Lesson 161/202 · 22 words · 0 learned

B1 · Science & technology

1
software(noun)
/ˈsɔːftwer/
the programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do
The company bought new accounting software to replace its old spreadsheets.
Our team develops software for hospitals and clinics.
Synonymsprogramsapplicationscodesystemfirmware
Antonymshardware
2
sample(noun)
/ˈsæmpl/
a small amount of something, or a number of people or things, taken from a larger whole and tested or examined to give information about it
A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
The pharmacist gave Myra a few free samples of the allergy medication
Synonymsspecimenexampleinstancemodeltasterexcerptsegmentportion
Antonymswholeentiretytotalcomplete
3
technical(adjective)
/ˈteknɪkl/
connected with the practical use of machines, methods, etc. in science and industry
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject)
We offer free technical support for those buying our software.
Synonymsspecializedscientifictechnologicalmechanicalprecise
Antonymsnontechnicalgeneralbasicunskilledartistic
4
technique(noun)
/tekˈniːk/
a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting.
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students.
Synonymsmethodapproachprocedureskillartcraftstylemanner
Antonymsinabilityineptitudeclumsinessignorancelack of skill
5
bubble(noun)
/ˈbʌbl/
a ball of air or gas in a liquid, or a ball of air inside a solid substance such as glass
champagne bubbles
blowing bubbles into water through a straw
Synonymsglobulefoamvesiclepocketblister
Antonymssolidflatnessdepression
6
chemical(noun)
/ˈkemɪkl/
a substance obtained by or used in a chemical process
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals.
The boat sank beneath the waves.
Synonymscompoundelementingredientsubstance
Antonymsnaturalorganic
7
solid(adjective)
/ˈsɑːlɪd/
hard; not in the form of a liquid or gas
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid.
The boat bumped against a solid object.
Synonymsfirmharddensecompactsturdysubstantialreliable
Antonymsliquidfluidsoftunstableweakhollowinsubstantial
8
liquid(noun)
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
a substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas, for example water or oil
Water is a kind of liquid.
the transition from liquid to vapour
Synonymsfluidsolutionaqualiquormoisture
Antonymssolidgas
9
theory(noun)
/ˈθiːəri/
a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists
Can you explain Darwin's theory of evolution?
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories.
Synonymshypothesisprincipleconceptideanotionspeculationpremise
Antonymsfactcertaintytruthreality
10
fuel(noun)
/ˈfjuːəl/
any material that produces heat or power, usually when it is burnt
Fuel supplies are nearly exhausted.
a car with high fuel consumption
Synonymspetrolgasenergy sourcepropellant
Antonymsinertiadrainexhaustion
11
reflect(verb)
/rɪˈflekt/
to show the image of somebody/something on the surface of something such as a mirror, water or glass
His face was reflected in the mirror.
She could see herself reflected in his eyes.
Synonymsmirrorshowdisplayreproducerepresentindicatedemonstrateembody
Antonymsabsorbhideconcealdisregardignore
12
engineering(noun)
/ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
Let's go for a drive.
Synonymstechnologyapplicationdesignconstructioncraftscience
Antonymsdestructionineptitudefailureignorance
13
scientific(adjective)
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
involving science; connected with science
sites of scientific interest
scientific knowledge
Synonymsscholarlyacademictechnicalfactualempirical
Antonymsunscientificnonscientificsubjectiveartisticintuitive
14
explode(verb)
/ɪkˈspləʊd/
to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions.
The firework exploded in his hand.
Synonymsdetonatebursteruptdischargeblow up
Antonymsimplodedeflatecompressquellsuppress
15
laboratory(noun)
/ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a room or building used for scientific research, experiments, testing, etc.
laboratory experiments/tests
a research laboratory
Synonymslabresearch facilitytesting groundworkshop
Antonymsfieldoutdoorsnature
16
substance(noun)
/ˈsʌbstəns/
a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities
banned/illegal substances (= drugs)
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance
Synonymsmaterialmatterelementcomponentstuffessence
Antonymsnothingnessvoidemptinessabsence
17
nuclear(adjective)
/ˈnuːkliər/
using, producing or resulting from nuclear energy
People are against the nuclear test in this area.
the nuclear industry
Synonymsatomicradiologicalfission
Antonymsconventionalnon-nuclear
18
analyse(verb)
/ˈænəlaɪz/
to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it
He tried to analyse his feelings.
The job involves gathering and analysing data.
Synonymsexamineinvestigatestudyscrutinizeevaluateassessinterpretdeconstruct
Antonymssynthesizeunitecombinegeneralizeignoreoverlook
19
robot(noun)
/ˈrəʊbɑːt/
a machine that can perform a complicated series of tasks by itself
The robot assembled the car parts quickly.
Synonymsautomatonandroidcyborg
Antonymshumanperson
20
analysis(noun)
/əˈnæləsɪs/
the detailed study or examination of something in order to understand more about it; the result of the study
The analysis of the data revealed a surprising trend.
Synonymsbreakdownexaminationinvestigationstudyevaluation
Antonymssynthesiscombinationwholeignorance
21
explosion(noun)
/ɪkˈspləʊʒn/
the sudden violent bursting and loud noise of something such as a bomb exploding; the act of deliberately causing something to explode
The explosion shattered all the windows.
Synonymsblasteruptiondetonationoutburst
Antonymsimplosioncontractionquietcalm
22
statistic(noun)
/stəˈtɪstɪk/
a collection of information shown in numbers
The statistic shows a rise in unemployment.
Synonymsdatafigurenumerical data
Antonymsguessestimation