3. Inquiry
noun
The act of inquiring. A
question; a close
examination of a matter
in a search for
information or truth. A
request for information.
Synonyms: inquiry,
inquest, inquisition,
investigation, probe,
research.
4. Solitary (ADJ)
Meaning:
done or existing alone
Example:
I live by myself. I work by myself. I have to say
that I live a pretty solitary life.
5. Spontaneous (ADJ)
Meaning:
performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner
impulse
Example:
After the performance, the audience broke into
spontaneous applause.
Coming to the U.S. was a spontaneous decision for me. I
was offered a scholarship to study, so I said why not?
6. Hunch
NOUN
A FEELING OR GUESS BASED ON INTUITION
RATHER THAN KNOWN FACTS.
EX: SHE WAS ACTING ON A HUNCH.
SYNONYMS: FEELING, FEELING IN ONE'S
BONES
VERB
RAISE (ONE'S SHOULDERS) AND BEND THE TOP OF
ONE'S BODY FORWARD.
EX: HE THRUST HIS HANDS IN HIS POCKETS,
HUNCHING HIS SHOULDERS
SYNONYMS: ARCH, CURVE, HUMP, BEND
7. Collaborate (verb)
Definition: To work, To cooperate
Synonyms: co function, come together,
cooperate, do business with
Example: The two authors collaborated on a
novel.
The two investors collaborated on a joint
venture.
8. Adjacent (adj)
Definition: near or next to
Synonyms: beside , close by , close
Example: It is difficult to concentrate on
studying when someone is practicing trumpet
in the adjacent room.
The teacher from Brazil teaches in the room
adjacent to mine.
9.
10.
11. hypothesis: a supposition or proposed explanation
made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting
point for further investigation.
synonyms: theory, theorem, thesis, conjecture and
supposition.
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12. Conduct (verb): organize
and carry out.
Ex, in the second trial he
conducted his own
defense.
synonyms: manage,
direct, run, administer
and organize.
13. Capability to perform or produce.
The amount that can be contained.
The maximum production possible.
capability (noun)
14. Of the greatest importance.
Of extreme importance
(medical science) cross
exp : crucial incision
noncrucial (adjective)
16. Literature review
Definition : a text of a scholarly paper which
includes the current knowledge
Synonyms : lexical , semantic , gloss
17.
18.
19. Definition:
- Majority of opinion.
- General agreement
Synonyms:
- Accord, harmony, unity.
Example:
The consensus of the group was that they should meet
twice a month.
20. Definition:
-Of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of
a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked
change.
- Radically new or innovative; outside or beyond
establish procedure, principles.
Synonyms:
Rebellious
21. Obvious: (Adj) easy to see or notice
Ex: Her doctor immediately noticed the
obvious signs of the disease.
Synonyms:
apparent, bald, bald-faced, barefaced,
bright-line
OBVIOUS
22. SCRUTINY
• Scrutiny: (Noun) the act of carefully examining
something especially in a critical way : the act of
scrutinizing something.
• Ex: Because of their past crimes, everything they do
now will be subject to scrutiny.
• Synonyms:
• audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-
see.
23. CASE STUDY
The words “case study”
express a research
performed in detail on a
single individual, group,
incident or community.
Example : Popularizing the obscure
fruit and making it a sensation has been
a case study in entrepreneurship.
24. CORE
(ADJ)
The word “core” is often used to
express that something is basic or
central.
EXAMPLE :
The notion of love is one of the
core values of our civilization .
Holly Cin is our core teacher.
26. Mechanism (n.)
• 1.a. A machine or mechanical appliance.
• b. The arrangement of connected parts in a machine.
• 2. A system of parts that operate or interact like those of a machine:
the mechanism of the solar system.
• 3. An instrument or a process, physical or mental, by which somethi
ng is done or comes into being: "The mechanism oforal learning is la
rgely that of continuous repetition" (T.G.E. Powell).
• 4. A habitual manner of acting to achieve an end.
• 5. Biology The involuntary and consistent response of an organism t
o a given stimulus.
• 6. Psychology A usually unconscious mental and emotional pattern t
hat shapes behavior in a given situation orenvironment: a defense m
echanism.
• 7. The sequence of steps in a chemical reaction.
• 8. Philosophy The doctrine that all natural phenomena are explicabl
e by material causes and mechanical principles.
28. Theory (n)
-plural noun : theories .
-Definition: an idea which explains a
phenomenon or occurrence.
-Synonyms: hypothesis , conjecture.
-Example: The scientist‘s theory explained
why the temperature had risen in the last
few years
29. Revolutionary (adj)
-Related form : revolution (n) .
-Definition: involving or causing a complete or
dramatic change .
-Synonyms: thoroughgoing , extensive .
-Example: Since 1980 , the whole world has
had revolutionary change by eradicating
smallpox .
30. Publish (v)
Definition: To prepare and issue for public distribution or
sale.
Ex: The news paper published the news of the royal couple’s
divorce.
Ex: How many books are you willing to write?
I’m willing to publish 25 books.
31. Feedback (n)
• Definition: response to an inquiry or
experiment.
• Ex: The results of the experiment is still
unknown, we’re waiting for the feedback.
