GRE Science and technology

Verbal Reasoning: Science & discovery

Dense academic language for following arguments and selecting precise wording. Focus: science & discovery.

Independent GRE study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Advanced · C1
250 words

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scientific: about or related to science, or using its methods; “The speaker uses “scientific” to characterize the research project situation.”
orthodox: orthodox ideas, methods, or behaviour are accepted by most people to be correct and right; “During the research project discussion, “orthodox” signals a particular quality.”
replicate: if you replicate someone’s work, a scientific study etc, you do it again, or try to get the same result again; “The speaker explains how “replicate” is used in a report about the research project.”
quantum: a unit of energy in nuclear physics; “A clear definition of the word “quantum” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
experiment: to try using various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they are; “The speaker explains how “experiment” is used in a report about the research project.”
empirical: based on scientific testing or practical experience, not on ideas; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as empirical.”
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.”
relativity: the relationship in physics between time, space, and movement according to Einstein’s theory; “The speaker used the word “relativity” while explaining the research project problem.”
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.”
quantifiable: Something that is quantifiable can be measured or counted in a scientific way; “The speaker uses “quantifiable” to characterize the research project situation.”
forensic: relating to the scientific methods used for finding out about a crime; “The speaker uses “forensic” to characterize the research project situation.”
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.”
biology: the scientific study of living things; “The speaker used the word “biology” while explaining the research project problem.”
arithmetic: the science of numbers involving adding, multiplying etc; “Learners saw the word “arithmetic” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
viable: a viable idea, plan, or method can work successfully; “During the research project discussion, “viable” signals a particular quality.”
experimentation: the process of testing various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they are; “The research project report includes a section on the word “experimentation.””
phenomenon: something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand; “A clear definition of the word “phenomenon” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
conventional: a conventional method, product, practice etc has been used for a long time and is considered the usual type; “The report describes the research project issue as conventional.”
instrument: a small tool used in work such as science or medicine; “The speaker used the word “instrument” while explaining the research project problem.”
research: to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new facts or test new ideas; “The speaker explains how “research” is used in a report about the research project.”
biometrics: the analysis of biological data using mathematical and statistical methods; “The speaker used the word “biometrics” while explaining the research project problem.”
supersede: if a new idea, product, or method supersedes another one, it becomes used instead because it is more modern or effective; “In the research project discussion, the verb “supersede” describes an action or change.”
apparatus: the set of tools and machines that you use for a particular scientific, medical, or technical purpose; “The speaker used the word “apparatus” while explaining the research project problem.”
formula: a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful; “Learners saw the word “formula” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
graph: a drawing that uses a line or lines to show how two or more sets of measurements are related to each other; “Learners saw the word “graph” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
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.”
microbiology: the scientific study of very small living things such as bacteria; “A clear definition of the word “microbiology” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
investigate: to try to find out the truth about something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem; “A clear example helps learners use “investigate” in a sentence about the research project.”
mainstream: the most usual ideas or methods, or the people who have these ideas or methods; “The speaker used the word “mainstream” while explaining the research project problem.”
merchandise: to try to sell goods or services using methods such as advertising; “A clear example helps learners use “merchandise” in a sentence about the research project.”
vogue: a popular and fashionable style, activity, method etc; “Learners saw the word “vogue” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
theoretical: relating to the study of ideas, especially scientific ideas, rather than with practical uses of the ideas or practical experience; “The report describes the research project issue as theoretical.”
barometer: an instrument that measures changes in the air pressure and the weather, or that calculates height above sea level; “The speaker used the word “barometer” while explaining the research project problem.”
evolution: the scientific idea that plants and animals develop and change gradually over a long period of time; “The speaker used the word “evolution” while explaining the research project problem.”
pantomime: a method of performing using only actions and not words, or a play performed using this method; “Learners saw the word “pantomime” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
diagnostic: relating to or used for discovering what is wrong with someone or something; “The speaker uses “diagnostic” to characterize the research project situation.”
anatomy: the scientific study of the structure of human or animal bodies; “The speaker used the word “anatomy” while explaining the research project problem.”
anthropology: the scientific study of people, their societies, culture s etc; “Learners saw the word “anthropology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
length: the measurement of how long something is from one end to the other; “Learners saw the word “length” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
revolution: a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etc; “A clear definition of the word “revolution” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
rigid: rigid methods, systems etc are very strict and difficult to change; “During the research project discussion, “rigid” signals a particular quality.”
aviation: the science or practice of flying in aircraft; “A clear definition of the word “aviation” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
ecology: the way in which plants, animals, and people are related to each other and to their environment, or the scientific study of this; “Learners saw the word “ecology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
multiplication: a method of calculating in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times; “Learners saw the word “multiplication” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
circumference: the distance or measurement around the outside of a circle or any round shape; “A clear definition of the word “circumference” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
transport: a system or method for carrying passengers or goods from one place to another; “The speaker used the word “transport” while explaining the research project problem.”
topography: the science of describing an area of land, or making maps of it; “The speaker used the word “topography” while explaining the research project problem.”
aeronautics: the science of designing and flying planes; “Learners saw the word “aeronautics” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
innovation: the introduction of new ideas or methods; “The speaker used the word “innovation” while explaining the research project problem.”
botany: the scientific study of plants; “The speaker used the word “botany” while explaining the research project problem.”
theory: an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something about life or the world, especially an idea that has not yet been proved to be true; “A clear definition of the word “theory” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bizarre: very unusual or strange; “During the research project discussion, “bizarre” signals a particular quality.”
collaboration: when you work together with another person or group to achieve something, especially in science or art; “The speaker used the word “collaboration” while explaining the research project problem.”
enormous: very big in size or in amount; “The report describes the research project issue as enormous.”
longitude: the distance east or west of a particular meridian (imaginary line along the Earth’s surface from the North Pole to the South Pole), measured in degrees; “A clear definition of the word “longitude” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
perverse: behaving in an unreasonable way, especially by deliberately doing the opposite of what people want you to do; “The report describes the research project issue as perverse.”
psychic: relating to the power of the human mind to do strange or surprising things that cannot be explained by reason; “During the research project discussion, “psychic” signals a particular quality.”
tremendous: very big, fast, powerful etc; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as tremendous.”
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.”
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.”
deteriorate: to become worse; “In the research project discussion, the verb “deteriorate” describes an action or change.”
hermit: someone who lives alone and has a simple way of life, usually for religious reasons; “The speaker used the word “hermit” while explaining the research project problem.”
moan: to complain in an annoying way, especially in an unhappy voice and without good reason; “A clear example helps learners use “moan” in a sentence about the research project.”
perspective: a way of thinking about something, especially one which is influenced by the type of person you are or by your experiences; “Learners saw the word “perspective” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
pinpoint: to discover or explain exactly the real facts about something or the cause of a problem; “The speaker explains how “pinpoint” is used in a report about the research project.”
siege: a situation in which an army or the police surround a place and try to gain control of it or force someone to come out of it; “The speaker used the word “siege” while explaining the research project problem.”
tenable: a belief, argument etc that is tenable is reasonable and can be defended successfully; “During the research project discussion, “tenable” signals a particular quality.”
dense: made of or containing a lot of things or people that are very close together; “During the research project discussion, “dense” signals a particular quality.”
dilemma: a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad; “The speaker used the word “dilemma” while explaining the research project problem.”
eclipse: to become more important, powerful, famous etc than someone or something else, so that they are no longer noticed; “The speaker explains how “eclipse” is used in a report about the research project.”
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.”
transportation: a system or method for carrying passengers or goods from one place to another; “The research project report includes a section on the word “transportation.””
excursion: a short journey arranged so that a group of people can visit a place, especially while they are on holiday; “The research project report includes a section on the word “excursion.””
microscope: a scientific instrument that makes extremely small things look larger; “The research project report includes a section on the word “microscope.””
reasonable: A reasonable amount of something is a fairly large amount of it; “The report describes the research project issue as reasonable.”
autopsy: an examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death; “The speaker used the word “autopsy” while explaining the research project problem.”
botanical: relating to plants or the scientific study of plants; “The speaker uses “botanical” to characterize the research project situation.”
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.”
ingenious: an ingenious plan, idea, or object works well and is the result of clever thinking and new ideas; “The speaker uses “ingenious” to characterize the research project situation.”
inspiration: a good idea about what you should do, write, say etc, especially one which you get suddenly; “The research project report includes a section on the word “inspiration.””
paradox: a situation that seems strange because it involves two ideas or qualities that are very different; “A clear definition of the word “paradox” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
profile: a short description that gives important details about a person, a group of people, or a place; “The speaker used the word “profile” while explaining the research project problem.”
prosecute: to charge someone with a crime and try to show that they are guilty of it in a court of law; “Learners hear “prosecute” while following the research project explanation.”
speculate: to guess about the possible causes or effects of something, without knowing all the facts or details; “Learners hear “speculate” while following the research project explanation.”
testimony: a formal statement saying that something is true, especially one a witness makes in a court of law; “The research project report includes a section on the word “testimony.””
acreage: the area of a piece of land measured in acres; “The research project report includes a section on the word “acreage.””
arboretum: a place where trees are grown for scientific study; “The speaker used the word “arboretum” while explaining the research project problem.”
astronomy: the scientific study of the stars and planet s; “The research project report includes a section on the word “astronomy.””
chronometer: a very exact clock, used for scientific purposes; “Learners saw the word “chronometer” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
dividend: a part of a company’s profit that is divided among the people with share s in the company; “A clear definition of the word “dividend” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
justification: a good and acceptable reason for doing something; “The research project report includes a section on the word “justification.””
juvenile: A juvenile is a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult; “Learners saw the word “juvenile” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
accessible: a place, building, or object that is accessible is easy to reach or get into; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as accessible.”
concede: to admit that something is true or correct, although you wish it were not true; “The speaker explains how “concede” is used in a report about the research project.”
denounce: to express strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in public; “The speaker explains how “denounce” is used in a report about the research project.”
emergency: an unexpected and dangerous situation that must be dealt with immediately; “A clear definition of the word “emergency” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
evidence: to show that something exists or is true; “A clear example helps learners use “evidence” in a sentence about the research project.”
humble: to show that you are not too proud to ask for something, admit you are wrong etc; “The speaker explains how “humble” is used in a report about the research project.”
irrational: not based on clear thought or reason; “The speaker uses “irrational” to characterize the research project situation.”
medieval: connected with the Middle Ages ( the period between about 1100 and 1500 AD ); “During the research project discussion, “medieval” signals a particular quality.”
plague: a disease that causes death and spreads quickly to a large number of people; “Learners saw the word “plague” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
charter: a statement of the principles, duties, and purposes of an organization; “The speaker used the word “charter” while explaining the research project problem.”
coincide: to happen at the same time as something else, especially by chance; “Learners hear “coincide” while following the research project explanation.”
drainage: the process or system by which water or waste liquid flows away; “A clear definition of the word “drainage” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
emigrate: to leave your own country in order to live in another country; “Learners hear “emigrate” while following the research project explanation.”
exaggerate: to make something seem better, larger, worse etc than it really is; “The speaker explains how “exaggerate” is used in a report about the research project.”
immune: someone who is immune to a particular disease cannot catch it; “During the research project discussion, “immune” signals a particular quality.”
ingredient: one of the foods that you use to make a particular food or dish; “The speaker used the word “ingredient” while explaining the research project problem.”
intrinsic: being part of the nature or character of someone or something; “During the research project discussion, “intrinsic” signals a particular quality.”
jurisprudence: the science or study of law; “A clear definition of the word “jurisprudence” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
undermine: to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective; “A clear example helps learners use “undermine” in a sentence about the research project.”
aggravate: to make a bad situation, an illness, or an injury worse; “Learners hear “aggravate” while following the research project explanation.”
alleviate: to make something less painful or difficult to deal with; “A clear example helps learners use “alleviate” in a sentence about the research project.”
anticipate: to expect that something will happen and be ready for it; “Learners hear “anticipate” while following the research project explanation.”
commitment: a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; “The speaker used the word “commitment” while explaining the research project problem.”
discharge: to send out gas, liquid, smoke etc, or to allow it to escape; “Learners hear “discharge” while following the research project explanation.”
disseminate: to spread information or ideas to as many people as possible; “Learners hear “disseminate” while following the research project explanation.”
hinder: to make it difficult for something to develop or succeed; “Learners hear “hinder” while following the research project explanation.”
optimism: a tendency to believe that good things will always happen; “Learners saw the word “optimism” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
sturdy: someone who is sturdy is strong, short, and healthy looking; “During the research project discussion, “sturdy” signals a particular quality.”
toxic: containing poison, or caused by poisonous substances; “During the research project discussion, “toxic” signals a particular quality.”
aggressive: an aggressive disease spreads quickly in the body; “The report describes the research project issue as aggressive.”
diplomatic: relating to or involving the work of diplomats; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as diplomatic.”
discern: to be able to see something by looking carefully; “In the research project discussion, the verb “discern” describes an action or change.”
dynamic: relating to a force or power that causes movement; “The speaker uses “dynamic” to characterize the research project situation.”
negligible: too slight or unimportant to have any effect; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as negligible.”
organic: relating to farming or gardening methods of growing food without using artificial chemicals, or produced or grown by these methods; “During the research project discussion, “organic” signals a particular quality.”
temporary: continuing for only a limited period of time; “During the research project discussion, “temporary” signals a particular quality.”
vertical: the direction of something that is vertical; “Learners saw the word “vertical” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
fossilize: if people, ideas, systems etc fossilize or are fossilized, they never change or develop, even when there are good reasons why they should change; “In the research project discussion, the verb “fossilize” describes an action or change.”
paramount: more important than anything else; “During the research project discussion, “paramount” signals a particular quality.”
rebuttal: If you make a rebuttal of a charge or accusation that has been made against you, you make a statement that gives reasons why the accusation is untrue; “A clear definition of the word “rebuttal” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
robust: a robust person is strong and healthy; “During the research project discussion, “robust” signals a particular quality.”
symmetry: the quality of being symmetrical; “Learners saw the word “symmetry” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
genetic: relating to genes or genetics; “During the research project discussion, “genetic” signals a particular quality.”
instantaneous: happening immediately; “The report describes the research project issue as instantaneous.”
navigation: the science or job of planning which way you need to go when you are travelling from one place to another; “The research project report includes a section on the word “navigation.””
warfare: the activity of fighting in a war – used especially when talking about particular methods of fighting; “The research project report includes a section on the word “warfare.””
court: the place where a trial is held, or the people there, especially the judge and the jury who examine the evidence and decide whether someone is guilty or not guilty; “The speaker used the word “court” while explaining the research project problem.”
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.”
superb: extremely good; “The speaker uses “superb” to characterize the research project situation.”
ulterior: a reason for doing something that you deliberately hide in order to get an advantage for yourself; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as ulterior.”
compatible: if two pieces of computer equipment are compatible, they can be used together, especially when they are made by different companies; “The report describes the research project issue as compatible.”
conscience: the part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is morally right or wrong; “Learners saw the word “conscience” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
convert: to change something into a different form, or to change something so that it can be used for a different purpose or in a different way; “The speaker explains how “convert” is used in a report about the research project.”
detect: to notice or discover something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear etc; “The speaker explains how “detect” is used in a report about the research project.”
discretion: the ability to deal with situations in a way that does not offend, upset, or embarrass people or tell any of their secrets; “The research project report includes a section on the word “discretion.””
dispassionate: Someone who is dispassionate is calm and reasonable, and not affected by emotions; “During the research project discussion, “dispassionate” signals a particular quality.”
exclusive: an important or exciting story that is printed in only one newspaper, because that newspaper was the first to find out about it; “The research project report includes a section on the word “exclusive.””
indigenous: indigenous people or things have always been in the place where they are, rather than being brought there from somewhere else; “The speaker uses “indigenous” to characterize the research project situation.”
loiter: to stand or wait somewhere, especially in a public place, without any clear reason; “A clear example helps learners use “loiter” in a sentence about the research project.”
mendicant: someone who asks people for money in order to live, usually for religious reasons; “A clear definition of the word “mendicant” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
morale: the level of confidence and positive feelings that people have, especially people who work together, who belong to the same team etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “morale.””
motive: the reason that makes someone do something, especially when this reason is kept hidden; “The research project report includes a section on the word “motive.””
prescription: a piece of paper on which a doctor writes what medicine a sick person should have, so that they can get it from a pharmacist; “Learners saw the word “prescription” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
condemn: to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because you think it is morally wrong; “In the research project discussion, the verb “condemn” describes an action or change.”
domain: an area of activity, interest, or knowledge, especially one that a particular person, organization etc deals with; “The research project report includes a section on the word “domain.””
importune: to ask someone for something continuously in an annoying or unreasonable way; “A clear example helps learners use “importune” in a sentence about the research project.”
inducement: a reason for doing something, especially something that you will get as a result; “The research project report includes a section on the word “inducement.””
irritate: to make someone feel annoyed or impatient, especially by doing something many times or for a long period of time; “In the research project discussion, the verb “irritate” describes an action or change.”
revenue: money that a business or organization receives over a period of time, especially from selling goods or services; “Learners saw the word “revenue” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
slick: if something is slick, it is done in a skilful and attractive way and seems expensive, but it often contains no important or interesting ideas; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as slick.”
acquiesce: to do what someone else wants, or allow something to happen, even though you do not really agree with it; “A clear example helps learners use “acquiesce” in a sentence about the research project.”
commission: a group of people who have been given the official job of finding out about something or controlling something; “The speaker used the word “commission” while explaining the research project problem.”
horticulture: the practice or science of growing flowers, fruit, and vegetables; “Learners saw the word “horticulture” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
insulate: to cover or protect something with a material that stops electricity, sound, heat etc from getting in or out; “The speaker explains how “insulate” is used in a report about the research project.”
latent: something that is latent is present but hidden, and may develop or become more noticeable in the future; “The report describes the research project issue as latent.”
lease: a legal agreement which allows you to use a building, car etc for a period of time, in return for rent; “Learners saw the word “lease” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
neurosis: a mental illness that makes someone unreasonably worried or frightened; “The research project report includes a section on the word “neurosis.””
panic: a sudden strong feeling of fear or nervousness that makes you unable to think clearly or behave sensibly; “A clear definition of the word “panic” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
alternate: An alternate is a person or thing that replaces another, and can act or be used instead of them; “The research project report includes a section on the word “alternate.””
antique: a piece of furniture, jewellery etc that was made a very long time ago and is therefore valuable; “A clear definition of the word “antique” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
caprice: a sudden and unreasonable change of mind or behaviour; “A clear definition of the word “caprice” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
clarity: the clarity of a piece of writing, law, argument etc is its quality of being expressed clearly; “The research project report includes a section on the word “clarity.””
conclusive: Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true; “During the research project discussion, “conclusive” signals a particular quality.”
elicit: to succeed in getting information or a reaction from someone, especially when this is difficult; “Learners hear “elicit” while following the research project explanation.”
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.”
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.”
neurology: the scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases; “The research project report includes a section on the word “neurology.””
occlude: to block or stop up (a passage or opening); obstruct; “A clear example helps learners use “occlude” in a sentence about the research project.”
patent: to obtain a special document giving you the right to make or sell a new invention or product; “In the research project discussion, the verb “patent” describes an action or change.”
pragmatic: dealing with problems in a sensible practical way instead of strictly following a set of ideas; “The report describes the research project issue as pragmatic.”
quantity: an amount of something that can be counted or measured; “A clear definition of the word “quantity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
statistic: a single number which represents a fact or measurement; “The research project report includes a section on the word “statistic.””
tribute: something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect or admiration for someone; “A clear definition of the word “tribute” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
withdraw: to stop taking part in an activity, belonging to an organization etc, or to make someone do this; “Learners hear “withdraw” while following the research project explanation.”
amass: if you amass money, knowledge, information etc, you gradually collect a large amount of it; “The speaker explains how “amass” is used in a report about the research project.”
compress: to press something or make it smaller so that it takes up less space, or to become smaller; “In the research project discussion, the verb “compress” describes an action or change.”
encroach: to gradually take more of someone’s time, possessions, rights etc than you should; “A clear example helps learners use “encroach” in a sentence about the research project.”
equilibrium: a balance between different people, groups, or forces that compete with each other, so that none is stronger than the others and a situation is not likely to change suddenly; “The research project report includes a section on the word “equilibrium.””
expire: if a period of time when someone has a particular position of authority expires, it ends; “The speaker explains how “expire” is used in a report about the research project.”
initiate: to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan; “A clear example helps learners use “initiate” in a sentence about the research project.”
innovate: to start to use new ideas, methods, or inventions; “In the research project discussion, the verb “innovate” describes an action or change.”
kernel: the part of a nut or seed inside the shell, or the part inside the stone of some fruits; “The speaker used the word “kernel” while explaining the research project problem.”
medium: a way of communicating information and news to people, such as newspapers, television etc; “The speaker used the word “medium” while explaining the research project problem.”
meteorology: the scientific study of weather conditions; “Learners saw the word “meteorology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
negotiate: to discuss something in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics; “In the research project discussion, the verb “negotiate” describes an action or change.”
objective: something that you are trying hard to achieve, especially in business or politics; “A clear definition of the word “objective” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
peak: the time when something or someone is best, greatest, highest, most successful etc; “The speaker used the word “peak” while explaining the research project problem.”
penetrate: to enter something and pass or spread through it, especially when this is difficult; “In the research project discussion, the verb “penetrate” describes an action or change.”
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.”
provision: to provide someone or something with a lot of food and supplies, especially for a journey; “The speaker explains how “provision” is used in a report about the research project.”
scrupulous: Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right; “The speaker uses “scrupulous” to characterize the research project situation.”
significant: having an important effect or influence, especially on what will happen in the future; “During the research project discussion, “significant” signals a particular quality.”
unanimous: a unanimous decision, vote, agreement etc is one in which all the people involved agree; “During the research project discussion, “unanimous” signals a particular quality.”
aggregate: the total after a lot of different figures or points have been added together; “A clear definition of the word “aggregate” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
axis: the imaginary line around which a large round object, such as the Earth, turns; “The speaker used the word “axis” while explaining the research project problem.”
compact: a small flat container with a mirror, containing powder for a woman’s face; “A clear definition of the word “compact” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
dilute: a dilute liquid has been made weaker by the addition of water or another liquid; “During the research project discussion, “dilute” signals a particular quality.”
dormant: not active or not growing at the present time but able to be active later; “The speaker uses “dormant” to characterize the research project situation.”
impede: to make it difficult for someone or something to move forward or make progress; “In the research project discussion, the verb “impede” describes an action or change.”
implement: to take action or make changes that you have officially decided should happen; “A clear example helps learners use “implement” in a sentence about the research project.”
measurement: the length, height etc of something; “Learners saw the word “measurement” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
overt: An overt action or attitude is done or shown in an open and obvious way; “The report describes the research project issue as overt.”
pamphlet: a very thin book with paper covers, that gives information about something; “A clear definition of the word “pamphlet” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
phobia: a strong unreasonable fear of something; “A clear definition of the word “phobia” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
sedentary: spending a lot of time sitting down, and not moving or exercising very much; “During the research project discussion, “sedentary” signals a particular quality.”
stun: to surprise or upset someone so much that they do not react immediately; “Learners hear “stun” while following the research project explanation.”
voltage: electrical force measured in volts; “Learners saw the word “voltage” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
acknowledge: to accept that someone or something has authority over people; “In the research project discussion, the verb “acknowledge” describes an action or change.”
dismiss: to tell someone that they are allowed to go, or are no longer needed; “In the research project discussion, the verb “dismiss” describes an action or change.”
distort: to report something in a way that is not completely true or correct; “The speaker explains how “distort” is used in a report about the research project.”
embargo: to officially stop particular goods being traded with another country; “The speaker explains how “embargo” is used in a report about the research project.”
erode: to gradually reduce something such as someone’s power or confidence; “A clear example helps learners use “erode” in a sentence about the research project.”
exert: to use your power, influence etc in order to make something happen; “In the research project discussion, the verb “exert” describes an action or change.”
hurricane: a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water; “The speaker used the word “hurricane” while explaining the research project problem.”
illuminate: to make a light shine on something, or to fill a place with light; “In the research project discussion, the verb “illuminate” describes an action or change.”
incentive: something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc; “The speaker used the word “incentive” while explaining the research project problem.”
intricate: containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together; “During the research project discussion, “intricate” signals a particular quality.”
receptive: willing to consider new ideas or listen to someone else’s opinions; “During the research project discussion, “receptive” signals a particular quality.”
reveal: to make known something that was previously secret or unknown; “A clear example helps learners use “reveal” in a sentence about the research project.”
sheer: A sheer cliff or drop is extremely steep or completely vertical; “During the research project discussion, “sheer” signals a particular quality.”
subsidiary: a company that is owned or controlled by another larger company; “A clear definition of the word “subsidiary” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
suppress: to stop people from opposing the government, especially by using force; “The speaker explains how “suppress” is used in a report about the research project.”
terrestrial: relating to the Earth rather than to the moon or other planets; “The speaker uses “terrestrial” to characterize the research project situation.”
volatile: a volatile situation is likely to change suddenly and without warning; “The report describes the research project issue as volatile.”
cereal: a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk; “The research project report includes a section on the word “cereal.””
compliment: a remark that shows you admire someone or something; “The research project report includes a section on the word “compliment.””
conceive: to think of a new idea, plan etc and develop it in your mind; “In the research project discussion, the verb “conceive” describes an action or change.”
deplete: To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it; “A clear example helps learners use “deplete” in a sentence about the research project.”
duplicate: an exact copy of something that you can use in the same way; “A clear definition of the word “duplicate” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
dwarf: to be so big that other things are made to seem very small; “In the research project discussion, the verb “dwarf” describes an action or change.”
dwindle: to gradually become less and less or smaller and smaller; “A clear example helps learners use “dwindle” in a sentence about the research project.”
eject: to make someone leave a place or building by using force; “A clear example helps learners use “eject” in a sentence about the research project.”
excavate: to make a hole in the ground by digging up soil etc; “The speaker explains how “excavate” is used in a report about the research project.”
fraction: a part of a whole number in mathematics, such as ½ or ¾; “Learners saw the word “fraction” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
linear: consisting of lines, or in the form of a straight line; “During the research project discussion, “linear” signals a particular quality.”
pertinent: directly relating to something that is being considered; “The speaker uses “pertinent” to characterize the research project situation.”
repeal: if a government repeals a law, it officially ends that law; “The speaker explains how “repeal” is used in a report about the research project.”