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• dispel

  verb

  To make a belief or feeling disappear.

  The study dispels the myth that reading in dim light damages eyes.

• distance formula

  noun

  The formula for the distance between two points: √((x₂ − x₁)² + (y₂ − y₁)²).

  Use the distance formula to find the length of the segment.

• distribution

  noun

  In statistics, the way data values are spread across possible values.

  The distribution of test scores is roughly symmetric.

• domain

  noun

  In maths, the set of all possible input values of a function.

  The domain of f(x) = √x is x ≥ 0.

• dot plot

  noun

  A graph that shows each data value as a dot above a number line.

  The dot plot shows the number of pets per household.

• dubious

  adjective

  Doubtful or probably not true or honest.

  The article makes some dubious claims about diet.

• earnest

  adjective

  Serious and sincere.

  The letter is written in an earnest tone.

• elaborate

  verb

  To add more details or explanation to an idea.

  The next sentence elaborates on the first claim.

• elimination method

  noun

  A way to solve a system of equations by adding or subtracting equations to remove a variable.

  The elimination method removes y from both equations.

• elucidate

  verb

  To explain something clearly.

  The study elucidates how bees find flowers.

• emulate

  verb

  To copy someone’s success or behaviour because you admire it.

  Young scientists often emulate their mentors.

• endorse

  verb

  To publicly support or approve of something.

  The association endorsed the new guidelines.

• entertain

  verb

  In context: to consider an idea or possibility.

  The committee refused to entertain the proposal.

• enthusiastic

  adjective

  Showing great interest and excitement.

  The reviewer is enthusiastic about the new museum.

• equation

  noun

  A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, using an equals sign.

  Which value of x satisfies the equation?

• equation of a circle

  noun

  The form (x − h)² + (y − k)² = r², with centre (h, k) and radius r.

  The equation of a circle centred at (2, −1) with radius 3 is (x − 2)² + (y + 1)² = 9.

• equilateral triangle

  noun

  A triangle with three equal sides and three 60° angles.

  Each angle in an equilateral triangle is 60°.

• equivalent

  adjective / nounAWL 5

  Equal in value, amount or meaning; something equal to something else.

  The overseas qualification was assessed as equivalent to a bachelor degree.

• estimate

  verb / nounAWL 1

  To guess a size, cost or amount using available information; such a guess.

  It is estimated that over 30% of Australians were born overseas.

• evaluate

  verb

  In maths, to find the value of an expression by calculating it.

  Evaluate f(2) for f(x) = x² + 1.

• even so

  phrase

  A transition meaning "despite that"; the next idea is true anyway.

  The evidence was limited. Even so, the results were widely reported.

• exacerbate

  verb

  To make a problem worse.

  The drought exacerbated food shortages.

• exemplify

  verb

  To be a typical example of something.

  The building exemplifies modern design.

• exponent

  noun

  A small number written above another number to show how many times it is multiplied by itself.

  In 5³, the exponent is 3.

• exponential decay

  noun

  Decrease by the same percentage over equal time periods.

  The value of the car shows exponential decay of 15% a year.