essay

[1]	try , try , seek , attempt , endeavour , attempt , assay , strive , make an effort , undertake , venture , tackle , test , go about , (Colloq) take a crack/whack/stab at , (Slang) have a go at , give (it/something) a shot , have a go/bash (at)
[2]	test , prove , try , try out , examine

[1]	article , composition , paper , theme , piece , thesis , dissertation , disquisition , tract
[2]	attempt , effort , try , endeavour , venture , (Colloq) shot , go