COMMON ACADEMIC COLLOCATIONS
bear in mind
general amnesty
violate a treaty
stick to the rules
abide by the law
substantial effort
point of view
broad range of products
come into prominence
striking feature
cast considerable doubt
pose a high risk
accuse somebody of
theft
admire courage
apologize to someone
dependence on fossil
fuels
participate in
competition
obtain informed consent
take advantage of
situation
exploit natural
resources
12 consecutive years
political instability
hotly debated issue
acquit the accused of
homicide
new generation of
batteries
sentence somebody to
life imprisonment
inherent dangers
execute death penalty
praise and reward
adversely affect
land cultivation
fertilization of crops
intensified dispute
irrigation techniques
annual precipitation
crop revitalization
anticipate a sudden raid
eruption of a volcano
drastic food shortage
impact on economy
plunge into ocean
relieve a pain
catastrophic destruction
physical barriers
time-consuming process
characteristic attributes
hostile environments
monumental tomb
financial constraints
legal constraints
contamination
waste disposal
emission of pollutants
shrinking of tumor
overconsumption of
sugar
underground reservoirs
of oil
well-adjusted diet
nutritious necessities
tremendous contribution
high proportion of
carbon
life-threatening disease
accuracy of facts
predicting hurricanes
adjacent to the ocean
adapt to new
environments
infeasible project
linguistic diversity
retain the original
structure
evolve from common
ancestor
marriage proposal
adoption of innovation
COMMON ACADEMIC COLLOCATIONS
recurrent cancer
attitude towards elderly
go bankrupt
settlement of disputes
addicted to alcohol
laid off workers
promote general welfare
an ambitious person
You reap what you sow
detrimental to health
scientific approach
punctuation marks
defy the resolutions of
council
survival of the fittest
age-related wrinkling
natural selection
mysterious
circumstances
undertake a
responsibility
artificial fertilizer
reach a compromise
susceptibility to
depression
compromise by
arbitration
susceptible to corruption
drug abuse
child abuse
domestic violence
knowledgeable person
inspired by nature
take necessary
precautions
behave inconsiderately
EU negotiations
instance of impoliteness
counterfeit money
counterfeit drugs
a landscape devoid of life
deprivation of basic
needs
destitute people
perpetrator of crime
murder victim
notorious gangsters
ultimate goal
in accordance with law
longstanding tradition
enthusiastic about new
ideas
enthusiastic audience
behavioral pattern
external stimulus
biological multitude of
life
genetic sequencing
degradation of natural
resources
exposure to pollution
sustainable agriculture
importation of foreign
goods
economic profitability
amendments of laws
digestive system
constitutional rights
completely irrelevant
social gathering
constant reinforcement
obsession with hygiene
meltdown of glaciers
indispensible for climate
unprecedented in history
equal distribution of
wealth
enhancement surgery
nuclear disarmament
unilateral declaration of
war
deforestation
be of vital importance
attract public attention
extinguish undesirable
behaviors
archaeological remains
disparities in wealth
thriving business
eminent scientist
COMMON ACADEMIC COLLOCATIONS
tyranny of the majority
launch an initiative
hunter-gatherer
close proximity
mentally challenged
nomadic life style
in the vicinity of London
hereditary factors
deliberate attempt
physical resemblance
between humans and
apes
consistent results
easily accessible
genetic predisposition
differ significantly
right to vote
direct involvement in
crime
state-owned enterprise
insistence on honesty
burden of proof
mass destruction
weapons
undergo a surgery
contemporary society
turn over fugitives
accept bribe
human rights violation
convey a message
denial of basic human
rights
dismiss an offer
neglected children
economic inequality
widespread concern
gross negligence
positive discrimination
randomly divided groups
coping strategy
claim million of innocent
lives
declare independence
mutual trust &
confidence
conventional wisdom
economic prosperity
convincing evidence
effective implementation
correct interpretation
huge dilemma
common characteristics
enormous amount of
money
seize the opportunity
pay attention to details
high altitudes
baseless accusations
closely associated (with)
considerable progress
closer inspection
commonly encountered
lack of adequate
nourishment
draw a conclusion
cultural heritage
stem-cell therapy
state-funded institute
reliance on oil
dream interpretation
demand & supply
inhabitants of an island
comprehensive account
residence permit
inevitable consequence
inevitable result
conduct research
first impression
invaluable contribution
ethical considerations
experimental research
empirical evidence
follow the instructions
gender equality
surgical intervention
government expenditure
foreign currency
fundamental assumption
COMMON ACADEMIC COLLOCATIONS
lower expectations
emotional distress
high priority
trespass to personal
property
political representation
illustrate a point
qualitative data
racial discrimination
present an argument
regional variation
religious faith
spiritual leader
propose a legislation
scarcity of resources
provide insight
account for (%15)
boundary between sanity
and insanity
give rise to controversy
infectious diseases
perishable goods
economic upheaval
termination of contract
shed light on
affordable prices
forthcoming decade
scholarly journal
seem plausible
gradual increase
underlying cause of
dementia
noticeable difference
coin a new term
undergo radical
transformation
life expectancy at birth
reduced infant mortality
severe carelessness
below standards
cheque fraud
assault rifle
false imprisonment
trigger social disruption
diminished responsibility
proponents of solar
energy
unintended
consequences
resolutions of European
Council
profound change
alteration beyond
recognition
accelerating rate
explicit reference to
controversy surrounding
pose a challenge to
contain inconsistencies
tackle inflation
address an issue
overcome a problem
Greek debt crisis
generate revenue
disprove a hypothesis
embrace an idea
exhibition center
redundancy payment
cemetery (graveyard)
crucial for life on Earth
long-distance racing
facial expressions
sensible explanation
outrageous act of bribery
disrespecting elders
disgrace to mankind
cognitive abilities
dialects of Turkish
language
reply without hesitation
delicate equilibrium
Arabian peninsula
be about to disappear
critically endangered
vulnerable species
conservation-dependent
species
COMMON ACADEMIC COLLOCATIONS
exempt from taxation
technological advances
keep a diary
disease eradication
through widespread
vaccination
animal husbandry
crossbreeding of animals
need for approval
diagnostic tools
descendants of African
slaves
invasion of privacy
means of mass
communication
bound together by ideas
loyalty to the king
apartheid regime in S.
Africa
fragments of artifact
successor & predecessor
sedentary lifestyle
hand in resignation
give precedence
conquest of Istanbul
invasion of Britain
emergence of social
classes
ruins of ancient city
depletion of fish stocks
overexploitation of
resources
increase mobility
government interference
acute respiratory
infections
prevention of global
warming
free expression of ideas
