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WordBand 6–7Core (NGSL)
discovery
/dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/
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More in Science and research →telescopenounA tube with lenses that makes faraway things such as stars look closer.
corroborateverbTo support a statement with further independent evidence.
innovationnounA new idea, method or invention.
prevalentadjectiveExisting or happening very commonly at a particular time or place.
conduct researchTo carry out a study.
satellitenounAn object that travels around the Earth in space, used to send signals or take images.
catalystnounSomething that causes a change or speeds it up.
reach a conclusionTo decide after thinking about the facts.
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