This lesson practises 33 C2 collocations on Science & Research. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
back up conclusions
Scientists always ____ with solid data.
catastrophic results
The experiment produced ____.
establish a cause
Doctors tried to ____ of the mysterious illness.
produce a result
The experiment finally began to ____.
lasting contribution
Her research made a ____ to the scientific community.
substantial (of)
There is a ____ evidence supporting the theory.
dramatic change
The discovery brought about a ____ in medicine.
formulate a theory
The scientist managed to ____ based on the new data.
dismiss a case
The judge decided to ____ due to lack of evidence.
re-open a debate
The new evidence helped ____ on the topic.
subscribe to the theory
Many experts ____.
sweated labour
The factory was accused of using ____.
advanced computer skills
The role requires ____ for data analysis.
substantial amount (of)
There is a ____ evidence supporting the theory.
present findings
The researcher will ____ at the conference.
significant amount (of)
There is a ____ evidence supporting the theory.
adopt a method
The researcher decided to ____ used successfully elsewhere.
great significance
The discovery was of ____.
adjourn a trial
The judge chose to ____ for further evidence.
designer label
She only buys clothes with a famous ____.
research indicates
Current ____ that the problem is worsening.
beyond reasonable doubt
The evidence proved guilt ____.
sheer quantity
The ____ of data was overwhelming.
bold experiment
The scientist conducted a ____ with unexpected results.
catastrophic results
The experiment produced ____.
formulate a theory
The scientist managed to ____ based on the new data.
test a theory
The scientists decided to ____ in the laboratory.
hard evidence
The police still lack ____.
push back the frontiers
The research helped ____ of science.
beyond reasonable doubt
The evidence proved guilt ____.
finite number
There is only a ____ of tickets available.
cast light on a situation
The new evidence helped ____.
establish a cause
Doctors tried to ____ of the illness.