Academic Word List (AWL)

Word List: Academic Word List (AWL)

Below is the Academic Word List (AWL) word list containing 873 individual words. Click on a word to discover related lexical and grammatical information.

About This Word List

The Academic Word List (AWL) is a compilation of essential words that are frequently used in academic settings, spanning a wide range of disciplines and subject areas. Developed by Averil Coxhead, a renowned linguist and vocabulary researcher, the AWL serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and educators seeking to enhance their academic language proficiency. These words have been carefully selected based on their frequency of occurrence in academic texts, ensuring that learners who become proficient in the AWL will possess a solid foundation of vocabulary necessary for success in higher education and academic writing. By mastering the words on the AWL, individuals can improve their ability to comprehend complex texts, express their ideas more precisely, and engage in meaningful academic discourse.