GRE Science and technology

Issue & Argument: Science & discovery

Language for evaluating claims, assumptions, and the strength of support. Focus: science & discovery.

Independent GRE study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Advanced · C1
250 words

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neutral: a country, person, or group that is not involved in an argument or disagreement; “A clear definition of the word “neutral” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
premise: the buildings and land that a shop, restaurant, company etc uses; “The speaker used the word “premise” while explaining the research project problem.”
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.”
concession: something that you allow someone to have in order to end an argument or a disagreement; “The research project report includes a section on the word “concession.””
conflict: a state of disagreement or argument between people, groups, countries etc; “Learners saw the word “conflict” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
consistent: a consistent argument or idea does not have any parts that do not match other parts; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as consistent.”
compelling: an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as compelling.”
intervene: to become involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens; “In the research project discussion, the verb “intervene” describes an action or change.”
opponent: someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argument; “A clear definition of the word “opponent” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
qualify: to have the right to have or do something, or to give someone this right; “A clear example helps learners use “qualify” in a sentence about the research project.”
buttress: to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money; “In the research project discussion, the verb “buttress” describes an action or change.”
fray: an argument or fight; “Learners saw the word “fray” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
settle: to end an argument or solve a disagreement; “The speaker explains how “settle” is used in a report about the research project.”
intervention: the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens; “The speaker used the word “intervention” while explaining the research project problem.”
breakthrough: an important new discovery in something you are studying, especially one made after trying for a long time; “Learners saw the word “breakthrough” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
decode: to discover the meaning of a message written in a code (= a set of secret signs or letters ); “In the research project discussion, the verb “decode” describes an action or change.”
entangle: to involve someone in an argument, a relationship, or a situation that is difficult to escape from; “Learners hear “entangle” while following the research project explanation.”
facile: a facile remark, argument etc is too simple and shows a lack of careful thought or understanding; “The report describes the research project issue as facile.”
database: a large amount of data stored in a computer system so that you can find and use it easily; “The speaker used the word “database” while explaining the research project problem.”
arbitrate: to officially judge how an argument between two opposing sides should be settled; “Learners hear “arbitrate” while following the research project explanation.”
physiology: the science that studies the way in which the bodies of living things work; “A clear definition of the word “physiology” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
spiral: a line in the form of a curve that winds around a central point, moving further away from the centre all the time; “A clear definition of the word “spiral” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
assumption: something that you think is true although you have no definite proof; “A clear definition of the word “assumption” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
bellicose: behaving in a way that is likely to start an argument or fight; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as bellicose.”
metric: using or connected with the metric system of weights and measures; “The report describes the research project issue as metric.”
nominal: a very small sum of money, especially when compared with what something would usually cost or what it is worth; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as nominal.”
overwhelm: to have such a strong emotional effect on sb that it is difficult for them to resist or know how to react; “The speaker explains how “overwhelm” is used in a report about the research project.”
contentious: causing a lot of argument and disagreement between people; “During the research project discussion, “contentious” signals a particular quality.”
embed: to put something firmly and deeply into something else, or to be put into something in this way; “The speaker explains how “embed” is used in a report about the research project.”
incur: if you incur a cost, debt, or a fine, you have to pay money because of something you have done; “The speaker explains how “incur” is used in a report about the research project.”
motivate: to make someone want to achieve something and make them willing to work hard in order to do this; “The speaker explains how “motivate” is used in a report about the research project.”
hatch: a hole in a ship or aircraft, usually used for loading goods, or the door that covers it; “The research project report includes a section on the word “hatch.””
tactic: a method that you use to achieve something; “The research project report includes a section on the word “tactic.””
observe: to watch something or someone carefully; “Learners hear “observe” while following the research project explanation.”
cluster: a group of things of the same kind that are very close together; “Learners saw the word “cluster” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
ornithology: the scientific study of birds; “Learners saw the word “ornithology” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
plateau: a large area of flat land that is higher than the land around it; “The research project report includes a section on the word “plateau.””
preside: to be in charge of a formal event, organization, ceremony etc; “In the research project discussion, the verb “preside” describes an action or change.”
surplus: an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used; “Learners saw the word “surplus” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
boost: to increase or improve something and make it more successful; “A clear example helps learners use “boost” in a sentence about the research project.”
diverge: to separate and go in different directions; “Learners hear “diverge” while following the research project explanation.”
explore: to discuss or think about something carefully; “A clear example helps learners use “explore” in a sentence about the research project.”
purchase: something you buy, or the act of buying it; “A clear definition of the word “purchase” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
unbridgeable: An unbridgeable gap or divide between two sides in an argument is so great that the two sides seem unlikely ever to agree; “The report describes the research project issue as unbridgeable.”
compel: to force someone to do something; “In the research project discussion, the verb “compel” describes an action or change.”
cosmic: relating to space or the universe; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as cosmic.”
deficiency: a lack of something that is necessary; “A clear definition of the word “deficiency” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
inventory: a list of all the things in a place; “Learners saw the word “inventory” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
refrain: to not do something that you want to do; “A clear example helps learners use “refrain” in a sentence about the research project.”
facilitate: To facilitate an action or process, especially one that you would like to happen, means to make it easier or more likely to happen; “Learners hear “facilitate” while following the research project explanation.”
polemical: using strong arguments to criticize or defend a particular idea, opinion, or person; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as polemical.”
orientation: the type of activity or subject that a person or organization seems most interested in and gives most attention to; “The research project report includes a section on the word “orientation.””
pressure: an attempt to persuade someone by using influence, arguments, or threats; “The speaker used the word “pressure” while explaining the research project problem.”
telegraph: an old-fashioned method of sending messages using radio or electrical signals; “The research project report includes a section on the word “telegraph.””
simulate: to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real; “In the research project discussion, the verb “simulate” describes an action or change.”
tiff: a slight argument between friends or people who are in love; “The speaker used the word “tiff” while explaining the research project problem.”
contemplate: to look at someone or something for a period of time in a way that shows you are thinking; “In the research project discussion, the verb “contemplate” describes an action or change.”
grind: to make something smooth or sharp by rubbing it on a hard surface or by using a machine; “In the research project discussion, the verb “grind” describes an action or change.”
priority: the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else; “Learners saw the word “priority” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
reconcile: to have a good relationship again with someone after you have quarrelled with them; “In the research project discussion, the verb “reconcile” describes an action or change.”
adjacent: a room, building, piece of land etc that is adjacent to something is next to it; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as adjacent.”
decipher: to find the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand; “In the research project discussion, the verb “decipher” describes an action or change.”
deflect: to change direction or make sth change direction, especially after hitting sth; “A clear example helps learners use “deflect” in a sentence about the research project.”
intrigue: to make secret plans to harm someone or make them lose their position of power; “A clear example helps learners use “intrigue” in a sentence about the research project.”
prerequisite: something that is necessary before something else can happen or be done; “Learners saw the word “prerequisite” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
ruckus: a noisy argument or confused situation; “The speaker used the word “ruckus” while explaining the research project problem.”
surge: a sudden quick movement of a liquid, electricity, chemical etc through something; “Learners saw the word “surge” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
hardy: strong and healthy and able to bear difficult living conditions; “The report describes the research project issue as hardy.”
scrape: a mark or slight injury caused by rubbing against a rough surface; “Learners saw the word “scrape” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
strip: to remove something that is covering the surface of something else; “Learners hear “strip” while following the research project explanation.”
transaction: a business deal or action, such as buying or selling something; “Learners saw the word “transaction” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
cultivate: to prepare and use land for growing crops and plants; “The speaker explains how “cultivate” is used in a report about the research project.”
galaxy: one of the large groups of stars that make up the universe; “Learners saw the word “galaxy” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
gravel: small stones, used to make a surface for paths, roads etc; “The speaker used the word “gravel” while explaining the research project problem.”
implicit: suggested or understood without being stated directly; “During the research project discussion, “implicit” signals a particular quality.”
notify: to formally or officially tell someone about something; “The speaker explains how “notify” is used in a report about the research project.”
obstacle: something that makes it difficult to achieve something; “The speaker used the word “obstacle” while explaining the research project problem.”
preserve: to save something or someone from being harmed or destroyed; “In the research project discussion, the verb “preserve” describes an action or change.”
provoke: to cause a reaction or feeling, especially a sudden one; “Learners hear “provoke” while following the research project explanation.”
reserve: a supply of something kept to be used if it is needed; “The research project report includes a section on the word “reserve.””
shed: to get rid of something that you no longer need or want; “In the research project discussion, the verb “shed” describes an action or change.”
catholic: A Catholic is a member of the Catholic Church; “A clear definition of the word “catholic” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
descend: to move from a higher level to a lower one; “Learners hear “descend” while following the research project explanation.”
dictate: to say words for someone else to write down; “Learners hear “dictate” while following the research project explanation.”
haunt: a place that someone likes to go to often; “The research project report includes a section on the word “haunt.””
groove: a thin line cut into a hard surface; “Learners saw the word “groove” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
intact: not broken, damaged, or spoiled; “During the research project discussion, “intact” signals a particular quality.”
alchemist: An alchemist was a scientist in the Middle Ages who tried to discover how to change ordinary metals into gold; “Learners saw the word “alchemist” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
notation: a system of written marks or signs used to represent something such as music, mathematics, or scientific ideas; “The research project report includes a section on the word “notation.””
sacred: relating to a god or religion; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as sacred.”
scholar: someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, especially one that is not a science subject; “The research project report includes a section on the word “scholar.””
approximate: an approximate number, amount, or time is close to the exact number, amount etc, but could be a little bit more or less than it; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as approximate.”
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.”
chip: to remove something, especially something hard that is covering a surface, by hitting it with a tool so that small pieces break off; “In the research project discussion, the verb “chip” describes an action or change.”
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.”
transform: to completely change the appearance, form, or character of something or someone, especially in a way that improves it; “In the research project discussion, the verb “transform” describes an action or change.”
authoritative: an authoritative book, account etc is respected because the person who wrote it knows a lot about the subject; “The speaker uses “authoritative” to characterize the research project situation.”
deter: to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results; “In the research project discussion, the verb “deter” describes an action or change.”
erratic: something that is erratic does not follow any pattern or plan but happens in a way that is not regular; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as erratic.”
gland: an organ of the body which produces a substance that the body needs, such as hormones, sweat, or saliva; “Learners saw the word “gland” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
guarantee: to promise that you will pay back money that someone else has borrowed, if they do not pay it back themselves; “In the research project discussion, the verb “guarantee” describes an action or change.”
hide: to deliberately put or keep something or someone in a place where they cannot easily be seen or found; “Learners hear “hide” while following the research project explanation.”
manipulate: to make someone think and behave exactly as you want them to, by skilfully deceiving or influencing them; “In the research project discussion, the verb “manipulate” describes an action or change.”
neutrality: the state of not supporting either side in an argument or war; “The speaker used the word “neutrality” while explaining the research project problem.”
radiate: if someone radiates a feeling, or if it radiates from them, it is very easy to see that this is how they feel; “Learners hear “radiate” while following the research project explanation.”
revitalize: To revitalize something that has lost its activity or its health means to make it active or healthy again; “A clear example helps learners use “revitalize” in a sentence about the research project.”
vague: unclear because someone does not give enough detailed information or does not say exactly what they mean; “The report describes the research project issue as vague.”
budget: the money that is available to an organization or person, or a plan of how it will be spent; “A clear definition of the word “budget” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
counteract: to reduce or prevent the bad effect of something, by doing something that has the opposite effect; “In the research project discussion, the verb “counteract” describes an action or change.”
debris: the pieces of something that are left after it has been destroyed in an accident, explosion etc; “The speaker used the word “debris” while explaining the research project problem.”
elevate: to move someone or something to a more important level or rank, or make them better than before; “Learners hear “elevate” while following the research project explanation.”
experimental: used for, relating to, or resulting from experiments; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as experimental.”
hormone: a chemical substance produced by your body that influences its growth, development, and condition; “The research project report includes a section on the word “hormone.””
photosynthesis: the production by a green plant of special substances like sugar that it uses as food, caused by the action of sunlight on chlorophyll (= the green substance in leaves ); “The research project report includes a section on the word “photosynthesis.””
precede: to happen or exist before something or someone, or to come before something else in a series; “In the research project discussion, the verb “precede” describes an action or change.”
retail: the sale of goods in shops to customers, for their own use and not for selling to anyone else; “The speaker explains how “retail” is used in a report about the research project.”
submit: to give a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority for them to consider or approve; “In the research project discussion, the verb “submit” describes an action or change.”
abnormal: very different from usual in a way that seems strange, worrying, wrong, or dangerous; “The report describes the research project issue as abnormal.”
ambiguity: the state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain, or things that produce this effect; “A clear definition of the word “ambiguity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
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.”
defect: a fault or a lack of something that means that something or someone is not perfect; “A clear definition of the word “defect” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
delegate: someone who has been elected or chosen to speak, vote, or take decisions for a group; “A clear definition of the word “delegate” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
disaster: a sudden event such as a flood, storm, or accident which causes great damage or suffering; “A clear definition of the word “disaster” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
donate: to give something, especially money, to a person or an organization in order to help them; “A clear example helps learners use “donate” in a sentence about the research project.”
estate: Someone's estate is all the money and property that they leave behind when they die; “Learners saw the word “estate” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
grant: to admit that something is true although it does not make much difference to your opinion; “In the research project discussion, the verb “grant” describes an action or change.”
nominate: to officially suggest someone or something for an important position, duty, or prize; “A clear example helps learners use “nominate” in a sentence about the research project.”
parasite: a plant or animal that lives on or in another plant or animal and gets food from it; “The speaker used the word “parasite” while explaining the research project problem.”
pirate: someone who sails on the seas, attacking other boats and stealing things from them; “The speaker used the word “pirate” while explaining the research project problem.”
precursor: something that happened or existed before something else and influenced its development; “The speaker used the word “precursor” while explaining the research project problem.”
proliferate: if something proliferates, it increases quickly and spreads to many different places; “The speaker explains how “proliferate” is used in a report about the research project.”
recession: a difficult time when there is less trade, business activity etc in a country than usual; “A clear definition of the word “recession” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
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.”
revive: to bring something back after it has not been used or has not existed for a period of time; “The speaker explains how “revive” is used in a report about the research project.”
scatter: to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground; “Learners hear “scatter” while following the research project explanation.”
turbulent: a turbulent situation or period of time is one in which there are a lot of sudden changes; “The speaker uses “turbulent” to characterize the research project situation.”
vulgar: remarks, jokes etc that are vulgar deal with sex in a very rude and offensive way; “The speaker uses “vulgar” to characterize the research project situation.”
anomaly: something that is noticeable because it is different from what is usual; “The speaker used the word “anomaly” while explaining the research project problem.”
assess: to make a judgment about a person or situation after thinking carefully about it; “Learners hear “assess” while following the research project explanation.”
attribute: a quality or feature, especially one that is considered to be good or useful; “The research project report includes a section on the word “attribute.””
collapse: a sudden failure in the way something works, so that it cannot continue; “A clear definition of the word “collapse” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
collide: to hit something or someone that is moving in a different direction from you; “In the research project discussion, the verb “collide” describes an action or change.”
contradict: to disagree with something, especially by saying that the opposite is true; “A clear example helps learners use “contradict” in a sentence about the research project.”
conversion: when you change something from one form, purpose, or system to a different one; “Learners saw the word “conversion” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
criterion: a standard that you use to judge something or make a decision about something; “A clear definition of the word “criterion” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
embrace: to put your arms around someone and hold them in a friendly or loving way; “A clear example helps learners use “embrace” in a sentence about the research project.”
expand: to become larger in size, number, or amount, or to make something become larger; “In the research project discussion, the verb “expand” describes an action or change.”
gourmet: someone who knows a lot about food and wine and who enjoys good food and wine; “A clear definition of the word “gourmet” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
hostile: angry and deliberately unfriendly towards someone, and ready to argue with them; “The report describes the research project issue as hostile.”
identification: official papers or cards, such as your passport, that prove who you are; “Learners saw the word “identification” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
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.”
pesticide: a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops; “Learners saw the word “pesticide” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
presentation: the way in which something is said, offered, shown, or explained to others; “The research project report includes a section on the word “presentation.””
quiescent: not developing or doing anything, especially when this is only a temporary state; “The speaker uses “quiescent” to characterize the research project situation.”
scorn: the feeling that someone or something is stupid or does not deserve respect; “The speaker used the word “scorn” while explaining the research project problem.”
scrub: to rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean it; “A clear example helps learners use “scrub” in a sentence about the research project.”
shatter: to break suddenly into very small pieces, or to make something break in this way; “A clear example helps learners use “shatter” in a sentence about the research project.”
therapy: the treatment of an illness or injury over a fairly long period of time; “The speaker used the word “therapy” while explaining the research project problem.”
accomplish: to succeed in doing something, especially after trying very hard; “A clear example helps learners use “accomplish” in a sentence about the research project.”
allude: If you allude to something, you mention it in an indirect way; “A clear example helps learners use “allude” in a sentence about the research project.”
amateur: someone who does an activity just for pleasure, not as their job; “A clear definition of the word “amateur” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
asset: the things that a company owns, that can be sold to pay debts; “The research project report includes a section on the word “asset.””
claim: to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved; “Learners hear “claim” while following the research project explanation.”
concentration: the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time; “A clear definition of the word “concentration” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
demonstrate: to show or describe how to do something or how something works; “Learners hear “demonstrate” while following the research project explanation.”
dispel: to make something go away, especially a belief, idea, or feeling; “The speaker explains how “dispel” is used in a report about the research project.”
dissent: to say that you disagree with an official decision or accepted opinion; “Learners hear “dissent” while following the research project explanation.”
foster: to help a skill, feeling, idea etc develop over a period of time; “A clear example helps learners use “foster” in a sentence about the research project.”
inferior: someone who has a lower position or rank than you in an organization; “Learners saw the word “inferior” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
inflation: a continuing increase in prices, or the rate at which prices increase; “The research project report includes a section on the word “inflation.””
litter: a group of baby animals that a mother gives birth to at the same time; “The research project report includes a section on the word “litter.””
momentum: the ability to keep increasing, developing, or being more successful; “Learners saw the word “momentum” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
multiple: a number that contains a smaller number an exact number of times; “The research project report includes a section on the word “multiple.””
novice: someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity; “The research project report includes a section on the word “novice.””
opaque: opaque glass or liquid is difficult to see through and often thick; “During the research project discussion, “opaque” signals a particular quality.”
overlap: the amount by which two activities, ideas, things etc overlap; “The speaker used the word “overlap” while explaining the research project problem.”
pernicious: very harmful or evil, often in a way that you do not notice easily; “The speaker uses “pernicious” to characterize the research project situation.”
positive: The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it; “A clear definition of the word “positive” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
procedure: a way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way; “The speaker used the word “procedure” while explaining the research project problem.”
redundant: not necessary because something else means or does the same thing; “The speaker uses “redundant” to characterize the research project situation.”
repel: to make someone who is attacking you go away, by fighting them; “In the research project discussion, the verb “repel” describes an action or change.”
sting: a sharp pain in your eyes or skin, caused by being hit, by smoke etc; “The speaker used the word “sting” while explaining the research project problem.”
substantiate: to prove the truth of something that someone has said, claimed etc; “A clear example helps learners use “substantiate” in a sentence about the research project.”
subtle: not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention; “During the research project discussion, “subtle” signals a particular quality.”
tariff: a tax on goods coming into a country or going out of a country; “The research project report includes a section on the word “tariff.””
voracious: having an extremely strong desire to do or have a lot of something; “During the research project discussion, “voracious” signals a particular quality.”
access: the way you use to enter a building or reach a place; “Learners saw the word “access” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
amenable: willing to accept what someone says or does without arguing; “The speaker uses “amenable” to characterize the research project situation.”
bestow: to give someone something of great value or importance; “In the research project discussion, the verb “bestow” describes an action or change.”
consensus: an opinion that everyone in a group agrees with or accepts; “The speaker used the word “consensus” while explaining the research project problem.”
elongate: to become longer, or make something longer than normal; “A clear example helps learners use “elongate” in a sentence about the research project.”
embellish: to make something more beautiful by adding decorations to it; “The speaker explains how “embellish” is used in a report about the research project.”
eminent: an eminent person is famous, important, and respected; “The report describes the research project issue as eminent.”
encounter: to experience something, especially problems or opposition; “A clear example helps learners use “encounter” in a sentence about the research project.”
engage: to attract someone’s attention and keep them interested; “A clear example helps learners use “engage” in a sentence about the research project.”
evade: to not do or deal with something that you should do; “The speaker explains how “evade” is used in a report about the research project.”
execute: to kill someone, especially legally as a punishment; “A clear example helps learners use “execute” in a sentence about the research project.”
flock: to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers; “A clear example helps learners use “flock” in a sentence about the research project.”
gauge: an instrument for measuring the size or amount of something; “The speaker used the word “gauge” while explaining the research project problem.”
increment: the amount by which a number, value, or amount increases; “The speaker used the word “increment” while explaining the research project problem.”
innate: an innate quality or ability is something you are born with; “During the research project discussion, “innate” signals a particular quality.”
latitude: The latitude of a place is its distance from the equator.; “The research project report includes a section on the word “latitude.””
maturity: the quality of behaving in a sensible way like an adult; “A clear definition of the word “maturity” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
palatable: palatable food or drink has a pleasant or acceptable taste; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as palatable.”
perimeter: the whole length of the border around an area or shape; “The speaker used the word “perimeter” while explaining the research project problem.”
slight: to offend someone by treating them rudely or without respect; “A clear example helps learners use “slight” in a sentence about the research project.”
steep: a road, hill etc that is steep slopes at a high angle; “The speaker uses “steep” to characterize the research project situation.”
surpass: to be even better or greater than someone or something else; “The speaker explains how “surpass” is used in a report about the research project.”
trench: a long narrow hole dug into the surface of the ground; “The research project report includes a section on the word “trench.””
vegetation: Plants, trees, and flowers can be referred to as vegetation; “Learners saw the word “vegetation” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
adept: good at something that needs care and skill; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as adept.”
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.”
ambivalent: not sure whether you want or like something or not; “During the research project discussion, “ambivalent” signals a particular quality.”
bolster: a long firm pillow , usually shaped like a tube; “A clear definition of the word “bolster” helped the group discuss the research project topic.”
comply: to do what you have to do or are asked to do; “In the research project discussion, the verb “comply” describes an action or change.”
conference: a large formal meeting where a lot of people discuss important matters such as business, politics, or science, especially for several days; “The research project report includes a section on the word “conference.””
corporate: belonging to or relating to a corporation; “During the research project discussion, “corporate” signals a particular quality.”
diminish: to become or make something become smaller or less; “The speaker explains how “diminish” is used in a report about the research project.”
eschew: to deliberately avoid doing or using something; “A clear example helps learners use “eschew” in a sentence about the research project.”
extinguish: to make a fire or light stop burning or shining; “In the research project discussion, the verb “extinguish” describes an action or change.”
formaldehyde: a strong-smelling gas that can be mixed with water and used for preserving things such as dead animals to be used in science etc; “The research project report includes a section on the word “formaldehyde.””
hedge: to avoid giving a direct answer to a question; “The speaker explains how “hedge” is used in a report about the research project.”
insert: to put something inside or into something else; “The speaker explains how “insert” is used in a report about the research project.”
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.””
predator: an animal that kills and eats other animals; “The speaker used the word “predator” while explaining the research project problem.”
propel: to move, drive, or push something forward; “Learners hear “propel” while following the research project explanation.”
recreation: an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement; “The research project report includes a section on the word “recreation.””
reign: the period when someone is king, queen, or emperor; “The speaker used the word “reign” while explaining the research project problem.”
sluggish: moving or reacting more slowly than normal; “Researchers describe the research project evidence as sluggish.”
temperate: behaviour that is temperate is calm and sensible; “During the research project discussion, “temperate” signals a particular quality.”
thermal: a rising current of warm air used by birds; “The speaker used the word “thermal” while explaining the research project problem.”
transcend: to go beyond the usual limits of something; “Learners hear “transcend” while following the research project explanation.”
versatile: someone who is versatile has many different skills; “During the research project discussion, “versatile” signals a particular quality.”
ailment: an illness that is not very serious; “Learners saw the word “ailment” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
astrolabe: an instrument used by early astronomers to measure the altitude of stars and planets and also as a navigational aid; “The speaker used the word “astrolabe” while explaining the research project problem.”
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.”
credence: the acceptance of something as true; “The speaker used the word “credence” while explaining the research project problem.”
devoid: to be completely lacking in something; “During the research project discussion, “devoid” signals a particular quality.”
enterprise: a company, organization, or business; “The speaker used the word “enterprise” while explaining the research project problem.”
eternal: continuing for ever and having no end; “During the research project discussion, “eternal” signals a particular quality.”
fascinate: to attract or interest sb very much; “Learners hear “fascinate” while following the research project explanation.”
fluctuation: a change in a price, amount, level etc; “Learners saw the word “fluctuation” while comparing two sides of the research project issue.”
legitimate: to make something official or legal; “The speaker explains how “legitimate” is used in a report about the research project.”
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.”
olfactory: connected with the sense of smell; “During the research project discussion, “olfactory” signals a particular quality.”
profound: having a strong influence or effect; “The speaker uses “profound” to characterize the research project situation.”
promote: to help something to develop or increase; “Learners hear “promote” while following the research project explanation.”
prompt: to make someone decide to do something; “Learners hear “prompt” while following the research project explanation.”
settlement: an official agreement or decision that ends an argument, a court case, or a fight, or the action of making an agreement; “The speaker used the word “settlement” while explaining the research project problem.”