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Glossary
artificial (adj) not natural or real, but made by people: The growers use both natural and artificial light.
false (adj) made to look like something real
realized that the man was wearing a false beard.
natural (adj) existing in nature, and not produced by people: This cloth is made from natural fibres.
physical (adj) real and able to be seen, touched or felt: There was no physical evidence to connect Whitman with the crime.
true (adj) based on facts or on things that really happened: The film is based on a true story.
accurate (adj) correct in every detail and without any mistakes: We need to get an accurate estimate of what the new building will cost.
method (n) a way of doing something, especially a planned or established way: We developed new methods of pollution control.
way (n) a method for doing something: There are so many delicious ways you can prepare chicken.
engine (n) the part of a vehicle that makes it move: There was a problem with the engine, so we took the car to the garage.
machine (n) a piece of equipment with moving parts that does a particular job: Sue showed him how to operate the washing machine.
motor (n) the part of a machine or vehicle that makes it work: The pump is powered by an electric motor.
aim (n) the thing that you hope to achieve by doing something: My main aim on this course is to gain confidence.
cause (n) an event, thing or person that makes something happen: The cause of death was found to be a heart attack.
reason (n) a fact, situation or intention that explains why something happened, why someone did something or why something is true: The police asked her the reason for her visit.
estimate (v) to guess or calculate an amount or value by using available information: It is impossible to estimate how many of the residents were affected.
calculate (v) to discover a number or amount by using mathematics: He calculates that the proposal would cost 4 million.
electric (adj) using or relating to electricity: I've just got a new electric toothbrush.
electronic (adj) using electricity and extremely small electrical parts, such as microchips: Our maths teacher said that we're allowed to use electronic calculators in the exam.
invent (v) to design or create something that did not exist before: Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.
discover (v) to find something that was hidden or that no one knew about before: William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781.
research (n) the detailed study of something in order to discover new facts: He did some research into the causes of lung cancer.
experiment (n) a scientific test to find out what happens to someone or something in particular conditions: Researchers now need to conduct further experiments.
progress (n) the process of developing or improving: Keep me informed about the progress of the project.
development (n) change, growth or improvement over a period of time: The development in the country's economy means that more people are able to buy their own homes.
modern (adj) relating to or belonging to the present time: Modern offices are usually full of computers.
new (adj) recently made, invented or developed: They are going to build anew office block here.
industry (n) all the businesses involved in producing a particular type of goods or services: The new tax will affect everyone in the fishing industry.
factory (n) a building where large quantities of goods are produced using machines: She works in a factory.
award (n) a prize that is given to someone who has achieved something: She won the Player of the Year award.
reward (n) something good that happens or that you receive because of something that j you have done: You deserve a day off as a reward for working so hard.
take place (phr) to happen: The Olympics take place even four years.
occur (v) to happen: The police said that the accident occurred at about 4.30 pm.