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THEME 8 MINI DICTIONARY
ENGLISH in a way that is correct in all
accurately (adv)
details; exactly
The scientists conducted their
experiments accurately.
advance (n)
an improvement or development
in something
The continuous advance of
research has led to notable
changes.
allegedly (adv)
according to something that has
been stated or declared
The new discovery is allegedly
full of promise for medical
developments.
artificial (adj)
made by people, often as a copy
of something natural
Artificial intelligence is a
fascinating field of study
carry out (phr v)
to do or complete something
Scientists often carry out
experiments to discover new
things.
complicating (adj)
difficult to understand
Complicating factors made the
experiment challenging.
consistent (adj)
always behaving or happening in
a similar way
Consistent results in
experiments help scientists
reinforce scientific theories.
deal with (phr v)
to cope with or control something
difficult; to handle
Experts regularly deal with
complex data to perform
research.
defective (adj)
having a fault; not perfect or
complete
Defective samples slowed down
the development of the project.
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deficit (n) feasible (adj)
the difference between something
possible and likely to be achieved
you have and you need
Using cloud storage is a
The lab’s budget deficit resulted
backup needs.
in a reduction in funding for feasible solution for data
research projects.
find out (phr v)
devise (v) to get some information about
to invent something new or a new something or somebody
way of doing something The scientists conducted
Researchers are devising a experiments to find out new
new robotic tool for heart information.
surgeries.
give in (phr v)
divisively (adv) to admit that you have been
in a way that causes defeated
disagreement within a group of When researchers faced
people numerous challenges, they had
The adoption of 5G technology to give in.
is divisively discussed in
scientific circles. gratefully (adv)
with appreciation for something
duplicate (v) done or received
to make an exact copy of We gratefully welcome
something technology into our lives, as it
Innovations in artificial makes daily tasks easier.
intelligence aim to duplicate
human decision-making skills. indicate (v)
to show that something is true or
estimate (v) exists
to guess or calculate the cost, The unexpected results
size, value, etc. of something indicated a need for further
The committee carefully investigation.
estimates the resources they insert (v)
need for the projects. to put something into something
else
examine (v) Engineers started to insert
to look at something carefully in miniaturised sensors into
order to determine its nature or various devices.
In chemistry laboratories, tiny
particles are carefully insight (n)
examined. a clear, deep, or sudden
understanding of a complicated
extensively (adv) situation
in a way that includes or deals The research gave a new
with a wide range of information insight into the possible uses of
The researchers extensively artificial intelligence.
studied the atmospheric
conditions. insist (v)
to say firmly or demand forcefully
fall through (phr v) The researchers insist on
to not be completed or not extensive testing to ensure
happen device reliability.
Unfortunately, the experiment
fell through due to its
impracticability.