Vocabulary Enrichment 88

SURFACE 
/ˈsɜr fɪs/ [SUR-fis] (n.) 
– the outside or outermost layer of something

Example: The surface of the Earth is covered mostly in water.
Additional info: As a verb, it can mean to rise to the surface.

VIVIDLY 
/ˈvɪv ɪd li/ [VIV-id-lee]  (adv.) 
– in a manner that is clear and detailed

Example: The journalist vividly described the fireworks display.
Additional info: It can also mean “in a manner that is animated or full of life.”

VENTURE 
/ˈvɛn tʃər/ [VEN-cher] (v.) 
– to go to an unknown and dangerous place

Example: The team ventured into the depths of the ocean aboard a submarine.
Additional info: As a noun, it can mean “an activity involving risk.”

INVESTIGATE 
/ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/ [in-VES-ti-geyt] (v.) 
– to study or examine something in detail

Example: Scientists are still investigating how fossil fuels affect the environment.
Additional info: Synonyms for investigate include scrutinize and probe.

COMPARABLE
/ kɒgˈnɪʃ ən / [kog-NISH-uh n] (n.) 
– mental activities related to knowledge, comprehension, and memory

Example: The old satellite is comparable to the new one.
Additional info: Synonyms for comparable include alike and similar.

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