458 | absorb | /əbzɔrb/ | verb | to take in water |
435 | absorption | /æbˈsɔrp.ʃən/ | noun | a process of taking a liquid, gas or substance into another substance |
470 | acceleration | /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | an increase in rate of change |
484 | accent | /əksɛnt/ | noun | a way of saying words that shows your dialect or class |
427 | accumulate | /əkyumyəlˌeɪt/ | verb | to gather or acquire something so that you have more of it |
389 | accumulation | /əˌkju.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the gathering of something over a period of time |
136 | accuracy | /ækyɜəsi/ | noun | correctness or precision |
21 | acid | /ˈæs.ɪd/ | noun | a substance that tastes sour, reacts with metals and carbonates, and turns blue litmus red. e.g. lemon juice |
124 | activate | /æktəvˌeɪt/ | verb | to make something to start working |
200 | acute | /əˈkjut/ | adj | very serious or severe; in maths, an angle < 90 degrees |
138 | adaptation | /ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the process of changing |
349 | adaptive | /əˈdæp.tɪv/ | adj | able to adjust and meet the needs of new conditions |
329 | adjacent | /ədʒeɪsənt/ | adj | being close or near to a border, wall, or point |
488 | admission | /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ | noun | the act of taking responsibility for an error or mistake |
125 | adolescent | /ˌæd.lˈɛs.ənt/ | noun | 12-18 years old |
448 | adverse | /æd.vɚs/ | adj | negative or harmful |
353 | aesthetic | /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ | adj | concerning the sense of artistic beauty |
205 | aggregate | /ˈæg.rɪ.gɪt/ | noun | total amount |
355 | agriculture | /ˈæ.ɡɹɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ | noun | the science of farming |
284 | algebra | /ˈæl.dʒə.brə/ | noun | a type of mathematics that uses letters and symbols in place of numbers |
32 | algorithm | /ˈæl.gəˌrɪð.əm/ | noun | a logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a problem |
410 | allocation | /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | an amount of money, space, etc. that is given to somebody for a particular purpose |
299 | amino | /əˈmi.noʊ/ | noun | a substance that combines to form the structure of proteins |
431 | amongst | /əˈmʌŋst/ | prep | in or through a group |
137 | amplitude | /ˈæm.plɪˌtud/ | noun | the breadth, width or largeness of something; in electronics: the maximum deviation of an alternating current from its average value. |
447 | analogy | /əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | comparing two similar things |
62 | antibody | /ˈæn.tɪˌbɒd.i/ | noun | a defense provided by the body against disease |
286 | appendix | /əpɛndɪks/ | noun | a short tube joined to the intestine; extra information at the end of a book |
270 | approximate | /əprɑksəmət/ | adj | about; not exact but close |
117 | approximation | /əˌprɒk.səˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | almost, but not exactly; more or less |
180 | arbitrary | /ˈɑr.bɪˌtrɛr.i/ | adj | unsupported |
241 | archaeology | /ˌɑr.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | the study of ancient societies by looking at old tools, bones and buildings |
229 | array | /əˈreɪ/ | noun | a large group of people or things; a regular order or arrangement; in maths: a series of figures. |
361 | arrow | /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ | noun | a symbol to give direction; a long piece of wood shot from a bow |
440 | articulate | /ɑrˈtɪk.jəˌleɪt/ | verb | to express yourself easily using language |
369 | artificial | /ˌɑː(ɹ).təˈfɪʃ.əl/ | adj | something that is made by people; not natural |
5 | aspect | /ˈæs.pɛkt/ | noun | a quality, part, or element |
314 | assembly | /əsɛmbli/ | noun | a group of machine parts that fit together to form a tool or machine |
290 | assert | /əˈsɜrt/ | verb | to state firmly or confidently |
375 | assignment | /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ | noun | work that you must do as part of a course of study or as part of your job |
242 | atom | /ˈætəm/ | noun | the smallest unit; consisting of a nucleus (protons and neutrons) with electrons travelling around it |
11 | authority | /əˈθɔr.ɪ.ti/ | noun | people in power; an expert whose views are accepted by most. |
246 | autonomy | /ɔˈtɒn.ə.mi/ | noun | the power to make independent decisions |
323 | availability | /əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the state of being possible to use or obtain |
113 | axis | /ˈæk.sɪs/ | noun | a line about which a rotating body, such as the earth, turns. |
498 | bacterial | /bækˈtɪə.ri.əl/ | adj | concerning or caused by bacteria |
487 | basin | /ˈbeɪ.sən/ | noun | a water container that is wider than it is deep |
94 | beam | /bim/ | noun | a long piece of metal or wood; a line of light or energy |
66 | behavioral | /bɪˈheɪv.jər.əl/ | adj | concerning the way someone acts |
68 | bilingual | /baɪˈlɪŋ.gwəl/ | noun | a person who speaks two languages |
462 | binary | /ˈbaɪ.nə.ri/ | adj | having two parts |
249 | biology | /baɪɑlədʒi/ | noun | the study of living things |
35 | bound | /baʊnd/ | verb | to go to a specified place; to jump |
313 | calcium | /ˈkæl.si.əm/ | noun | a substance important for human and animal health, particularly for making bones and teeth |
83 | calculation | /kˌælkyəleɪʃən/ | noun | the answer to a sum; the act of calculating |
261 | calculus | /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ | noun | a type of mathematics used for calculating such things as the slopes of curves |
379 | cattle | /ˈkæt.l/ | noun | cows or bulls on a farm |
267 | characterization | /ˌkær.ɪk.tər.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the way someone or something is described |
102 | chromosome | /ˈkroʊ.məˌsoʊm/ | noun | cell structures that carry the genetic material that is copied and passed to the next generation. |
158 | chronic | /krɑnɪk/ | adj | over a long time; serious |
420 | circulation | /sɜkyəlˌeɪʃən/ | noun | the movement of blood through the body |
496 | civilization | /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | an organized society where technology and culture are highly developed |
490 | clarify | /klɛrəfˌaɪ/ | verb | to make something easier to understand |
120 | classification | /ˌklæs.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | objects or people put into categories with shared characteristics. |
170 | classify | /klæsəfˌaɪ/ | verb | arrange or order by classes or categories |
254 | classroom | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | noun | a room in school where you learn. |
266 | client | /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ | noun | someone who pays for a service |
403 | clone | /kloʊn/ | verb | to make an exact copy of a living thing |
320 | closure | /kloʊʒɜ/ | noun | the act of closing something |
39 | coefficient | /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/ | noun | a number multiplied by a variable in a mathematical expression |
17 | cognitive | /ˈkɒg.nɪ.tɪv/ | adj | the process of knowing and remembering |
494 | coherent | /koʊˈhɪər.ənt/ | adj | something logical and well-organized |
179 | collective | /kəˈlɛk.tɪv/ | adj | formed by collection; (n.) an organisation |
74 | colonial | /kəˈloʊ.ni.əl/ | adj | concerning living in a colony |
281 | colony | /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/ | noun | a group of people or animals of the same type; a country controlled by another country |
363 | commentary | /ˈkɒm.ənˌtɛr.i/ | noun | a discussion of a written work or event, usually to give greater explanation or opinion on it |
134 | commonly | /ˈkɒm.ən.li/ | adv | usually |
185 | compact | /kəmˈpækt/ | adj | packed together; closely united; small |
227 | comparable | /ˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl/ | adj | similar to another thing, so that it is reasonable to compare them |
123 | comparative | /kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv/ | adj | similar to |
292 | competence | /ˈkɒm.pɪ.təns/ | noun | the ability to do something in a satisfactory or effective way |
202 | complement | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | noun | something needed to complete or make perfect |
432 | complication | /kˌɑmpləkeɪʃən/ | noun | something that makes things harder to understand |
271 | composer | /kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ | noun | a music writer |
275 | comprehension | /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ | noun | ability to understand |
172 | computation | /ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a calculation; a method of computing |
417 | conceive | /kənˈsiv/ | verb | to think of, or create, something new (e.g. idea, child) |
161 | conception | /kənˈsɛp.ʃən/ | noun | an idea or notion; the first stage in pregnancy |
154 | conceptual | /kənˈsɛp.tʃu.əl/ | adj | characterized by concepts or the forming of concepts |
251 | conditional | /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ | adj | depending on |
146 | cone | /koʊn/ | noun | a 3D shape with a circular base; a part of the eye |
105 | configuration | /kənˌfɪg.jəˈreɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a shape or outline; a method of arrangement |
398 | confine | /kənˈfaɪn/ | verb | to keep something or someone within a limited area so it cannot escape |
414 | conscious | /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ | adj | able to understand what is happening around you |
234 | consciousness | /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nɪs/ | noun | the state of being awake, able to hear, see, and think |
366 | consensus | /kənˈsɛn.səs/ | noun | a decision that is shared by most of the members of a group |
391 | consent | /kənsɛnt/ | verb | to agree or allow to do something |
295 | conservation | /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ | noun | the management of land and water in ways that stop it from being damaged |
248 | consonant | /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ | noun | a speech sound; any letter in the alphabet that is not a vowel. |
469 | constitution | /ˌkɑn.stɪˈtu.ʃən/ | noun | a law determining the fundamental political principles of a government |
296 | constrain | /kənˈstreɪn/ | verb | to limit; to force someone to do something they don't want to do |
67 | consumption | /kənsʌmpʃən/ | noun | how much is spent on things; the process of eating and drinking |
219 | continuity | /ˌkɒn.tnˈu.ɪ.ti/ | noun | a situation in which something happens or exists for a long time without stopping or changing |
464 | contour | /ˈkɒn.tʊər/ | noun | the shape of the outside edge of something |
381 | contradiction | /kˌɑntrədɪkʃən/ | noun | the act of saying that something is not true or very different |
252 | contrary | /kɑntrɛri/ | adj | different; opposite |
452 | controversy | /ˈkɒn.trəˌvɜr.si/ | noun | strong public disagreement about something |
273 | converge | /kənˈvɜrdʒ/ | verb | to come together |
193 | convergence | /kənˈvɜr.dʒəns/ | noun | coming together |
82 | coordinate | /koʊˈɔr.dnˌeɪt/ | verb | to bring order and organization to something; (n.) in maths: any of the magnitudes that serve to define the position of a point or line by reference to a fixed figure or system of lines. |
207 | corpus | /ˈkɔr.pəs/ | noun | a body; in linguistics: a body of words |
384 | correction | /kɜɛkʃən/ | noun | a change to make something right |
421 | correctly | /kəˈrɛkt/ | adv | in an accurate or correct manner |
60 | correlate | /ˈkɔr.əˌleɪt/ | verb | to show the relationship between two items or events. |
19 | correlation | /ˌkɔr.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a measure of the relationship between two variables |
99 | correspondence | /ˌkɔr.əˈspɒn.dəns/ | noun | communication by writing; a similarity |
139 | cortex | /ˈkɔr.tɛks/ | noun | the outer part of an organ or structure |
318 | critique | /krɪˈtik/ | noun | a review of the quality of a work |
325 | cue | /kju/ | noun | a word or action during a stage play to tell an actor to speak |
492 | curriculum | /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/ | noun | a group of related courses, often in a special field of study: |
413 | decay | /dɪˈkeɪ/ | verb | to be slowly broken down by natural processes |
191 | defect | /ˈdi.fɛkt/ | noun | a problem; a fault |
499 | deficiency | /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ | noun | without something that is necessary |
463 | definite | /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt/ | adj | not likely to change, clearly decided |
10 | denote | /dɪˈnoʊt/ | verb | be a name or symbol for something |
343 | dense | /dɛns/ | adj | very thick |
147 | dependence | /dɪpɛndəns/ | noun | the need of someone or something |
324 | depict | /dɪˈpɪkt/ | verb | to describe someone or something |
285 | derivative | /dɪˈrɪv.ə.tɪv/ | noun | something that has developed or been obtained from something else |
155 | detection | /dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/ | noun | the act of discovering something |
34 | developmental | /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/ | adj | concerning the development or growth of a thing or person |
184 | deviation | /ˌdi.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | not standard or normal; in statistics: the difference between one of a set of values and some fixed value, usually the mean of the set. |
483 | diagnose | /dˌaɪəgnoʊs/ | verb | to determine the cause of something by examination, usually an illness |
56 | diagnosis | /ˌdaɪ.əgˈnoʊ.sɪs/ | noun | a decision made by an expert based on the results of an examination |
218 | diagnostic | /dˌaɪəgnɑstɪk/ | adj | finding a problem, such as a physical or mental problem |
186 | diagram | /daɪəgrˌæm/ | noun | a drawing intended to explain how something works |
280 | dialect | /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/ | noun | a way of speaking a language that is used only in a particular area or by a particular group |
145 | diameter | /daɪˈæm.ɪ.tər/ | noun | the distance across the center of an object |
468 | dictionary | /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ | noun | a book with the meanings of many words |
92 | differential | /ˌdɪf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/ | adj | difference; diversity |
298 | differentiate | /ˌdɪf.əˈrɛn.ʃiˌeɪt/ | verb | to see or show a difference between things |
319 | differentiation | /ˌdɪf.əˌrɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a discrimination between things as different and distinct |
288 | diffusion | /dɪˈfju.ʒən/ | noun | the movement of light in many directions |
378 | disability | /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ | noun | a condition that limits a person's ability to do something |
472 | disadvantage | /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ | noun | something that makes things difficult |
348 | discharge | /dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/ | verb | to release someone or something |
25 | discourse | /ˈdɪs.kɔrs/ | noun | talk, conversation |
253 | discrete | /dɪˈskrit/ | adj | separate; composed of distinct parts |
394 | discrimination | /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ | noun | the ability to recognize the difference between things; treating different groups of people unfairly |
493 | displacement | /dɪsˈpleɪs.mənt/ | noun | the act of taking the place of something or someone else |
3 | distribution | /ˌdɪs.trəˈbju.ʃən/ | noun | the way that something is spread out over a particular area or group |
236 | disturbance | /dɪˈstɜr.bəns/ | noun | a noise or something that stops you from continuing what you were doing |
217 | diverse | /daɪ.vɚs/ | adj | very different from each other |
8 | domain | /doʊˈmeɪn/ | noun | a field of action, thought or influence; an area of knowledge |
409 | dominance | /ˈdɒm.ə.nəns/ | noun | being more powerful, successful, or important than others |
80 | dominant | /ˈdɒm.ə.nənt/ | adj | strongest |
441 | donor | /ˈdoʊ.nər/ | noun | a person or group that gives gifts or money to help support an organization or cause |
110 | dose | /doʊs/ | noun | an amount of medicine to be taken at any one time |
65 | duration | /dʊˈreɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the length of time that something lasts |
6 | dynamic | /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ | adj | always active or changing; in physics: a force related to motion |
350 | ecological | /ˌi.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kl̩/ | adj | concerning the environment, plants, or animals |
344 | ecology | /ɛˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | the study of plants, animals, people, and their environments |
258 | effectiveness | /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.nəs/ | noun | how well something works |
405 | elaborate | /ɪˈlæb.ər.ɪt/ | adj | made or done with great care or with much detail |
29 | electron | /ɪˈlɛk.trɒn/ | noun | a negatively charged particle |
445 | elevate | /ɛləvˌeɪt/ | verb | to make something higher |
116 | elite | /ɪˈlit/ | noun | superior; (n.) a superior group of people |
199 | embed | /ɪmbɛd/ | verb | to fix something inside something else |
149 | emergence | /ɪˈmɜr.dʒəns/ | noun | the process of emerging/coming out |
231 | emission | /ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/ | noun | a substance, especially a gas, that goes into the air |
49 | empirical | /ɛmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | based on observation or experiment |
128 | encode | /ɛnˈkoʊd/ | verb | to change a message or information into code |
211 | entity | /ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/ | noun | something that is real |
160 | enzyme | /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ | noun | a protein made by cells |
206 | equality | /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the idea that all people are the same |
53 | equilibrium | /ˌi.kwəˈlɪb.ri.əm/ | noun | a state of balance |
358 | equivalence | /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.ləns/ | noun | when something is equal to something else i.e. they are worth the same amount |
100 | essentially | /ɪˈsɛnʃəlɪ/ | adv | basically, primarily |
182 | estimation | /ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a rough calculation; an opinion |
268 | ethical | /ˈɛθ.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | morally right or wrong |
388 | ethics | /ɛθɪks/ | noun | the moral principles, standards, and rules for deciding what is right and wrong |
153 | evident | /ɛvədənt/ | adj | plain, clear |
177 | evolutionary | /ˌɛv.əˈlu.ʃəˌnɛr.i/ | adj | concerning evolution |
162 | ex | /ɛks/ | prefix | a prefix meaning "out of," "from," or "not" |
465 | execution | /ˌɛk.sɪˈkju.ʃən/ | noun | the act of killing a person as punishment for something |
72 | explicit | /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/ | adj | definite, clearly stated |
152 | explicitly | /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.li/ | adv | very clear; nothing hidden |
354 | exploit | /ˈɛk.splɔɪt/ | verb | to use something or someone selfishly or unethically |
129 | facilitate | /fəsɪlətˌeɪt/ | verb | to make easier |
178 | feedback | /ˈfidˌbæk/ | noun | a response to a message; information about a person's behavior |
328 | fertility | /fərˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the state of a female being able to produce young |
274 | fetal | /ˈfit.l/ | adj | concerning a fetus, an unborn baby |
213 | fiber | /ˈfaɪ.bər/ | noun | a thin, threadlike part of an animal hair or plant tissue; an artificial thread; body cells that form muscles and nerves; a food substance |
26 | finite | /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ | adj | having limits; lasting for a limited time |
33 | fluid | /ˈflu.ɪd/ | noun | a material that can easily flow. e.g. water |
442 | flux | /flʌks/ | noun | a state of flow and change |
279 | formulation | /ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪʃən/ | noun | the development of a plan, system, or proposal |
181 | fraction | /ˈfræk.ʃən/ | noun | a part of a whole. |
294 | fusion | /ˈfju.ʒən/ | noun | when different styles, ideas or designs combine to form something new; in physics: when atoms combine to produce nuclear energy |
334 | generalization | /ˌʤen.rə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | reasoning from detailed facts to general principles |
93 | generalize | /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əˌlaɪz/ | verb | to make a common idea or conclusion from facts |
209 | gradient | /ˈgreɪ.di.ənt/ | noun | a measure of how steep a road is; in science: the rate of change of something such as temperature or pressure |
135 | grammatical | /grəˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | concerning grammatical rules |
18 | graph | /græf,.grɑf/ | noun | a diagram that shows how variables are related. |
491 | grid | /grɪd/ | noun | a metal structure with bars that is used to cover a hole |
374 | habitat | /ˈhæb.ɪˌtæt/ | noun | the natural place, or type of place, where a plant or animal lives |
370 | harvest | /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ | noun | the time that you bring the crops in from the fields; (v.) to bring in crops |
237 | hierarchy | /ˈhaɪ.əˌrɑr.ki/ | noun | a system for organizing people or things according to their importance |
142 | horizontal | /ˌhɔr.əˈzɒn.tl/ | adj | flat or level |
386 | hormone | /ˈhɔr.moʊn/ | noun | a chemical produced by the body to control some function |
90 | identical | /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.kəl/ | adj | the same in every way |
57 | identification | /ɪˌdɛn.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the state of being identified; something that identifies a person |
163 | ideology | /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | a set of beliefs by groups or individuals |
282 | immune | /ɪˈmjun/ | adj | not affected by something, such as a disease |
7 | impact | /ˈɪm.pækt/ | noun | a striking effect or result (v.) to hit with force |
276 | implicit | /ɪmˈplɪs.ɪt/ | adj | not stated directly |
130 | incidence | /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ | noun | the rate that something happens |
230 | inclusion | /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ | noun | something or someone that is added or included |
308 | independently | /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ | adv | act in an independent manner |
175 | indicator | /ɪndəkˌeɪtɜ/ | noun | an instrument that shows conditions in a machine, such as temperature, speed, pressure; in chemistry: a compound that changes color in the presence of an acid or a base |
306 | indigenous | /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs/ | adj | living or growing naturally in an area, not brought from somewhere else |
312 | indirect | /ˌɪndɜɛkt/ | adj | having a path that is not straight or direct |
22 | induce | /ɪn.djus/ | verb | to cause, to persuade |
131 | induction | /ˌɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/ | noun | bringing about, or causing |
89 | inequality | /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | not the same; in maths: a statement that compares two quantities using <, >, =,=, or ? |
103 | infect | /ɪnˈfɛkt/ | verb | to give someone a disease |
232 | inference | /ˈɪn.fər.əns/ | noun | an opinion that you form based on information you already have |
216 | infinite | /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ | adj | without an end |
347 | informal | /ˌɪnfɔrməl/ | adj | a relaxed (not formal) feeling |
247 | inhibit | /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/ | verb | to make it difficult for a process to start or continue in a normal way |
332 | inhibition | /ˌɪn.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ | noun | the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ; the act of blocking or holding back |
245 | initiate | /ɪˈnɪʃ.iˌeɪt/ | verb | to start |
257 | injection | /ɪnˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ | noun | a way to put (inject) a drug or another substance into your body |
259 | insect | /ˈɪnsɛkt/ | noun | a small animal with 6 legs such as a bee, ant or fly. |
407 | insert | /ˌɪnsɜt/ | verb | to put something in something |
167 | instability | /ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | not stable; changeable |
159 | integral | /ɪntəgrəl/ | adj | part of something |
79 | integration | /ˌɪn.tɪˈgreɪ.ʃən/ | noun | bringing things together into a whole |
54 | intensity | /ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.ti/ | noun | great energy, strength, concentration; in physics: Intensity = Power/Unit of area |
156 | interact | /ˌɪn.tərˈækt/ | verb | to talk and do things with other people |
489 | interestingly | /ˈɪn.tər.ə.stɪŋ/ | adv | causing someone to feel excitement or interest |
196 | interface | /ˈɪn.tərˌfeɪs/ | noun | a shared boundary between two persons or systems through which information is communicated. |
108 | intermediate | /ˌɪn.tərˈmi.di.ɪt/ | adj | between |
24 | interval | /ˈɪn.tər.vəl/ | noun | the distance between two points, numbers or times |
14 | ion | /ˈaɪ.ɒn/ | noun | a charged atom |
460 | justification | /ˌdʒʌs.tə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a reason or fact that explains why something happens or exists |
256 | lateral | /ˈlæt.ər.əl/ | adj | on the side; moving sideways |
203 | leaf | /liːf/ | noun | the green part of a tree or plant |
500 | legitimate | /lɪˈdʒɪt.ə.mɪt/ | adj | being reasonable and sound |
44 | lexical | /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kəl/ | adj | about words |
461 | lifetime | /'laɪf.taɪm/ | noun | the time between birth and death |
226 | likelihood | /ˈlaɪk.liˌhʊd/ | noun | the chance that something might happen |
438 | likewise | /'laɪk.waɪz/ | adj | in the same way, in addition to |
16 | linear | /ˈlɪn.i.ər/ | adj | made of lines |
20 | linguistic | /lɪŋˈgwɪs.tɪk/ | adj | belonging to language |
385 | linguistics | /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ | noun | the study of human languages |
425 | liver | /ˈlɪv.ər/ | noun | a large organ in the body that helps to absorb food and clean the blood |
338 | locally | /loʊkəli/ | adj | concerning the area where you are |
115 | locus | /ˈloʊ.kəs/ | noun | a place or location; in genetics: the location of a gene on a chromosome |
260 | logical | /ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | sensible; reasonable |
263 | longitudinal | /ˌlɒn.dʒɪˈtud.n.l/ | adj | going from the top to the bottom of something |
283 | loop | /lup/ | noun | a round shape |
411 | lung | /lʌŋ/ | noun | an organ used to breathe |
104 | magnetic | /mægˈnɛt.ɪk/ | adj | having the properties of a magnet, being able to attract. |
228 | magnitude | /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ | noun | size or importance |
444 | manipulation | /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the act of controlling something or someone |
455 | manual | /ˈmæn.ju.əl/ | adj | needing the use of physical strength or work; (n.) a book of information or instructions |
133 | manuscript | /ˈmæn.jəˌskrɪpt/ | noun | a document, a piece of writing |
265 | marginal | /ˈmɑr.dʒə.nl/ | adj | very small; on the edge; not important |
48 | marker | /ˈmɑr.kər/ | noun | something that is easy to recognize or identify |
112 | maternal | /məˈtɜr.nl/ | adj | having to do with being a mother |
225 | mathematical | /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ | adj | concerning mathematics |
15 | matrix | /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/ | noun | a substance, situation, or environment in which something has its origin - in math: an arrangement of numbers in rows and columns |
429 | maximize | /mæksəmˌaɪz/ | verb | to increase, or become as large or great as possible |
481 | meaningful | /minɪŋfəl/ | adj | having importance |
377 | mechanical | /məkænɪkəl/ | adj | using or having to do with machines |
168 | mediate | /ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ | verb | to bring about an agreement between persons or groups, act as a helper |
41 | membrane | /ˈmɛm.breɪn/ | noun | a thin covering of tissue |
423 | metaphor | /ˈmɛt.əˌfɔr/ | noun | a figure of speech based on analogy |
210 | methodology | /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | a system of practices, techniques, procedures, and rules that guide a discipline. |
174 | mid | /mɪd/ | adj | at (or near) the middle point |
224 | migration | /maɪˈgreɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the process by which people or animals move to another place |
400 | mineral | /mɪnɜəl/ | noun | a substance naturally formed in the ground |
140 | minimal | /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ | adj | the smallest possible |
321 | minimize | /ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/ | verb | to make something as small as possible |
443 | mobility | /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ | noun | the ability to move |
243 | modification | /mˌɑdəfəkeɪʃən/ | noun | a small change to a machine, system, or plan |
36 | molecular | /məˈlɛk.jə.lər/ | adj | about or caused by combined atoms |
47 | molecule | /ˈmɒl.əˌkjul/ | noun | two or more atoms chemically combined |
436 | monetary | /ˈmʌ.nɪ.tə.rɪ/ | adj | concerning money, often referring to a country's economic system |
373 | monkey | /ˈmʌŋki/ | noun | an animal, closely related to humans, that lives in trees |
255 | morphological | /mɔrˈfɒl.ə.dʒi/ | adj | the study of form and structure |
188 | morphology | /mɔrˈfɒl.ə.dʒi/ | noun | the study of the forms and structures of plants, animals and words |
61 | mortality | /mɔrˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the quality or state of being human and being able to die |
73 | mutation | /mjuˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a change; in genetics: any event that changes genetic structure |
473 | myth | /mɪθ/ | noun | a popular belief that is false or unsupported by fact |
107 | namely | /ˈneɪm.li/ | adv | that is to say, specifically |
446 | nationalism | /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ | noun | one's love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it |
422 | necessity | /nəsɛsəti/ | noun | something that you must have or do |
157 | neural | /ˈnʊər.əl/ | adj | about the nerves or nervous system |
42 | neuron | /ˈnʊər.ɒn/ | noun | a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system. |
264 | neutral | /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ | adj | not involved; without strong feeling; without electrical charge; not acidic or akaline |
450 | nitrogen | /ˈnaɪ.trə.dʒən/ | noun | a colorless chemical element without a smell that forms most of the earth's atmosphere |
58 | node | /noʊd/ | noun | an intersection or junction point in a network; a part on a plant where a new leaf grows |
406 | nominal | /ˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/ | adj | in name or thought but not reality |
233 | non | /nɑn/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'not', e.g. non-alcoholic |
183 | nonlinear | /nɒnˈlɪnɪə/ | adj | not in a line |
96 | norm | /nɔrm/ | noun | an established standard of performance or behavior |
222 | notation | /noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a set of written signs or shapes that are used in music or mathematics |
77 | nucleus | /ˈnu.kli.əs/ | noun | control center of a cell |
345 | null | /nʌl/ | adj | having no impact |
106 | numerical | /nuˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | includes numbers |
339 | nutrient | /ˈnu.tri.ənt/ | noun | a chemical, food, that animals and plants need to live, develop, and be healthy |
480 | objection | /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ | noun | a reason for not supporting or being in agreement with an idea, action, or plan |
331 | observer | /əbˈzɝvɚ/ | noun | someone who sees or notices something |
2 | obtain | /əbˈteɪn/ | verb | to get |
357 | occupation | /ˌɒk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a career or regular job |
111 | occurrence | /əkɜəns/ | noun | something that happens, an event |
418 | offspring | /ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ/ | noun | the child of a person or the young of a plant or animal |
78 | onset | /ɑn.sɛt/ | noun | the beginning |
71 | optimal | /ˈɒp.tə.məl/ | adj | best |
173 | oral | /ˈɔr.əl/ | adj | by mouth |
208 | organ | /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ | noun | in biology: a grouping of tissues into a structure such as a heart or kidney |
148 | organism | /ˈɔr.gəˌnɪz.əm/ | noun | a living thing |
404 | orient | /ˈɔɹ.i.ənt/ | verb | to focus your attention or efforts on something |
87 | orientation | /ˌɔr.i.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the ability to locate oneself in one's environment with reference to time, place, and people |
221 | outer | /ˈaʊtɚ/ | adj | on or around something |
150 | overlap | /ˌoʊ.vərˈlæp/ | verb | to cover something else |
287 | overview | /ˈoʊ.vərˌvju/ | noun | a description of the main features of something |
278 | oxygen | /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ | noun | a gas in the air that has no smell or taste, and that all animals need to breathe |
13 | par | /pɑr/ | noun | the usual amount |
214 | paradigm | /ˈpær.əˌdaɪm/ | noun | a set of ideas that are used for understanding or explaining something |
4 | parameter | /pəˈræm.ɪ.tər/ | noun | a characteristic or constant factor, a limit |
326 | parental | /pəˈrɛn.tl/ | adj | concerning, or provided by, a parent |
59 | partial | /pɑrʃəl/ | adj | not complete; favoring one side over another |
300 | partially | /pɑrʃəli/ | adv | in part; in some degree; not wholly |
64 | particle | /ˈpɑr.tɪ.kəl/ | noun | a very small piece of something |
244 | partition | /pɑrˈtɪʃ.ən/ | noun | a wall, screen, or piece of glass used to separate one area from another |
81 | pathway | /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ | noun | a route; in biochemistry: a sequence of reactions |
457 | peasant | /ˈpɛz.ənt/ | noun | a person of low social status, usually who works on a farm |
240 | periodic | /ˌpɪər.iˈɒd.ɪk/ | adj | happening regularly, but not frequently |
399 | peripheral | /pəˈrɪf.ər.əl/ | adj | not connected to the main or important part of something |
477 | philosopher | /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fəɹ/ | noun | a person who studies ideas about things such as the meaning of life and truth |
302 | philosophical | /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ | adj | concerning philosophy |
76 | phonological | /ˌfoʊn.lˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | concerning sound |
171 | physician | /fəzɪʃən/ | noun | a medical doctor |
311 | physiological | /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ | adj | concerning how the body functions |
372 | pi | /paɪ/ | noun | the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle; approximately equal to 3.14 |
449 | plausible | /plɔzəbəl/ | adj | being reasonable and possibly true |
434 | plural | /ˈplʊər.əl/ | adj | refers to more than one person or thing |
497 | positively | /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/ | adv | definitely or certainly |
356 | practitioner | /prækˈtɪʃ.ə.nər/ | noun | a person working in a profession such as medicine |
359 | pragmatic | /prægˈmæt.ɪk/ | adj | dealing with problems in a reasonable, practical manner |
303 | pre | /pri/ | prefix | a prefix meaning 'before' |
84 | precede | /prɪˈsid/ | verb | to go before |
98 | prediction | /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/ | noun | a statement of what will happen next |
301 | preliminary | /prɪlɪmənˌɛri/ | adj | before |
91 | prevalence | /ˈprɛv.ə.ləns/ | noun | widespread, common, general |
387 | primitive | /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ | adj | being of an early time period in the past |
223 | probe | /proʊb/ | noun | a system or piece of equipment that is used to get information |
383 | problematic | /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/ | adj | being difficult to deal with or fix |
412 | productive | /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | adj | doing a lot of work and achieving a lot |
360 | productivity | /ˌproʊ.dʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the rate at which something is made or done |
352 | progressive | /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ | adj | believing in modern ideas and social or political change |
144 | projection | /prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ | noun | a part that sticks out; an image on a screen; a prediction |
305 | prominent | /prɑmənənt/ | adj | being important or well known |
478 | pronounce | /pɹəˈnaʊns/ | verb | to make the sound of a word or letter with your voice |
88 | proposition | /ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ | noun | an idea; a suggestion |
351 | protocol | /ˈproʊ.təˌkɒl/ | noun | a set of rules; computers use protocol so they can exchange information |
317 | psychiatric | /ˌsaɪkɪˈætrɪk/ | adj | concerning or used in psychiatry |
215 | psychology | /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ | noun | the study of the mind and how it affects behaviour |
9 | publish | /ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/ | verb | to print in a book, journal or online |
95 | pulse | /pʌls/ | noun | beat of the heart |
380 | purely | /ˈpjɔːli/ | adv | for no other reason; only and completely |
335 | qualitative | /ˈkwɒl.ɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ | adj | concerning how good something is, rather than quantity |
165 | quantitative | /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ | adj | the describing or measuring of quantity. |
333 | questionnaire | /ˌkwɛs.tʃəˈnɛə/ | noun | a series of written questions, given to many people, in order to learn information, facts and opinions |
197 | radiation | /ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays, waves or particles. |
368 | radius | /ˈreɪ.di.əs/ | noun | a given area or a range around a certain point; a line from the center of a circle to its edge |
396 | randomize | /ˈræn.dəˌmaɪz/ | verb | to arrange in a random order |
476 | randomly | /ˈɹændm̩li/ | adv | with no pattern or clear purpose; by chance |
114 | rational | /ˈræʃ.ə.nl/ | adj | sensible; based on facts |
330 | readily | /ˈrɛd.l.i/ | adv | in a quick and easy manner |
485 | realm | /rɛlm/ | noun | the area ruled by a king or queen |
30 | receptor | /rɪˈsɛp.tər/ | noun | a device that receives information |
45 | regime | /rəˈʒim/ | noun | a system of management; a form of government |
55 | regression | /rɪˈgrɛʃ.ən/ | noun | going back; in statistics: a type of correlational procedure that focuses on predicting the values of an outcome based on its correlation with another variable. |
340 | reinforce | /rˌiɪnfɔrs/ | verb | to strengthen |
428 | rejection | /ɹɪˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ | noun | the act of refusing to consider or believe something |
402 | reliability | /rilˌaɪəbɪləti/ | noun | a quality that makes someone or something dependable and deserving of trust |
307 | render | /ˈrɛn.dər/ | verb | to cause someone or something to behave in a particular way, or to enter into a particular condition |
1 | repertoire | /ˈrɛp.ərˌtwɑr/ | noun | a collection of skills or accomplishments. |
430 | replacement | /rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/ | noun | the act of putting something new in the place of something that is old, broken or missing |
376 | replicate | /ˈrɛp.lɪˌkeɪt/ | verb | to repeat something, such as an experiment, study or process |
486 | replication | /ˌrɛp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the act of making copies |
362 | reproduce | /rˌiprədus/ | verb | to make a copy of something |
408 | reproduction | /ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ | noun | the process that produces the next generation |
419 | resemble | /rɪzɛmbəl/ | verb | to be similar to someone or something in looks or manner |
293 | residual | /rɪˈzɪdʒ.u.əl/ | adj | concerning the last little bit, after the rest has gone or ended |
364 | residue | /ˈrɛz.ɪˌdu/ | noun | left over after part or most is taken away |
454 | rewrite | /riˈraɪt/ | verb | to write something again, usually to improve it or correct errors |
466 | rhythm | /ˈɹɪð.əm/ | noun | a pattern of sound and beats in music |
327 | ritual | /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/ | noun | performed as part of a formal ceremony |
50 | robot | /ˈroʊ.bɒt/ | noun | a mechanical creature that acts like a human |
238 | rotation | /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ | noun | movement in a circle around a central point |
382 | scatter | /ˈskæt.ər/ | verb | to make things separate and go in different directions |
250 | scenario | /sɪˈnɛər.iˌoʊ/ | noun | an outline; an imagined sequence of events in a plan or project |
322 | selective | /səˈlɛktɪv/ | adj | choosing through thoughtful comparison |
12 | semantic | /sɪˈmæn.tɪk/ | adj | the different meanings of words |
69 | sensitivity | /ˌsɛn.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ | noun | being sensitive; in physiology: the ability of an organism or part of an organism to react to stimuli; in electronics: the ability of a radio device to react to incoming signals |
397 | sensory | /ˈsɛn.sə.ri/ | adj | referring to the five senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch) |
395 | separately | /sɛpɜətli/ | adv | not with another person or thing |
192 | separation | /ˌsɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a line that seperates; a point of parting; a gap |
70 | similarity | /sˌɪməlɛrəti/ | noun | the degree to which people or things are the same |
367 | simplify | /sɪmpləfˌaɪ/ | verb | to make something easier to do, use or understand |
342 | simulate | /ˈsɪm.jʊˌleɪt/ | verb | to look, feel, or behave like something; to copy |
43 | simulation | /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a copy; a method that is used to study and analyze the characteristics of the real world |
235 | simultaneously | /ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ | adv | at the same time as |
119 | sin | /sɪn/ | noun | a bad act; (v.) to do something bad |
272 | singular | /ˈsɪŋ.gjə.lər/ | adj | one |
459 | sketch | /skɛtʃ/ | noun | a drawing made quickly that lacks detail |
277 | span | /spæn/ | noun | the amount of time something lasts |
38 | spatial | /ˈspeɪ.ʃəl/ | adj | about space |
169 | specification | /ˌspɛs.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something. |
289 | specimen | /ˈspɛs.ə.mən/ | noun | an example of something, especially of a plant or an animal; a small amount of blood or urine |
75 | spectrum | /ˈspɛk.trəm/ | noun | the wavelengths of colors from red to violet |
164 | sperm | /spɜrm/ | noun | male sex cell |
166 | sphere | /sfɪər/ | noun | a round 3D object. e.g. a ball |
401 | spontaneous | /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ | adj | something that happens on its own, seemingly without cause |
495 | standardize | /ˈstæn.dərˌdaɪz/ | verb | to change something in order to make everything the same or make everything agree |
390 | static | /ˈstæt.ɪk/ | adj | being unchangeable or unmovable |
51 | statistical | /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ | adj | about numbers that represents information |
341 | statistically | /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kə.li/ | adv | with respect to statistics |
27 | stimulus | /stɪmyələs/ | noun | something that makes a change. |
393 | straightforward | /ˌstreɪtˈfɔr.wərd/ | adj | easy to do or understand; not complicated |
474 | strand | /strænd/ | noun | something that is plaited or twisted as a rope-like length |
456 | strategic | /strətidʒɪk/ | adj | concerned with strategy |
315 | strictly | /strɪktli/ | adv | restricted to something |
426 | subjective | /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/ | adj | the use of personal feelings and opinions, rather than facts |
85 | subset | /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ | noun | a small set that is part of a larger set |
151 | substitution | /ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən/ | noun | a person or thing acting or serving in place of another; (v.) to put (a person or thing) in the place of another. |
392 | substrate | /ˈsʌb.streɪt/ | noun | a substance which a catalyst or enzyme has an effect on |
194 | sufficiently | /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ | adv | enough |
371 | suicide | /ˈsu.əˌsaɪd/ | noun | the act of purposely killing yourself because you no longer wish to live |
269 | superior | /supɪriɜ/ | noun | better; higher quality |
101 | syllable | /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ | noun | a unit of speech |
309 | symbolic | /sɪmˈbɒl.ɪk/ | adj | representing a larger quality |
122 | syndrome | /ˈsɪn.droʊm/ | noun | a group of signs and symptoms that accompany a disease |
86 | syntactic | /sɪnˈtæk.tɪk/ | adj | grammatical |
190 | syntax | /ˈsɪn.tæks/ | noun | the study of a system, such as the system of words in a sentence |
143 | synthesis | /ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ | noun | building something complex from simple parts |
141 | systematic | /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ | adj | having a system or plan |
63 | temporal | /ˈtɛm.pər.əl/ | adj | concerning time |
336 | tense | /tɛns/ | adj | stretched tight and stiff |
346 | terminal | /ˈtɜr.mə.nl/ | noun | the end of something |
31 | theorem | /ˈθɪər.əm/ | noun | a statement that can be proved |
189 | thereby | /ðɛɚ.baɪ/ | adv | by that means; because of that |
437 | thermal | /ˈθɜr.məl/ | adj | with reference to some source of heat |
118 | thesis | /ˈθi.sɪs/ | noun | a long essay; a position taken in an argument supported by a set of reasons |
415 | thickness | /ˈθɪknəs/ | noun | the distance between the opposite edges of something; how thick something is |
121 | threshold | /ˈθrɛʃ.oʊld/ | noun | a level or point at which something would start or stop happening |
439 | tolerance | /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/ | noun | a willingness to let people do, say or believe what they wish, without judging or challenging them |
424 | tract | /trækt/ | noun | a large stretch of land |
97 | trait | /treɪt/ | noun | a characteristic |
132 | trajectory | /trəˈdʒɛk.tə.ri/ | noun | the path followed by an object moving through space |
304 | transaction | /trænˈsæk.ʃən/ | noun | an exchange; in business this usually involves money |
337 | transcription | /trænˈskrɪp.ʃən/ | noun | something written |
37 | transformation | /ˌtræns.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | noun | a change |
40 | translation | /trænzleɪʃən/ | noun | changing from one form to another. e.g. changing from one language to another |
109 | transmission | /trænsmɪʃən/ | noun | an electronic signal that has been sent by radio waves; a force that has been transferred from one machine to another |
416 | transmit | /trænzmɪt/ | verb | to broadcast by using electrical signals to a radio or TV |
187 | tropical | /trɑpɪkəl/ | adj | hot and humid; near to the equator |
212 | tumor | /ˈtu.mər/ | noun | a mass of abnormal cells that develops when cancerous cells divide and grow uncontrollably |
467 | ultimate | /ˈʌltəmɪt/ | adj | happening or coming at the end of process, final |
471 | undermine | /ˌʌn.dərˈmaɪn/ | verb | to weaken or destroy something secretly and usually slowly |
475 | unify | /ˈju.nəˌfaɪ/ | verb | to join or bring together |
316 | unity | /ˈju.nɪ.ti/ | noun | being in full agreement; whole |
365 | unstable | /ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/ | adj | likely to move from its position or fall |
262 | usage | /ˈju.sɪdʒ/ | noun | the way something is used |
201 | utility | /juˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | being useful; a public service such as gas, water, or electricity that is used by everyone |
310 | utilize | /ˈjut.lˌaɪz/ | verb | to use something practically for a particular purpose |
127 | utterance | /ˈʌt.ər.əns/ | noun | something that is said |
195 | valid | /ˈvæl.ɪd/ | adj | sound; just; well-founded |
239 | validity | /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ | noun | how true something is |
433 | valve | /vælv/ | noun | a device along a pipe that can either open and allow something to flow, or close and block it |
220 | variability | /ˌvɛər.i.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ | noun | the fact that something is not always the same; in statistics: the degree to which scores in a frequency distribution depart from the central value |
46 | variance | /ˈvɛər.i.əns/ | noun | the amount of difference; a statistic that measures the variability of a distribution. |
176 | variant | /ˈvɛər.i.ənt/ | noun | differing, especially from something of the same general kind. |
28 | vector | /ˈvɛk.tər/ | noun | a quantity that has both size and direction. |
451 | vein | /veɪn/ | noun | one of the little tubes that return blood from the body to the heart |
23 | velocity | /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/ | noun | speed in a given direction |
204 | verbal | /vɜbəl/ | adj | concerning words |
198 | vertical | /ˈvɜr.tɪ.kəl/ | adj | a line going up/down; not horizontal |
297 | virtue | /ˈvɜr.tʃu/ | noun | a good quality |
126 | vocabulary | /voʊˈkæb.jəˌlɛr.i/ | noun | the words that a person knows |
52 | vowel | /ˈvaʊ.əl/ | noun | a speech sound; a, e , i, o, u and sometimes y |
482 | wavelength | /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθ/ | noun | the size of a wave; a shared understanding |
453 | wheat | /wit/ | noun | a kind of grain that is used to make flour for bread |
291 | widespread | /ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ | adj | happening or existing in many places; affecting many people |
479 | workshop | /ˈwɜrk.ʃɒp/ | noun | a brief intensive course for a small group; emphasizes problem solving |