The scientist decided to analyze the data to draw conclusions, unlike the quick decision to ignore the evidence made by the previous researcher.
Meaning of analyze.
To look at or study
The teacher asked the student to clarify his answer, as it was not clear to the class and without explanation no one would understand his thought process.
Meaning of clarify.
to explain
The children were excited when they saw the giant flumdoodle at the carnival. It was colorful, bouncy, and had lights flashing all around it.
Definition of flumdoodle.
bouncy house
When writing an essay, it’s important to contrast the different viewpoints to present a balanced argument.
Definition of contrast.
to show the difference between two things
You are assigned a group project, but one of your group members isn't doing their part. The project is due soon, and you feel frustrated.
How would you solve?
Cheating on the exam had a serious consequence, whereas studying hard had the reward of a good grade.
Meaning of Consequence.
Something that happens after an action or a decision.
She wanted to contribute to the charity event by donating her time and effort to help.
Definition of contribute.
to donate to.
She stepped carefully over the pile of snaggledorfs in the yard, making sure not to trip on them.
Definition of snaggledorfs
pile of wood or other obstacle in the yard
Everyone in the group was encouraged to contribute ideas during the brainstorming session for the class project.
Definition of contribute.
to add
You're feeling overwhelmed because you have a lot of schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and social commitments. You can’t seem to find enough time for everything.
How would you solve?
It was evident that she had worked hard on the project, but it was unclear why her teammate had not contributed as much.
Definition of evident.
clear
The coach's goal was to foster teamwork and sportsmanship among the players by encouraging them to hang out outside of practice.
Meaning of foster.
to encourage
In Science lab, the students had to wear special gloves when handling the zorplax, as it could be dangerous if touched directly.
Definition of zorplax.
chemical
Her tone of voice seemed to imply that she was upset, even though she hadn’t said anything directly.
Definition of imply.
to state something indirectly.
You had a misunderstanding with a close friend, and now you're feeling awkward around them. You’re unsure how to fix things.
How would you solve?
The team made a significant breakthrough in their research, but the competitor's findings were insignificant and did not lead to any major discoveries.
Meaning of significant.
Important or good/special
From her perspective the decision made perfect sense, even though others disagreed and did not have the same viewpoint.
Meaning of perspective.
viewpoint
During the debate, one student couldn’t help but snorfle at the ridiculous argument, despite the seriousness of the topic.
Definition of snorfle.
laugh, snicker, giggle
The engineer decided to modify the design of the bridge to make it safer and more durable.
Definition of modify.
To change
You’re involved in an argument with a classmate on social media, and things are getting out of hand. You don’t want to escalate the situation.
How would you solve?
The subsequent chapters of the book reveal the main character's inner turmoil, unlike the initial chapters, which focused on external events.
coming after or following next
Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient and managed to complete the project successfully.
Definition of resilient.
tough
After the class struggled with the math problem for an hour, the teacher gave us the answer, and we all felt like a flarn for not figuring it out sooner.
Definition of flarn.
failure
The speaker used facts and emotional appeals to persuade the audience to take his perspective on which video game console was the best to buy.
Definition of pursuade.
to try and convince
You want to buy a new phone, but it’s expensive, and you don't have enough money saved up yet.
How would you solve?