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Reading & Vocabulary: Technology & digital life

Academic words for understanding texts, paraphrase, cohesion, and precise meaning. Focus: technology & digital life.

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Teens and up
Digital life
Confident · B2
250 words

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multimedia: You use multimedia to refer to computer programs and products which involve sound, pictures, and film, as well as text; “A clear definition of the word “multimedia” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
spreadsheet: a computer program that can show and calculate financial information; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “spreadsheet.””
program: a set of instructions given to a computer to make it perform an operation; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “program.””
automate: to start using computers and machines to do a job, rather than people; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “automate” describes an action or change.”
postal: relating to the official system which takes letters from one place to another; “During the digital service discussion, “postal” signals a particular quality.”
reveal: to make known something that was previously secret or unknown; “A clear example helps learners use “reveal” in a sentence about the digital service.”
routine: the usual order in which you do things, or the things you regularly do; “Learners saw the word “routine” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
sector: a part of an area of activity, especially of business, trade etc; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “sector.””
suspect: to think that something is probably true, especially something bad; “A clear example helps learners use “suspect” in a sentence about the digital service.”
switch: to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another; “Learners hear “switch” while following the digital service explanation.”
taxation: the system of charging taxes; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “taxation.””
undermine: to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective; “A clear example helps learners use “undermine” in a sentence about the digital service.”
witness: someone who sees a crime or an accident and can describe what happened; “The speaker used the word “witness” while explaining the digital service problem.”
awkward: An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy; “The speaker uses “awkward” to characterize the digital service situation.”
commitment: a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; “The speaker used the word “commitment” while explaining the digital service problem.”
complaint: a statement in which someone complains about something; “A clear definition of the word “complaint” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
compound: to make a difficult situation worse by adding more problems; “The speaker explains how “compound” is used in a report about the digital service.”
contend: to compete against someone in order to gain something; “A clear example helps learners use “contend” in a sentence about the digital service.”
crash: an accident in which a vehicle violently hits something else; “The speaker used the word “crash” while explaining the digital service problem.”
discharge: to send out gas, liquid, smoke etc, or to allow it to escape; “Learners hear “discharge” while following the digital service explanation.”
dwarf: to be so big that other things are made to seem very small; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “dwarf” describes an action or change.”
engage: to attract someone’s attention and keep them interested; “A clear example helps learners use “engage” in a sentence about the digital service.”
fundamental: relating to the most basic and important parts of something; “During the digital service discussion, “fundamental” signals a particular quality.”
interpret: to translate spoken words from one language into another; “The speaker explains how “interpret” is used in a report about the digital service.”
laundry: a place or business where clothes etc are washed and ironed; “A clear definition of the word “laundry” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
linear: consisting of lines, or in the form of a straight line; “During the digital service discussion, “linear” signals a particular quality.”
origin: the place or situation in which something begins to exist; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “origin.””
outweigh: to be more important or valuable than something else; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “outweigh” describes an action or change.”
reference: a book, article etc from which information has been obtained; “A clear definition of the word “reference” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
reserve: a supply of something kept to be used if it is needed; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “reserve.””
rural: happening in or relating to the countryside, not the city; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as rural.”
slight: to offend someone by treating them rudely or without respect; “A clear example helps learners use “slight” in a sentence about the digital service.”
slit: to make a straight narrow cut in cloth, paper, skin etc; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “slit” describes an action or change.”
squeeze: to press something firmly together with your fingers or hand; “Learners hear “squeeze” while following the digital service explanation.”
terminate: if something terminates, or if you terminate it, it ends; “The speaker explains how “terminate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
transparent: if something is transparent, you can see through it; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as transparent.”
triangle: a flat shape with three straight sides and three angles; “Learners saw the word “triangle” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
alter: to change, or to make someone or something change; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “alter” describes an action or change.”
altitude: the height of an object or place above the sea; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “altitude.””
clarify: to make something clearer or easier to understand; “Learners hear “clarify” while following the digital service explanation.”
classify: to decide what group something belongs to; “Learners hear “classify” while following the digital service explanation.”
coach: someone who trains a person or team in a sport; “Learners saw the word “coach” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
commute: to regularly travel a long distance to get to work; “Learners hear “commute” while following the digital service explanation.”
concern: a feeling of worry about something important; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “concern.””
cube: a solid object with six equal square sides; “A clear definition of the word “cube” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
deceive: to make someone believe something that is not true; “The speaker explains how “deceive” is used in a report about the digital service.”
deposit: to put something down in a particular place; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “deposit” describes an action or change.”
derive: to get a chemical substance from another substance; “A clear example helps learners use “derive” in a sentence about the digital service.”
differ: to be different from something in some way; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “differ” describes an action or change.”
discern: to be able to see something by looking carefully; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “discern” describes an action or change.”
exterior: the outside of something, especially a building; “Learners saw the word “exterior” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
gross: to earn £20,000 etc before tax has been taken away; “Learners hear “gross” while following the digital service explanation.”
indifferent: not at all interested in someone or something; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as indifferent.”
inevitable: certain to happen and impossible to avoid; “During the digital service discussion, “inevitable” signals a particular quality.”
plausible: reasonable and likely to be true or successful; “The speaker uses “plausible” to characterize the digital service situation.”
poverty: the situation or experience of being poor; “The speaker used the word “poverty” while explaining the digital service problem.”
prohibit: to say that an action is illegal or not allowed; “The speaker explains how “prohibit” is used in a report about the digital service.”
realm: a general area of knowledge, activity, or thought; “The speaker used the word “realm” while explaining the digital service problem.”
reverse: the exact opposite of what has just been mentioned; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “reverse.””
simplify: to make something easier or less complicated; “The speaker explains how “simplify” is used in a report about the digital service.”
slope: a piece of ground or a surface that slopes; “A clear definition of the word “slope” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
soluble: a soluble substance can be dissolved in a liquid; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as soluble.”
sphere: a particular area of activity, work, knowledge etc; “A clear definition of the word “sphere” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
static: Something that is static does not move or change; “The report describes the digital service issue as static.”
sympathetic: caring and feeling sorry about someone’s problems; “During the digital service discussion, “sympathetic” signals a particular quality.”
transcend: to go beyond the usual limits of something; “Learners hear “transcend” while following the digital service explanation.”
trick: something you do in order to deceive someone; “The speaker used the word “trick” while explaining the digital service problem.”
vertical: the direction of something that is vertical; “Learners saw the word “vertical” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
casual: not formal or not for a formal situation; “The speaker uses “casual” to characterize the digital service situation.”
conscious: noticing or realizing something; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as conscious.”
constant: a number or quantity that never changes; “Learners saw the word “constant” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
emit: to send out gas, heat, light, sound etc; “A clear example helps learners use “emit” in a sentence about the digital service.”
emphasize: to say something in a strong way; “Learners hear “emphasize” while following the digital service explanation.”
exclude: to deliberately not include something; “Learners hear “exclude” while following the digital service explanation.”
exhaust: to make someone feel extremely tired; “Learners hear “exhaust” while following the digital service explanation.”
freight: to send goods by air, sea, or train; “The speaker explains how “freight” is used in a report about the digital service.”
margin: the empty space at the side of a page; “Learners saw the word “margin” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
paramount: more important than anything else; “During the digital service discussion, “paramount” signals a particular quality.”
particle: a very small piece of something; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “particle.””
sanction: to officially accept or allow something; “A clear example helps learners use “sanction” in a sentence about the digital service.”
slender: thin in an attractive or graceful way; “The speaker uses “slender” to characterize the digital service situation.”
accompany: to go somewhere with someone; “A clear example helps learners use “accompany” in a sentence about the digital service.”
adverse: not good or favourable; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as adverse.”
capitalism: an economic and political system in which businesses belong mostly to private owners, not to the government; “A clear definition of the word “capitalism” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
centralize: to organize the control of a country, organization, or system so that everything is done or decided in one place; “The speaker explains how “centralize” is used in a report about the digital service.”
dramatic: exciting or impressive; “The speaker uses “dramatic” to characterize the digital service situation.”
federalist: Someone or something that is federalist believes in, supports, or follows a federal system of government; “During the digital service discussion, “federalist” signals a particular quality.”
finite: having an end or a limit; “During the digital service discussion, “finite” signals a particular quality.”
hub: the central and most important part of an area, system, activity etc, which all the other parts are connected to; “A clear definition of the word “hub” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
obstruct: to block a road, passage etc; “Learners hear “obstruct” while following the digital service explanation.”
occurrence: something that happens; “The speaker used the word “occurrence” while explaining the digital service problem.”
ridiculous: very silly or unreasonable; “During the digital service discussion, “ridiculous” signals a particular quality.”
substantial: large in amount or number; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as substantial.”
tractable: If you say that a person, problem, or device is tractable, you mean that they can be easily controlled or dealt with; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as tractable.”
vermin: small animals, birds, and insects that are harmful because they destroy crops, spoil food, and spread disease; “The speaker used the word “vermin” while explaining the digital service problem.”
wireless: Wireless technology uses radio waves rather than electricity and therefore does not require any wires; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as wireless.”
deteriorate: to become worse; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “deteriorate” describes an action or change.”
disk: a small flat piece of plastic or metal which is used for storing computer or electronic information; “A clear definition of the word “disk” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
fatten: to make an animal become fatter so that it is ready to eat, or to become fat and ready to eat; “Learners hear “fatten” while following the digital service explanation.”
impregnate: to make a substance spread completely through something, or to spread completely through something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “impregnate” describes an action or change.”
maximize: to click on a special part on a window on a computer screen so that it becomes as big as the screen; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “maximize” describes an action or change.”
tapestry: a large piece of heavy cloth on which coloured threads are woven to produce a picture, pattern etc; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “tapestry.””
telephone: the system of communication that you use to have a conversation with someone in another place; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “telephone.””
cafeteria: a restaurant, often in a factory, college etc, where you choose from foods that have already been cooked and carry your own food to a table; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “cafeteria.””
connotation: a quality or an idea that a word makes you think of that is more than its basic meaning; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “connotation.””
diction: the choice and use of words and phrases to express meaning, especially in literature; “Learners saw the word “diction” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
embroider: to decorate cloth by sewing a pattern, picture, or words on it with coloured threads; “The speaker explains how “embroider” is used in a report about the digital service.”
inflection: the way in which a word changes its form to show a difference in its meaning or use; “A clear definition of the word “inflection” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
opposition: strong disagreement with, or protest against, something such as a plan, law, or system; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “opposition.””
paragraph: part of a piece of writing which starts on a new line and contains at least one sentence; “Learners saw the word “paragraph” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
subvert: to try to destroy the power and influence of a government or the established system; “A clear example helps learners use “subvert” in a sentence about the digital service.”
chromosome: a part of every living cell that is shaped like a thread and contains the gene s that control the size, shape etc that a plant or animal has; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “chromosome.””
erase: to remove information from a computer memory or recorded sounds from a tape; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “erase” describes an action or change.”
flexitime: a system in which people work a particular number of hours each week or month, but can change the times at which they start and finish each day; “A clear definition of the word “flexitime” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
methodical: a methodical way of doing something is careful and uses an ordered system; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as methodical.”
assurance: a promise that something will definitely happen or is definitely true, made especially to make someone less worried; “The speaker used the word “assurance” while explaining the digital service problem.”
chaos: a situation in which everything is happening in a confused way and nothing is organized or arranged in order; “Learners saw the word “chaos” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
compensation: money paid to someone because they have suffered injury or loss, or because something they own has been damaged; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “compensation.””
declaration: an important official statement about a particular situation or plan, or the act of making this statement; “Learners saw the word “declaration” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
dough: a mixture of flour and water ready to be baked into bread, pastry etc; “A clear definition of the word “dough” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
episode: a television or radio programme that is one of a series of programmes in which the same story is continued each week; “The speaker used the word “episode” while explaining the digital service problem.”
extreme: a situation, quality etc which is as great as it can possibly be – used especially when talking about two opposites; “Learners saw the word “extreme” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
fusion: A fusion of different qualities, ideas, or things is something new that is created by joining them together; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “fusion.””
gland: an organ of the body which produces a substance that the body needs, such as hormones, sweat, or saliva; “Learners saw the word “gland” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
indispensable: someone or something that is indispensable is so important or useful that it is impossible to manage without them; “The speaker uses “indispensable” to characterize the digital service situation.”
insure: to buy insurance so that you will receive money if something bad happens to you, your family, your possessions etc; “Learners hear “insure” while following the digital service explanation.”
lease: a legal agreement which allows you to use a building, car etc for a period of time, in return for rent; “Learners saw the word “lease” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
manipulate: to make someone think and behave exactly as you want them to, by skilfully deceiving or influencing them; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “manipulate” describes an action or change.”
persevere: to continue trying to do something in a very determined way in spite of difficulties – use this to show approval; “The speaker explains how “persevere” is used in a report about the digital service.”
radiate: if someone radiates a feeling, or if it radiates from them, it is very easy to see that this is how they feel; “Learners hear “radiate” while following the digital service explanation.”
rehabilitate: to help someone to live a healthy, useful, or active life again after they have been seriously ill or in prison; “Learners hear “rehabilitate” while following the digital service explanation.”
revenue: money that a business or organization receives over a period of time, especially from selling goods or services; “Learners saw the word “revenue” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
scout: a soldier, plane etc that is sent to search the area in front of an army and get information about the enemy; “Learners saw the word “scout” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
wick: the piece of thread in a candle, that burns when you light it; “Learners saw the word “wick” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
antique: a piece of furniture, jewellery etc that was made a very long time ago and is therefore valuable; “A clear definition of the word “antique” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
catalyst: a substance that makes a chemical reaction happen more quickly without being changed itself; “The speaker used the word “catalyst” while explaining the digital service problem.”
consecutive: consecutive numbers or periods of time follow one after the other without any interruptions; “The report describes the digital service issue as consecutive.”
craft: a job or activity in which you make things with your hands, and that you usually need skill to do; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “craft.””
crumb: a very small piece of dry food, especially bread or cake; “The speaker used the word “crumb” while explaining the digital service problem.”
deprive: to prevent someone from having something, especially something that they need or should have; “A clear example helps learners use “deprive” in a sentence about the digital service.”
disdain: a complete lack of respect that you show for someone or something because you think they are not important or good enough; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “disdain” describes an action or change.”
dissipate: to gradually become less or weaker before disappearing completely, or to make something do this; “Learners hear “dissipate” while following the digital service explanation.”
distract: to take someone’s attention away from something by making them look at or listen to something else; “Learners hear “distract” while following the digital service explanation.”
hereditary: a quality or illness that is hereditary is passed from a parent to a child before the child is born; “The speaker uses “hereditary” to characterize the digital service situation.”
ingenious: an ingenious plan, idea, or object works well and is the result of clever thinking and new ideas; “The speaker uses “ingenious” to characterize the digital service situation.”
ion: an atom which has been given a positive or negative force by adding or taking away an electron; “Learners saw the word “ion” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
irony: a situation that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true; “The speaker used the word “irony” while explaining the digital service problem.”
magnet: a piece of iron or steel that can stick to metal or make other metal objects move towards itself; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “magnet.””
nursery: a place where young children are taken care of during the day while their parents are at work; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “nursery.””
optical: relating to machines or processes which are concerned with light, images, or the way we see things; “The report describes the digital service issue as optical.”
radar: a piece of equipment that uses radio waves to find the position of things and watch their movement; “Learners saw the word “radar” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
reformer: someone who works to improve a social or political system; “Learners saw the word “reformer” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
renaissance: a new interest in something, especially a particular form of art, music etc, that has not been popular for a long period; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “renaissance.””
resilience: the ability to become strong, happy, or successful again after a difficult situation or event; “A clear definition of the word “resilience” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
retail: the sale of goods in shops to customers, for their own use and not for selling to anyone else; “The speaker explains how “retail” is used in a report about the digital service.”
rye: a type of grain that is used for making bread and whisky; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “rye.””
scar: a feeling of fear or sadness that remains with you for a long time after an unpleasant experience; “The speaker used the word “scar” while explaining the digital service problem.”
subject: the thing you are talking about or considering in a conversation, discussion, book, film etc; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “subject.””
supervise: to be in charge of an activity or person, and make sure that things are done in the correct way; “Learners hear “supervise” while following the digital service explanation.”
text: to send someone a written message on a mobile phone; “The speaker explains how “text” is used in a report about the digital service.”
ultimate: someone’s ultimate aim is their main and most important aim, that they hope to achieve in the future; “The speaker uses “ultimate” to characterize the digital service situation.”
variable: something that may be different in different situations, so that you cannot be sure what will happen; “Learners saw the word “variable” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
abnormal: very different from usual in a way that seems strange, worrying, wrong, or dangerous; “The report describes the digital service issue as abnormal.”
appreciable: An appreciable amount or effect is large enough to be important or clearly noticed; “The report describes the digital service issue as appreciable.”
battery: an object that provides a supply of electricity for something such as a radio, car, or toy; “A clear definition of the word “battery” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
censorship: the practice or system of censoring something; “Learners saw the word “censorship” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
chip: to remove something, especially something hard that is covering a surface, by hitting it with a tool so that small pieces break off; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “chip” describes an action or change.”
client: someone who gets services or advice from a professional person, company, or organization; “A clear definition of the word “client” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
endurance: the ability to continue doing something difficult or painful over a long period of time; “The speaker used the word “endurance” while explaining the digital service problem.”
extract: a short piece of writing, music etc taken from a particular book, piece of music etc; “A clear definition of the word “extract” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
gadget: A gadget is a small machine or device which does something useful. You sometimes refer to something as a gadget when you are suggesting that it is complicated and unnecessary.; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “gadget.””
grind: to make something smooth or sharp by rubbing it on a hard surface or by using a machine; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “grind” describes an action or change.”
hatch: a hole in a ship or aircraft, usually used for loading goods, or the door that covers it; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “hatch.””
initiate: to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan; “A clear example helps learners use “initiate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
integral: Something that is an integral part of something is an essential part of that thing; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as integral.”
invalid: a contract, ticket, claim etc that is invalid is not legally or officially acceptable; “During the digital service discussion, “invalid” signals a particular quality.”
juvenile: A juvenile is a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult; “Learners saw the word “juvenile” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
kernel: the part of a nut or seed inside the shell, or the part inside the stone of some fruits; “The speaker used the word “kernel” while explaining the digital service problem.”
legible: written or printed clearly enough for you to read; “The report describes the digital service issue as legible.”
lodge: a small house on the land of a large country house, usually at the main entrance gate; “A clear definition of the word “lodge” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
negotiate: to discuss something in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “negotiate” describes an action or change.”
neural: relating to a nerve or the nervous system; “During the digital service discussion, “neural” signals a particular quality.”
ornament: a small object that you keep in your house because it is beautiful rather than useful; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “ornament.””
outline: to show the edge of something, or draw around its edge, so that its shape is clear; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “outline” describes an action or change.”
precarious: a precarious situation or state is one which may very easily or quickly become worse; “The speaker uses “precarious” to characterize the digital service situation.”
priority: the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else; “Learners saw the word “priority” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
productivity: the rate at which goods are produced, and the amount produced, especially in relation to the work, time, and money needed to produce them; “Learners saw the word “productivity” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
reckless: not caring or worrying about the possible bad or dangerous results of your actions; “The report describes the digital service issue as reckless.”
sense: the meaning of a word, sentence, phrase etc; “Learners saw the word “sense” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
subordinate: someone who has a lower position and less authority than someone else in an organization; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “subordinate.””
surrender: to say officially that you want to stop fighting, because you realize that you cannot win; “Learners hear “surrender” while following the digital service explanation.”
susceptible: likely to suffer from a particular illness or be affected by a particular problem; “During the digital service discussion, “susceptible” signals a particular quality.”
swell: to become larger and rounder than normal – used especially about parts of the body; “A clear example helps learners use “swell” in a sentence about the digital service.”
tempt: to make someone want to have or do something, even though they know they really should not; “Learners hear “tempt” while following the digital service explanation.”
tilt: to move a part of your body, especially your head or chin, upwards or to the side; “The speaker explains how “tilt” is used in a report about the digital service.”
underestimate: to think or guess that something is smaller, cheaper, easier etc than it really is; “Learners hear “underestimate” while following the digital service explanation.”
accuse: to say that you believe someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something bad; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “accuse” describes an action or change.”
adjacent: a room, building, piece of land etc that is adjacent to something is next to it; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as adjacent.”
avalanche: a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down the side of a mountain; “A clear definition of the word “avalanche” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
beam: a long heavy piece of wood or metal used in building houses, bridges etc; “The speaker used the word “beam” while explaining the digital service problem.”
catastrophe: a terrible event in which there is a lot of destruction, suffering, or death; “Learners saw the word “catastrophe” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
circuit: a path that forms a circle around an area, or a journey along this path; “A clear definition of the word “circuit” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
collide: to hit something or someone that is moving in a different direction from you; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “collide” describes an action or change.”
concede: to admit that something is true or correct, although you wish it were not true; “The speaker explains how “concede” is used in a report about the digital service.”
criterion: a standard that you use to judge something or make a decision about something; “A clear definition of the word “criterion” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
depression: a feeling of sadness that makes you think there is no hope for the future; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “depression.””
dormant: not active or not growing at the present time but able to be active later; “The speaker uses “dormant” to characterize the digital service situation.”
enclosure: an area surrounded by a wall or fence, and used for a particular purpose; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “enclosure.””
endanger: to put someone or something in danger of being hurt, damaged, or destroyed; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “endanger” describes an action or change.”
fabricate: to invent a story, piece of information etc in order to deceive someone; “The speaker explains how “fabricate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
hail: to call to someone in order to greet them or try to attract their attention; “Learners hear “hail” while following the digital service explanation.”
illegible: difficult or impossible to read; “The speaker uses “illegible” to characterize the digital service situation.”
impetus: an influence that makes something happen or makes it happen more quickly; “A clear definition of the word “impetus” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
medieval: connected with the Middle Ages ( the period between about 1100 and 1500 AD ); “During the digital service discussion, “medieval” signals a particular quality.”
misfortune: very bad luck, or something that happens to you as a result of bad luck; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “misfortune.””
practicable: a practicable way of doing something is possible in a particular situation; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as practicable.”
preparatory: done in order to get ready for something; “The speaker uses “preparatory” to characterize the digital service situation.”
pretentious: if someone or something is pretentious, they try to seem more important, intelligent, or high class than they really are in order to be impressive; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as pretentious.”
prolong: to deliberately make something such as a feeling or an activity last longer; “The speaker explains how “prolong” is used in a report about the digital service.”
promotion: a move to a more important job or position in a company or organization; “A clear definition of the word “promotion” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
purport: the general meaning of what someone says; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “purport.””
skeleton: the most important parts of something, to which more detail can be added later; “The speaker used the word “skeleton” while explaining the digital service problem.”
spacious: a spacious house, room etc is large and has plenty of space to move around in; “During the digital service discussion, “spacious” signals a particular quality.”
stem: the long thin part of a plant, from which leaves, flowers, or fruit grow; “The speaker used the word “stem” while explaining the digital service problem.”
stimulus: something that helps a process to develop more quickly or more strongly; “Learners saw the word “stimulus” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
twist: to bend or turn something, such as wire, hair, or cloth, into a particular shape; “A clear example helps learners use “twist” in a sentence about the digital service.”
vein: one of the tubes which carries blood to your heart from other parts of your body; “Learners saw the word “vein” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
wide: opening or spreading as much as possible; “The report explains why the digital service pattern developed wide.”
alternative: something you can choose to do or use instead of something else; “A clear definition of the word “alternative” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
cherish: to love someone or something very much and take care of them well; “Learners hear “cherish” while following the digital service explanation.”
crack: a very narrow space between two things or two parts of something; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “crack.””
cue: an action or event that is a signal for something else to happen; “The speaker used the word “cue” while explaining the digital service problem.”
cumulative: increasing gradually as more of something is added or happens; “During the digital service discussion, “cumulative” signals a particular quality.”
dedicate: to give all your attention and effort to one particular thing; “A clear example helps learners use “dedicate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
discriminate: to treat a person or group differently from another in an unfair way; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “discriminate” describes an action or change.”
distinct: something that is distinct can clearly be seen, heard, smelled etc; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as distinct.”
harsh: harsh conditions are difficult to live in and very uncomfortable; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as harsh.”
horizon: the line far away where the land or sea seems to meet the sky; “The speaker used the word “horizon” while explaining the digital service problem.”
immune: someone who is immune to a particular disease cannot catch it; “During the digital service discussion, “immune” signals a particular quality.”
inflation: a continuing increase in prices, or the rate at which prices increase; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “inflation.””
intrinsic: being part of the nature or character of someone or something; “During the digital service discussion, “intrinsic” signals a particular quality.”
nurture: to feed and take care of a child or a plant while it is growing; “The speaker explains how “nurture” is used in a report about the digital service.”
otherwise: used when saying what bad thing will happen if something is not done; “The team responded otherwise when the digital service plan changed.”
outbreak: the sudden start of sth unpleasant, especially violence or a disease; “The speaker used the word “outbreak” while explaining the digital service problem.”
restrain: to stop someone from doing something, often by using physical force; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “restrain” describes an action or change.”
resume: to start doing something again after stopping or being interrupted; “The speaker explains how “resume” is used in a report about the digital service.”
scope: the range of things that a subject, activity, book etc deals with; “Learners saw the word “scope” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
scratch: to rub your skin with your nails because it feels uncomfortable; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “scratch” describes an action or change.”
severe: severe problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serious; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as severe.”
sheer: A sheer cliff or drop is extremely steep or completely vertical; “During the digital service discussion, “sheer” signals a particular quality.”