Adolescence /ˌæd

Fresh evidence suggests that the statement had been fabricated.
The traces of petrol found on his clothing provided the forensic evidence proving that he had started the fire deliberately.
All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.
There is growing/mounting/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.


excavate /ˈek.skə.veɪt/ verb [ I or T ]
1. to remove earth that is covering very old objects buried in the ground in order to discover things about the past
Tintagel Castle is being excavated.
2. to dig a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine
In tin mining today, workers excavate tunnels horizontally from a vertical shaft.
excavation /ˌeks.kəˈveɪ.ʃ ə n/ noun [ C or U ]
Excavation on the site is likely to continue for several years.
She has taken part in several excavations of Roman settlements across Europe.