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coherent (adj)
SYN logical
(n) coherence , cohesion
(adj) cohesive

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  • it was a well-balanced, coherent presentation.

* there was a cohesive feeling among the new workers.

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evolve (v)
SYN develop
(n) evolution

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(business needs to evolve swiftly) (animal evolve)

  • the management team’s idea evolved over a period of two years.
  • the country’s hopes for a rapid evolution of its economy depend on approval of free trade agreements.
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generic (adj)
SYN general
(adv) generically

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  • bird is the generic term used to describe animals with feathers.
  • universities provide students with the generic skills needed to compete in the workplace.
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investigation 
SYN research, survey, probe 
(v) investigate 
(adj) investigative 
(n) investigator
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  • the comprehensive investigation of the bank revealed no illegal activity.
  • some members of the Senate wanted to appoint a special investigator.
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notion (n)

SYN concept

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(she has the notion that)

  • she has the notion that she wants to become an architect.
  • some outlandish notions about the origin of the solar system have been disapproved.
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novel (adj)

SYN original

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  • the physicists had some novel ideas

* *the physicists had some novel ideas about traveling at the speed of light.

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nurture (v) (n)
SYN cultivate
(adj) nurturing

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  • the owner of the vineyard carefully nurtures the grapevines v
  • that school is well known for having a nurturing a learning environment.
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unbiased

SYN object

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  • her unbiased analysis of the problem allowed her to find the solution more rapidly.
  • here is unbiased proof that nitrogen exists in this compound.
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varied (adj) 
SYN diverse 
(n) variant,variation, vary, variety, variability 
(adv) variably
(adj) variable
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  • the class expressed varied opinions about the movie.

* there are various ways to solve the problem.

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antiquated (adj)
SYN old-fashioned
(n) antique

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  • this antiquated machinery breaks down too frequently.

* their home is filled with antique furniture.