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Wordlist 10 Solving a Crime with Science. 1. Coincidentally (adv.) Definition: Happening by chance, not planned Synonym: accidentally, fortuitously Example:

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Page 1: Wordlist 10 Solving a Crime with Science. 1. Coincidentally (adv.) Definition: Happening by chance, not planned Synonym: accidentally, fortuitously Example:

Wordlist 10Solving a Crime with Science

Page 2: Wordlist 10 Solving a Crime with Science. 1. Coincidentally (adv.) Definition: Happening by chance, not planned Synonym: accidentally, fortuitously Example:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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