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Science and research – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: do research, energy, engineering, exist, existence… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. do research /du: rɪ'sɜ:rtʃ/ (phrase) — study carefully to discover new facts or information
    Example: Scientists do research to find new answers.
    Synonyms: investigate, study, examine
  2. energy /'enərdʒi/ (noun) — power that can make things move, work, or change
    Example: Solar energy is clean and useful.
    Synonyms: power, strength, electricity
  3. engineering /,ɛndʒɪ'nɪrɪŋ/ (noun) — the work of designing and building machines, roads, and systems
    Example: He wants to study engineering in college.
    Synonyms: applied science, technical design, engineering science
  4. exist /ɪɡ'zɪst/ (verb) — to be real or present in the world
    Example: Do aliens exist?
    Synonyms: live, be real, be present
  5. existence /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/ (noun) — the state of being real or alive
    Example: The existence of water is vital.
    Synonyms: being, life, reality
  6. experience [sth that happens to you] /ɪk'spɪriəns/ (noun) — something that happens to you and affects you
    Example: Climbing the mountain was an unforgettable experience.
    Synonyms: event, incident
  7. experiment v /ɪk'sperɪment/ (verb) — to test something in order to learn what happens
    Example: Scientists experiment with new materials.
    Synonyms: test, try out, trial
  8. fossil fuel /'fɑ:səl ,fju:əl/ (noun) — a fuel made from ancient dead plants and animals
    Example: Coal is a fossil fuel.
    Synonyms: coal, oil, natural gas
  9. greenhouse gases /'ɡri:nhaʊs 'ɡæsɪz/ (noun) — gases in the air that trap heat and warm the Earth
    Example: Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.
    Synonyms: heat-trapping gases, emissions
  10. lab /læb/ (noun) — a room or building for scientific experiments
    Example: The students met in the lab.
    Synonyms: laboratory, research lab
  11. laboratory /'læbrətɔ:ri/ (noun) — a room where scientific tests are done
    Example: The samples were tested in the laboratory.
    Synonyms: lab, research room, testing room
  12. medicine [the subject] /'medɪsɪn/ (noun) — the study of how to prevent and treat illness
    Example: She is studying medicine at university.
    Synonyms: medical science, healthcare study, medical studies
  13. oil [fuel] /ɔɪl/ (noun) — a thick liquid fuel from underground, used for energy
    Example: The car runs on oil fuel.
    Synonyms: petroleum, fuel oil
  14. produce v /prə'dus/ (verb) — to make or grow something for sale or use
    Example: The farm produces fresh vegetables.
    Synonyms: make, grow, create
  15. production /prə'dʌkʃən/ (noun) — The process of making goods or things in large amounts.
    Example: Production increased this year.
    Synonyms: manufacturing, making
  16. psychologist /saɪ'kɑlədʒɪst/ (noun) — a person who studies how people think and behave
    Example: The psychologist helped the children talk about their feelings.
    Synonyms: therapist, mental health expert
  17. psychology /saɪ'kɑlədʒi/ (noun) — the study of how people think, feel, and behave
    Example: She is studying psychology at university.
    Synonyms: mental science, study of behavior
  18. quality /'kwɑ:ləti/ (noun) — how good or bad something is
    Example: We were impressed by the quality of the product.
    Synonyms: standard, grade, caliber
  19. research n /'ri:sɜ:rtʃ/ (noun) — careful study to discover new facts or information
    Example: The team did research on sleep habits.
    Synonyms: study, investigation, analysis
  20. science /'saɪəns/ (noun) — the study of the natural world through observation and experiments
    Example: Science helps us understand the world.
    Synonyms: natural science, scientific study, scientific field
  21. scientist /'saɪəntɪst/ (noun) — a person who studies science
    Example: The scientist studied the stars.
    Synonyms: researcher, expert, scholar
  22. system /'sɪstəm/ (noun) — a set of connected parts that work together
    Example: The heating system is not working.
    Synonyms: structure, network, arrangement
  23. trend /trend/ (noun) — the general direction of change over time
    Example: There is a trend toward healthier food.
    Synonyms: pattern, movement, direction
  24. up-to-date /,ʌp tə 'deɪt/ (adjective) — new and correct with the latest information
    Example: This app keeps my calendar up-to-date.
    Synonyms: current, updated, modern
  25. variety /və'raɪəti/ (noun) — a number of different kinds of the same thing
    Example: The store offers a variety of fresh fruit.
    Synonyms: range, selection, diversity
  26. vitally important /'vaɪtəli ɪm'pɔ:rtənt/ (phrase) — extremely important
    Example: This is vitally important for our safety.
    Synonyms: extremely important, crucial, essential

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