Speaking & Writing: Science & discovery

The words

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

scientific

about or related to science, or using its methods

“The speaker uses “scientific” to characterize the research project situation.”

experiment

to try using various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they are

“The speaker explains how “experiment” is used in a report about the research project.”

pinpoint

to discover or explain exactly the real facts about something or the cause of a problem

“The speaker explains how “pinpoint” is used in a report about the research project.”

stylistic

relating to the particular way an artist, writer, musician etc makes or performs something, especially the technical features or methods they use

“The report describes the research project issue as stylistic.”

theory

an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something about life or the world, especially an idea that has not yet been proved to be true

“A clear definition of the word “theory” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

evolution

the scientific idea that plants and animals develop and change gradually over a long period of time

“The speaker used the word “evolution” while explaining the research project problem.”

phenomenon

something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand

“A clear definition of the word “phenomenon” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

biology

the scientific study of living things

“The speaker used the word “biology” while explaining the research project problem.”

feasible

a plan, idea, or method that is feasible is possible and is likely to work

“During the research project discussion, “feasible” signals a particular quality.”

instrument

a small tool used in work such as science or medicine

“The speaker used the word “instrument” while explaining the research project problem.”

chemistry

the science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

“The research project report includes a section on the word “chemistry.””

apparatus

the set of tools and machines that you use for a particular scientific, medical, or technical purpose

“The speaker used the word “apparatus” while explaining the research project problem.”

formula

a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful

“Learners saw the word “formula” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

investigate

to try to find out the truth about something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem

“A clear example helps learners use “investigate” in a sentence about the research project.”

transport

a system or method for carrying passengers or goods from one place to another

“The speaker used the word “transport” while explaining the research project problem.”

rigid

rigid methods, systems etc are very strict and difficult to change

“During the research project discussion, “rigid” signals a particular quality.”

aviation

the science or practice of flying in aircraft

“A clear definition of the word “aviation” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

observe

to watch something or someone carefully

“Learners hear “observe” while following the research project explanation.”

voltage

electrical force measured in volts

“Learners saw the word “voltage” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

experimentation

the process of testing various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they are

“The research project report includes a section on the word “experimentation.””

quantifiable

Something that is quantifiable can be measured or counted in a scientific way

“The speaker uses “quantifiable” to characterize the research project situation.”

detect

to notice or discover something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear etc

“The speaker explains how “detect” is used in a report about the research project.”

collaboration

when you work together with another person or group to achieve something, especially in science or art

“The speaker used the word “collaboration” while explaining the research project problem.”

graph

a drawing that uses a line or lines to show how two or more sets of measurements are related to each other

“Learners saw the word “graph” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

microbiology

the scientific study of very small living things such as bacteria

“A clear definition of the word “microbiology” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

ecology

the way in which plants, animals, and people are related to each other and to their environment, or the scientific study of this

“Learners saw the word “ecology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

measure

to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as inch es ,metres etc

“Learners hear “measure” while following the research project explanation.”

theoretical

relating to the study of ideas, especially scientific ideas, rather than with practical uses of the ideas or practical experience

“The report describes the research project issue as theoretical.”

circumference

the distance or measurement around the outside of a circle or any round shape

“A clear definition of the word “circumference” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

photogrammetry

the process of making measurements from photographs, used esp in the construction of maps from aerial photographs and also in military intelligence, medical and industrial research, etc

“Learners saw the word “photogrammetry” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

sociology

the scientific study of societies and the behaviour of people in groups

“The research project report includes a section on the word “sociology.””

anthropology

the scientific study of people, their societies, culture s etc

“Learners saw the word “anthropology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

microscope

a scientific instrument that makes extremely small things look larger

“The research project report includes a section on the word “microscope.””

astronomy

the scientific study of the stars and planet s

“The research project report includes a section on the word “astronomy.””

verify

to discover whether something is correct or true

“The speaker explains how “verify” is used in a report about the research project.”

relativity

the relationship in physics between time, space, and movement according to Einstein’s theory

“The speaker used the word “relativity” while explaining the research project problem.”

research

to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new facts or test new ideas

“The speaker explains how “research” is used in a report about the research project.”

navigation

the science or job of planning which way you need to go when you are travelling from one place to another

“The research project report includes a section on the word “navigation.””

sophisticated

a sophisticated machine, system, method etc is very well designed and very advanced, and often works in a complicated way

“The report describes the research project issue as sophisticated.”

supersede

if a new idea, product, or method supersedes another one, it becomes used instead because it is more modern or effective

“In the research project discussion, the verb “supersede” describes an action or change.”

organic

relating to farming or gardening methods of growing food without using artificial chemicals, or produced or grown by these methods

“During the research project discussion, “organic” signals a particular quality.”

mainstream

the most usual ideas or methods, or the people who have these ideas or methods

“The speaker used the word “mainstream” while explaining the research project problem.”

transportation

a system or method for carrying passengers or goods from one place to another

“The research project report includes a section on the word “transportation.””

empirical

based on scientific testing or practical experience, not on ideas

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as empirical.”

metric

using or connected with the metric system of weights and measures

“The report describes the research project issue as metric.”

revolution

a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etc

“A clear definition of the word “revolution” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

vogue

a popular and fashionable style, activity, method etc

“Learners saw the word “vogue” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

innovation

the introduction of new ideas or methods

“The speaker used the word “innovation” while explaining the research project problem.”

astrophysics

the scientific study of the chemical structure of the stars and the forces that influence them

“The research project report includes a section on the word “astrophysics.””

unorthodox

unorthodox opinions or methods are different from what is usual or accepted by most people

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as unorthodox.”

ultramontane

on the other side of the mountains, esp the Alps, from the speaker or writer

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as ultramontane.”

breakthrough

an important new discovery in something you are studying, especially one made after trying for a long time

“Learners saw the word “breakthrough” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

forensic

relating to the scientific methods used for finding out about a crime

“The speaker uses “forensic” to characterize the research project situation.”

historian

A historian is a person who specializes in the study of history, and who writes books and articles about it

“The speaker used the word “historian” while explaining the research project problem.”

notation

a system of written marks or signs used to represent something such as music, mathematics, or scientific ideas

“The research project report includes a section on the word “notation.””

replicate

if you replicate someone’s work, a scientific study etc, you do it again, or try to get the same result again

“The speaker explains how “replicate” is used in a report about the research project.”

biochemistry

the scientific study of the chemistry of living things

“Learners saw the word “biochemistry” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

prescription

a piece of paper on which a doctor writes what medicine a sick person should have, so that they can get it from a pharmacist

“Learners saw the word “prescription” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

scholar

someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, especially one that is not a science subject

“The research project report includes a section on the word “scholar.””

spoken

the form of language that you speak rather than write

“The report describes the research project issue as spoken.”

database

a large amount of data stored in a computer system so that you can find and use it easily

“The speaker used the word “database” while explaining the research project problem.”

eloquent

able to express your ideas and opinions well, especially in a way that influences people

“The speaker uses “eloquent” to characterize the research project situation.”

orthodox

orthodox ideas, methods, or behaviour are accepted by most people to be correct and right

“During the research project discussion, “orthodox” signals a particular quality.”

masterpiece

a work of art, a piece of writing or music etc that is of very high quality or that is the best that a particular artist, writer etc has produced

“Learners saw the word “masterpiece” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

remark

something that you say when you express an opinion or say what you have noticed

“Learners saw the word “remark” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

telegraph

an old-fashioned method of sending messages using radio or electrical signals

“The research project report includes a section on the word “telegraph.””

thermometer

a piece of equipment that measures the temperature of the air, of your body etc

“The research project report includes a section on the word “thermometer.””

anatomy

the scientific study of the structure of human or animal bodies

“The speaker used the word “anatomy” while explaining the research project problem.”

unravel

to understand or explain something that is mysterious or complicated

“The speaker explains how “unravel” is used in a report about the research project.”

weird

very strange and unusual, and difficult to understand or explain

“During the research project discussion, “weird” signals a particular quality.”

quantity

an amount of something that can be counted or measured

“A clear definition of the word “quantity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

viable

a viable idea, plan, or method can work successfully

“During the research project discussion, “viable” signals a particular quality.”

literacy

the state of being able to read and write

“The speaker used the word “literacy” while explaining the research project problem.”

meteorology

the scientific study of weather conditions

“Learners saw the word “meteorology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

fluent

able to speak a language very well

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as fluent.”

attitude

the opinions and feelings that you usually have about something, especially when this is shown in your behaviour

“The research project report includes a section on the word “attitude.””

deduce

to use the knowledge and information you have in order to understand something or form an opinion about it

“Learners hear “deduce” while following the research project explanation.”

applaud

to hit your open hands together, to show that you have enjoyed a play, concert, speaker etc

“A clear example helps learners use “applaud” in a sentence about the research project.”

caption

A caption is the words printed underneath a picture or cartoon which explain what it is about

“Learners saw the word “caption” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

image

the opinion people have of a person, organization, product etc, or the way a person, organization etc seems to be to the public

“A clear definition of the word “image” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

inscribe

to carefully cut, print, or write words on something, especially on the surface of a stone or coin

“A clear example helps learners use “inscribe” in a sentence about the research project.”

academy

an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc

“The research project report includes a section on the word “academy.””

conference

a large formal meeting where a lot of people discuss important matters such as business, politics, or science, especially for several days

“The research project report includes a section on the word “conference.””

impression

the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something because of the way they seem

“The speaker used the word “impression” while explaining the research project problem.”

myth

an ancient story, especially one invented in order to explain natural or historical events

“Learners saw the word “myth” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

stereo

a machine for playing records, cds etc that produces sound from two speakers

“Learners saw the word “stereo” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

longitude

the distance east or west of a particular meridian (imaginary line along the Earth’s surface from the North Pole to the South Pole), measured in degrees

“A clear definition of the word “longitude” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

receptive

willing to consider new ideas or listen to someone else’s opinions

“During the research project discussion, “receptive” signals a particular quality.”

straightforward

honest about your feelings or opinions and not hiding anything

“During the research project discussion, “straightforward” signals a particular quality.”

advice

an opinion you give someone about what they should do

“The research project report includes a section on the word “advice.””

concur

to agree with someone or have the same opinion as them

“Learners hear “concur” while following the research project explanation.”

court

the place where a trial is held, or the people there, especially the judge and the jury who examine the evidence and decide whether someone is guilty or not guilty

“The speaker used the word “court” while explaining the research project problem.”

disagree

to have or express a different opinion from someone else

“In the research project discussion, the verb “disagree” describes an action or change.”

put

to say or write something using words in a particular way

“The speaker explains how “put” is used in a report about the research project.”

sway

to influence someone so that they change their opinion

“In the research project discussion, the verb “sway” describes an action or change.”

opinion

your ideas or beliefs about a particular subject

“The research project report includes a section on the word “opinion.””

agriculture

the practice or science of farming

“A clear definition of the word “agriculture” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

data

information or facts

“Learners saw the word “data” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

alchemist

An alchemist was a scientist in the Middle Ages who tried to discover how to change ordinary metals into gold

“Learners saw the word “alchemist” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

interpretation

the way in which someone explains or understands an event, information, someone’s actions etc

“The research project report includes a section on the word “interpretation.””

institute

an organization that has a particular purpose such as scientific or educational work, or the building where this organization is based

“The speaker used the word “institute” while explaining the research project problem.”

mimic

to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, especially in order to make people laugh

“A clear example helps learners use “mimic” in a sentence about the research project.”

tongue

the soft part inside your mouth that you can move about and use for eating and speaking

“Learners saw the word “tongue” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

autobiography

a book in which someone writes about their own life, or books of this type

“Learners saw the word “autobiography” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

discovery

a fact or thing that someone finds out about, when it was not known about before

“The research project report includes a section on the word “discovery.””

nonsense

ideas, opinions, statements etc that are not true or that seem very stupid

“The speaker used the word “nonsense” while explaining the research project problem.”

photography

the art, profession, or method of producing photographs or the scenes in films

“The speaker used the word “photography” while explaining the research project problem.”

physics

the science concerned with the study of physical objects and substances, and of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

“A clear definition of the word “physics” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

bland

without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character

“The speaker uses “bland” to characterize the research project situation.”

horticulture

the practice or science of growing flowers, fruit, and vegetables

“Learners saw the word “horticulture” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

length

the measurement of how long something is from one end to the other

“Learners saw the word “length” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

merchandise

to try to sell goods or services using methods such as advertising

“A clear example helps learners use “merchandise” in a sentence about the research project.”

mysterious

mysterious events or situations are difficult to explain or understand

“The report describes the research project issue as mysterious.”

rhetoric

the art of speaking or writing to persuade or influence people

“The research project report includes a section on the word “rhetoric.””

arithmetic

the science of numbers involving adding, multiplying etc

“Learners saw the word “arithmetic” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

conclusive

Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true

“During the research project discussion, “conclusive” signals a particular quality.”

despise

to dislike and have a low opinion of someone or something

“The speaker explains how “despise” is used in a report about the research project.”

experimental

used for, relating to, or resulting from experiments

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as experimental.”

statistic

a single number which represents a fact or measurement

“The research project report includes a section on the word “statistic.””

unit

an amount of something used as a standard of measurement

“The research project report includes a section on the word “unit.””

refer

to mention or speak about someone or something

“In the research project discussion, the verb “refer” describes an action or change.”

contention

a strong opinion that someone expresses

“The speaker used the word “contention” while explaining the research project problem.”

evidence

to show that something exists or is true

“A clear example helps learners use “evidence” in a sentence about the research project.”

measurement

the length, height etc of something

“Learners saw the word “measurement” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

botany

the scientific study of plants

“The speaker used the word “botany” while explaining the research project problem.”

playwright

someone who writes plays

“A clear definition of the word “playwright” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

bias

an opinion about whether a person, group, or idea is good or bad that influences how you deal with it

“A clear definition of the word “bias” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

cubic

relating to a measurement of space which is calculated by multiplying the length of something by its width and height

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as cubic.”

lawyer

someone whose job is to advise people about laws, write formal agreements, or represent people in court

“The research project report includes a section on the word “lawyer.””

mention

to talk or write about something or someone, usually quickly and without saying very much or giving details

“Learners hear “mention” while following the research project explanation.”

dumb

someone who is dumb is not able to speak at all. Many people think that this use is offensive

“The report describes the research project issue as dumb.”

guess

to try to answer a question or form an opinion when you are not sure whether you will be correct

“A clear example helps learners use “guess” in a sentence about the research project.”

judge

to form or give an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about all the information you know about them

“A clear example helps learners use “judge” in a sentence about the research project.”

mistake

something that has been done in the wrong way, or an opinion or statement that is incorrect

“Learners saw the word “mistake” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

outspoken

expressing your opinions honestly and directly, even when doing this might annoy some people

“The report describes the research project issue as outspoken.”

tailor

someone whose job is to make men’s clothes, that are measured to fit each customer perfectly

“A clear definition of the word “tailor” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

unbiased

unbiased information, opinions, advice etc is fair because the person giving it is not influenced by their own or other people’s opinions

“During the research project discussion, “unbiased” signals a particular quality.”

demonstration

an act of explaining and showing how to do something or how something works

“A clear definition of the word “demonstration” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

judgment

an opinion that you form, especially after thinking carefully about something

“Learners saw the word “judgment” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

mark

to write or draw on something, so that someone will notice what you have written

“A clear example helps learners use “mark” in a sentence about the research project.”

physiology

the science that studies the way in which the bodies of living things work

“A clear definition of the word “physiology” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

point

a single fact, idea, or opinion that is part of an argument or discussion

“Learners saw the word “point” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

accelerate

if a process accelerates or if something accelerates it, it happens faster than usual or sooner than you expect

“The speaker explains how “accelerate” is used in a report about the research project.”

agree

to have or express the same opinion about something as someone else

“In the research project discussion, the verb “agree” describes an action or change.”

commission

a group of people who have been given the official job of finding out about something or controlling something

“The speaker used the word “commission” while explaining the research project problem.”

excursion

a short journey arranged so that a group of people can visit a place, especially while they are on holiday

“The research project report includes a section on the word “excursion.””

falter

to speak in a voice that sounds weak and uncertain, and keeps stopping

“Learners hear “falter” while following the research project explanation.”

topography

the science of describing an area of land, or making maps of it

“The speaker used the word “topography” while explaining the research project problem.”

uniform

a particular type of clothing worn by all the members of a group or organization such as the police, the army etc

“The research project report includes a section on the word “uniform.””

abstract

a short written statement containing only the most important ideas in a speech, article etc

“The research project report includes a section on the word “abstract.””

appreciate

to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone’s feelings are

“Learners hear “appreciate” while following the research project explanation.”

chart

to record information about a situation or set of events over a period of time, in order to see how it changes or develops

“Learners hear “chart” while following the research project explanation.”

compromise

to reach an agreement in which everyone involved accepts less than what they wanted at first

“Learners hear “compromise” while following the research project explanation.”

exploit

to treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but giving them very little in return – used to show disapproval

“The speaker explains how “exploit” is used in a report about the research project.”

flexible

a person, plan etc that is flexible can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation

“During the research project discussion, “flexible” signals a particular quality.”

forecast

a description of what is likely to happen in the future, based on the information that you have now

“A clear definition of the word “forecast” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

modify

to make small changes to something in order to improve it and make it more suitable or effective

“In the research project discussion, the verb “modify” describes an action or change.”

notebook

a book made of plain paper on which you can write notes

“The speaker used the word “notebook” while explaining the research project problem.”

outcome

the final result of a meeting, discussion, war etc – used especially when no one knows what it will be until it actually happens

“The research project report includes a section on the word “outcome.””

potential

the possibility that something will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effect

“The research project report includes a section on the word “potential.””

ratio

a relationship between two amounts, represented by a pair of numbers showing how much bigger one amount is than the other

“A clear definition of the word “ratio” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

reluctant

hesitating before doing sth because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as reluctant.”

section

a very thin flat piece that is cut from skin, a plant etc to be looked at under a microscope

“The speaker used the word “section” while explaining the research project problem.”

submit

to give a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority for them to consider or approve

“In the research project discussion, the verb “submit” describes an action or change.”

synthetic

produced by combining different artificial substances, rather than being naturally produced

“During the research project discussion, “synthetic” signals a particular quality.”

withdraw

to stop taking part in an activity, belonging to an organization etc, or to make someone do this

“Learners hear “withdraw” while following the research project explanation.”

zoology

the scientific study of animals and their behaviour

“A clear definition of the word “zoology” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

absorb

to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from the surface or space around something

“The speaker explains how “absorb” is used in a report about the research project.”

characteristic

a quality or feature of something or someone that is typical of them and easy to recognize

“The speaker used the word “characteristic” while explaining the research project problem.”

complex

a group of buildings, or a large building with many parts, used for a particular purpose

“The research project report includes a section on the word “complex.””

domestic

relating to or happening in one particular country and not involving any other countries

“The report describes the research project issue as domestic.”

justify

to give an acceptable explanation for something that other people think is unreasonable

“Learners hear “justify” while following the research project explanation.”

medium

a way of communicating information and news to people, such as newspapers, television etc

“The speaker used the word “medium” while explaining the research project problem.”

objective

something that you are trying hard to achieve, especially in business or politics

“A clear definition of the word “objective” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

scatter

to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground

“Learners hear “scatter” while following the research project explanation.”

weight

how heavy something is when you measure it

“The research project report includes a section on the word “weight.””

withstand

to defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose you

“Learners hear “withstand” while following the research project explanation.”

appropriate

to take something for yourself when you do not have the right to do this

“A clear example helps learners use “appropriate” in a sentence about the research project.”

assess

to make a judgment about a person or situation after thinking carefully about it

“Learners hear “assess” while following the research project explanation.”

attribute

a quality or feature, especially one that is considered to be good or useful

“The research project report includes a section on the word “attribute.””

biologist

someone who studies or works in biology

“The research project report includes a section on the word “biologist.””

candidate

someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election

“The speaker used the word “candidate” while explaining the research project problem.”

collapse

a sudden failure in the way something works, so that it cannot continue

“A clear definition of the word “collapse” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

conservative

someone who supports or is a member of the Conservative Party in Britain

“The speaker used the word “conservative” while explaining the research project problem.”

contemporary

someone who lived or was in a particular place at the same time as someone else

“A clear definition of the word “contemporary” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

contract

an official agreement between two or more people, stating what each will do

“Learners saw the word “contract” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

decrease

to become less or go down to a lower level, or to make something do this

“In the research project discussion, the verb “decrease” describes an action or change.”

depress

to prevent an economy from being as active and successful as it usually is

“Learners hear “depress” while following the research project explanation.”

dialect

a form of a language which is spoken only in one area, with words or grammar that are slightly different from other forms of the same language

“Learners saw the word “dialect” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

diverse

If a group of things is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of things

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as diverse.”

embrace

to put your arms around someone and hold them in a friendly or loving way

“A clear example helps learners use “embrace” in a sentence about the research project.”

expand

to become larger in size, number, or amount, or to make something become larger

“In the research project discussion, the verb “expand” describes an action or change.”

hazard

to risk losing your money, property etc in an attempt to gain something

“Learners hear “hazard” while following the research project explanation.”

issue

a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about, especially a social or political matter that affects the interests of a lot of people

“The speaker used the word “issue” while explaining the research project problem.”

maintain

to make something continue in the same way or at the same standard as before

“The speaker explains how “maintain” is used in a report about the research project.”

moderate

to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent

“The speaker explains how “moderate” is used in a report about the research project.”

opponent

someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argument

“A clear definition of the word “opponent” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

privilege

a special advantage that is given only to one person or group of people

“A clear definition of the word “privilege” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

relevant

directly relating to the subject or problem being discussed or considered

“The speaker uses “relevant” to characterize the research project situation.”

scale

the size or level of something, or the amount that something is happening

“The research project report includes a section on the word “scale.””

status

the official legal position or condition of a person, group, country etc

“The research project report includes a section on the word “status.””

stock

a supply of a particular type of thing that a shop has available to sell

“The research project report includes a section on the word “stock.””

superior

someone who has a higher rank or position than you, especially in a job

“The speaker used the word “superior” while explaining the research project problem.”

transfer

the act of changing from one bus, aircraft etc to another while travelling

“The speaker used the word “transfer” while explaining the research project problem.”

trial

a process of testing to find out whether something works effectively and is safe

“The research project report includes a section on the word “trial.””

violence

an angry way of speaking or reacting

“The speaker used the word “violence” while explaining the research project problem.”

appeal

to make a serious public request for help, money, information etc

“A clear example helps learners use “appeal” in a sentence about the research project.”

commit

to decide to use money, time, people etc for a particular purpose

“The speaker explains how “commit” is used in a report about the research project.”

component

the component parts of something are the parts that it consists of

“During the research project discussion, “component” signals a particular quality.”

composer

someone who writes music

“The research project report includes a section on the word “composer.””

convey

to communicate or express something, with or without using words

“In the research project discussion, the verb “convey” describes an action or change.”

demonstrate

to show or describe how to do something or how something works

“Learners hear “demonstrate” while following the research project explanation.”

dismiss

to tell someone that they are allowed to go, or are no longer needed

“In the research project discussion, the verb “dismiss” describes an action or change.”

disturb

to interrupt someone so that they cannot continue what they are doing

“The speaker explains how “disturb” is used in a report about the research project.”

eliminate

to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted

“In the research project discussion, the verb “eliminate” describes an action or change.”

literature

books, plays, poems etc that people think are important and good

“The speaker used the word “literature” while explaining the research project problem.”

perceive

to understand or think of something or someone in a particular way

“A clear example helps learners use “perceive” in a sentence about the research project.”

permanent

continuing to exist for a long time or for all the time in the future

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as permanent.”

personnel

the people who work in a company, organization, or military force

“Learners saw the word “personnel” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

precise

precise information, details etc are exact, clear, and correct

“During the research project discussion, “precise” signals a particular quality.”

procedure

a way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way

“The speaker used the word “procedure” while explaining the research project problem.”

reasonable

A reasonable amount of something is a fairly large amount of it

“The report describes the research project issue as reasonable.”

solution

a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

“The speaker used the word “solution” while explaining the research project problem.”

typical

having the usual features or qualities of a particular group or thing

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as typical.”

utility

a service such as gas or electricity provided for people to use

“The research project report includes a section on the word “utility.””

abandon

to leave someone, especially someone you are responsible for

“A clear example helps learners use “abandon” in a sentence about the research project.”

acute

an acute illness or disease quickly becomes very serious

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as acute.”

encounter

to experience something, especially problems or opposition

“A clear example helps learners use “encounter” in a sentence about the research project.”

enforce

to make something happen or force someone to do something

“Learners hear “enforce” while following the research project explanation.”

excess

a larger amount of something than is allowed or needed

“A clear definition of the word “excess” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

execute

to kill someone, especially legally as a punishment

“A clear example helps learners use “execute” in a sentence about the research project.”

interval

the period of time between two events, activities etc

“The speaker used the word “interval” while explaining the research project problem.”

proportion

A proportion of a group or an amount is a part of it

“The research project report includes a section on the word “proportion.””

range

the limits within which amounts, quantities, ages etc vary

“The speaker used the word “range” while explaining the research project problem.”

recover

to get better after an illness, accident, shock etc

“Learners hear “recover” while following the research project explanation.”

regulate

to control an activity or process, especially by rules

“The speaker explains how “regulate” is used in a report about the research project.”

release

to let someone go free, after having kept them somewhere

“The speaker explains how “release” is used in a report about the research project.”

schedule

to plan that something will happen at a particular time

“The speaker explains how “schedule” is used in a report about the research project.”

sensitive

easily upset or offended by events or things that people say

“Researchers describe the research project evidence as sensitive.”

stimulate

to encourage or help an activity to begin or develop further

“In the research project discussion, the verb “stimulate” describes an action or change.”

terminal

a terminal illness cannot be cured, and causes death

“The report describes the research project issue as terminal.”

volume

the amount of sound produced by a television, radio etc

“The research project report includes a section on the word “volume.””

acquire

to obtain something by buying it or being given it

“Learners hear “acquire” while following the research project explanation.”

annual

a plant that lives for one year or season

“A clear definition of the word “annual” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”

assemble

to put all the parts of something together

“In the research project discussion, the verb “assemble” describes an action or change.”

destination

the place that someone or something is going to

“Learners saw the word “destination” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

dimension

a part of a situation or a quality involved in it

“Learners saw the word “dimension” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”

exceed

to be more than a particular number or amount

“Learners hear “exceed” while following the research project explanation.”

temporary

continuing for only a limited period of time

“During the research project discussion, “temporary” signals a particular quality.”

output

the information produced by a computer

“The speaker used the word “output” while explaining the research project problem.”