antiquated = adj. too old to be presently useful
This antiquated machinery breaks down too frequently.
Their home is filled with antique furniture.
coherent = adj. well reasoned; ideas that are
clearly presented
It was a well-balanced, coherent presentation.
There was a cohesive feeling among the new workers.
develop = v. to grow; to increase; to become more
complete
The management team developed the idea over a period of years.
The country's prospects for rapid development depend on approval of the free trade agreement.
fabricate = v. to make up, usually with an intent
to fool or trick; to lie
The business executive fabricated the story about the merger.
His alibi is the weakest fabrication I have ever heard.
investigation = n. a careful examination in
order to determine facts
The comprehensive investigation of the bank revealed no illegal activity.
Some members of the Senate wanted to appoint a special investigator.
normally = adv. commonly, usually
It is normally quite cold this time of the year.
The new treaty led to a normalization of relations between the two countries.
notice = v. to sense; to be aware
The doctor noticed a small fracture in the patient's finger.
The weather was noticeably cooler.
notion = n. an idea, belief, or opinion
She has the notion that she wants to become an architect.
Some outlandish notions about the origin of the solar system have been disproved.
novel = adj. something unusual, uncommon; new
The physicist had some novel ideas about traveling at the speed of light.
The novel suggestions were implemented.
opposition = n. the state of acting against; not
being in agreement
The students voiced their opposition to the rise in tuition.
The government opposed price controls.
record = v. to make a written or oral notation; to
copy (stress on the second syllable)
The coldest temperatures in the United States have been recorded at International Falls, Minnesota.
Many businesses are using recordings to answer consumer questions.
relate = v. to tell; to show a connection between two
things
Although they did not agree with the plan, they did not relate their opposition to it.
It isn't always easy to describe the relationship between supply and demand statistically?
suspect = v. to think that something is true, but
having no proof (stress on the second syllable)
He suspected that the substance was not present in the compound.
I have a suspicion that he will want to participate in the investigation.
unbiased = adj. with no preconceptions
Her unbiased analysis of the problem allowed her to find the solution more rapidly.
Here is unbiased proof that nitrogen exists in this compound.
vary = v. to cause change; to manifest
inconsistent characteristics
The weather in the U.S. varies greatly from region to region.
The consultants were at variance as to how to solve the problem.