Duolingo English Test: Academic Topics

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

access

the opportunity or right to use or reach something

“Reliable internet gives students access to more learning materials.”

adapt

to change in order to suit a new situation

“Communities must adapt to hotter and drier summers.”

community

a group of people who share a place, interest, or purpose

“The project was designed with the local community.”

environment

the natural world and the conditions in which people live

“Small choices can help protect the environment.”

global

relating to the whole world

“Climate change is a global problem with local effects.”

innovation

a new idea, method, or product

“Innovation in public transport can reduce congestion.”

issue

an important subject or problem for discussion

“The essay examines the issue of unequal access.”

research

a detailed study of a subject intended to discover facts

“Recent research explores how people learn online.”

society

people living together in an organized community

“Technology has changed how society shares information.”

sustainable

able to continue without causing serious harm or using resources up

“The city is looking for a sustainable transport plan.”

technology

scientific knowledge used to create tools or solve problems

“Technology can make public services easier to reach.”

urban

relating to a town or city

“Urban gardens can provide food and improve neighborhood spaces.”

variety

a number of different types of the same general thing

“The course offers a variety of learning activities.”

volunteer

a person who offers to do something without being paid

“Each volunteer helped collect responses for the survey.”

consume

to use, eat, or drink something

“Households consume less energy when buildings are well insulated.”

perspective

a particular way of thinking about or viewing something

“Travel can give students a new perspective on culture.”

advantage

a condition that makes success more likely or gives a benefit

“One advantage of cycling is the low cost.”

evidence

facts or information that show whether an idea is true

“The author uses evidence from several independent studies.”

creative

using imagination to produce new ideas or things

“Creative activities can help students explore difficult questions.”

influence

the power to affect people or events

“Parents and friends can influence a student's choices.”

biodiversity

the variety of plant and animal life in a particular place or on Earth

“Protecting biodiversity helps ecosystems remain resilient.”

conserve

to protect something from harm or use it carefully so it lasts

“New buildings should conserve water and energy.”

demographic

relating to the characteristics of a population, such as age or income

“The report includes demographic information about the participants.”

economic

relating to the production, use, or management of money and resources

“The region faces both environmental and economic challenges.”

energy

the power used to make machines work or to heat, light, and move things

“Solar panels produce clean energy during the day.”

infrastructure

the basic systems and structures that a society needs to function

“Reliable infrastructure supports businesses and public services.”

migration

the movement of people or animals from one place to another

“The study looks at how migration changes growing cities.”

renewable

able to be replaced naturally and therefore not permanently used up

“Wind is a renewable source of energy.”

rural

relating to the countryside rather than towns or cities

“Rural communities may have fewer public-transport options.”

welfare

health, happiness, and general wellbeing

“The policy was designed to protect the welfare of children.”