IELTS Science and technology

Speaking: Science & discovery

Flexible language for personal topics, explanations, and supported opinions. Focus: science & discovery.

Independent IELTS study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Medium · B1
250 words

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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.”
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.”
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.”
meter: a machine that measures the level of something; “The speaker used the word “meter” while explaining the research project problem.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
way: a method that you use to do or achieve something; “The speaker used the word “way” while explaining the research project problem.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
diagnostic: relating to or used for discovering what is wrong with someone or something; “The speaker uses “diagnostic” to characterize the research project situation.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
analogue: a physical object or quantity, such as a pointer on a dial or a voltage, used to measure or represent another quantity; “The research project report includes a section on the word “analogue.””
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.””
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.”
known: used about something that people know about or have discovered; “The speaker uses “known” to characterize the research project situation.”
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.”
nomenclature: a system of naming things, especially in science; “The speaker used the word “nomenclature” while explaining the research project problem.”
scientist: someone who works or is trained in science; “Learners saw the word “scientist” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
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.”
indefinite: an indefinite action or period of time has no definite end arranged for it; “During the research project discussion, “indefinite” signals a particular quality.”
marble: a type of hard rock that becomes smooth when it is polished, and is used for making buildings, statue s etc; “A clear definition of the word “marble” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
monotone: a sound or way of speaking or singing that continues on the same note without getting any louder or softer, and therefore sounds very boring; “A clear definition of the word “monotone” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
phone: to speak to someone by telephone; “Learners hear “phone” while following the research project explanation.”
pin: to fasten something somewhere, or to join two things together, using a pin; “A clear example helps learners use “pin” in a sentence about the research project.”
spray: to force liquid out of a container so that it comes out in a stream of very small drops and covers an area; “A clear example helps learners use “spray” in a sentence about the research project.”
suck: to hold something in your mouth and pull on it with your tongue and lips; “Learners hear “suck” while following the research project explanation.”
thunder: the loud noise that you hear during a storm, usually after a flash of lightning; “Learners saw the word “thunder” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
trap: to prevent someone from escaping from somewhere, especially a dangerous place; “A clear example helps learners use “trap” in a sentence about the research project.”
unaccountable: very surprising and difficult to explain; “The report describes the research project issue as unaccountable.”
uncanny: very strange and difficult to explain; “The report describes the research project issue as uncanny.”
unwitting: If you describe a person or their actions as unwitting, you mean that the person does something or is involved in something without realizing it; “The speaker uses “unwitting” to characterize the research project situation.”
unworldly: not having a lot of experience of life; “The report describes the research project issue as unworldly.”
variable: something that may be different in different situations, so that you cannot be sure what will happen; “Learners saw the word “variable” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
weed: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properly; “The speaker used the word “weed” while explaining the research project problem.”
alarm: a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise to warn you of danger; “The speaker used the word “alarm” while explaining the research project problem.”
amuse: to make time pass in an enjoyable way, so that you do not get bored; “A clear example helps learners use “amuse” in a sentence about the research project.”
arbitrary: decided or arranged without any reason or plan, often unfairly; “The report describes the research project issue as arbitrary.”
cellar: a room under a house or other building, often used for storing things; “A clear definition of the word “cellar” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
champion: someone or something that has won a competition, especially in sport; “A clear definition of the word “champion” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
clear: to make somewhere emptier or tidier by removing things from it; “A clear example helps learners use “clear” in a sentence about the research project.”
company: a business organization that makes or sells goods or services; “A clear definition of the word “company” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
dawn: the time at the beginning of the day when light first appears; “Learners saw the word “dawn” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
defeat: to win a victory over someone in a war, competition, game etc; “The speaker explains how “defeat” is used in a report about the research project.”
dissolve: to formally end a parliament, business arrangement, marriage etc; “The speaker explains how “dissolve” is used in a report about the research project.”
enthusiastic: feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something; “The report describes the research project issue as enthusiastic.”
envy: to wish that you had someone else’s possessions, abilities etc; “Learners hear “envy” while following the research project explanation.”
equal: the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something else; “The report describes the research project issue as equal.”
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.”
faith: a strong feeling of trust or confidence in someone or something; “The research project report includes a section on the word “faith.””
female: an animal that belongs to the sex that can have babies or produce eggs; “Learners saw the word “female” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
greedy: always wanting more food, money, power, possessions etc than you need; “The report describes the research project issue as greedy.”
hardheaded: You use hardheaded to describe someone who is practical and determined to get what they want or need, and who does not allow emotions to affect their actions; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as hardheaded.”
inexperienced: not having had much experience; “During the research project discussion, “inexperienced” signals a particular quality.”
insure: to buy insurance so that you will receive money if something bad happens to you, your family, your possessions etc; “Learners hear “insure” 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.”
lay: to put someone or something down carefully into a flat position; “Learners hear “lay” while following the research project explanation.”
mercy: if someone shows mercy, they choose to forgive or to be kind to someone who they have the power to hurt or punish; “The research project report includes a section on the word “mercy.””
offer: to ask someone if they would like to have something, or to hold something out to them so that they can take it; “Learners hear “offer” while following the research project explanation.”
pilot: someone who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft; “The research project report includes a section on the word “pilot.””
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.”
rescue: to save someone or something from a situation of danger or harm; “A clear example helps learners use “rescue” in a sentence about the research project.”
resolve: to find a satisfactory way of dealing with a problem or difficulty; “In the research project discussion, the verb “resolve” describes an action or change.”
shear: A pair of shears is a garden tool like a very large pair of scissors. Shears are used especially for cutting hedges.; “A clear definition of the word “shear” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
shower: a piece of equipment that you stand under to wash your whole body; “The research project report includes a section on the word “shower.””
Spring: the season between winter and summer when leaves and flowers appear; “A clear definition of the word “spring” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
square: having four straight equal sides and 90˚ angles at the corners; “The speaker uses “square” to characterize the research project situation.”
suspect: to think that something is probably true, especially something bad; “A clear example helps learners use “suspect” in a sentence about the research project.”
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.”
yard: a unit for measuring length, equal to three feet or 0.91 metres; “The research project report includes a section on the word “yard.””
carrot: a long pointed orange vegetable that grows under the ground; “A clear definition of the word “carrot” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
cash: to exchange a cheque etc for the amount of money it is worth; “A clear example helps learners use “cash” in a sentence about the research project.”
cut: a wound that is caused when something sharp cuts your skin; “The research project report includes a section on the word “cut.””
deaf: physically unable to hear anything or unable to hear well; “The report describes the research project issue as deaf.”
dot: to mark something by putting a dot on it or above it; “A clear example helps learners use “dot” in a sentence about the research project.”
evaluate: to judge how good, useful, or successful something is; “A clear example helps learners use “evaluate” in a sentence about the research project.”
eventually: after a long time, or after a lot of things have happened; “The report explains why the research project pattern developed eventually.”
expose: to show something that is usually covered or hidden; “In the research project discussion, the verb “expose” describes an action or change.”
frost: to cover a cake with a mixture of powdery sugar and liquid; “Learners hear “frost” while following the research project explanation.”
get: to receive something that someone gives you or sends you; “In the research project discussion, the verb “get” describes an action or change.”
glue: a sticky substance used for joining things together; “The speaker used the word “glue” while explaining the research project problem.”
hard: firm, stiff, and difficult to press down, break, or cut; “During the research project discussion, “hard” signals a particular quality.”
identify: to recognize and correctly name someone or something; “In the research project discussion, the verb “identify” describes an action or change.”
immigrant: someone who enters another country to live there permanently; “The research project report includes a section on the word “immigrant.””
laundry: a place or business where clothes etc are washed and ironed; “A clear definition of the word “laundry” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
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.”
mobile: a decoration made of small objects tied to wires or string which is hung up so that the objects move when air blows around them; “The research project report includes a section on the word “mobile.””
pay: to give someone money for something you buy or for a service; “Learners hear “pay” while following the research project explanation.”
postage: the money charged for sending a letter, package etc by post; “A clear definition of the word “postage” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
pump: a machine for forcing liquid or gas into or out of something; “Learners saw the word “pump” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
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.”
register: to put someone’s or something’s name on an official list; “The speaker explains how “register” is used in a report about the research project.”
slit: to make a straight narrow cut in cloth, paper, skin etc; “In the research project discussion, the verb “slit” describes an action or change.”
tide: the regular rising and falling of the level of the sea; “Learners saw the word “tide” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
triangle: a flat shape with three straight sides and three angles; “Learners saw the word “triangle” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
triumph: an important victory or success after a difficult struggle; “The speaker used the word “triumph” while explaining the research project problem.”
width: the distance from one side of something to the other; “The research project report includes a section on the word “width.””
ancestor: a member of your family who lived a long time ago; “A clear definition of the word “ancestor” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
cast: to make light or a shadow appear somewhere; “A clear example helps learners use “cast” in a sentence about the research project.”
cease: to stop doing something or stop happening; “The speaker explains how “cease” is used in a report about the research project.”
chew: to bite food several times before swallowing it; “A clear example helps learners use “chew” in a sentence about the research project.”
clarify: to make something clearer or easier to understand; “Learners hear “clarify” while following the research project explanation.”
coach: someone who trains a person or team in a sport; “Learners saw the word “coach” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
cube: a solid object with six equal square sides; “A clear definition of the word “cube” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
cure: to make an illness or medical condition go away; “A clear example helps learners use “cure” in a sentence about the research project.”
deceive: to make someone believe something that is not true; “The speaker explains how “deceive” is used in a report about the research project.”
differ: to be different from something in some way; “In the research project discussion, the verb “differ” describes an action or change.”
dull: to make something become less sharp or clear; “The speaker explains how “dull” is used in a report about the research project.”
fancy: to like or want something, or want to do something; “The speaker explains how “fancy” is used in a report about the research project.”
figure: a person in a painting or a model of a person; “Learners saw the word “figure” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
flu: a common illness that makes you feel very tired and weak, gives you a sore throat, and makes you cough and have to clear your nose a lot; “A clear definition of the word “flu” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
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.”
gradual: happening slowly over a long period of time; “The report describes the research project issue as gradual.”
Hobby: an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time; “The research project report includes a section on the word “hobby.””
incisive: You use incisive to describe a person, their thoughts, or their speech when you approve of their ability to think and express their ideas clearly, briefly, and forcefully; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as incisive.”
invisible: something that is invisible cannot be seen; “The speaker uses “invisible” to characterize the research project situation.”
junior: having a low rank in an organization or profession; “During the research project discussion, “junior” signals a particular quality.”
medal: a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something brave; “A clear definition of the word “medal” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
orderly: someone who does unskilled jobs in a hospital; “The speaker used the word “orderly” 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.”
retain: to keep something or continue to have something; “A clear example helps learners use “retain” in a sentence about the research project.”
settle: to end an argument or solve a disagreement; “The speaker explains how “settle” is used in a report about the research project.”
soluble: a soluble substance can be dissolved in a liquid; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as soluble.”
strengthen: to become stronger or make something stronger; “Learners hear “strengthen” while following the research project explanation.”
sympathetic: caring and feeling sorry about someone’s problems; “During the research project discussion, “sympathetic” signals a particular quality.”
trick: something you do in order to deceive someone; “The speaker used the word “trick” while explaining the research project problem.”
conquer: to get control of a country by fighting; “The speaker explains how “conquer” is used in a report about the research project.”
constant: a number or quantity that never changes; “Learners saw the word “constant” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
dash: to go or run somewhere very quickly; “In the research project discussion, the verb “dash” describes an action or change.”
emphasize: to say something in a strong way; “Learners hear “emphasize” while following the research project explanation.”
handsome: a handsome amount of money is large; “During the research project discussion, “handsome” signals a particular quality.”
mess: to make something look untidy or dirty; “In the research project discussion, the verb “mess” describes an action or change.”
mind: to feel annoyed or upset about something; “In the research project discussion, the verb “mind” describes an action or change.”
mushroom: to grow and develop very quickly; “Learners hear “mushroom” while following the research project explanation.”
nowhere: not in any place or to any place; “The speaker explained the research project change nowhere.”
once: from the time when something happens; “In this research project, the word “once” helps express a precise idea.”
owe: to need to pay someone for something that they have done for you or sold to you, or to need to give someone back money that they have lent you; “A clear example helps learners use “owe” in a sentence about the research project.”
request: a polite or formal demand for something; “The speaker used the word “request” while explaining the research project problem.”
scarcely: almost not or almost none at all; “The team responded scarcely when the research project plan changed.”
stiff: a stiff punishment is great or severe; “The report describes the research project issue as stiff.”
upset: to make someone feel unhappy or worried; “The speaker explains how “upset” is used in a report about the research project.”
amaze: to surprise someone very much; “Learners hear “amaze” while following the research project explanation.”
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.”
dramatic: exciting or impressive; “The speaker uses “dramatic” to characterize the research project situation.”
electrical: relating to electricity; “The report describes the research project issue as electrical.”
frontier: the border of a country; “The speaker used the word “frontier” while explaining the research project problem.”
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.”
occurrence: something that happens; “The speaker used the word “occurrence” while explaining the research project problem.”
ownership: the fact of owning something; “A clear definition of the word “ownership” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
picnic: to have a picnic; “Learners hear “picnic” while following the research project explanation.”
confess: to admit, especially to the police, that you have done something wrong or illegal; “The speaker explains how “confess” is used in a report about the research project.”
devote: to use all or most of your time, effort etc in order to do something or help someone; “A clear example helps learners use “devote” in a sentence about the research project.”
earnest: to really mean what you are saying, especially when expressing an intention or wish; “Learners saw the word “earnest” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
echo: a sound that you hear again after a loud noise, because it was made near something such as a wall; “A clear definition of the word “echo” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
elastic: a material that is elastic can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size; “The speaker uses “elastic” to characterize the research project situation.”
lever: a stick or handle on a machine or piece of equipment, that you move to operate it; “Learners saw the word “lever” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
lick: to move your tongue across the surface of something in order to eat it, wet it, clean it etc; “A clear example helps learners use “lick” in a sentence about the research project.”
resign: to officially announce that you have decided to leave your job or an organization; “In the research project discussion, the verb “resign” describes an action or change.”
rival: a person, group, or organization that you compete with in sport, business, a fight etc; “Learners saw the word “rival” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
surgery: medical treatment in which a surgeon cuts open your body to repair or remove something inside; “The speaker used the word “surgery” while explaining the research project problem.”
toast: to drink a glass of wine etc to thank some-one, wish someone luck, or celebrate something; “A clear example helps learners use “toast” in a sentence about the research project.”
carry: to hold something in your hand or arms, or support it as you take it somewhere; “The speaker explains how “carry” is used in a report about the research project.”
cassette: a small flat plastic case containing magnetic tape , that can be used for playing or recording sound; “The research project report includes a section on the word “cassette.””
contempt: a feeling that someone or something is not important and deserves no respect; “Learners saw the word “contempt” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
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.”
economy: the system by which a country’s money and goods are produced and used, or a country considered in this way; “Learners saw the word “economy” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
elbow: to push someone with your elbows, especially in order to move past them; “The speaker explains how “elbow” is used in a report about the research project.”
impact: the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something; “Learners saw the word “impact” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
jam: to push something somewhere using a lot of force, until it can move no further; “In the research project discussion, the verb “jam” describes an action or change.”
knob: a round handle or thing that you turn to open a door, turn on a television etc; “Learners saw the word “knob” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
layer: an amount or piece of a material or substance that covers a surface or that is between two other things; “The speaker used the word “layer” while explaining the research project problem.”
storey: A storey of a building is one of its different levels, which is situated above or below other levels; “Learners saw the word “storey” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
tag: a small piece of paper, plastic etc attached to something to show what it is, who owns it, what it costs etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “tag.””
tedious: something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting; “The speaker uses “tedious” to characterize the research project situation.”
torture: to deliberately hurt someone in order to force them to give you information, to punish them, or to be cruel; “The speaker explains how “torture” is used in a report about the research project.”
uneasy: worried or slightly afraid because you think that something bad might happen; “The speaker uses “uneasy” to characterize the research project situation.”
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.”
vibrate: if something vibrates, or if you vibrate it, it shakes quickly and continuously with very small movements; “The speaker explains how “vibrate” is used in a report about the research project.”
yawn: to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply because you are tired or bored; “A clear example helps learners use “yawn” in a sentence about the research project.”
clasp: a small metal object for fastening a bag, belt, piece of jewellery etc; “A clear definition of the word “clasp” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
curse: a swear word or words that you say because you are very angry; “Learners saw the word “curse” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
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.”
doubtless: used when saying that something is almost certain to happen or be true; “The report explains why the research project pattern developed doubtless.”
hasty: A hasty movement, action, or statement is sudden, and often done in reaction to something that has just happened; “The speaker uses “hasty” to characterize the research project situation.”
indignant: angry and surprised because you feel insulted or unfairly treated; “The report describes the research project issue as indignant.”
influence: the power to affect the way someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks, without using direct force or orders; “The speaker used the word “influence” while explaining the research project problem.”
jealous: feeling unhappy because someone has something that you wish you had; “During the research project discussion, “jealous” signals a particular quality.”
nuisance: a person, thing, or situation that annoys you or causes problems; “Learners saw the word “nuisance” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
oar: a long pole with a wide flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat; “Learners saw the word “oar” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
object: a solid thing that you can hold, touch, or see but that is not alive; “A clear definition of the word “object” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
pad: a thick flat object made of cloth or rubber, used to protect or clean something, or to make something more comfortable; “The speaker used the word “pad” while explaining the research project problem.”
shiver: a slight shaking movement of your body caused by cold or fear; “The speaker used the word “shiver” while explaining the research project problem.”
dose: the amount of a medicine or a drug that you should take; “A clear definition of the word “dose” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
economic: relating to trade, in-dustry, and the management of money; “The speaker uses “economic” to characterize the research project situation.”
emotion: a strong human feeling such as love, hate, or anger; “A clear definition of the word “emotion” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
external: relating to the outside of something or of a person’s body; “During the research project discussion, “external” signals a particular quality.”
grave: the place in the ground where a dead body is buried; “The speaker used the word “grave” while explaining the research project problem.”
mould: to become or cause to become covered with this growth; “The speaker explains how “mould” is used in a report about the research project.”
preface: an introduction at the beginning of a book or speech; “Learners saw the word “preface” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
stack: to make things into a neat pile, or to form a neat pile; “Learners hear “stack” while following the research project explanation.”
cricket: a game between two teams of 11 players in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running between two sets of three sticks; “The speaker used the word “cricket” while explaining the research project problem.”
curl: a piece of hair that hangs in a curved shape; “Learners saw the word “curl” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
fulfil: to do or provide what is necessary or needed; “Learners hear “fulfil” while following the research project explanation.”
gross: to earn £20,000 etc before tax has been taken away; “Learners hear “gross” while following the research project explanation.”
hedge: to avoid giving a direct answer to a question; “The speaker explains how “hedge” 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.”
loaf: to spend time somewhere and not do very much; “Learners hear “loaf” while following the research project explanation.”
outset: at or from the beginning of an event or process; “The research project report includes a section on the word “outset.””
remedy: to deal with a problem or improve a bad situation; “Learners hear “remedy” while following the research project explanation.”
sole: the sole person, thing etc is the only one; “During the research project discussion, “sole” signals a particular quality.”
tender: to formally offer or show something to someone; “Learners hear “tender” while following the research project explanation.”
torch: a small electric lamp that you carry in your hand; “The research project report includes a section on the word “torch.””
vice: to grip (something) with or as if with a vice; “A clear example helps learners use “vice” in a sentence about the research project.”
awful: making you feel great respect or fear; “During the research project discussion, “awful” signals a particular quality.”
coward: someone who is not at all brave; “The research project report includes a section on the word “coward.””
decent: of a good enough standard or quality; “During the research project discussion, “decent” signals a particular quality.”
despair: a feeling that you have no hope at all; “The research project report includes a section on the word “despair.””
distress: to make someone feel very upset; “The speaker explains how “distress” is used in a report about the research project.”
factor: to divide a number into factors; “A clear example helps learners use “factor” in a sentence about the research project.”
leave: to go away from a place or a person; “The speaker explains how “leave” is used in a report about the research project.”
liquor: a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky; “The research project report includes a section on the word “liquor.””
nap: a short sleep, especially during the day; “A clear definition of the word “nap” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
stoop: to bend your body forward and down; “The speaker explains how “stoop” is used in a report about the research project.”
underline: to show that something is important; “Learners hear “underline” while following the research project explanation.”
voluntary: done willingly and without being forced; “The report describes the research project issue as voluntary.”
cordial: a strong sweet alcoholic drink; “Learners saw the word “cordial” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
substantial: large in amount or number; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as substantial.”
agony: very severe pain; “Learners saw the word “agony” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
similar: almost the same; “The speaker uses “similar” to characterize the research project situation.”
unlikely: not likely to happen; “The speaker uses “unlikely” to characterize the research project situation.”
sulphur: a common light yellow chemical substance that burns with a very strong unpleasant smell, and is used in drugs, explosives, and industry. It is a chemical element :symbol S; “A clear definition of the word “sulphur” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
unjustified: If you describe a belief or action as unjustified, you think that there is no good reason for having it or doing it; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as unjustified.”
confidentially: Confidentially is used to say that what you are telling someone is a secret and should not be discussed with anyone else; “The report explains why the research project pattern developed confidentially.”
speechless: unable to speak because you feel very angry, upset etc; “During the research project discussion, “speechless” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
agent: a person or company that represents another person or company, especially in business; “A clear definition of the word “agent” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
antecedent: an event, organization, or thing that is similar to the one you have mentioned but existed earlier; “A clear definition of the word “antecedent” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
appreciable: An appreciable amount or effect is large enough to be important or clearly noticed; “The report describes the research project issue as appreciable.”
array: a set of numbers or signs, or of computer memory units, arranged in lines across or down; “A clear definition of the word “array” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
award: something such as a prize or money given to someone to reward them for something they have done; “A clear definition of the word “award” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
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.”