Lesson 187/202 · 17 words · 0 learned

B2 · Science & technology

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generate(verb)
/ˈdʒenəreɪt/
to produce or create something, such as energy, interest or ideas
The new training program generated a lot of interest among employees
The job fair at the college campus should generate interest in our company
Synonymscreateproduceyieldcausedevelopform
Antonymsdestroyeliminatehaltpreventreducedecrease
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detect(verb)
/dɪˈtekt/
to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
The tests are designed to detect the disease early.
Synonymsdiscovernoticespotidentifyfindascertainuncover
Antonymsmissoverlookignoreneglect
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wire(noun)
/ˈwaɪər/
metal in the form of thin thread ; a piece of this
In front of my house is a wire fence.
The box was fastened with a rusty wire.
Synonymscablestrandfilamentthread
Antonymsropefibercord
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cell(noun)
/sel/
the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells .
All plants and animals are made up of cells that can only be seen under a microscope.
Synonymscompartmentcubicleprison celldetention cellholding cell
Antonymsfreedomopen spacerelease
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melt(verb)
/melt/
to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating
The snow showed no sign of melting.
First, melt two ounces of butter.
Synonymsdissolveliquefythawsoftenfuse
Antonymsfreezesolidifyhardencongeal
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observation(noun)
/ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn/
the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour.
The suspect is being kept under observation(= watched closely by the police).
Synonymsscrutinyviewinginspectionexaminationstudysurveillancemonitoringregard
Antonymsneglectignorancedisregardinattention
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cable(noun)
/ˈkeɪbl/
one or more insulated conductors inside a protective outer cover, used to carry electricity
We need to lay a 95 square millimetre cable from the transformer to the main board.
Check the cable for cuts before pulling it through the conduit.
Synonymswirecordropestrandline
Antonymswireless
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bacteria(noun)
/bækˈtɪriə/
the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.
an illness caused by bacteria in drinking water
The house is built around a central courtyard.
Synonymsgermsmicrobesmicroorganisms
Antonymscleanlinesssterilityhygiene
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satellite(noun)
/ˈsætəlaɪt/
an electronic device that is sent into space and moves around the earth or another planet. It is used for communicating by radio, television, etc. and for gathering information.
a weather/communications satellite
Synonymsmoonorbiterspacecraft
Antonymsplanetground station
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solar(adjective)
/ˈsəʊlər/
of or connected with the sun
solar radiation
Synonymssunheliac
Antonymslunarterrestrialearthly
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psychology(noun)
/saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour
She studied psychology at Harvard.
Synonymsbehavioral sciencescience of mindmental science
Antonymsphysical sciencephysicality
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phenomenon(noun)
/fəˈnɑːmɪnən/
a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
Global warming is a phenomenon that scientists are still trying to understand fully.
Synonymsoccurrenceeventaspectwondermarvelspectaclesensation
Antonymsnormalityregularityordinarinessusualnesscommonplace
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component(noun)
/kəmˈpəʊnənt/
one of several parts of which something is made
The engine is an important component of the car.
Synonymselementpartpieceingredientunitfactor
Antonymswholeentiretytotalsystem
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finding(noun)
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
information that is discovered as the result of research into something
The study's main finding was that regular exercise improves sleep quality.
Synonymsdiscoverydetectionlocation
Antonymslosingmisplacinghiding
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psychologist(noun)
/saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
a scientist who studies and is trained in psychology
The psychologist helped me understand my anxiety.
Synonymstherapistcounseloranalystshrink
Antonymspatientclient
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universe(noun)
/ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/
the whole of space and everything in it, including the earth, the planets and the stars
The universe is vast and mysterious.
Synonymscosmosworldmacrocosm
Antonymsmicrocosmearthplanet
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virtual(adjective)
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/
made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for example on the internet
We attended a virtual meeting.
Synonymssimulateddigitalonline
Antonymsrealactualphysical