulary with helpful idioms, phrases, and expressions.

My goal is to help you expand your academic English vocabulary and to be able to speak and write more fluently. Improve your confidence when studying at an English-speaking college or talking to colleagues from other countries.

Let's face it, academic English can be difficult to master, even for the best students. In this book, you'll find 200 of the most common academic words that start with G—->M.

To get the most value from this book, be sure to do the following:

−  Review frequently.

−  Use each word in real life as soon as possible.

−  Don't be nervous about making mistakes. That's how you'll get better at English.

−  Do the practice sections. Try not to cheat and look at the answers too much!

−  Consider studying with a friend to help each other stay motivated.

Good luck and I wish you well on your journey to become more proficient with academic English.

​About the Author: Jackie Bolen

I taught English in South Korea for 10 years to mostly university students. I've taught every class under the sun! These days, I'm living and teaching on Vancouver Island, Canada.

I hold a Masters degree and I've completed the CELTA and DELTA teacher certification programs. You can find me here:

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/jackiebolen

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jackie.bolen

Email: [e-mail]

ESL Speaking: www.eslspeaking.org

You might also be interested in these books: Advanced English Conversation Dialogues and The Big Book of Phrasal Verbs in Use. Both of them are by Jackie Bolen. You can find them wherever you like to buy books. They have hundreds of helpful English phrases and expressions that can be used in a wide variety of situations.

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generate

verb: To produce or create.

Example: The new policy is expected to generate more job opportunities.

More examples:

Solar panels generate electricity from sunlight.

His comments generated a lot of discussion during the meeting.

integrate

verb: To combine parts or elements into a unified whole; to incorporate into a larger system.

Example: The curriculum was redesigned to integrate digital literacy across all subject areas.

More examples:

The study integrates both quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive analysis.

New technologies have been integrated into classroom settings to enhance student learning outcomes.

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manipulate

verb: To control or influence something skillfully, often in a way that is deliberate or sometimes subtle.

Example: The experiment was designed to manipulate environmental variables in order to observe changes in behavior.

More examples:

Researchers manipulated the independent variable to test its effect on learning outcomes.

The study investigated how media content can be manipulated to shape public perception.

intermediate

adjective: Occurring between two stages, levels, or degrees; in the middle of a process or progression.

Example: The course is designed for students with an intermediate level of language proficiency.

More examples:

The study included beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners to compare language acquisition patterns.

Researchers observed significant improvements during the intermediate phase of the training program.

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locate

verb: To find the position of something or to place it in a particular location.

Example: The researchers used GPS data to locate the field sites for ecological sampling.

More examples:

Participants were asked to locate specific information within the academic article.

The equipment was located in a secure laboratory to ensure accurate data collection.

income

noun: Money received, especially on a regular basis, from work, investments, or other sources.

Example: The study examined the relationship between household income and access to higher education.

More examples:

Students from lower-income backgrounds often face additional financial barriers in pursuing tertiary education.

Researchers used income data to analyze patterns of social inequality across regions.

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medical

adjective: Related to the science or practice of medicine and health care.

Example: The study analyzed the long-term effects of medical treatment on patient recovery rates.

More examples:

Medical research has contributed significantly to advancements in public health.

The participants were required to submit a medical history before enrolling in the clinical trial.

investigate

verb: To examine carefully and systematically in order to discover facts or gather information.

Example: The study aims to investigate the effects of remote learning on student engagement.

More examples:

Researchers investigated the correlation between sleep