Lesson 44

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

The scientist developed a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena.

based on a suggested idea or theory and not necessarily true or proven

The discussion about what might happen if they won the lottery was purely hypothetical.

capable of being easily influenced to do criminal and dishonest things

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, with officials taking bribes.

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information.

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

Evolution is the process by which species change over time in response to environmental pressures.

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language

"Happy"" is a synonym for "joyful."

a group of people or businesses who come together in order to carry out or to fund a particular business project

The investment bank formed a syndicate of lenders to provide financing for the large-scale infrastructure project.

the quality of existing or happening at the same time

(chemistry) the procedure in which the liquid from a gel like substance separates, as in cheese making

the characteristic of being truthful or right

truthful in the representation of facts or information

His veracious account of the events helped clarify the situation.

the state or quality of implying the truth

The novel’s attention to historical detail added a layer of verisimilitude to its fictional narrative.

positively true and genuine

a fact or belief about something such as life that is believed to be true

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced by interfering with or stopping the flow of air through the mouth or nose

The teacher explained that consonants are speech sounds made by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.

harmonious alignment or agreement among individuals or ideas

Their views were in perfect consonance on the issue.