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negatived

/ˈnɛɡətɪvd/ /ˈnɛɡətɪd/

Meanings
verb
To refuse; to veto.

Examples :

"The principal negatived the student council's proposal for a school dance. "
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Illustration neutralize

neutralize verb

/ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪz/ /ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz/

To make even, inactive or ineffective.

"The antidote neutralised the toxin."

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration contradict

contradict verb

/kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

"His testimony contradicts hers."

Illustration hypothesis

hypothesis noun

/-əsəs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

"My hypothesis is that the children's improved test scores are due to the new study techniques they learned in class. "

Illustration disruptive

disruptive adjective

/dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/

Causing disruption or unrest.

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

Illustration ineffective

ineffective adjective

/ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪv/ /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/

Not having the desired effect; ineffectual

"The bug spray was ineffective; the mosquitoes were still biting us. "

Illustration defendant

defendant adjective

/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

"The defendant posture in the argument was clearly defensive. "

Illustration disprove

disprove verb

/dɪsˈpɹuːv/

To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.

"The scientist's experiment successfully disproved the previous theory about plant growth. "

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

Illustration proposal

proposal noun

/pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/

Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance

"My brother made a proposal to the family for a weekend camping trip. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "