PTE Academic Science and technology

Integrated Academic English: Science & discovery

Advanced academic language for synthesis, comparison, argument, and data description. Focus: science & discovery.

Independent PTE Academic study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Advanced · C1
250 words

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epistemology: the theory of knowledge, esp the critical study of its validity, methods, and scope; “The speaker used the word “epistemology” while explaining the research project problem.”
biometrics: the analysis of biological data using mathematical and statistical methods; “The speaker used the word “biometrics” while explaining the research project problem.”
median: the middle number or measurement in a set of numbers or measurements that have been arranged in order; “Learners saw the word “median” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
gastronomy: the art and science of cooking and eating good food; “A clear definition of the word “gastronomy” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
arboretum: a place where trees are grown for scientific study; “The speaker used the word “arboretum” while explaining the research project problem.”
chronometer: a very exact clock, used for scientific purposes; “Learners saw the word “chronometer” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
tactic: a method that you use to achieve something; “The research project report includes a section on the word “tactic.””
jurisprudence: the science or study of law; “A clear definition of the word “jurisprudence” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
ornithology: the scientific study of birds; “Learners saw the word “ornithology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
immensity: used to emphasize the great size of something, especially something that cannot be measured; “A clear definition of the word “immensity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
guile: the use of clever but dishonest methods to deceive someone; “Learners saw the word “guile” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
pharmacology: the scientific study of drugs and medicines; “Learners saw the word “pharmacology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
prevision: the act or power of foreseeing; prescience; “A clear definition of the word “prevision” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
allopathy: the orthodox medical method of treating disease, by inducing a condition different from or opposed to the cause of the disease; “Learners saw the word “allopathy” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
disillusionment: Disillusionment is the disappointment that you feel when you discover that something is not as good as you had expected or thought; “A clear definition of the word “disillusionment” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
nonsuit: an order of a judge dismissing a suit when the plaintiff fails to show he has a good cause of action or fails to produce any evidence; “The research project report includes a section on the word “nonsuit.””
arguable: If you say that it is arguable that something is true, you believe that it can be supported by evidence and that many people would agree with it; “During the research project discussion, “arguable” signals a particular quality.”
catalytic: In chemistry, a catalytic substance or a substance with catalytic properties is a substance which increases the speed of a chemical reaction; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as catalytic.”
metaphysics: the part of philosophy that is concerned with trying to understand and describe the nature of truth, life, and reality; “Learners saw the word “metaphysics” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
azoic: without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as azoic.”
dietetics: the science that is concerned with what people eat and drink and how this affects their health; “Learners saw the word “dietetics” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
nonviolent: Nonviolent methods of bringing about change do not involve hurting people or causing damage; “The report describes the research project issue as nonviolent.”
praxis: the practice and practical side of a profession or field of study, as opposed to the theory; “A clear definition of the word “praxis” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
pipette: a thin glass tube for sucking up exact amounts of liquid, used especially in chemistry; “A clear definition of the word “pipette” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
dermatology: the part of medical science that deals with skin diseases and their treatment; “A clear definition of the word “dermatology” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
fieldwork: the study of scientific or social subjects, done outside the class or laboratory; “A clear definition of the word “fieldwork” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
countermeasure: an action taken to prevent another action from having a harmful effect; “Learners saw the word “countermeasure” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
ethnology: the scientific study and comparison of different races of people; “The speaker used the word “ethnology” while explaining the research project problem.”
obstetrics: the part of medical science that deals with the birth of children; “Learners saw the word “obstetrics” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
ethnography: the scientific description of different races of people; “The speaker used the word “ethnography” while explaining the research project problem.”
gerontology: the scientific study of old age and its effects on the body; “The speaker used the word “gerontology” while explaining the research project problem.”
horology: the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time; “A clear definition of the word “horology” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
criminology: the scientific study of crime and criminals; “The research project report includes a section on the word “criminology.””
cytology: the scientific study of cells from living things; “Learners saw the word “cytology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
versed: to know a lot about a subject, method etc; “The speaker uses “versed” to characterize the research project situation.”
entomology: the scientific study of insects; “The speaker used the word “entomology” while explaining the research project problem.”
fathomless: impossible to measure or understand; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as fathomless.”
seismology: the scientific study of earthquakes; “A clear definition of the word “seismology” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
provenance: the place where something originally came from; “The speaker used the word “provenance” while explaining the research project problem.”
repudiate: to refuse to accept or continue with something; “A clear example helps learners use “repudiate” in a sentence about the research project.”
rustic: someone from the country, especially a farm worker; “Learners saw the word “rustic” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
sinuous: moving with smooth twists and turns, like a snake; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as sinuous.”
solder: to join or repair metal surfaces with solder; “The speaker explains how “solder” is used in a report about the research project.”
specious: seeming to be true or correct, but actually false; “During the research project discussion, “specious” signals a particular quality.”
tend: to move or develop in a particular direction; “A clear example helps learners use “tend” in a sentence about the research project.”
therapeutic: relating to the treatment or cure of an illness; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as therapeutic.”
turmoil: a state of confusion, excitement, or anxiety; “The research project report includes a section on the word “turmoil.””
upheaval: a very big change that often causes problems; “Learners saw the word “upheaval” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
utilitarian: A utilitarian is someone with utilitarian views; “Learners saw the word “utilitarian” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
verge: to be very close to a harmful or extreme state; “The speaker explains how “verge” is used in a report about the research project.”
agile: able to move quickly and easily; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as agile.”
allegiance: loyalty to a leader, country, belief etc; “The speaker used the word “allegiance” while explaining the research project problem.”
amorphous: having no definite shape or features; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as amorphous.”
artifice: a trick used to deceive someone; “A clear definition of the word “artifice” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
aversion: a strong dislike of something or someone; “A clear definition of the word “aversion” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bulk: the main or largest part of something; “Learners saw the word “bulk” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
cerebral: relating to or affecting your brain; “The report describes the research project issue as cerebral.”
circulation: the movement of blood around your body; “The speaker used the word “circulation” while explaining the research project problem.”
contiguous: next to something, or next to each other; “The report describes the research project issue as contiguous.”
despondent: extremely unhappy and without hope; “The report describes the research project issue as despondent.”
detest: to hate something or someone very much; “The speaker explains how “detest” is used in a report about the research project.”
emphasis: special attention or importance; “Learners saw the word “emphasis” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
enumerate: to name a list of things one by one; “Learners hear “enumerate” while following the research project explanation.”
factual: based on facts or relating to facts; “The report describes the research project issue as factual.”
frugal: careful to buy only what is necessary; “The speaker uses “frugal” to characterize the research project situation.”
genesis: the beginning or origin of something; “Learners saw the word “genesis” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
gorge: a deep narrow valley with steep sides; “The research project report includes a section on the word “gorge.””
imperil: to put something or someone in danger; “Learners hear “imperil” while following the research project explanation.”
incandescent: producing a bright light when heated; “During the research project discussion, “incandescent” signals a particular quality.”
insufficient: not enough, or not great enough; “During the research project discussion, “insufficient” signals a particular quality.”
inverse: the complete opposite of something; “The research project report includes a section on the word “inverse.””
judicious: done in a sensible and careful way; “During the research project discussion, “judicious” signals a particular quality.”
obese: very fat in a way that is unhealthy; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as obese.”
onslaught: a large violent attack by an army; “The speaker used the word “onslaught” while explaining the research project problem.”
ornate: covered with a lot of decoration; “The speaker uses “ornate” to characterize the research project situation.”
pecuniary: relating to or consisting of money; “The report describes the research project issue as pecuniary.”
placate: to make someone stop feeling angry; “Learners hear “placate” while following the research project explanation.”
profitable: producing a profit or a useful result; “The report describes the research project issue as profitable.”
propitious: good and likely to bring good results; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as propitious.”
pugnacious: very eager to argue or fight with people; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as pugnacious.”
seclude: to remove from contact with others; “The speaker explains how “seclude” is used in a report about the research project.”
sovereign: having the highest power in a country; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as sovereign.”
squabble: to argue about something unimportant; “A clear example helps learners use “squabble” in a sentence about the research project.”
stingy: not generous, especially with money; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as stingy.”
tackle: to try to deal with a difficult problem; “In the research project discussion, the verb “tackle” describes an action or change.”
tactile: relating to your sense of touch; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as tactile.”
unaffected: not changed or influenced by something; “The speaker uses “unaffected” to characterize the research project situation.”
abound: to exist in very large numbers; “The speaker explains how “abound” is used in a report about the research project.”
adorn: to decorate something; “In the research project discussion, the verb “adorn” describes an action or change.”
affable: friendly and easy to talk to; “The speaker uses “affable” to characterize the research project situation.”
amiable: friendly and easy to like; “During the research project discussion, “amiable” signals a particular quality.”
animosity: strong dislike or hatred; “The speaker used the word “animosity” while explaining the research project problem.”
anterior: at or towards the front; “The report describes the research project issue as anterior.”
approbation: official praise or approval; “A clear definition of the word “approbation” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
aroma: a strong pleasant smell; “The research project report includes a section on the word “aroma.””
brittle: hard but easily broken; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as brittle.”
burgeon: to grow or develop quickly; “Learners hear “burgeon” while following the research project explanation.”
celebrity: a famous living person; “A clear definition of the word “celebrity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
debilitate: to make someone ill and weak; “A clear example helps learners use “debilitate” in a sentence about the research project.”
decrepit: old and in bad condition; “The report describes the research project issue as decrepit.”
disastrous: very bad, or ending in failure; “The speaker uses “disastrous” to characterize the research project situation.”
hue: a colour or type of colour; “Learners saw the word “hue” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
hypnotic: a drug that helps you to sleep; “Learners saw the word “hypnotic” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
idle: to spend time doing nothing; “Learners hear “idle” while following the research project explanation.”
impoverish: to make someone very poor; “Learners hear “impoverish” while following the research project explanation.”
incessant: continuing without stopping; “The report describes the research project issue as incessant.”
incipient: starting to happen or exist; “During the research project discussion, “incipient” signals a particular quality.”
leach: the act or process of leaching; “The speaker used the word “leach” while explaining the research project problem.”
lumber: to move in a slow awkward way; “A clear example helps learners use “lumber” in a sentence about the research project.”
painstaking: very careful and thorough; “The speaker uses “painstaking” to characterize the research project situation.”
pronounced: very great or noticeable; “The speaker uses “pronounced” to characterize the research project situation.”
sumptuous: very impressive and expensive; “The speaker uses “sumptuous” to characterize the research project situation.”
tribal: relating to a tribe or tribes; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as tribal.”
upsurge: a sudden strong feeling; “A clear definition of the word “upsurge” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
zest: eager interest and enjoyment; “Learners saw the word “zest” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
allergic: having an allergy; “During the research project discussion, “allergic” signals a particular quality.”
cessation: a pause or stop; “The speaker used the word “cessation” while explaining the research project problem.”
clandestine: done or kept secret; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as clandestine.”
combustible: able to burn easily; “The speaker uses “combustible” to characterize the research project situation.”
deleterious: damaging or harmful; “The speaker uses “deleterious” to characterize the research project situation.”
fraternal: relating to brothers; “During the research project discussion, “fraternal” signals a particular quality.”
garment: a piece of clothing; “Learners saw the word “garment” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
gigantic: extremely big; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as gigantic.”
glossy: shiny and smooth; “The speaker uses “glossy” to characterize the research project situation.”
illegal: an illegal immigrant; “Learners saw the word “illegal” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
infinitesimal: extremely small; “The report describes the research project issue as infinitesimal.”
replete: full of something; “The speaker uses “replete” to characterize the research project situation.”
vessel: a ship or large boat; “Learners saw the word “vessel” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
vile: evil or immoral; “The report describes the research project issue as vile.”
aerial: a piece of equipment for receiving or sending radio or television signals, usually consisting of a piece of metal or wire; “Learners saw the word “aerial” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
altruistic: altruistic behaviour shows that you care about and will help other people, even though this brings no advantage for yourself; “The report describes the research project issue as altruistic.”
calculus: the part of mathematics that deals with changing quantities, such as the speed of a falling stone or the slope of a curved line; “The research project report includes a section on the word “calculus.””
correlate: if two or more facts, ideas etc correlate or if you correlate them, they are closely connected to each other or one causes the other; “The speaker explains how “correlate” is used in a report about the research project.”
deviate: To deviate from something means to start doing something different or not planned, especially in a way that causes problems for others; “Learners hear “deviate” while following the research project explanation.”
divest: If you divest yourself of something that you own or are responsible for, you get rid of it or stop being responsible for it; “A clear example helps learners use “divest” in a sentence about the research project.”
appliance: a piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as a cooker or washing machine , used in people’s homes; “The speaker used the word “appliance” while explaining the research project problem.”
badge: a small piece of metal, cloth, or plastic with a picture or words on it, worn to show rank, membership of a group, support for a political idea etc; “A clear definition of the word “badge” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bead: a small piece of glass, wood, etc. with a hole through it, that can be put on a string with others of the same type and worn as jewellery, etc.; “The research project report includes a section on the word “bead.””
deputy: someone who is directly below another person in rank, and who is officially in charge when that person is not there; “A clear definition of the word “deputy” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
oxygen: a gas that has no colour or smell, is present in air, and is necessary for most animals and plants to live. It is a chemical element: symbol O; “Learners saw the word “oxygen” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
pendulum: a long metal stick with a weight at the bottom that swings regularly from side to side to control the working of a clock; “Learners saw the word “pendulum” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
ponder: to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about a problem, a difficult question, or something that has happened; “In the research project discussion, the verb “ponder” describes an action or change.”
predicament: a difficult or unpleasant situation in which you do not know what to do, or in which you have to make a difficult choice; “The research project report includes a section on the word “predicament.””
respective: used before a plural noun to refer to the different things that belong to each separate person or thing mentioned; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as respective.”
shrug: to raise and then lower your shoulders in order to show that you do not know something or do not care about something; “The speaker explains how “shrug” is used in a report about the research project.”
allege: to say that something is true or that someone has done something wrong, although it has not been proved; “Learners hear “allege” while following the research project explanation.”
balcony: a structure that you can stand on, that is attached to the outside wall of a building, above ground level; “The research project report includes a section on the word “balcony.””
calcium: a silver-white metal that helps to form teeth, bones, and chalk . It is a chemical element : symbol Ca; “Learners saw the word “calcium” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
gorgeous: If you say that something is gorgeous, you mean that it gives you a lot of pleasure or is very attractive; “During the research project discussion, “gorgeous” signals a particular quality.”
grateful: feeling that you want to thank someone because of something kind that they have done, or showing this feeling; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as grateful.”
infectious: an infectious illness can be passed from one person to another, especially through the air you breathe; “The speaker uses “infectious” to characterize the research project situation.”
invoice: a list of goods that have been supplied or work that has been done, showing how much you owe for them; “The speaker used the word “invoice” while explaining the research project problem.”
recede: When something such as a quality, problem, or illness recedes, it becomes weaker, smaller, or less intense; “In the research project discussion, the verb “recede” describes an action or change.”
render: to give something to someone or do something, because it is your duty or because someone expects you to; “In the research project discussion, the verb “render” describes an action or change.”
scramble: to climb up, down, or over something quickly and with difficulty, especially using your hands to help you; “The speaker explains how “scramble” is used in a report about the research project.”
snap: to move into a particular position suddenly, making a short sharp noise, or to make something move like this; “Learners hear “snap” while following the research project explanation.”
spice: a type of powder or seed, taken from plants, that you put into food you are cooking to give it a special taste; “The research project report includes a section on the word “spice.””
tragic: a tragic event or situation makes you feel very sad, especially because it involves death or suffering; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as tragic.”
block: to prevent anything moving through a space by being or placing something across it or in it; “A clear example helps learners use “block” in a sentence about the research project.”
contingency: an event or situation that might happen in the future, especially one that could cause problems; “The speaker used the word “contingency” while explaining the research project problem.”
dioxide: a chemical compound that contains two atoms of oxygen and one atom of another chemical element; “Learners saw the word “dioxide” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
grim: A situation or piece of information that is grim is unpleasant, depressing, and difficult to accept; “During the research project discussion, “grim” signals a particular quality.”
impulsive: someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as impulsive.”
pathetic: something or someone that is pathetic is so useless, unsuccessful, or weak that they annoy you; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as pathetic.”
peer: to look very carefully at something, especially because you are having difficulty seeing it; “In the research project discussion, the verb “peer” describes an action or change.”
pulley: a piece of equipment consisting of a wheel over which a rope or chain is pulled to lift heavy things; “A clear definition of the word “pulley” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
verse: a set of lines that forms one part of a song, poem, or a book such as the Bible or the Koran; “The speaker used the word “verse” while explaining the research project problem.”
algebra: a type of mathematics that uses letters and other signs to represent numbers and values; “Learners saw the word “algebra” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
benchmarking: In business, benchmarking is a process in which a company compares its products and methods with those of the most successful companies in its field, in order to try to improve its own performance; “The speaker used the word “benchmarking” while explaining the research project problem.”
consideration: careful thought and attention, especially before making an official or important decision; “Learners saw the word “consideration” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
curb: to control or limit something in order to prevent it from having a harmful effect; “In the research project discussion, the verb “curb” describes an action or change.”
intensive: involving a lot of activity, effort, or careful attention in a short period of time; “The speaker uses “intensive” to characterize the research project situation.”
perpetuate: to make a situation, attitude etc, especially a bad one, continue to exist for a long time; “A clear example helps learners use “perpetuate” in a sentence about the research project.”
projector: a piece of equipment that makes a film or picture appear on a screen or flat surface; “The research project report includes a section on the word “projector.””
pursue: to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time; “In the research project discussion, the verb “pursue” describes an action or change.”
threaten: to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want; “A clear example helps learners use “threaten” in a sentence about the research project.”
affiliate: a company, organization etc that is connected with or controlled by a larger one; “The speaker used the word “affiliate” while explaining the research project problem.”
barge: a large low boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying goods on a canal or river; “The speaker used the word “barge” while explaining the research project problem.”
bibliography: a list of all the books and articles used in preparing a piece of writing; “The research project report includes a section on the word “bibliography.””
boom: A boom in something is an increase in its amount, frequency, or success; “The speaker used the word “boom” while explaining the research project problem.”
decree: an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country; “The research project report includes a section on the word “decree.””
definition: a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means; “The speaker used the word “definition” while explaining the research project problem.”
discrepancy: a difference between two amounts, details, reports etc that should be the same; “The speaker used the word “discrepancy” while explaining the research project problem.”
hurl: to throw something with a lot of force, especially because you are angry; “A clear example helps learners use “hurl” in a sentence about the research project.”
indulge: to let someone have or do whatever they want, even if it is bad for them; “In the research project discussion, the verb “indulge” describes an action or change.”
interest: to make someone want to pay attention to something and find out more about it; “Learners hear “interest” while following the research project explanation.”
interfere: to deliberately get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or needed; “In the research project discussion, the verb “interfere” describes an action or change.”
plaintiff: someone who brings a legal action against another person in a court of law; “The speaker used the word “plaintiff” while explaining the research project problem.”
receipt: a piece of paper that you are given which shows that you have paid for something; “The research project report includes a section on the word “receipt.””
seam: a line where two pieces of cloth, leather etc have been stitched together; “Learners hear “seam” while following the research project explanation.”
testify: to make a formal statement of what is true, especially in a court of law; “In the research project discussion, the verb “testify” describes an action or change.”
vocation: a strong belief that you have been chosen by God to be a priest or a nun; “A clear definition of the word “vocation” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
wrench: to twist and pull something roughly from the place where it is being held; “A clear example helps learners use “wrench” in a sentence about the research project.”
approximation: a number, amount etc that is not exact, but is almost correct; “A clear definition of the word “approximation” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bacteria: very small living things, some of which cause illness or disease; “A clear definition of the word “bacteria” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bid: to offer to pay a particular price for goods, especially in an auction; “A clear example helps learners use “bid” in a sentence about the research project.”
buffalo: an African animal similar to a large cow with long curved horns; “A clear definition of the word “buffalo” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bulb: the glass part of an electric light, that the light shines from; “The speaker used the word “bulb” while explaining the research project problem.”
bump: an area of skin that is raised because you have hit it on something; “The research project report includes a section on the word “bump.””
characterize: to describe the qualities of someone or something in a particular way; “The speaker explains how “characterize” is used in a report about the research project.”
clientele: The clientele of a place or organization are its customers or clients; “The speaker used the word “clientele” while explaining the research project problem.”
destruction: the act or process of destroying something or of being destroyed; “The research project report includes a section on the word “destruction.””
dock: a place in a port where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired; “The speaker used the word “dock” while explaining the research project problem.”
even: flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as even.”
hook: a curved piece of metal or plastic that you use for hanging things on; “The speaker used the word “hook” while explaining the research project problem.”
incident: an event, especially one that is unusual, important, or violent; “Learners saw the word “incident” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
instrumental: a piece of music in which no voices are used, only instruments; “Learners saw the word “instrumental” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
lead: a piece of information that may help you to solve a crime or mystery; “Learners saw the word “lead” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
limp: to walk slowly and with difficulty because one leg is hurt or injured; “Learners hear “limp” while following the research project explanation.”
portfolio: a large flat case used especially for carrying pictures, documents etc; “Learners saw the word “portfolio” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
pregnancy: when a woman is pregnant (= has a baby growing inside her body ); “A clear definition of the word “pregnancy” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
radioactive: a radioactive substance is dangerous because it contains radiation; “During the research project discussion, “radioactive” signals a particular quality.”
scarce: if something is scarce, there is not very much of it available; “The speaker uses “scarce” to characterize the research project situation.”
slash: to cut or try to cut something violently with a knife, sword etc; “A clear example helps learners use “slash” in a sentence about the research project.”
stalk: a long narrow part of a plant that supports leaves, fruits, or flowers; “A clear definition of the word “stalk” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
sympathy: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is in a bad situation; “A clear definition of the word “sympathy” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
utensil: a thing such as a knife, spoon etc that you use when you are cooking; “The research project report includes a section on the word “utensil.””
amenity: something that makes a place comfortable or easy to live in; “A clear definition of the word “amenity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bold: not afraid of taking risks and making difficult decisions; “The speaker uses “bold” to characterize the research project situation.”
breed: a type of animal that is kept as a pet or on a farm; “Learners saw the word “breed” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
coefficient: the number by which an unknown quantity is multiplied; “A clear definition of the word “coefficient” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
documentation: the act of recording information in writing, on film etc; “Learners saw the word “documentation” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
effective: successful, and working in the way that was intended; “The speaker uses “effective” to characterize the research project situation.”
enclose: to put something inside an envelope as well as a letter; “The speaker explains how “enclose” is used in a report about the research project.”
exempt: to give someone permission not to do or pay something; “A clear example helps learners use “exempt” in a sentence about the research project.”
gorilla: a very large African monkey that is the largest of the apes; “Learners saw the word “gorilla” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
handle: to do the things that are necessary to complete a job; “In the research project discussion, the verb “handle” describes an action or change.”
imaginary: not real, but produced from pictures or ideas in your mind; “The speaker uses “imaginary” to characterize the research project situation.”
limitation: the act or process of controlling or reducing something; “Learners saw the word “limitation” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
microscopic: extremely small and therefore very difficult to see; “During the research project discussion, “microscopic” signals a particular quality.”
obscene: relating to sex in a way that is shocking and offensive; “During the research project discussion, “obscene” signals a particular quality.”
optimistic: believing that good things will happen in the future; “The speaker uses “optimistic” to characterize the research project situation.”
periodic: happening a number of times, usually at regular times; “During the research project discussion, “periodic” signals a particular quality.”
promising: showing signs of being successful or good in the future; “The report describes the research project issue as promising.”
quench: to stop yourself feeling thirsty, by drinking something; “In the research project discussion, the verb “quench” describes an action or change.”
source: a thing, place, activity etc that you get something from; “The speaker used the word “source” while explaining the research project problem.”
advantageous: helpful and likely to make you successful; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as advantageous.”
atmosphere: the feeling that an event or place gives you; “The research project report includes a section on the word “atmosphere.””
bankruptcy: the state of being unable to pay your debts; “A clear definition of the word “bankruptcy” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
concert: a performance given by musicians or singers; “Learners saw the word “concert” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
crystallize: if a liquid crystallizes, it forms crystals; “Learners hear “crystallize” while following the research project explanation.”
deskill: If workers are deskilled, they no longer need special skills to do their work, especially because of modern methods of production; “In the research project discussion, the verb “deskill” describes an action or change.”
ethical: relating to principles of what is right and wrong; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as ethical.”
excessive: much more than is reasonable or necessary; “During the research project discussion, “excessive” signals a particular quality.”
medication: medicine or drugs given to people who are ill; “The speaker used the word “medication” while explaining the research project problem.”
owl: a bird with large eyes that hunts at night; “Learners saw the word “owl” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
ozone: a poisonous blue gas that is a type of oxygen; “A clear definition of the word “ozone” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
perish: to die, especially in a terrible or sudden way; “A clear example helps learners use “perish” in a sentence about the research project.”
plead: to give a particular excuse for your actions; “Learners hear “plead” while following the research project explanation.”
press: to push something firmly against a surface; “The speaker explains how “press” is used in a report about the research project.”