PTE Academic Science and technology

Listening & Lecture Language: Science & discovery

Words that help learners follow talks, examples, changes of topic, and conclusions. 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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The words

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mathematics: the science of numbers and of shapes, including algebra , geometry , and arithmetic; “The research project report includes a section on the word “mathematics.””
method: a planned way of doing something, especially one that a lot of people know about and use; “The speaker used the word “method” while explaining the research project problem.”
measurable: able to be measured; “The speaker uses “measurable” to characterize the research project situation.”
test: a set of questions, exercises, or practical activities to measure someone’s skill, ability, or knowledge; “The research project report includes a section on the word “test.””
week: a period of seven days and nights, usually measured in Britain from Monday to Sunday and in the US from Sunday to Saturday; “The research project report includes a section on the word “week.””
thinker: someone who thinks carefully about important subjects such as science or philosophy , especially someone who is famous for thinking of new ideas; “The speaker used the word “thinker” while explaining the research project problem.”
time: the thing that is measured in minutes, hours, days, years etc using clocks; “A clear definition of the word “time” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
botanist: someone whose job is to make scientific studies of wild plants; “The research project report includes a section on the word “botanist.””
metaphysical: concerned with the study of metaphysics; “The report describes the research project issue as metaphysical.”
oceanography: the scientific study of the ocean; “The research project report includes a section on the word “oceanography.””
collaborator: someone who works with other people or groups in order to achieve something, especially in science or art; “The research project report includes a section on the word “collaborator.””
century: one of the 100-year periods measured from before or after the year of Christ’s birth; “Learners saw the word “century” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
detectable: Something that is detectable can be noticed or discovered; “The speaker uses “detectable” to characterize the research project situation.”
organizational: Organizational abilities and methods relate to the way that work, activities, or events are planned and arranged; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as organizational.”
alchemy: a science studied in the Middle Ages, that involved trying to change ordinary metals into gold; “A clear definition of the word “alchemy” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
benchmark: something that is used as a standard by which other things can be judged or measured; “A clear definition of the word “benchmark” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
diagnostic: relating to or used for discovering what is wrong with someone or something; “The speaker uses “diagnostic” to characterize the research project situation.”
chemical: a substance used in chemistry or produced by a chemical process; “Learners saw the word “chemical” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
find: to discover, see, or get something that you have been searching for; “The speaker explains how “find” is used in a report about the research project.”
transpire: if it transpires that something is true, you discover that it is true; “In the research project discussion, the verb “transpire” describes an action or change.”
meter: a machine that measures the level of something; “The speaker used the word “meter” while explaining the research project problem.”
contraception: the practice of preventing a woman from becoming pregnant when she has sex, or the methods for doing this; “The speaker used the word “contraception” while explaining the research project problem.”
coroner: an official whose job is to discover the cause of someone’s death, especially if they died in a sudden or unusual way; “The research project report includes a section on the word “coroner.””
sociobiology: the study of social behaviour in animals and humans, esp in relation to its survival value and evolutionary origins; “Learners saw the word “sociobiology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
unsophisticated: unsophisticated tools, methods, or processes are simple and do not have all the features of more modern ones; “During the research project discussion, “unsophisticated” signals a particular quality.”
calculable: something that is calculable can be measured by using numbers, or studying the facts available; “The report describes the research project issue as calculable.”
chemurgy: the branch of chemistry concerned with the industrial use of organic raw materials, esp materials of agricultural origin; “The research project report includes a section on the word “chemurgy.””
lithography: a method of printing in which a pattern is cut into stone or metal so that ink sticks to some parts of it and not others; “A clear definition of the word “lithography” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
rediscover: If you rediscover something good or valuable that you had forgotten or lost, you become aware of it again or find it again; “Learners hear “rediscover” while following the research project explanation.”
refutation: A refutation of an argument, accusation, or theory is something that proves it is wrong or untrue; “The speaker used the word “refutation” while explaining the research project problem.”
sophistication: The sophistication of people, places, machines, or methods is their quality of being sophisticated; “The speaker used the word “sophistication” while explaining the research project problem.”
substantiated: To substantiate a statement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true; “A clear example helps learners use “substantiated” in a sentence about the research project.”
chronobiology: the branch of biology concerned with the periodicity occurring in living organisms; “Learners saw the word “chronobiology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
contraceptive: a drug, object, or method used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant when she has sex; “A clear definition of the word “contraceptive” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
endocrinology: the branch of medical science concerned with the endocrine glands and their secretions; “The research project report includes a section on the word “endocrinology.””
humanism: the belief that human problems can be solved through science rather than religion; “Learners saw the word “humanism” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
ammeter: a piece of equipment used to measure the strength of an electric current; “A clear definition of the word “ammeter” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
columbia: the first test vehicle of the NASA space shuttle fleet to prove the possibility of routine access to space for scientific and commercial ventures; “The research project report includes a section on the word “columbia.””
immeasurable: used to emphasize that something is too big or too extreme to be measured; “During the research project discussion, “immeasurable” signals a particular quality.”
safari: A safari is a trip to observe or hunt wild animals, especially in East Africa; “Learners saw the word “safari” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
Year: a period of about 365 days or 12 months, measured from any particular time; “The speaker used the word “year” while explaining the research project problem.”
detector: a machine or piece of equipment that finds or measures something; “Learners saw the word “detector” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
iridium: a hard and very heavy metal that is combined with platinum to make jewellery and is used in scientific instruments. It is a chemical element : symbol Ir; “A clear definition of the word “iridium” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
known: used about something that people know about or have discovered; “The speaker uses “known” to characterize the research project situation.”
transcendental: Transcendental refers to things that lie beyond the practical experience of ordinary people, and cannot be discovered or understood by ordinary reasoning; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as transcendental.”
undiscovered: Something that is undiscovered has not been discovered or noticed; “During the research project discussion, “undiscovered” signals a particular quality.”
forestry: the science or skill of looking after large areas of trees; “Learners saw the word “forestry” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
interferometer: any acoustic, optical, or microwave instrument that uses interference patterns or fringes to make accurate measurements of wavelength, wave velocity, distance, etc; “A clear definition of the word “interferometer” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
conductance: the ability of a system to conduct electricity, measured by the ratio of the current flowing through the system to the potential difference across it; the reciprocal of resistance; “A clear definition of the word “conductance” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
nomenclature: a system of naming things, especially in science; “The speaker used the word “nomenclature” while explaining the research project problem.”
reflectivity: a measure of the ability of a surface to reflect radiation, equal to the reflectance of a layer of material sufficiently thick for the reflectance not to depend on the thickness; “Learners saw the word “reflectivity” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
scientist: someone who works or is trained in science; “Learners saw the word “scientist” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
way: a method that you use to do or achieve something; “The speaker used the word “way” while explaining the research project problem.”
geophysical: Geophysical means relating to geophysics; “The report describes the research project issue as geophysical.”
demagogy: You can refer to a method of political rule as demagogy or demagoguery if you disapprove of it because you think it involves appealing to people's emotions rather than using reasonable arguments; “The speaker used the word “demagogy” while explaining the research project problem.”
radiocarbon: Radiocarbon is a type of carbon that is radioactive, and which therefore breaks up slowly at a regular rate. Its presence in an object can be measured in order to find out how old the object is.; “The research project report includes a section on the word “radiocarbon.””
gravel: small stones, used to make a surface for paths, roads etc; “The speaker used the word “gravel” while explaining the research project problem.”
haul: to pull something heavy with a continuous steady movement; “Learners hear “haul” while following the research project explanation.”
hike: to take a long walk in the mountains or countryside; “The speaker explains how “hike” is used in a report about the research project.”
ideal: the best or most suitable that something could possibly be; “During the research project discussion, “ideal” signals a particular quality.”
ignite: to start burning, or to make something start burning; “In the research project discussion, the verb “ignite” describes an action or change.”
imperial: relating to an empire or to the person who rules it; “During the research project discussion, “imperial” signals a particular quality.”
incredible: too strange to be believed, or very difficult to believe; “The speaker uses “incredible” to characterize the research project situation.”
indicator: something that can be regarded as a sign of something else; “The speaker used the word “indicator” while explaining the research project problem.”
jumble: to mix things together in an untidy way, without any order; “A clear example helps learners use “jumble” in a sentence about the research project.”
lash: to tie something tightly to something else with a rope; “In the research project discussion, the verb “lash” describes an action or change.”
latitude: The latitude of a place is its distance from the equator.; “The research project report includes a section on the word “latitude.””
let: an arrangement in which a house or flat is rented to someone; “The speaker used the word “let” while explaining the research project problem.”
livestock: animals such as cows and sheep that are kept on a farm; “The research project report includes a section on the word “livestock.””
lump: a small piece of something solid, without a particular shape; “Learners saw the word “lump” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
melody: the arrangement of musical notes in a way that is pleasant; “Learners saw the word “melody” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
mighty: very strong and powerful, or very big and impressive; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as mighty.”
outlet: a way of expressing or getting rid of strong feelings; “The speaker used the word “outlet” while explaining the research project problem.”
pasture: to put animals outside in a field to feed on the grass; “In the research project discussion, the verb “pasture” describes an action or change.”
perform: to do something, especially something difficult or useful; “A clear example helps learners use “perform” in a sentence about the research project.”
predict: to say that something will happen, before it happens; “A clear example helps learners use “predict” in a sentence about the research project.”
relay: to pass a message from one person or place to another; “The speaker explains how “relay” is used in a report about the research project.”
scorch: a mark made on something where its surface has been burnt; “Learners saw the word “scorch” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
sculpture: an object made out of stone, wood, clay etc by an artist; “A clear definition of the word “sculpture” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
shallow: measuring only a short distance from the top to the bottom; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as shallow.”
site: a place where something important or interesting happened; “The speaker used the word “site” while explaining the research project problem.”
spatial: relating to the position, size, shape etc of things; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as spatial.”
spectacular: an event or performance that is very large and impressive; “A clear definition of the word “spectacular” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
splash: a mark made by a liquid splashing onto something else; “A clear definition of the word “splash” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
swarm: a large group of insects, especially bee s ,moving together; “Learners saw the word “swarm” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
thaw: a period of warm weather during which snow and ice melt; “The research project report includes a section on the word “thaw.””
trench: a long narrow hole dug into the surface of the ground; “The research project report includes a section on the word “trench.””
troupe: a group of singers, actors, dancers etc who work together; “A clear definition of the word “troupe” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
urgent: very important and needing to be dealt with immediately; “The speaker uses “urgent” to characterize the research project situation.”
volunteer: someone who does a job willingly without being paid; “The research project report includes a section on the word “volunteer.””
width: the distance from one side of something to the other; “The research project report includes a section on the word “width.””
advantage: a good or useful feature that something has; “A clear definition of the word “advantage” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
ascend: to climb something or move to a higher position; “Learners hear “ascend” while following the research project explanation.”
bounce: the action of moving up and down on a surface; “The research project report includes a section on the word “bounce.””
capture: to catch a person and keep them as a prisoner; “In the research project discussion, the verb “capture” describes an action or change.”
comply: to do what you have to do or are asked to do; “In the research project discussion, the verb “comply” describes an action or change.”
cure: to make an illness or medical condition go away; “A clear example helps learners use “cure” in a sentence about the research project.”
doubtful: probably not true or not likely to happen; “The speaker uses “doubtful” to characterize the research project situation.”
drench: to make something or someone extremely wet; “In the research project discussion, the verb “drench” describes an action or change.”
employment: the act of paying someone to work for you; “Learners saw the word “employment” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
ensue: to happen after or as a result of something; “In the research project discussion, the verb “ensue” describes an action or change.”
entail: to involve something as a necessary part or result; “The speaker explains how “entail” is used in a report about the research project.”
glorious: having or deserving great fame, praise, and honour; “The report describes the research project issue as glorious.”
goal: something that you hope to achieve in the future; “A clear definition of the word “goal” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
haunt: a place that someone likes to go to often; “The research project report includes a section on the word “haunt.””
Hobby: an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time; “The research project report includes a section on the word “hobby.””
immediate: happening or done at once and without delay; “During the research project discussion, “immediate” signals a particular quality.”
impart: to give a particular quality to something; “The speaker explains how “impart” is used in a report about the research project.”
involve: to include or affect someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “involve” in a sentence about the research project.”
junior: having a low rank in an organization or profession; “During the research project discussion, “junior” signals a particular quality.”
lunar: relating to the Moon or to travel to the Moon; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as lunar.”
mar: to make something less attractive or enjoyable; “In the research project discussion, the verb “mar” describes an action or change.”
maternal: typical of the way a good mother behaves or feels; “The report describes the research project issue as maternal.”
merit: an advantage or good feature of something; “The speaker used the word “merit” while explaining the research project problem.”
metropolitan: relating or belonging to a very large city; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as metropolitan.”
motor: relating to cars or other vehicles with engines; “The speaker uses “motor” to characterize the research project situation.”
necessitate: to make it necessary for you to do something; “In the research project discussion, the verb “necessitate” describes an action or change.”
novelty: the quality of being new, unusual, and interesting; “The speaker used the word “novelty” while explaining the research project problem.”
pace: the speed at which something happens or is done; “The speaker used the word “pace” while explaining the research project problem.”
port: a place where ships can be loaded and unloaded; “The speaker used the word “port” while explaining the research project problem.”
seep: to flow slowly through small holes or spaces; “The speaker explains how “seep” is used in a report about the research project.”
shell: to fire shells from large guns at something; “In the research project discussion, the verb “shell” describes an action or change.”
signify: to represent, mean, or be a sign of something; “The speaker explains how “signify” is used in a report about the research project.”
sprout: a small green vegetable like a very small cabbage; “The speaker used the word “sprout” while explaining the research project problem.”
stride: a long step you make while you are walking; “A clear definition of the word “stride” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
surgeon: a doctor who does operations in a hospital; “A clear definition of the word “surgeon” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
tributary: a stream or river that flows into a larger river; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as tributary.”
tropic: one of the two imaginary lines around the world, either the Tropic of Cancer which is 23.5˚ north of the equator , or the Tropic of Capricorn which is 23.5˚ south of the equator; “The speaker used the word “tropic” while explaining the research project problem.”
architect: someone whose job is to design buildings; “A clear definition of the word “architect” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
cautious: careful to avoid danger or risks; “The speaker uses “cautious” to characterize the research project situation.”
commercial: an advertisement on television or radio; “The research project report includes a section on the word “commercial.””
concise: short, with no unnecessary words; “The report describes the research project issue as concise.”
decent: of a good enough standard or quality; “During the research project discussion, “decent” signals a particular quality.”
decompose: to decay or make something decay; “A clear example helps learners use “decompose” in a sentence about the research project.”
deficiency: a lack of something that is necessary; “A clear definition of the word “deficiency” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
divine: coming from or relating to God or a god; “During the research project discussion, “divine” signals a particular quality.”
factor: to divide a number into factors; “A clear example helps learners use “factor” in a sentence about the research project.”
infect: to make sb share a particular feeling; “The speaker explains how “infect” is used in a report about the research project.”
intact: not broken, damaged, or spoiled; “During the research project discussion, “intact” signals a particular quality.”
locality: a small area of a country, city etc; “The speaker used the word “locality” while explaining the research project problem.”
ongoing: continuing, or continuing to develop; “The speaker uses “ongoing” to characterize the research project situation.”
plight: a very bad situation that someone is in; “The research project report includes a section on the word “plight.””
possess: to have a particular quality or ability; “In the research project discussion, the verb “possess” describes an action or change.”
profit: to be useful or helpful to someone; “In the research project discussion, the verb “profit” describes an action or change.”
rage: a strong feeling of uncontrollable anger; “A clear definition of the word “rage” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
rim: the outside edge of something circular; “The research project report includes a section on the word “rim.””
scent: a pleasant smell that something has; “The speaker used the word “scent” while explaining the research project problem.”
shrub: a small bush with several woody stems; “The research project report includes a section on the word “shrub.””
shuttle: to travel frequently between two places; “The speaker explains how “shuttle” is used in a report about the research project.”
solitary: someone who lives completely alone; “A clear definition of the word “solitary” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
solo: to perform a solo in a piece of music; “The report explains why the research project pattern developed solo.”
spectator: someone who is watching an event or game; “The speaker used the word “spectator” while explaining the research project problem.”
sponge: to put paint on a surface using a sponge; “In the research project discussion, the verb “sponge” describes an action or change.”
timber: wood used for building or making things; “A clear definition of the word “timber” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
vicinity: in the area around a particular place; “A clear definition of the word “vicinity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
descent: the process of going down; “Learners saw the word “descent” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
electrical: relating to electricity; “The report describes the research project issue as electrical.”
hop: to move by jumping on one foot; “A clear example helps learners use “hop” in a sentence about the research project.”
millennium: a period of 1,000 years; “Learners saw the word “millennium” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
muscular: having large strong muscles; “The report describes the research project issue as muscular.”
neat: tidy and carefully arranged; “The report describes the research project issue as neat.”
obvious: easy to notice or understand; “During the research project discussion, “obvious” signals a particular quality.”
ownership: the fact of owning something; “A clear definition of the word “ownership” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
pottery: objects made out of baked clay; “A clear definition of the word “pottery” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
terrain: a particular type of land; “The speaker used the word “terrain” while explaining the research project problem.”
uneven: not smooth, flat, or level; “The speaker uses “uneven” to characterize the research project situation.”
wholesome: likely to make you healthy; “During the research project discussion, “wholesome” signals a particular quality.”
discrete: clearly separate; “During the research project discussion, “discrete” signals a particular quality.”
hitherto: up to this time; “The result was described hitherto in the final research project paragraph.”
imitation: a copy of something; “Learners saw the word “imitation” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
luminous: shining in the dark; “The report describes the research project issue as luminous.”
mercantile: concerned with trade; “The report describes the research project issue as mercantile.”
periphery: the edge of an area; “The research project report includes a section on the word “periphery.””
similar: almost the same; “The speaker uses “similar” to characterize the research project situation.”
atom: the smallest part of an element that can exist alone or can combine with other substances to form a molecule; “The speaker used the word “atom” while explaining the research project problem.”
attach: to allow something to happen, but only if someone agrees to do a particular thing or accept a particular idea; “The speaker explains how “attach” is used in a report about the research project.”
attractive: someone who is attractive is good looking, especially in a way that makes you sexually interested in them; “During the research project discussion, “attractive” signals a particular quality.”
barrel: a large curved container with a flat top and bottom, made of wood or metal, and used for storing beer, wine etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “barrel.””
belt: a band of leather, cloth etc that you wear around your waist to hold up your clothes or for decoration; “A clear definition of the word “belt” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bet: an agreement to risk money on the result of a race, game etc or on something happening, or the money that you risk; “A clear definition of the word “bet” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bill: a written list showing how much you have to pay for services you have received, work that has been done etc; “A clear definition of the word “bill” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
cable: a plastic or rubber tube containing wires that carry telephone messages, electronic signals, television pictures etc; “A clear definition of the word “cable” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
calendar: a set of pages that show the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, that you usually hang on a wall; “Learners saw the word “calendar” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
contradiction: a difference between two statements, beliefs, or ideas about something that means they cannot both be true; “The speaker used the word “contradiction” while explaining the research project problem.”
contradictory: two statements, beliefs etc that are contradictory are different and therefore cannot both be true or correct; “The speaker uses “contradictory” to characterize the research project situation.”
depend: to need the support, help, or existence of someone or something in order to exist, be healthy, be successful etc; “In the research project discussion, the verb “depend” describes an action or change.”
electricity: the power that is carried by wires, cables etc, and is used to provide light or heat, to make machines work etc; “The speaker used the word “electricity” while explaining the research project problem.”
electron: a very small piece of matter with a negative electrical charge that moves around the nucleus of an atom; “The research project report includes a section on the word “electron.””
exception: something or someone that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule or pattern; “A clear definition of the word “exception” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
eye: to look at someone or something carefully, especially because you do not trust them or because you want something; “A clear example helps learners use “eye” in a sentence about the research project.”
forge: a large piece of equipment that produces high temperatures, used for heating and shaping metal objects; “A clear definition of the word “forge” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
forward: to successfully complete one stage of a competition so that you are able to compete in the next stage; “The speaker explains how “forward” is used in a report about the research project.”
funnel: a thin tube with a wide top that you use for pouring liquid into a container with a narrow opening, such as a bottle; “The research project report includes a section on the word “funnel.””
hide: to deliberately put or keep something or someone in a place where they cannot easily be seen or found; “Learners hear “hide” while following the research project explanation.”
implication: a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act; “The speaker used the word “implication” while explaining the research project problem.”
interim: intended to be used or accepted for a short time only, until something or someone final can be made or found; “The report describes the research project issue as interim.”
landmark: something that is easy to recognize, such as a tall tree or building, and that helps you know where you are; “Learners saw the word “landmark” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
logic: a way of thinking about something that seems correct and reasonable, or a set of sensible reasons for doing something; “Learners saw the word “logic” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
missile: a weapon that can fly over long distances and that explodes when it hits the thing it has been aimed at; “Learners saw the word “missile” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
pull: to use your hands to make something or someone move towards you or in the direction that your hands are moving; “The speaker explains how “pull” is used in a report about the research project.”
rank: the position or level that someone holds in an organization, especially in the police or the army, navy etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “rank.””
recommend: to advise someone to do something, especially because you have special knowledge of a situation or subject; “Learners hear “recommend” while following the research project explanation.”
refurbish: To refurbish a building or room means to clean it and decorate it and make it more attractive or better equipped; “Learners hear “refurbish” while following the research project explanation.”
role: the way in which someone or something is involved in an activity or situation, and how much influence they have on it; “Learners saw the word “role” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
slogan: a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “slogan.””
smooth: a smooth surface has no rough parts, lumps, or holes, especially in a way that is pleasant and attractive to touch; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as smooth.”
summarize: to make a short statement giving only the main information and not the details of a plan, event, report etc; “The speaker explains how “summarize” is used in a report about the research project.”
vain: someone who is vain is too proud of their good looks, abilities, or position – used to show disapproval; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as vain.”
validate: to prove that something is true or correct, or to make a document or agreement officially and legally acceptable; “Learners hear “validate” while following the research project explanation.”
accident: a situation in which someone is injured or something is damaged without anyone intending them to be; “A clear definition of the word “accident” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
account: an arrangement in which a bank keeps your money safe so that you can pay more in or take money out; “The speaker used the word “account” while explaining the research project problem.”
calculate: to find out how much something will cost, how long something will take etc, by using numbers; “Learners hear “calculate” while following the research project explanation.”
calm: to become quiet and relaxed after you have been angry, excited, nervous, or upset, or to make someone become quiet and relaxed; “The speaker explains how “calm” is used in a report about the research project.”
career: a job or profession that you have been trained for, and which you do for a long period of your life; “Learners saw the word “career” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
careless: not paying enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes, damage things etc; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as careless.”
cheer: to shout as a way of showing happiness, praise, approval, or support of someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “cheer” in a sentence about the research project.”
command: to tell someone officially to do something, especially if you are a military leader, a king etc; “A clear example helps learners use “command” in a sentence about the research project.”
critical: something that is critical is very important because what happens in the future depends on it; “During the research project discussion, “critical” signals a particular quality.”
cucumber: a long thin round vegetable with a dark green skin and a light green inside, usually eaten raw; “Learners saw the word “cucumber” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
deadly: You can use deadly to emphasize that something has a particular quality, especially an unpleasant or undesirable quality; “The result was described deadly in the final research project paragraph.”
deficit: the difference between the amount of something that you have and the higher amount that you need; “The research project report includes a section on the word “deficit.””
eager: very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do; “The report describes the research project issue as eager.”
fixture: a piece of equipment that is fixed inside a house or building and is sold as part of the house; “A clear definition of the word “fixture” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
geometry: the study in mathematics of the angles and shapes formed by the relationships of lines, surfaces, and solid objects in space; “The research project report includes a section on the word “geometry.””
habit: something that you do regularly or usually, often without thinking about it because you have done it so many times before; “The research project report includes a section on the word “habit.””
host: someone at a party, meal etc who has invited the guests and who provides the food, drink etc; “Learners saw the word “host” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
humid: if the weather is humid, you feel uncomfortable because the air is very wet and usually hot; “During the research project discussion, “humid” signals a particular quality.”
instead: used to say what is not used, does not happen etc, when something else is used, happens etc; “The speaker explained the research project change instead.”
invasion: when the army of one country enters another country by force, in order to take control of it; “A clear definition of the word “invasion” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
mirage: an effect caused by hot air in a desert, which makes you think that you can see objects when they are not actually there; “The speaker used the word “mirage” while explaining the research project problem.”
moreover: in addition – used to introduce information that adds to or supports what has previously been said; “The result was described moreover in the final research project paragraph.”
pour: to make a liquid or other substance flow out of or into a container by holding it at an angle; “Learners hear “pour” while following the research project explanation.”
promise: to tell someone that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will happen; “A clear example helps learners use “promise” in a sentence about the research project.”
proposal: a plan or suggestion which is made formally to an official person or group, or the act of making it; “The research project report includes a section on the word “proposal.””
regular: someone who often goes to the same bar, restaurant etc or who takes part in an activity very often; “Learners saw the word “regular” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
submerge: to make yourself very busy doing something, especially in order to forget about something else; “Learners hear “submerge” while following the research project explanation.”
supplement: to add something, especially to what you earn or eat, in order to increase it to an acceptable level; “The speaker explains how “supplement” is used in a report about the research project.”
telescope: a piece of equipment shaped like a tube, used for making distant objects look larger and closer; “The research project report includes a section on the word “telescope.””
transmit: to send out electronic signals, messages etc using radio, television, or other similar equipment; “Learners hear “transmit” while following the research project explanation.”
wane: If something wanes, it becomes gradually weaker or less, often so that it eventually disappears; “A clear example helps learners use “wane” in a sentence about the research project.”
achieve: to successfully complete something or get a good result, especially by working hard; “The speaker explains how “achieve” is used in a report about the research project.”
admire: to respect and like someone because they have done something that you think is good; “Learners hear “admire” while following the research project explanation.”
affinity: a close relationship between two things because of qualities or features that they share; “Learners saw the word “affinity” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
assistant: someone who helps someone else in their work, especially by doing the less important jobs; “Learners saw the word “assistant” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
attract: to make someone interested in something, or make them want to take part in something; “A clear example helps learners use “attract” in a sentence about the research project.”
average: the average amount is the amount you get when you add together several quantities and divide this by the total number of quantities; “During the research project discussion, “average” signals a particular quality.”
board: a flat piece of wood, plastic, card etc that you use for a particular purpose such as cutting things on, or for playing indoor games; “The research project report includes a section on the word “board.””
brand: a type of product made by a particular company, that has a particular name or design; “A clear definition of the word “brand” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
celebrate: to show that an event or occasion is important by doing something special or enjoyable; “A clear example helps learners use “celebrate” in a sentence about the research project.”
comprehensive: including all the necessary facts, details, or problems that need to be dealt with; “The report describes the research project issue as comprehensive.”