PTE Academic Science and technology

Reading & Vocabulary: Science & discovery

Academic words for understanding texts, paraphrase, cohesion, and precise meaning. Focus: science & discovery.

Independent PTE Academic study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Confident · B2
250 words

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context: the situation, events, or information that are related to something and that help you to understand it; “The speaker used the word “context” while explaining the research project problem.”
decipher: to find the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand; “In the research project discussion, the verb “decipher” describes an action or change.”
anticipate: to expect that something will happen and be ready for it; “Learners hear “anticipate” while following the research project explanation.”
aggressive: an aggressive disease spreads quickly in the body; “The report describes the research project issue as aggressive.”
rampant: a plant that is rampant grows and spreads quickly, in a way that is difficult to control; “During the research project discussion, “rampant” signals a particular quality.”
plague: a disease that causes death and spreads quickly to a large number of people; “Learners saw the word “plague” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
supplementary: provided in addition to what already exists; “The speaker uses “supplementary” to characterize the research project situation.”
decode: to discover the meaning of a message written in a code (= a set of secret signs or letters ); “In the research project discussion, the verb “decode” describes an action or change.”
stitch: a short piece of thread that has been sewn into a piece of cloth, or the action of the thread going into and out of the cloth; “A clear definition of the word “stitch” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
penetrate: to enter something and pass or spread through it, especially when this is difficult; “In the research project discussion, the verb “penetrate” describes an action or change.”
balance: a state in which all your weight is evenly spread so that you do not fall; “Learners saw the word “balance” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
paraphrase: a statement that expresses in a shorter, clearer, or different way what someone has said or written; “A clear definition of the word “paraphrase” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
install: to put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that it is ready to be used; “A clear example helps learners use “install” in a sentence about the research project.”
philosophy: the study of the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil, etc; “A clear definition of the word “philosophy” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
widespread: existing or happening in many places or situations, or among many people; “The report describes the research project issue as widespread.”
synonym: a word with the same meaning as another word in the same language; “The speaker used the word “synonym” while explaining the research project problem.”
disseminate: to spread information or ideas to as many people as possible; “Learners hear “disseminate” while following the research project explanation.”
slice: to cut meat, bread, vegetables etc into thin flat pieces; “In the research project discussion, the verb “slice” describes an action or change.”
readily: quickly, willingly, and without complaining; “The team responded readily when the research project plan changed.”
crust: the hard brown outer surface of bread; “The speaker used the word “crust” while explaining the research project problem.”
situate: If you situate something such as an idea or fact in a particular context, you relate it to that context, especially in order to understand it better; “A clear example helps learners use “situate” in a sentence about the research project.”
overflow: the amount of something or the number of people that cannot be contained in a place because it is already full; “The research project report includes a section on the word “overflow.””
vocabulary: a list of words with explanations of their meanings, especially in a book for learning a foreign language; “The research project report includes a section on the word “vocabulary.””
texture: the way a surface or material feels when you touch it, especially how smooth or rough it is; “The speaker used the word “texture” while explaining the research project problem.”
permeate: if liquid, gas etc permeates something, it enters it and spreads through every part of it; “A clear example helps learners use “permeate” in a sentence about the research project.”
unfold: to spread open or flat sth that has previously been folded; to become open and flat; “In the research project discussion, the verb “unfold” describes an action or change.”
diffuse: to make heat, light, liquid etc spread through something, or to spread like this; “Learners hear “diffuse” while following the research project explanation.”
fringe: a decorative edge of hanging threads on a curtain, piece of clothing etc; “A clear definition of the word “fringe” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
literally: used to emphasize a strong expression or word that is not being used in its real or original meaning. Some people consider this use to be incorrect.; “The team responded literally when the research project plan changed.”
mesh: Mesh is material like a net made from wire, thread, or plastic; “The speaker used the word “mesh” while explaining the research project problem.”
mean: to have or represent a particular meaning; “The speaker explains how “mean” is used in a report about the research project.”
fit: to put a piece of equipment into a place, or a new part onto a machine, so that it is ready to be used; “A clear example helps learners use “fit” in a sentence about the research project.”
salvage: to save something from an accident or bad situation in which other things have already been damaged, destroyed, or lost; “A clear example helps learners use “salvage” in a sentence about the research project.”
weave: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket etc by crossing threads or thin pieces under and over each other by hand or on a loom; “In the research project discussion, the verb “weave” describes an action or change.”
flour: a powder that is made by crushing wheat or other grain and is used for making bread, cakes etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “flour.””
sour: having a sharp acid taste, like the taste of a lemon or a fruit that is not ready to be eaten; “The speaker uses “sour” to characterize the research project situation.”
flag: an expression meaning a country or organization and its beliefs, values, and people; “Learners saw the word “flag” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
glossary: a list of special words and explanations of their meanings, often at the end of a book; “The research project report includes a section on the word “glossary.””
literal: the literal meaning of a word or expression is its basic or original meaning; “The speaker uses “literal” to characterize the research project situation.”
cohesion: if there is cohesion among a group of people, a set of ideas etc, all the parts or members of it are connected or related in a reasonable way to form a whole; “The research project report includes a section on the word “cohesion.””
dread: a strong fear of something that is going to happen or may happen; “The research project report includes a section on the word “dread.””
subdivide: to divide into smaller parts something that is already divided; “A clear example helps learners use “subdivide” in a sentence about the research project.”
loom: a frame or machine on which thread is woven into cloth; “A clear definition of the word “loom” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
maintenance: the repairs, painting etc that are necessary to keep something in good condition; “A clear definition of the word “maintenance” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
charge: to state officially that someone may be guilty of a crime; “Learners hear “charge” while following the research project explanation.”
option: a choice you can make in a particular situation; “The speaker used the word “option” while explaining the research project problem.”
academician: a member of an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc; “A clear definition of the word “academician” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
conventional: a conventional method, product, practice etc has been used for a long time and is considered the usual type; “The report describes the research project issue as conventional.”
mosquito: a small flying insect that sucks the blood of people and animals, sometimes spreading the disease malaria; “The speaker used the word “mosquito” while explaining the research project problem.”
resonance: the special meaning or importance that something has for you because it relates to your own experiences; “Learners saw the word “resonance” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
term: a word or expression with a particular meaning, especially one that is used for a specific subject or type of language; “The research project report includes a section on the word “term.””
collaborate: to work together with a person or group in order to achieve something, especially in science or art; “In the research project discussion, the verb “collaborate” describes an action or change.”
pantomime: a method of performing using only actions and not words, or a play performed using this method; “Learners saw the word “pantomime” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
symbol: a picture or shape that has a particular meaning or represents a particular organization or idea; “Learners saw the word “symbol” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
figurative: a figurative word or phrase is used in a different way from its usual meaning, to give you a particular idea or picture in your mind; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as figurative.”
hallmark: an idea, method, or quality that is typical of a particular person or thing; “The research project report includes a section on the word “hallmark.””
nuance: a very slight, hardly noticeable difference in manner, colour, meaning etc; “Learners saw the word “nuance” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
gesture: a movement of part of your body, especially your hands or head, to show what you mean or how you feel; “A clear definition of the word “gesture” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
gist: the main idea and meaning of what someone has said or written; “A clear definition of the word “gist” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
pack: to put things into cases, bags etc ready for a trip somewhere; “A clear example helps learners use “pack” in a sentence about the research project.”
pretext: a false reason given for an action, in order to hide the real reason; “The research project report includes a section on the word “pretext.””
yarn: thick thread made of cotton or wool, which is used to knit things; “Learners saw the word “yarn” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
botanical: relating to plants or the scientific study of plants; “The speaker uses “botanical” to characterize the research project situation.”
cryptic: having a meaning that is mysterious or not easily understood; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as cryptic.”
leaflet: a small book or piece of paper advertising something or giving information on a particular subject; “The speaker used the word “leaflet” while explaining the research project problem.”
jungle: a thick tropical forest with many large plants growing very close together; “The speaker used the word “jungle” while explaining the research project problem.”
qualitative: relating to the quality or standard of something rather than the quantity; “The speaker uses “qualitative” to characterize the research project situation.”
proof: to proofread something; “Learners hear “proof” while following the research project explanation.”
segment: to divide something into parts that are different from each other; “A clear example helps learners use “segment” in a sentence about the research project.”
serviceable: ready or able to be used; “The speaker uses “serviceable” to characterize the research project situation.”
velocity: the speed of something that is moving in a particular direction; “A clear definition of the word “velocity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
duplicate: an exact copy of something that you can use in the same way; “A clear definition of the word “duplicate” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
fraction: a part of a whole number in mathematics, such as ½ or ¾; “Learners saw the word “fraction” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
fracture: a crack or broken part in a bone or other hard substance; “The research project report includes a section on the word “fracture.””
primitive: an artist who paints simple pictures like those of a child; “The speaker used the word “primitive” while explaining the research project problem.”
ambitious: determined to be successful, rich, powerful etc; “The speaker uses “ambitious” to characterize the research project situation.”
compensate: to replace or balance the effect of something bad; “A clear example helps learners use “compensate” in a sentence about the research project.”
fertile: fertile land or soil is able to produce good crops; “During the research project discussion, “fertile” signals a particular quality.”
hamper: to make it difficult for someone to do something; “The speaker explains how “hamper” is used in a report about the research project.”
inclusive: an inclusive price or cost includes everything; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as inclusive.”
pitch: to set up a tent or a camp for a short time; “In the research project discussion, the verb “pitch” describes an action or change.”
reclaim: to get back an amount of money that you have paid; “The speaker explains how “reclaim” is used in a report about the research project.”
commodity: a product that is bought and sold; “The speaker used the word “commodity” while explaining the research project problem.”
constitute: to be the parts that together form sth; “Learners hear “constitute” while following the research project explanation.”
emerge: to appear or come out from somewhere; “The speaker explains how “emerge” is used in a report about the research project.”
enterprise: a company, organization, or business; “The speaker used the word “enterprise” while explaining the research project problem.”
identical: exactly the same, or very similar; “The speaker uses “identical” to characterize the research project situation.”
barometer: an instrument that measures changes in the air pressure and the weather, or that calculates height above sea level; “The speaker used the word “barometer” while explaining the research project problem.”
misinterpret: to not understand the correct meaning of something that someone says or does, or of facts that you are considering; “Learners hear “misinterpret” while following the research project explanation.”
rationalism: the belief that your actions should be based on scientific thinking rather than emotions or religious beliefs; “A clear definition of the word “rationalism” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
shortcut: A shortcut is a method of achieving something more quickly or more easily than if you use the usual methods; “The research project report includes a section on the word “shortcut.””
warfare: the activity of fighting in a war – used especially when talking about particular methods of fighting; “The research project report includes a section on the word “warfare.””
enhance: to improve something; “Learners hear “enhance” while following the research project explanation.”
insidious: an insidious change or problem spreads gradually without being noticed, and causes serious harm; “During the research project discussion, “insidious” signals a particular quality.”
solar: relating to the sun; “The speaker uses “solar” to characterize the research project situation.”
telex: a method of communica-tion, in which messages are written on a special machine and then sent using the telephone network; “Learners saw the word “telex” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
overrun: if unwanted things or people overrun a place, they spread over it in great numbers; “The speaker explains how “overrun” is used in a report about the research project.”
proliferate: if something proliferates, it increases quickly and spreads to many different places; “The speaker explains how “proliferate” is used in a report about the research project.”
sensor: a piece of equipment used for discovering the presence of light, heat, movement etc; “Learners saw the word “sensor” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
timer: an instrument that you use to measure time, when you are doing something such as cooking; “The speaker used the word “timer” while explaining the research project problem.”
yeast: a type of fungus used for producing alcohol in beer and wine, and for making bread rise; “Learners saw the word “yeast” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
lathe: to shape, bore, or cut a screw thread in or on (a workpiece) on a lathe; “Learners hear “lathe” while following the research project explanation.”
surmise: to guess that something is true, using the information you know already; “In the research project discussion, the verb “surmise” describes an action or change.”
insulate: to cover or protect something with a material that stops electricity, sound, heat etc from getting in or out; “The speaker explains how “insulate” is used in a report about the research project.”
intervene: to become involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens; “In the research project discussion, the verb “intervene” describes an action or change.”
landscape: an area of countryside or land of a particular type, used especially when talking about its appearance; “A clear definition of the word “landscape” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
transplant: to move an organ, piece of skin etc from one person’s body and put it into another as a form of medical treatment; “A clear example helps learners use “transplant” in a sentence about the research project.”
veil: a thin piece of material that women wear to cover their faces at formal occasions or for religious reasons; “The research project report includes a section on the word “veil.””
cotton: cloth or thread made from the white hair of the cotton plant; “A clear definition of the word “cotton” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
elevate: to move someone or something to a more important level or rank, or make them better than before; “Learners hear “elevate” while following the research project explanation.”
homogeneous: Homogeneous is used to describe a group or thing which has members or parts that are all the same; “The speaker uses “homogeneous” to characterize the research project situation.”
impulse: a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about whether it is a sensible thing to do; “A clear definition of the word “impulse” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
readjust: to get used to a new situation, job, or way of life; “Learners hear “readjust” while following the research project explanation.”
rectangle: a shape that has four straight sides, two of which are usually longer than the other two, and four 90˚ angles at the corners; “The speaker used the word “rectangle” while explaining the research project problem.”
souvenir: an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a place you have visited; “A clear definition of the word “souvenir” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
tread: to put your foot on or in something while you are walking; “In the research project discussion, the verb “tread” describes an action or change.”
variation: a difference between similar things, or a change from the usual amount or form of something; “The speaker used the word “variation” while explaining the research project problem.”
vicious: very unkind in a way that is intended to hurt someone’s feelings or make their character seem bad; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as vicious.”
acreage: the area of a piece of land measured in acres; “The research project report includes a section on the word “acreage.””
aeronautics: the science of designing and flying planes; “Learners saw the word “aeronautics” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
disorder: a mental or physical illness which prevents part of your body from working properly; “The research project report includes a section on the word “disorder.””
erosion: the process by which rock or soil is gradually destroyed by wind, rain, or the sea; “A clear definition of the word “erosion” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
gamble: to risk money or possessions on the result of something such as a game or a race, when you do not know for certain what the result will be; “In the research project discussion, the verb “gamble” describes an action or change.”
induce: to persuade someone to do something, especially something that does not seem wise; “In the research project discussion, the verb “induce” describes an action or change.”
metallurgy: the scientific study of metals and their uses; “Learners saw the word “metallurgy” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
revive: to bring something back after it has not been used or has not existed for a period of time; “The speaker explains how “revive” is used in a report about the research project.”
strand: a single thin piece of thread, wire, hair etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “strand.””
ascribe: to claim that something is caused by a particular person, situation etc; “The speaker explains how “ascribe” is used in a report about the research project.”
conception: an idea about what something is like, or a general understanding of something; “Learners saw the word “conception” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
considerable: fairly large, especially large enough to have an effect or be important; “During the research project discussion, “considerable” signals a particular quality.”
contradict: to disagree with something, especially by saying that the opposite is true; “A clear example helps learners use “contradict” in a sentence about the research project.”
cylinder: a shape, object, or container with circular ends and long straight sides; “Learners saw the word “cylinder” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
diversion: a change in the direction or use of something, or the act of changing it; “A clear definition of the word “diversion” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
emergency: an unexpected and dangerous situation that must be dealt with immediately; “A clear definition of the word “emergency” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
fuse: a short thin piece of wire inside electrical equipment which prevents damage by melting and stopping the electricity when there is too much power; “A clear definition of the word “fuse” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
inject: to put liquid, especially a drug, into someone’s body by using a special needle; “The speaker explains how “inject” is used in a report about the research project.”
notable: important, interesting, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed or mentioned; “The speaker uses “notable” to characterize the research project situation.”
occasion: An occasion is a time when something happens, or a case of it happening; “A clear definition of the word “occasion” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
pamphlet: a very thin book with paper covers, that gives information about something; “A clear definition of the word “pamphlet” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
pedal: to turn or push the pedals on a bicycle or other machine with your feet; “Learners hear “pedal” while following the research project explanation.”
pedestrian: someone who is walking, especially along a street or other place used by cars; “A clear definition of the word “pedestrian” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
shatter: to break suddenly into very small pieces, or to make something break in this way; “A clear example helps learners use “shatter” in a sentence about the research project.”
analogy: something that seems similar between two situations, processes etc; “A clear definition of the word “analogy” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
charter: a statement of the principles, duties, and purposes of an organization; “The speaker used the word “charter” while explaining the research project problem.”
conviction: the feeling of being sure about something and having no doubts; “The research project report includes a section on the word “conviction.””
foster: to help a skill, feeling, idea etc develop over a period of time; “A clear example helps learners use “foster” in a sentence about the research project.”
manifest: a list of passengers or goods carried on a ship, plane, or train; “A clear definition of the word “manifest” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
opaque: opaque glass or liquid is difficult to see through and often thick; “During the research project discussion, “opaque” signals a particular quality.”
overlap: the amount by which two activities, ideas, things etc overlap; “The speaker used the word “overlap” while explaining the research project problem.”
oxide: a substance which is produced when a substance is combined with oxygen; “The speaker used the word “oxide” while explaining the research project problem.”
repel: to make someone who is attacking you go away, by fighting them; “In the research project discussion, the verb “repel” describes an action or change.”
subtle: not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention; “During the research project discussion, “subtle” signals a particular quality.”
symphony: a long piece of music usually in four parts, written for an orchestra; “A clear definition of the word “symphony” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
trigger: to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events; “In the research project discussion, the verb “trigger” describes an action or change.”
approval: when a plan, decision, or person is officially accepted; “The speaker used the word “approval” while explaining the research project problem.”
cereal: a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk; “The research project report includes a section on the word “cereal.””
detach: to remove sth from sth larger; to become separated from sth; “The speaker explains how “detach” is used in a report about the research project.”
displace: to take the place or position of something or someone; “The speaker explains how “displace” is used in a report about the research project.”
eject: to make someone leave a place or building by using force; “A clear example helps learners use “eject” in a sentence about the research project.”
extinct: an extinct type of animal or plant does not exist any more; “During the research project discussion, “extinct” signals a particular quality.”
marsh: an area of low flat ground that is always wet and soft; “A clear definition of the word “marsh” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
perimeter: the whole length of the border around an area or shape; “The speaker used the word “perimeter” while explaining the research project problem.”
simultaneous: things that are simultaneous happen at exactly the same time; “The speaker uses “simultaneous” to characterize the research project situation.”
surpass: to be even better or greater than someone or something else; “The speaker explains how “surpass” is used in a report about the research project.”
transition: when something changes from one form or state to another; “A clear definition of the word “transition” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
divert: to change the direction in which something travels; “Learners hear “divert” while following the research project explanation.”
dynamic: relating to a force or power that causes movement; “The speaker uses “dynamic” to characterize the research project situation.”
essence: the most basic and important quality of something; “Learners saw the word “essence” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
fragile: weak and uncertain; easily destroyed or spoilt; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as fragile.”
junction: a place where one road, track etc joins another; “Learners saw the word “junction” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
liable: legally responsible for the cost of something; “The speaker uses “liable” to characterize the research project situation.”
magnitude: the great size or importance of something; “Learners saw the word “magnitude” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
native: a person who was born in a particular place; “A clear definition of the word “native” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
propel: to move, drive, or push something forward; “Learners hear “propel” while following the research project explanation.”
thermal: a rising current of warm air used by birds; “The speaker used the word “thermal” while explaining the research project problem.”
versatile: someone who is versatile has many different skills; “During the research project discussion, “versatile” signals a particular quality.”
absurd: completely stupid or unreasonable; “The speaker uses “absurd” to characterize the research project situation.”
constituent: someone who votes in a particular area; “The research project report includes a section on the word “constituent.””
deliberate: to think about something very carefully; “The speaker explains how “deliberate” is used in a report about the research project.”
eternal: continuing for ever and having no end; “During the research project discussion, “eternal” signals a particular quality.”
fascinate: to attract or interest sb very much; “Learners hear “fascinate” while following the research project explanation.”
notorious: famous or well-known for something bad; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as notorious.”
profound: having a strong influence or effect; “The speaker uses “profound” to characterize the research project situation.”
abundance: a large quantity of something; “The speaker used the word “abundance” while explaining the research project problem.”
dial: the round part of a clock, watch, machine etc that has numbers that show you the time or a measurement; “Learners saw the word “dial” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
dome: a round roof on a building; “The speaker used the word “dome” while explaining the research project problem.”
friendly: behaving towards someone in a way that shows you like them and are ready to talk to them or help them; “The speaker uses “friendly” to characterize the research project situation.”
philosopher: someone who studies and develops ideas about the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil etc; “The speaker used the word “philosopher” while explaining the research project problem.”
plus: something that is an advantage; “The research project report includes a section on the word “plus.””
shorthand: a fast method of writing using special signs or shorter forms to represent letters, words, and phrases; “A clear definition of the word “shorthand” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
anywhere: You use anywhere in statements with negative meaning to indicate that a place does not exist; “The result was described anywhere in the final research project paragraph.”
ever: a word meaning at any time; used mostly in questions, negatives, comparisons, or sentences with ‘if’; “The team responded ever when the research project plan changed.”
induction: the production of electricity in one object by another that already has electrical or magnetic power; “The speaker used the word “induction” while explaining the research project problem.”
investigation: an official attempt to find out the truth about or the cause of something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem; “The research project report includes a section on the word “investigation.””
mansion: a very large house; “The speaker used the word “mansion” while explaining the research project problem.”
observer: someone who regularly watches or pays attention to particular things, events, situations etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “observer.””
sew: to use a needle and thread to make or repair clothes or to fasten something such as a button to them; “A clear example helps learners use “sew” in a sentence about the research project.”
aloud: if you read, laugh, say something etc aloud, you read etc so that people can hear you; “The report explains why the research project pattern developed aloud.”
butter: a solid yellow food made from milk or cream that you spread on bread or use in cooking; “Learners saw the word “butter” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
conscience: the part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is morally right or wrong; “Learners saw the word “conscience” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
discover: to find someone or something, either by accident or because you were looking for them; “A clear example helps learners use “discover” in a sentence about the research project.”
horsepower: a unit for measuring the power of an engine, or the power of an engine measured like this; “Learners saw the word “horsepower” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
multiplication: a method of calculating in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times; “Learners saw the word “multiplication” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
silk: a thin smooth soft cloth made from very thin thread which is produced by a silkworm; “A clear definition of the word “silk” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
afterward: If you do something or if something happens afterward, you do it or it happens after a particular event or time that has already been mentioned; “The speaker explained the research project change afterward.”
dispersal: the process of spreading things over a wide area or in different directions; “A clear definition of the word “dispersal” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
chemist: a scientist who has special knowledge and training in chemistry; “The speaker used the word “chemist” while explaining the research project problem.”
condemn: to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because you think it is morally wrong; “In the research project discussion, the verb “condemn” describes an action or change.”
graphic: a graphic account or description of an event is very clear and gives a lot of details, especially unpleasant ones; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as graphic.”
physicist: a scientist who has special knowledge and training in physics; “The research project report includes a section on the word “physicist.””
recommendation: a suggestion to someone that they should choose a particular thing or person that you think is very good; “The speaker used the word “recommendation” while explaining the research project problem.”
regurgitate: to bring food that you have already swallowed, back into your mouth; “A clear example helps learners use “regurgitate” in a sentence about the research project.”
tendency: if someone or something has a tendency to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it; “Learners saw the word “tendency” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
thread: a long thin string of cotton, silk etc used to sew or weave cloth; “The research project report includes a section on the word “thread.””
transmission: the process of sending out electronic signals, messages etc, using radio, television, or other similar equipment; “Learners saw the word “transmission” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
wheat: the grain that bread is made from, or the plant that it grows on; “The speaker used the word “wheat” while explaining the research project problem.”
breadth: the distance from one side of something to the other; “Learners saw the word “breadth” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
extra: an amount of something, especially money, in addition to the usual, basic, or necessary amount; “The research project report includes a section on the word “extra.””
hair: the mass of things like fine threads that grows on your head; “In this research project, the word “hair” helps express a precise idea.”
meaningful: having a meaning that is easy to understand and makes sense; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as meaningful.”
negative: an image on a photographic film that shows dark areas as light and light areas as dark, from which the final picture is printed; “A clear definition of the word “negative” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
plastic: a light strong material that is produced by a chemical process, and which can be made into different shapes when it is soft; “The research project report includes a section on the word “plastic.””
rational: A rational person is someone who is sensible and is able to make decisions based on intelligent thinking rather than on emotion; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as rational.”
read: to look at written words and understand what they mean; “In the research project discussion, the verb “read” describes an action or change.”
ripe: ripe fruit or crops are fully grown and ready to eat; “The report describes the research project issue as ripe.”
spread: to become known about or used by more and more people; “A clear example helps learners use “spread” in a sentence about the research project.”
complement: someone or something that emphasizes the good qualities of another person or thing; “The research project report includes a section on the word “complement.””
crisis: a situation in which there are a lot of problems that must be dealt with quickly so that the situation does not get worse or more dangerous; “The speaker used the word “crisis” while explaining the research project problem.”
dreadful: used to emphasize how bad something or someone is; “During the research project discussion, “dreadful” signals a particular quality.”
furthermore: in addition to what has already been said; “The result was described furthermore in the final research project paragraph.”
innovate: to start to use new ideas, methods, or inventions; “In the research project discussion, the verb “innovate” describes an action or change.”
nominate: to officially suggest someone or something for an important position, duty, or prize; “A clear example helps learners use “nominate” in a sentence about the research project.”
platform: the raised place beside a railway track where you get on and off a train in a station; “The speaker used the word “platform” while explaining the research project problem.”
ready: to make something or someone ready for something; “The speaker explains how “ready” is used in a report about the research project.”
temperature: a measure of how hot or cold a place or thing is; “Learners saw the word “temperature” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
accountant: someone whose job is to keep and check financial accounts, calculate taxes etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “accountant.””
already: before now, or before a particular time; “The team responded already when the research project plan changed.”
desert: a large area of land where it is always very dry, and there is a lot of sand; “A clear definition of the word “desert” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
equation: a statement in mathematics that shows that two amounts or totals are equal; “Learners saw the word “equation” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
equivalent: having the same value, purpose, job etc as a person or thing of a different kind; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as equivalent.”
novel: a long written story in which the characters and events are usually imaginary; “The research project report includes a section on the word “novel.””
observation: the process of watching something or someone carefully for a period of time; “The research project report includes a section on the word “observation.””
quantitative: relating to amounts rather than to the quality or standard of something; “During the research project discussion, “quantitative” signals a particular quality.”
suspicious: thinking that someone might be guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest; “During the research project discussion, “suspicious” signals a particular quality.”
version: a copy of something that has been changed so that it is slightly different; “Learners saw the word “version” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
designate: to choose someone or something for a particular job or purpose; “In the research project discussion, the verb “designate” describes an action or change.”
emigrate: to leave your own country in order to live in another country; “Learners hear “emigrate” while following the research project explanation.”
intellectual: relating to the ability to understand things and think intelligently; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as intellectual.”
loop: to move in a circular direction that forms the shape of a loop; “Learners hear “loop” while following the research project explanation.”
reptile: a type of animal, such as a snake or lizard , whose body temperature changes according to the temperature around it, and that usually lays eggs to have babies; “The speaker used the word “reptile” while explaining the research project problem.”