PTE Academic Technology and communication

Listening & Lecture Language: Technology & digital life

Words that help learners follow talks, examples, changes of topic, and conclusions. Focus: technology & digital life.

Independent PTE Academic study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Digital life
Confident · B2
250 words

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ordinate: the vertical or y-coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of Cartesian coordinates; “Learners saw the word “ordinate” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
keynote: the main point in a book, system of beliefs, activity etc that influences everything else; “A clear definition of the word “keynote” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
phonology: the study of the system of speech sounds in a language, or the system of sounds itself; “A clear definition of the word “phonology” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
pointer: the small symbol, usually an arrow , that you move using a computer’s mouse to point to the place on the screen where you want to work, start a program etc; “The speaker used the word “pointer” while explaining the digital service problem.”
beak: the hard pointed mouth of a bird; “A clear definition of the word “beak” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
supersonic: faster than the speed of sound; “During the digital service discussion, “supersonic” signals a particular quality.”
hearing: the sense which you use to hear sounds; “Learners saw the word “hearing” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
arrow: a weapon usually made from a thin straight piece of wood with a sharp point at one end, that you shoot with a bow; “A clear definition of the word “arrow” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
bell: a piece of electrical equipment that makes a ringing sound, used as a signal or to get someone’s attention; “A clear definition of the word “bell” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
disappointment: a feeling of unhappiness because something is not as good as you expected, or has not happened in the way you hoped; “A clear definition of the word “disappointment” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
laugh: to make sounds with your voice, usually while you are smiling, because you think something is funny; “The speaker explains how “laugh” is used in a report about the digital service.”
maple: a tree which grows mainly in northern countries such as Canada. Its leaves have five points and turn red or gold in autumn.; “A clear definition of the word “maple” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
negotiable: an offer, price, contract etc that is negotiable can be discussed and changed before being agreed on; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as negotiable.”
recur: if a number or numbers after a decimal point recur, they are repeated for ever in the same order; “The speaker explains how “recur” is used in a report about the digital service.”
cricket: a game between two teams of 11 players in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running between two sets of three sticks; “The speaker used the word “cricket” while explaining the digital service problem.”
rebound: an act of catching a basketball after a player has tried but failed to get a point; “A clear definition of the word “rebound” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
artery: one of the tubes that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body; “A clear definition of the word “artery” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
assist: an action that helps another player on your sports team to make a point; “A clear definition of the word “assist” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
cry: a loud sound expressing a strong emotion such as pain, fear, or pleasure; “Learners saw the word “cry” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
needle: a very thin, pointed steel tube at the end of a syringe, which is pushed into your skin to put a drug or medicine into your body or to take out blood; “The speaker used the word “needle” while explaining the digital service problem.”
tone: the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you mean; “Learners saw the word “tone” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
bemoan: to complain or say that you are disappointed about something; “Learners hear “bemoan” while following the digital service explanation.”
blood: the red liquid that your heart pumps around your body; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “blood.””
sharp: having a very thin edge or point that can cut things easily; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as sharp.”
corner: the point at which two lines or edges meet; “The speaker used the word “corner” while explaining the digital service problem.”
left: the side of your body that contains your heart; “A clear definition of the word “left” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
silent: without any sound, or not making any sound; “During the digital service discussion, “silent” signals a particular quality.”
sword: a weapon with a long pointed blade and a handle; “A clear definition of the word “sword” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
discussion: when you discuss something; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “discussion.””
dissatisfy: to fail to satisfy; disappoint; “A clear example helps learners use “dissatisfy” in a sentence about the digital service.”
rhythmical: A rhythmic movement or sound is repeated at regular intervals, forming a regular pattern or beat; “The speaker uses “rhythmical” to characterize the digital service situation.”
salient: the salient points or features of something are the most important or most noticeable parts of it; “The report describes the digital service issue as salient.”
vowel: one of the human speech sounds that you make by letting your breath flow out without closing any part of your mouth or throat; “The speaker used the word “vowel” while explaining the digital service problem.”
apologetic: If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them; “During the digital service discussion, “apologetic” signals a particular quality.”
cone: a solid or hollow shape that is round at one end, has sloping sides, and has a point at the other end, or something with this shape; “The speaker used the word “cone” while explaining the digital service problem.”
crisp: something that is crisp is hard, and makes a pleasant sound when you break it or crush it; “The speaker uses “crisp” to characterize the digital service situation.”
dismay: the worry, disappoint-ment, or unhappiness you feel when something unpleasant happens; “A clear definition of the word “dismay” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
frivolous: If you describe someone as frivolous, you mean they behave in a silly or light-hearted way, rather than being serious and sensible; “The speaker uses “frivolous” to characterize the digital service situation.”
hale: someone, especially an old person, who is hale and hearty is very healthy and active; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as hale.”
pinnacle: a pointed stone decoration, like a small tower, on a building such as a church or castle; “Learners saw the word “pinnacle” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
piracy: the crime of illegally copying and selling books, tapes, videos, computer programs etc; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “piracy.””
poke: to quickly push your finger or some other pointed object into something or someone; “A clear example helps learners use “poke” in a sentence about the digital service.”
sundial: an object used in the past for telling the time. The shadow of a pointed piece of metal shows the time and moves round as the sun moves.; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “sundial.””
melodious: something that sounds melodious sounds like music or has a pleasant tune; “The speaker uses “melodious” to characterize the digital service situation.”
prod: to quickly push something or someone with your finger or a pointed object; “The speaker explains how “prod” is used in a report about the digital service.”
rumble: to make a series of long low sounds, especially a long distance away from you; “A clear example helps learners use “rumble” in a sentence about the digital service.”
viscera: the large organs inside your body, such as your heart, lungs, and stomach; “The speaker used the word “viscera” while explaining the digital service problem.”
voice: the sounds that you make when you speak, or the ability to make these sounds; “Learners saw the word “voice” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
bolt: a screw with a flat head and no point, for fastening things together; “The speaker used the word “bolt” while explaining the digital service problem.”
hum: to sing a tune by making a continuous sound with your lips closed; “Learners hear “hum” while following the digital service explanation.”
icicle: a long thin pointed piece of ice hanging from a roof or other surface; “The speaker used the word “icicle” while explaining the digital service problem.”
slap: to hit a surface with a lot of force, making a loud sharp sound; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “slap” describes an action or change.”
song: the musical sounds made by birds and some other animals such as whales; “A clear definition of the word “song” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
amplifier: a piece of electrical equipment that makes sound louder; “The speaker used the word “amplifier” while explaining the digital service problem.”
bark: the short loud sound made by dogs and some other animals; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “bark.””
growl: if an animal growls, it makes a long deep angry sound; “A clear example helps learners use “growl” in a sentence about the digital service.”
halfway: at a middle point in space or time between two things; “The report describes the digital service issue as halfway.”
silvery: a silvery voice or sound is light, pleasant, and musical; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as silvery.”
viewpoint: a particular way of thinking about a problem or subject; “The speaker used the word “viewpoint” while explaining the digital service problem.”
buzz: a continuous noise like the sound of a bee; “A clear definition of the word “buzz” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
crunch: to make a sound like something being crushed; “A clear example helps learners use “crunch” in a sentence about the digital service.”
deliberation: careful consideration or discussion of something; “Learners saw the word “deliberation” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
shrill: a shrill sound is very high and unpleasant; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as shrill.”
sing: to produce a musical sound with your voice; “The speaker explains how “sing” is used in a report about the digital service.”
auditory: relating to the ability to hear; “The speaker uses “auditory” to characterize the digital service situation.”
hiss: to make a noise which sounds like ‘ssss’; “A clear example helps learners use “hiss” in a sentence about the digital service.”
modulate: to change the sound of your voice; “A clear example helps learners use “modulate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
tonal: relating to tones of colour or sound; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as tonal.”
glisten: to shine and look wet or oily; “Learners hear “glisten” while following the digital service explanation.”
slavery: the system of having slaves; “Learners saw the word “slavery” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
clap: to hit your hands against each other many times to make a sound that shows your approval, agreement, or enjoyment; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “clap” describes an action or change.”
maze: a specially designed system of paths, often in a park or public garden, which is difficult to find your way through; “The speaker used the word “maze” while explaining the digital service problem.”
cholesterol: a chemical substance found in your blood. Too much cholesterol in your body may cause heart disease.; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “cholesterol.””
shriek: to make a very high loud sound, especially because you are afraid, angry, excited, or in pain; “Learners hear “shriek” while following the digital service explanation.”
barb: the sharp curved point of a hook, arrow etc that prevents it from being easily pulled out; “A clear definition of the word “barb” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
subversive: someone who secretly tries to damage or destroy the government or an established system; “Learners saw the word “subversive” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
automatic: an automatic machine is designed to work without needing someone to operate it for each part of a process; “During the digital service discussion, “automatic” signals a particular quality.”
call: to say or shout something loudly so that someone can hear you; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “call” describes an action or change.”
cushion: a cloth bag filled with soft material that you put on a chair or the floor to make it more comfortable; “The speaker used the word “cushion” while explaining the digital service problem.”
desegregate: to end a system in which people of different races are kept separate; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “desegregate” describes an action or change.”
melodic: something that sounds melodic sounds like music or has a pleasant tune; “The speaker uses “melodic” to characterize the digital service situation.”
rotation: when something turns with a circular movement around a central point; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “rotation.””
acoustics: the shape and size of a room, which affect the way sound is heard in it; “Learners saw the word “acoustics” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
hint: something that you say or do to suggest something to someone, without telling them directly; “A clear definition of the word “hint” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
mobile: a decoration made of small objects tied to wires or string which is hung up so that the objects move when air blows around them; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “mobile.””
spiny: a spiny animal or plant has lots of stiff sharp points; “During the digital service discussion, “spiny” signals a particular quality.”
abolition: when a law or a system is officially ended; “The speaker used the word “abolition” while explaining the digital service problem.”
babble: to make a sound like water moving over stones; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “babble” describes an action or change.”
omit: to not include someone or something, either deliberately or because you forget to do it; “The speaker explains how “omit” is used in a report about the digital service.”
roll: a piece of paper, camera film, money etc that has been rolled into the shape of a tube; “The speaker used the word “roll” while explaining the digital service problem.”
undergo: if you undergo a change, an unpleasant experience etc, it happens to you or is done to you; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “undergo” describes an action or change.”
prospect: a particular event which will probably or definitely happen in the future – used especially when you want to talk about how you feel about it; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “prospect.””
date: a particular day of the month or year, especially shown by a number; “Learners saw the word “date” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
lavish: to give someone or something a lot of love, praise, money etc; “A clear example helps learners use “lavish” in a sentence about the digital service.”
lay: to put someone or something down carefully into a flat position; “Learners hear “lay” while following the digital service explanation.”
mode: a particular way or style of behaving, living or doing something; “The speaker used the word “mode” while explaining the digital service problem.”
obsolete: no longer useful, because something newer and better has been invented; “The speaker uses “obsolete” to characterize the digital service situation.”
panel: a board in a car, plane, boat etc that has the controls on it; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “panel.””
pharmacy: a shop or a part of a shop where medicines are prepared and sold; “The speaker used the word “pharmacy” while explaining the digital service problem.”
quit: to stop doing something, especially something that is bad or annoying; “A clear example helps learners use “quit” in a sentence about the digital service.”
recall: to remember a particular fact, event, or situation from the past; “A clear example helps learners use “recall” in a sentence about the digital service.”
reliable: someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on; “The report describes the digital service issue as reliable.”
resolve: to find a satisfactory way of dealing with a problem or difficulty; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “resolve” describes an action or change.”
shield: something that protects a person or thing from harm or damage; “The speaker used the word “shield” while explaining the digital service problem.”
shower: a piece of equipment that you stand under to wash your whole body; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “shower.””
Spring: the season between winter and summer when leaves and flowers appear; “A clear definition of the word “spring” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
technological: related to technology; “The report describes the digital service issue as technological.”
trend: a general tendency in the way a situation is changing or developing; “The speaker used the word “trend” while explaining the digital service problem.”
volatile: a volatile situation is likely to change suddenly and without warning; “The report describes the digital service issue as volatile.”
alloy: a metal that consists of two or more metals mixed together; “The speaker used the word “alloy” while explaining the digital service problem.”
argue: to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “argue” describes an action or change.”
authority: the power you have because of your official position; “The speaker used the word “authority” while explaining the digital service problem.”
circumstance: the conditions that affect a situation, action, event etc; “The speaker used the word “circumstance” while explaining the digital service problem.”
compare: a quality that is beyond compare is the best of its kind; “A clear definition of the word “compare” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
convince: to make someone feel certain that something is true; “The speaker explains how “convince” is used in a report about the digital service.”
cultivate: to prepare and use land for growing crops and plants; “The speaker explains how “cultivate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
depart: to leave, especially when you are starting a journey; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “depart” describes an action or change.”
evaluate: to judge how good, useful, or successful something is; “A clear example helps learners use “evaluate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
expose: to show something that is usually covered or hidden; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “expose” describes an action or change.”
furnish: to put furniture and other things into a house or room; “A clear example helps learners use “furnish” in a sentence about the digital service.”
identify: to recognize and correctly name someone or something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “identify” describes an action or change.”
launch: to start something, usually something big or important; “A clear example helps learners use “launch” in a sentence about the digital service.”
marine: relating to the sea and the creatures that live there; “The report describes the digital service issue as marine.”
minute: a unit for measuring time. There are 60 minutes in one hour; “Learners saw the word “minute” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
phase: to make something happen gradually in a planned way; “The speaker explains how “phase” is used in a report about the digital service.”
postage: the money charged for sending a letter, package etc by post; “A clear definition of the word “postage” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
register: to put someone’s or something’s name on an official list; “The speaker explains how “register” is used in a report about the digital service.”
restore: to make something return to its former state or condition; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “restore” describes an action or change.”
retreat: a movement away from the enemy after a defeat in battle; “A clear definition of the word “retreat” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
revise: to change something because of new information or ideas; “Learners hear “revise” while following the digital service explanation.”
seal: a large sea animal that eats fish and lives around coasts; “The speaker used the word “seal” while explaining the digital service problem.”
spur: a fact or event that makes you try harder to do something; “Learners saw the word “spur” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
subtract: to take a number or an amount from a larger number or amount; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “subtract” describes an action or change.”
thrive: to become very successful or very strong and healthy; “Learners hear “thrive” while following the digital service explanation.”
yield: to produce a result, answer, or piece of information; “A clear example helps learners use “yield” in a sentence about the digital service.”
adjust: to gradually become familiar with a new situation; “A clear example helps learners use “adjust” in a sentence about the digital service.”
afford: to provide something or allow something to happen; “Learners hear “afford” while following the digital service explanation.”
approach: to move towards or nearer to someone or something; “Learners hear “approach” while following the digital service explanation.”
classical: belonging to a traditional style or set of ideas; “During the digital service discussion, “classical” signals a particular quality.”
devise: to plan or invent a new way of doing something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “devise” describes an action or change.”
dispose: to arrange things or put them in their places; “A clear example helps learners use “dispose” in a sentence about the digital service.”
due: expected to happen or arrive at a particular time; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as due.”
dull: to make something become less sharp or clear; “The speaker explains how “dull” is used in a report about the digital service.”
faint: to suddenly become unconscious for a short time; “Learners hear “faint” while following the digital service explanation.”
fault: a bad or weak part of someone’s character; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “fault.””
figure: a person in a painting or a model of a person; “Learners saw the word “figure” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
gradual: happening slowly over a long period of time; “The report describes the digital service issue as gradual.”
repetition: doing or saying the same thing many times; “A clear definition of the word “repetition” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
retain: to keep something or continue to have something; “A clear example helps learners use “retain” in a sentence about the digital service.”
sensible: reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment; “The speaker uses “sensible” to characterize the digital service situation.”
settle: to end an argument or solve a disagreement; “The speaker explains how “settle” is used in a report about the digital service.”
tough: someone who often behaves in a violent way; “A clear definition of the word “tough” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
trait: a particular quality in someone’s character; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “trait.””
venture: a new business activity that involves taking risks; “The speaker used the word “venture” while explaining the digital service problem.”
welfare: someone’s welfare is their health and happiness; “Learners saw the word “welfare” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
avoid: to prevent something bad from happening; “A clear example helps learners use “avoid” in a sentence about the digital service.”
compel: to force someone to do something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “compel” describes an action or change.”
competence: the ability to do something well; “A clear definition of the word “competence” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
dual: having two of something or two parts; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as dual.”
prompt: to make someone decide to do something; “Learners hear “prompt” while following the digital service explanation.”
property: the thing or things that someone owns; “The speaker used the word “property” while explaining the digital service problem.”
request: a polite or formal demand for something; “The speaker used the word “request” while explaining the digital service problem.”
stress: to emphasize a statement, fact, or idea; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “stress” describes an action or change.”
thorough: including every possible detail; “The report describes the digital service issue as thorough.”
vary: to change something to make it different; “Learners hear “vary” while following the digital service explanation.”
discard: to get rid of something; “Learners hear “discard” while following the digital service explanation.”
inquire: to ask someone for information; “The speaker explains how “inquire” is used in a report about the digital service.”
utmost: the most that can be done; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “utmost.””
appetite: a desire for food; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “appetite.””
appointee: An appointee is someone who has been chosen for a particular job or position of responsibility; “The speaker used the word “appointee” while explaining the digital service problem.”
basketball: a game played indoors between two teams of five players, in which each team tries to win points by throwing a ball through a net; “The speaker used the word “basketball” while explaining the digital service problem.”
damp: to dampen something; “Learners hear “damp” while following the digital service explanation.”
detection: when something is found that is not easy to see, hear etc, or the process of looking for it; “A clear definition of the word “detection” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
partial: not complete; “The speaker uses “partial” to characterize the digital service situation.”
robot: a machine that can move and do some of the work of a person, and is usually controlled by a computer; “Learners saw the word “robot” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
spade: a playing card belonging to the set of cards that have one or more black shapes that look like pointed leaves printed on them; “The speaker used the word “spade” while explaining the digital service problem.”
stupor: a state in which you cannot think, speak, see, or hear clearly, usually because you have drunk too much alcohol or taken drugs; “The speaker used the word “stupor” while explaining the digital service problem.”
throughput: The throughput of an organization or system is the amount of things it can do or deal with in a particular period of time; “Learners saw the word “throughput” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
torque: the force or power that makes something turn around a central point, especially in an engine; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “torque.””
airmail: letters and packages that are sent somewhere using a plane, or the system of doing this; “A clear definition of the word “airmail” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
byte: a unit for measuring computer information, equal to eight bit s (= the smallest unit on which information is stored on a computer ); “The digital service report includes a section on the word “byte.””
communism: a political system in which the government controls the production of all food and goods, and there is no privately owned property; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “communism.””
cyberspace: all the connections between computers in different places, considered as a real place where information, messages, pictures etc exist; “The speaker used the word “cyberspace” while explaining the digital service problem.”
film: a story that is told using sound and moving pictures, shown at a cinema or on television; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “film.””
music: a series of sounds made by instruments or voices in a way that is pleasant or exciting; “The speaker used the word “music” while explaining the digital service problem.”
vertex: the point where two lines meet to form an angle, especially the point of a triangle; “Learners saw the word “vertex” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
grandiose: grandiose plans sound very important or impressive, but are not practical; “The report describes the digital service issue as grandiose.”
impale: if someone or something is impaled, a sharp pointed object goes through them; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “impale” describes an action or change.”
monotone: a sound or way of speaking or singing that continues on the same note without getting any louder or softer, and therefore sounds very boring; “A clear definition of the word “monotone” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
patter: the sound made by something as it keeps hitting a surface lightly and quickly; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “patter.””
solace: a feeling of emotional comfort at a time of great sadness or disappointment; “A clear definition of the word “solace” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
system: a group of related parts that work together as a whole for a particular purpose; “The speaker used the word “system” while explaining the digital service problem.”
assure: to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried; “A clear example helps learners use “assure” in a sentence about the digital service.”
bootleg: bootleg alcohol, software, or recording s are made and sold illegally; “The report describes the digital service issue as bootleg.”
colony: a country or area that is under the political control of a more powerful country, usually one that is far away; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “colony.””
commemorate: to do something to show that you remember and respect someone important or an important event in the past; “The speaker explains how “commemorate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
consolidate: to strengthen the position of power or success that you have, so that it becomes more effective or continues for longer; “The speaker explains how “consolidate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
desktop: the main area on a computer where you can find the icon s that represent programs, and where you can do things to manage the information on the computer; “Learners saw the word “desktop” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
deter: to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “deter” describes an action or change.”
domain: an area of activity, interest, or knowledge, especially one that a particular person, organization etc deals with; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “domain.””
erratic: something that is erratic does not follow any pattern or plan but happens in a way that is not regular; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as erratic.”
marble: a type of hard rock that becomes smooth when it is polished, and is used for making buildings, statue s etc; “A clear definition of the word “marble” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
mercy: if someone shows mercy, they choose to forgive or to be kind to someone who they have the power to hurt or punish; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “mercy.””
miracle: something very lucky or very good that happens which you did not expect to happen or did not think was possible; “The speaker used the word “miracle” while explaining the digital service problem.”
momentous: a momentous event, change, or decision is very important because it will have a great influence on the future; “During the digital service discussion, “momentous” signals a particular quality.”
pinch: to press a part of someone’s skin very tightly between your finger and thumb, especially so that it hurts; “Learners hear “pinch” while following the digital service explanation.”
plaintive: a plaintive sound is high, like someone crying, and sounds sad; “The report describes the digital service issue as plaintive.”
rub: to move your hand, or something such as a cloth, backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing firmly; “The speaker explains how “rub” is used in a report about the digital service.”
soak: to put sth in liquid for a time so that it becomes completely wet; to become completely wet in this wa; “Learners hear “soak” while following the digital service explanation.”
spray: to force liquid out of a container so that it comes out in a stream of very small drops and covers an area; “A clear example helps learners use “spray” in a sentence about the digital service.”
volcano: a mountain with a large hole at the top, through which lava(very hot liquid rock ) is sometimes forced out; “Learners saw the word “volcano” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
weed: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properly; “The speaker used the word “weed” while explaining the digital service problem.”
antecedent: an event, organization, or thing that is similar to the one you have mentioned but existed earlier; “A clear definition of the word “antecedent” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
apex: the top or highest part of something pointed or curved; “Learners saw the word “apex” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
approximate: an approximate number, amount, or time is close to the exact number, amount etc, but could be a little bit more or less than it; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as approximate.”
convenience: the quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose, especially by making something easier or saving you time; “The speaker used the word “convenience” while explaining the digital service problem.”
counterpart: Someone's or something's counterpart is another person or thing that has a similar function or position in a different place; “A clear definition of the word “counterpart” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
elicit: to succeed in getting information or a reaction from someone, especially when this is difficult; “Learners hear “elicit” while following the digital service explanation.”
embed: to put something firmly and deeply into something else, or to be put into something in this way; “The speaker explains how “embed” is used in a report about the digital service.”
entrepreneur: someone who starts a new business or arranges business deals in order to make money, often in a way that involves financial risks; “A clear definition of the word “entrepreneur” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
enzyme: a chemical substance that is produced in a plant or animal, and helps chemical changes to take place in the plant or animal; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “enzyme.””
establishment: the act of starting an organization, relationship, or system; “A clear definition of the word “establishment” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
feat: something that is an impressive achievement, because it needs a lot of skill, strength etc to do; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “feat.””
impressive: something that is impressive makes you admire it because it is very good, large, important etc; “During the digital service discussion, “impressive” signals a particular quality.”
incur: if you incur a cost, debt, or a fine, you have to pay money because of something you have done; “The speaker explains how “incur” is used in a report about the digital service.”
metre: the basic unit for measuring length in the metric system; “The speaker used the word “metre” while explaining the digital service problem.”
oppose: to disagree with something such as a plan or idea and try to prevent it from happening or succeeding; “Learners hear “oppose” while following the digital service explanation.”
poster: a large printed notice, picture, or photograph, used to advertise something or as a decoration; “The speaker used the word “poster” while explaining the digital service problem.”
puzzle: to confuse someone or make them feel slightly anxious because they do not understand something; “Learners hear “puzzle” while following the digital service explanation.”
ravage: A town, country, or economy that has been ravaged is one that has been damaged so much that it is almost completely destroyed; “Learners hear “ravage” while following the digital service explanation.”
reception: a particular type of welcome for someone, or a particular type of reaction to their ideas, work etc; “The speaker used the word “reception” while explaining the digital service problem.”
remnant: a small part of something that remains after the rest of it has been used, destroyed, or eaten; “The speaker used the word “remnant” while explaining the digital service problem.”
stain: a mark that is difficult to remove, especially one made by a liquid such as blood, coffee, or ink; “A clear definition of the word “stain” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
standard: the level that is considered to be acceptable, or the level that someone or something has achieved; “The speaker used the word “standard” while explaining the digital service problem.”
underneath: the bottom surface of something, or the part of something that is below or under something else; “Learners saw the word “underneath” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
unify: if you unify two or more parts or things, or if they unify, they are combined to make a single unit; “A clear example helps learners use “unify” in a sentence about the digital service.”
zenith: the most successful point in the development of something; “Learners saw the word “zenith” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
apposite: suitable to what is happening or being discussed; “The speaker uses “apposite” to characterize the digital service situation.”
athlete: someone who competes in sports competitions, especially running, jumping, and throwing; “A clear definition of the word “athlete” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
confine: to keep someone or something within the limits of a particular activity or subject; “Learners hear “confine” while following the digital service explanation.”
crucial: something that is crucial is extremely important, because everything else depends on it; “During the digital service discussion, “crucial” signals a particular quality.”
disaster: a sudden event such as a flood, storm, or accident which causes great damage or suffering; “A clear definition of the word “disaster” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
endow: to give a college, hospital etc a large sum of money that provides it with an income; “The speaker explains how “endow” is used in a report about the digital service.”
exclaim: to say something suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry, or excited; “A clear example helps learners use “exclaim” in a sentence about the digital service.”
fidelity: when you are loyal to your husband, girlfriend etc, by not having sex with anyone else; “Learners saw the word “fidelity” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
flu: a common illness that makes you feel very tired and weak, gives you a sore throat, and makes you cough and have to clear your nose a lot; “A clear definition of the word “flu” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
footstep: the sound each step makes when someone is walking; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “footstep.””
format: the size, shape, design etc, in which something such as a book or magazine is produced; “The speaker used the word “format” while explaining the digital service problem.”
fragment: a small piece of something that has broken off or that comes from something larger; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “fragment.””
furnace: a large container for a very hot fire, used to produce power, heat, or liquid metal; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “furnace.””