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Wordlist 10Solving a Crime with Science
1. Coincidentally (adv.)Definition: Happening by chance, not planned
Synonym: accidentally, fortuitouslyExample: The highest scorers, coincidentally, were
all women.Word Family:
non·co·in·ci·den·tal, adjectivenon·co·in·ci·den·tal·ly, adverb
un·co·in·ci·den·tal, adjectiveun·co·in·ci·den·tal·ly, adverb
2. Collapse (v.)Definition: If someone collapses, they fall down
because they are ill or weakSynonym: faint, pass out, fall unconscious
Example: He collapsed and died of a heart attack.Word Family:
pre·col·lapse, verb, pre·col·lapsed, pre·col·laps·ing.un·col·lapsed, adjective
3. Conclude (v.)Definition: to determine by reasoning; deduce; infer
Synonym: deduce, infer, judgeExample:
They studied the document and concluded that the author musthave been an eyewitness.
Word Family:con·clud·a·ble, con·clud·i·ble, adjective
con·clud·er, nounnon·con·clud·ing, adjective
pre·con·clude, verb (used with object), pre·con·clud·ed, pre·con·clud·ing.
un·con·clud·a·ble, adjective
4. Confront (v.)Definition: to face, meet, or deal with a difficult
situation or person.Synonym: face, defy, tackle,
Example: As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her
way.Word Family:
con·front·al, con·front·ment, nouncon·front·er, noun
re·con·front, verb (used with object)un·con·front·ed, adjective
5. Consult (v.)Definition: to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a
particular subjectSynonym: seek advice, take counsel from,
Example: If the symptoms get worse, consult your doctor.
Word Family:pre·con·sult, verbre·con·sult, verb
un·con·sult·ed, adjective
6. Contrary (adj.)Definition: the opposite
Synonym: opposite, contradictory, conflictingExample: I was worried that it might be too difficult
for me but I found the contrary. Word Family:
con·trar·i·ly, adverbcon·trar·i·ness, noun
qua·si-con·trar·i·ly, adverbqua·si-con·trar·y, adjective
7. Detect (v.)Definition: to discover something, usually using
special equipmentSynonym: discover, find out,
Example: High levels of lead were detected in the atmosphere.
Word Family:de·tect·a·ble, de·tect·i·ble, adjective
de·tect·a·bil·i·ty, de·tect·i·bil·i·ty, nounpre·de·tect, verb (used with object)
un·de·tect·a·ble, adjectiveun·de·tect·a·b·ly, adverb
8. Establish (v.)Definition: to start a company or organization that
will continue for a long Synonym: start, initiate, institute, found
Example: The brewery was established in 1822. Word Family:
es·tab·lish·a·ble, adjectivees·tab·lish·er, noun
qua·si-es·tab·lished, adjectivere·es·tab·lish, verb (used with object)
su·per·es·tab·lish, verb (used with object)
9. Instance (n.)Definition: a particular situation, event, or fact,
especially an example of something that happens generally
Synonym: example, occasionExample: There have been several instances of violence at the school.
Word Family:coun·ter·in·stance, nounun·in·stanced, adjective
10. Insurance (n.)Definition: an agreement in which you pay a
company money and they pay your costs if you have an accident, injury, etc.
Synonym: assurance, indemnityExample: I'll need to take out extra car insurance
for another driver.Word Family:
non·in·sur·ance, nounpre·in·sur·ance, noun
pro·in·sur·ance, adjective
11. Investigation (n.)Definition: the act or process of examining a crime,
problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth
Synonym: examination, inquiry, study Example: Currently, the individuals who might have
caused the accident are subject to/under investigation.
Word Family:in·ves·ti·ga·tion·al, adjective
pre·in·ves·ti·ga·tion, nounre·in·ves·ti·ga·tion, noun
12. Logical (adj.)Definition: using reason
Synonym: reasonable, sensible, rationalExample: Students need the ability to construct a logical
argument.Word Family:
log·i·cal·i·ty nounLog·i·cal·ly, adverb
hy·per·log·i·cal, adjectivehy·per·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
hy·per·log·i·cal·ness, noun
13. Motive (n.)Definition: a reason for doing something
Synonym: reason, motivation, causeExample: Why would she have killed him? She has
no motive. Word Family:
mo·tive·less, adjectivemo·tive·less·ly, adverb
mo·tive·less·ness, nounwell-mo·tived, adjective
14. Odd (adj.)Definition: strange or unexpected
Synonym: strange, peculiar, weird, queer Example: Her father was an odd man.
Word Family:odd·ly, adverb
odd·ness, noun
15. Panel (n.)Definition: a small group of people chosen to give advice,
make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment
Synonym: group, team, committeeExample: The competition will be judged by a
panel of experts. Word Family:
re·pan·el, verb (used with object), re·pan·eled, re·pan·el·ing or ( especially British ) re·pan·elled,re·pan·el·ling.
sub·pan·el, nounun·pan·eled, adjectiveun·pan·elled, adjective
16. Persistent (adj.)Definition: lasting for a long time or difficult to get
rid ofSynonym: constant, continuous
Example: Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a persistent dry cough.
Word Family:per·sist·ent·ly, adverb
non·per·sist·ent, adjectivenon·per·sist·ent·ly, adverb
17. Recall (v.)Definition: to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of
what you rememberSynonym: remember, recollect
Example: The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war.
Word Family:re·call·a·ble, adjective
un·re·call·a·ble, adjectiveun·re·called, adjective
18. Scheme (n.)Definition: a plan for getting an advantage for yourself,
especially by deceiving othersSynonym: plan, plot
Example: There's a new scheme in our town for recycling plastic bottles.Word Family:
scheme·less, adjectiveschem·er, noun
out·scheme, verb (used with object), out·schemed, out·schem·ing.
sub·scheme, nounun·der·scheme, noun
19. Suddenly (adv.)Definition: quickly and unexpectedly
Synonym: immediately, instantaneously, abruptlyExample: "Do you remember much about the
accident?" "No, it all happened so suddenly."Word Family:
Keshavarz