Learn Vocabulary: Research, Solution, Recognize | Khan Academy

Understanding "Solution"

• 💡 A solution is a noun that means a way to solve or deal with a problem.
• 🧩 It is formed by adding the suffix "tion" to the verb "solve," turning the action of fixing something into a thing.
• 🎯 Example: "The solution to the city's clogged pipes is more dynamite."

Exploring "Research"

• 🔬 Research can be used as both a noun and a verb.
• 📚 As a verb, it means to study something carefully to learn new things about it.
• 🧐 As a noun, it refers to the careful study itself.
• 📌 Context determines whether "research" is used as a verb or a noun, e.g., "I researched the history of pi" vs. "During my pie research..."

Defining "Recognize"

• 🧠 Recognize is a verb with multiple meanings.
• 👀 The first meaning is to know who or something is because you've seen them or it before.
• ✅ The second, less literal meaning is to understand or acknowledge that something is real or true.
• ⚠️ Example: "After failing to take off 10 times, I recognize that I probably should have read at least one book about flying before building an airplane."

Vocabulary in Context

• 📝 The video uses a crossword puzzle as a fun way to introduce the words.
• 💬 The speaker was able to find the solution to the crossword puzzle by recognizing the answer, without needing to do any research.