C1Advanced8 words

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analyze
verb/ˈænəlaɪz/
To examine something in detail in order to understand or explain it.
In this essay, I will analyze the causes of the crisis.
evidence
noun/ˈevɪdəns/
Facts or information that show whether something is true.
There is strong evidence that exercise improves memory.
significant
adjective/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
Large or important enough to have an effect or be noticed.
The study found a significant increase in sales.
hypothesis
noun/haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/
An idea that has not yet been proved, used as a starting point for research.
The results supported our original hypothesis.
consequently
adverb/ˈkɑːnsəkwentli/
As a result.
The data was incomplete. Consequently, the conclusions are limited.
perspective
noun/pərˈspektɪv/
A particular way of thinking about something.
The novel tells the story from a child's perspective.
assess
verb/əˈses/
To judge the quality, size or value of something.
Teachers assess students' progress throughout the year.
furthermore
adverb/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/
In addition to what has been said. Used mainly in formal writing.
The plan is too expensive. Furthermore, it would take years to complete.