The words
Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.
- analyze
- to examine something carefully by separating it into parts
- “The class will analyze the results before drawing a conclusion.”
- approach
- a way of dealing with a task, question, or problem
- “The team tried a different approach to the research question.”
- assume
- to accept something as true without proof
- “Do not assume that a higher number always means a better result.”
- concept
- an idea used to explain or organize something
- “The lecture introduced the concept of shared responsibility.”
- consequence
- a result that follows from an action or situation
- “One consequence of the policy was a shorter waiting time.”
- contribute
- to help cause a result or give something to a shared effort
- “Several factors contribute to student success.”
- define
- to explain the exact meaning of a word or idea
- “The writer defines the term in the first paragraph.”
- derive
- to get something from a source or process
- “The researchers derive the estimate from three years of data.”
- emerge
- to appear or become known gradually
- “A clear pattern began to emerge during the second experiment.”
- establish
- to show or prove something clearly; to create something firmly
- “The study establishes a link between sleep and concentration.”
- evaluate
- to judge the quality, value, or importance of something
- “Students must evaluate whether the source is reliable.”
- factor
- one of the facts or conditions that affect a result
- “Cost is an important factor in the decision.”
- indicate
- to show that something is true or likely
- “The figures indicate a gradual increase in demand.”
- interpret
- to explain the meaning of information or an event
- “Readers may interpret the graph in different ways.”
- involve
- to include someone or something as part of an activity or situation
- “The project involves interviews with local residents.”
- occur
- to happen, especially unexpectedly or at a particular time
- “The largest change occurred after the new system was introduced.”
- require
- to need something for a particular purpose
- “The assignment requires students to compare two sources.”
- significant
- large or important enough to have a noticeable effect
- “The difference was statistically significant in the final test.”
- theory
- a set of ideas that explains how something works
- “The lecture compared two theories of language learning.”
- evidence
- facts or information that support an idea or conclusion
- “The argument is convincing because it is supported by evidence.”
- abstract
- about ideas rather than physical objects or events
- “The article presents an abstract model of how memory works.”
- alternative
- another possibility or choice
- “The researchers considered an alternative explanation for the result.”
- context
- the situation or information that helps explain something
- “The quotation is easier to understand in its historical context.”
- data
- facts or measurements collected for study
- “The team checked the data before making a recommendation.”
- domain
- an area of knowledge, activity, or responsibility
- “The study focuses on the domain of public health.”
- hypothesis
- an idea that can be tested to see whether it is true
- “The experiment was designed to test the hypothesis.”
- objective
- a result that someone aims to achieve
- “The main objective is to understand how the two groups differ.”
- retain
- to keep something or continue to have it
- “The material is designed to help students retain new terms.”
- sufficient
- enough for a particular purpose
- “The sample was sufficient for a preliminary comparison.”
- vary
- to change or be different in size, amount, or degree
- “Results vary depending on the age of the participants.”