Group 8: Research, Scores, and Support#

Theme: A university student works hard on research to earn good scores and financial support.

research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ noun

1. Research is work that involves the systematic study and investigation of materials and sources in order to discover new information and reach new conclusions.

achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ verb

1. If you achieve a particular aim or standard, you succeed in reaching it after working hard.
2. If you achieve something, you successfully finish it or bring it about.

credit /ˈkredɪt/ noun

1. If you buy something on credit, you receive it now and pay for it later.
2. A credit is a unit that measures the progress a student makes towards completing a school or college course.

fee /fiː/ noun

1. A fee is an amount of money that you pay to a professional person, such as a lawyer or doctor, for their work.
2. A fee is an amount of money that you pay for a particular service, for membership of an organization, or for permission to do something.

scholarship /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ noun

1. A scholarship is an amount of money that is given by a school, college, university, or other organization to pay for the studies of a person with great ability but little money.
2. Scholarship is serious, detailed study and knowledge of a particular subject.

fellowship /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/ noun

1. A fellowship is an amount of money awarded to a graduate student or scholar to pay for their study or research.

disagree /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ verb

1. If you disagree with someone, you have a different opinion from them.
2. If two statements or figures disagree, there is a difference between them, so they cannot both be true.

differ /ˈdɪfə/ verb

1. If two or more things differ, they are not the same as each other.
2. If you differ with someone about something, you disagree with them about it.

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ adjective

1. If a group of things or people is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of different types.

inductive /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ adjective

1. Inductive reasoning involves using particular facts and examples to form general principles or rules.

detail /ˈdiːteɪl/ noun

1. A detail is a single fact, feature, or small part of something larger.
2. The detail in a work of art, such as a painting, is the small, fine features that have been carefully included.

thorough /ˈθʌrə/ adjective

1. A thorough action, piece of work, or search is very complete and carried out with great care and attention to detail.
2. A thorough person always does their work carefully and makes sure that every detail is attended to.

example /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/ noun

1. An example of something is a particular situation, fact, or thing that shows or explains what you mean.
2. If you refer to someone as an example, you mean that their behaviour is good and should be copied by other people.

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ noun

1. An instance is a particular example or occurrence of something.

nuance /ˈnjuːɑːns/ noun

1. A nuance is a very small and subtle difference in meaning, sound, colour, or feeling.

questionnaire /ˌkwestʃəˈneə/ noun

1. A questionnaire is a written list of questions that is given to a number of people in order to collect information or opinions.

survey /ˈsɜːveɪ/ noun verb

1. A survey is an investigation in which many people are asked questions to find out about their opinions or behaviour.
2. If you survey a group of people, you ask them a set of questions in order to find out about their opinions or behaviour.

observe /əbˈzɜːv/ verb

1. If you observe someone or something, you watch them carefully, especially to learn more about them.
2. If you observe something, you notice it or see it.

inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə/ verb

1. If you inquire about something, you ask for information about it.
2. If you inquire into something, you investigate it carefully.

query /ˈkwɪəri/ noun verb

1. A query is a question that you ask to get information or to check that something is correct.
2. If you query something, you ask questions about it or express doubts about whether it is correct.

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ verb

1. If something confirms a piece of information or an opinion, it provides evidence that it is true or correct.
2. If an event confirms someone’s position, power, or role, it makes it stronger or more secure.

illustrate /ˈɪləstreɪt/ verb

1. If you illustrate a point or an argument, you use an example, story, or diagram to make it clearer and easier to understand.
2. If you illustrate a book or article, you provide it with pictures, drawings, or photographs.

demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/ verb

1. To demonstrate something means to show clearly that it exists or is true, usually by providing evidence.
2. If you demonstrate how something works or is done, you show people clearly how it works or how to do it.

manifest /ˈmænɪfest/ verb

1. If you manifest a particular quality, feeling, or condition, you show it clearly through your signs, actions, or appearance.

prove /pruːv/ verb

1. If you prove that something is true, you show that it is true by providing facts or evidence.
2. If something proves to be a particular thing, it is discovered to be that thing after a period of time.

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ verb

1. If you determine something, you decide it firmly or establish it as a fact.
2. If you determine facts, you find them out by conducting research, calculation, or investigation.

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ verb

1. If you decide to do something, you make a choice or come to a conclusion about what you will do after thinking about the options.

resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/ verb

1. To resolve a problem or dispute means to find a solution or an agreement to end it.
2. If you resolve to do something, you make a firm and definite decision to do it.

underestimate /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/ verb

1. If you underestimate something, you guess that it is smaller, less important, or less difficult than it really is.
2. If you underestimate someone, you do not realize how powerful, clever, or capable they are.

overestimate /ˌəʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/ verb

1. If you overestimate something, you guess that it is larger, more important, or more difficult than it really is.

accomplish /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/ verb

1. If you accomplish something, you succeed in doing it or finishing it.

attain /əˈteɪn/ verb

1. If you attain a goal or a particular state, you succeed in reaching it or achieving it, usually after a lot of effort.

score /skɔː/ noun

1. In a game or competition, the score is the number of points or goals achieved by each player or team.
2. Your score in a test or examination is the number of points or the mark that you achieve.

queue /kjuː/ noun verb

1. A queue is a line of people or vehicles waiting for something or waiting to do something.
2. If you queue for something, you wait in a line with other people until it is your turn.

row /rəʊ/ noun

1. A row of things or people is a line of them arranged next to one another.

mark /mɑːk/ noun verb

1. A mark is a number or letter that is given to a piece of work or to a student to show how good the work is.
2. If you mark an exam or a piece of school work, you read it and decide what score or grade to give it.

grade /ɡreɪd/ noun verb

1. A grade is a mark that is given to a student or to a piece of school work, usually in the form of a letter or number.
2. If someone grades work, they judge it and decide what level or mark it deserves.

rank /ræŋk/ noun verb

1. Someone’s rank is the position or level of importance that they have in an organization, especially in the armed forces.
2. If you rank people or things, you put them into a particular order according to their quality, importance, or ability.

praise /preɪz/ noun verb

1. If you praise someone, you express your approval and admiration of them or their achievements.
2. Praise is things that you say or write in order to express approval and admiration.

grant /ɡrɑːnt/ verb

1. If you grant someone something, you give it to them or allow them to have it, especially in an official way.
2. If you grant that something is true, you accept or admit that it is true.

award /əˈwɔːd/ noun

1. An award is a prize, certificate, or medal that you are given because you have done something very well or achieved something outstanding.

appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ verb

1. If you appreciate something, you are grateful for it.
2. If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and realize its importance.

feedback /ˈfiːdbæk/ noun

1. Feedback is information or opinions about something that you have done, which tells you how successful or useful it was.

reward /rɪˈwɔːd/ noun verb

1. A reward is something that you are given, for example as a prize or payment, because you have done something good, worked hard, or provided information.
2. If you reward someone for something they have done, you give them a gift, money, or a special treatment to show your gratitude.

prize /praɪz/ noun verb

1. A prize is something of value that is given to someone who succeeds in a competition, race, or game of chance.
2. If you prize something, you value it very highly because it is important or precious to you.

apply /əˈplaɪ/ verb

1. If you apply a rule, method, or idea, you use it in a particular situation.
2. If a rule or description applies to someone or something, it is relevant to them or affects them.