PTE Academic Technology and communication

Integrated Academic English: Technology & digital life

Advanced academic language for synthesis, comparison, argument, and data description. Focus: technology & digital life.

Independent PTE Academic study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Digital life
Advanced · C1
250 words

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buttress: to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “buttress” describes an action or change.”
nominal: a very small sum of money, especially when compared with what something would usually cost or what it is worth; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as nominal.”
neutral: a country, person, or group that is not involved in an argument or disagreement; “A clear definition of the word “neutral” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
concession: something that you allow someone to have in order to end an argument or a disagreement; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “concession.””
consistent: a consistent argument or idea does not have any parts that do not match other parts; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as consistent.”
hypertext: a way of writing computer documents that makes it possible to move from one document to another by clicking on words or pictures, especially on the Internet; “The speaker used the word “hypertext” while explaining the digital service problem.”
juxtapose: to put things together, especially things that are not normally together, in order to compare them or to make something new; “A clear example helps learners use “juxtapose” in a sentence about the digital service.”
convoluted: If you describe a sentence, idea, or system as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand; “During the digital service discussion, “convoluted” signals a particular quality.”
download: to move information or programs from a computer network to a small computer; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “download” describes an action or change.”
compelling: an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as compelling.”
relative: having a particular quality when compared with something else; “The report describes the digital service issue as relative.”
rigorous: demanding that particular rules, processes, etc. are strictly followed; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as rigorous.”
barren: land or soil that is barren has no plants growing on it; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as barren.”
fray: an argument or fight; “Learners saw the word “fray” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
assert: to state firmly that something is true; “Learners hear “assert” while following the digital service explanation.”
bizarre: very unusual or strange; “During the digital service discussion, “bizarre” signals a particular quality.”
e-commerce: the activity of buying and selling goods and services and doing other business activities using a computer and the Internet; “The speaker used the word “e-commerce” while explaining the digital service problem.”
e-mail: E-mail is a system of sending written messages electronically from one computer to another. E-mail is an abbreviation of .; “The speaker used the word “e-mail” while explaining the digital service problem.”
accessible: a place, building, or object that is accessible is easy to reach or get into; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as accessible.”
alleviate: to make something less painful or difficult to deal with; “A clear example helps learners use “alleviate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
intervention: the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens; “The speaker used the word “intervention” while explaining the digital service problem.”
superb: extremely good; “The speaker uses “superb” to characterize the digital service situation.”
nexus: a connection or network of connections between a number of people, things, or ideas; “A clear definition of the word “nexus” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
pressure: an attempt to persuade someone by using influence, arguments, or threats; “The speaker used the word “pressure” while explaining the digital service problem.”
disproportionate: too much or too little in relation to something else; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as disproportionate.”
pragmatic: dealing with problems in a sensible practical way instead of strictly following a set of ideas; “The report describes the digital service issue as pragmatic.”
amass: if you amass money, knowledge, information etc, you gradually collect a large amount of it; “The speaker explains how “amass” is used in a report about the digital service.”
expire: if a period of time when someone has a particular position of authority expires, it ends; “The speaker explains how “expire” is used in a report about the digital service.”
remainder: the part of something that is left after everything else has gone or been dealt with; “A clear definition of the word “remainder” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
scrupulous: Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right; “The speaker uses “scrupulous” to characterize the digital service situation.”
compact: a small flat container with a mirror, containing powder for a woman’s face; “A clear definition of the word “compact” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
impede: to make it difficult for someone or something to move forward or make progress; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “impede” describes an action or change.”
sedentary: spending a lot of time sitting down, and not moving or exercising very much; “During the digital service discussion, “sedentary” signals a particular quality.”
cipher: a system of secret writing; “A clear definition of the word “cipher” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
erode: to gradually reduce something such as someone’s power or confidence; “A clear example helps learners use “erode” in a sentence about the digital service.”
incentive: something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc; “The speaker used the word “incentive” while explaining the digital service problem.”
encompass: to include a wide range of ideas, subjects, etc; “The speaker explains how “encompass” is used in a report about the digital service.”
exhale: to breathe air, smoke etc out of your mouth; “A clear example helps learners use “exhale” in a sentence about the digital service.”
nocturnal: an animal that is nocturnal is active at night; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as nocturnal.”
obscure: to make something difficult to know or understand; “A clear example helps learners use “obscure” in a sentence about the digital service.”
arboreal: relating to trees, or living in trees; “The report describes the digital service issue as arboreal.”
abeyance: something such as a custom, rule, or system that is in abeyance is not being used at the present time; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “abeyance.””
adhere: to stick firmly to something; “The speaker explains how “adhere” is used in a report about the digital service.”
entangle: to involve someone in an argument, a relationship, or a situation that is difficult to escape from; “Learners hear “entangle” while following the digital service explanation.”
facile: a facile remark, argument etc is too simple and shows a lack of careful thought or understanding; “The report describes the digital service issue as facile.”
siege: a situation in which an army or the police surround a place and try to gain control of it or force someone to come out of it; “The speaker used the word “siege” while explaining the digital service problem.”
tenable: a belief, argument etc that is tenable is reasonable and can be defended successfully; “During the digital service discussion, “tenable” signals a particular quality.”
arbitrate: to officially judge how an argument between two opposing sides should be settled; “Learners hear “arbitrate” while following the digital service explanation.”
autocracy: a system of government in which one person or group has unlimited power; “A clear definition of the word “autocracy” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
eclipse: to become more important, powerful, famous etc than someone or something else, so that they are no longer noticed; “The speaker explains how “eclipse” is used in a report about the digital service.”
bellicose: behaving in a way that is likely to start an argument or fight; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as bellicose.”
overwhelm: to have such a strong emotional effect on sb that it is difficult for them to resist or know how to react; “The speaker explains how “overwhelm” is used in a report about the digital service.”
contentious: causing a lot of argument and disagreement between people; “During the digital service discussion, “contentious” signals a particular quality.”
warrant: a legal document that is signed by a judge, allowing the police to take a particular action; “A clear definition of the word “warrant” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
donate: to give something, especially money, to a person or an organization in order to help them; “A clear example helps learners use “donate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
multiple: a number that contains a smaller number an exact number of times; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “multiple.””
premise: the buildings and land that a shop, restaurant, company etc uses; “The speaker used the word “premise” while explaining the digital service problem.”
redundant: not necessary because something else means or does the same thing; “The speaker uses “redundant” to characterize the digital service situation.”
boost: to increase or improve something and make it more successful; “A clear example helps learners use “boost” in a sentence about the digital service.”
optimism: a tendency to believe that good things will always happen; “Learners saw the word “optimism” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
sturdy: someone who is sturdy is strong, short, and healthy looking; “During the digital service discussion, “sturdy” signals a particular quality.”
diplomatic: relating to or involving the work of diplomats; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as diplomatic.”
diverge: to separate and go in different directions; “Learners hear “diverge” while following the digital service explanation.”
extinguish: to make a fire or light stop burning or shining; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “extinguish” describes an action or change.”
purchase: something you buy, or the act of buying it; “A clear definition of the word “purchase” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
ailment: an illness that is not very serious; “Learners saw the word “ailment” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
fluctuation: a change in a price, amount, level etc; “Learners saw the word “fluctuation” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
refrain: to not do something that you want to do; “A clear example helps learners use “refrain” in a sentence about the digital service.”
symmetry: the quality of being symmetrical; “Learners saw the word “symmetry” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
electrode: a small piece of metal or a wire that is used to send electricity through a system or through a person’s body; “A clear definition of the word “electrode” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
instantaneous: happening immediately; “The report describes the digital service issue as instantaneous.”
denote: to mean something; “A clear example helps learners use “denote” in a sentence about the digital service.”
discretion: the ability to deal with situations in a way that does not offend, upset, or embarrass people or tell any of their secrets; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “discretion.””
orientation: the type of activity or subject that a person or organization seems most interested in and gives most attention to; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “orientation.””
slick: if something is slick, it is done in a skilful and attractive way and seems expensive, but it often contains no important or interesting ideas; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as slick.”
acquiesce: to do what someone else wants, or allow something to happen, even though you do not really agree with it; “A clear example helps learners use “acquiesce” in a sentence about the digital service.”
innovative: an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before; “During the digital service discussion, “innovative” signals a particular quality.”
contemplate: to look at someone or something for a period of time in a way that shows you are thinking; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “contemplate” describes an action or change.”
device: a machine or tool that does a special job; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “device.””
contempt: a feeling that someone or something is not important and deserves no respect; “Learners saw the word “contempt” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
disrupt: to prevent something from continuing in its usual way by causing problems; “A clear example helps learners use “disrupt” in a sentence about the digital service.”
fold: a line made in paper or material when you fold one part of it over another; “The speaker used the word “fold” while explaining the digital service problem.”
prerequisite: something that is necessary before something else can happen or be done; “Learners saw the word “prerequisite” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
rudimentary: a rudimentary knowledge or understanding of a subject is very simple and basic; “The report describes the digital service issue as rudimentary.”
stun: to surprise or upset someone so much that they do not react immediately; “Learners hear “stun” while following the digital service explanation.”
tedious: something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting; “The speaker uses “tedious” to characterize the digital service situation.”
assimilate: to completely understand and begin to use new ideas, information etc; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “assimilate” describes an action or change.”
diversify: to change something or to make it change so that there is more variety; “The speaker explains how “diversify” is used in a report about the digital service.”
embargo: to officially stop particular goods being traded with another country; “The speaker explains how “embargo” is used in a report about the digital service.”
endorse: to express formal support or approval for someone or something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “endorse” describes an action or change.”
exert: to use your power, influence etc in order to make something happen; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “exert” describes an action or change.”
malleable: something that is malleable is easy to press or pull into a new shape; “During the digital service discussion, “malleable” signals a particular quality.”
transaction: a business deal or action, such as buying or selling something; “Learners saw the word “transaction” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
affluent: having plenty of money, nice houses, expensive things etc; “The speaker uses “affluent” to characterize the digital service situation.”
generic: relating to a whole group of things rather than to one thing; “The speaker uses “generic” to characterize the digital service situation.”
notify: to formally or officially tell someone about something; “The speaker explains how “notify” is used in a report about the digital service.”
pertinent: directly relating to something that is being considered; “The speaker uses “pertinent” to characterize the digital service situation.”
restrict: to limit or control the size, amount, or range of something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “restrict” describes an action or change.”
sediment: solid substances that settle at the bottom of a liquid; “The speaker used the word “sediment” while explaining the digital service problem.”
gloomy: making you feel that things will not improve; “During the digital service discussion, “gloomy” signals a particular quality.”
jeopardize: to risk losing or spoiling something important; “The speaker explains how “jeopardize” is used in a report about the digital service.”
malice: the desire to harm someone because you hate them; “A clear definition of the word “malice” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
refute: to prove that a statement or idea is not correct; “A clear example helps learners use “refute” in a sentence about the digital service.”
regenerate: to grow again, or make something grow again; “Learners hear “regenerate” while following the digital service explanation.”
tangible: if something is tangible, you can touch or feel it; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as tangible.”
unparalleled: bigger, better, or worse than anything else; “The speaker uses “unparalleled” to characterize the digital service situation.”
utilize: to use something for a particular purpose; “Learners hear “utilize” while following the digital service explanation.”
abate: to become less strong or decrease; “The speaker explains how “abate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
bilateral: involving two groups or nations; “The report describes the digital service issue as bilateral.”
buoyant: able to float or keep things floating; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as buoyant.”
dislocation: Dislocation is a situation in which something such as a system, process, or way of life is greatly disturbed or prevented from continuing as normal; “The speaker used the word “dislocation” while explaining the digital service problem.”
irritable: getting annoyed quickly or easily; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as irritable.”
perpendicular: an exactly vertical position or line; “Learners saw the word “perpendicular” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
transient: continuing only for a short time; “The report describes the digital service issue as transient.”
curtail: to reduce or limit something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “curtail” describes an action or change.”
detrimental: causing harm or damage; “The speaker uses “detrimental” to characterize the digital service situation.”
enact: to act in a play, story etc; “A clear example helps learners use “enact” in a sentence about the digital service.”
integrated: an integrated system, institution etc combines many different groups, ideas, or parts in a way that works well; “During the digital service discussion, “integrated” signals a particular quality.”
patriarchy: a social system in which the oldest man rules his family and passes power and possessions on to his sons; “A clear definition of the word “patriarchy” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
ambiguous: something that is ambiguous is unclear, confusing, or not certain, especially because it can be understood in more than one way; “The report describes the digital service issue as ambiguous.”
camouflage: a way of hiding something, especially soldiers and military equipment, by using paint, leaves etc to make it look like the things around it; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “camouflage.””
digitize: To digitize information means to turn it into a form that can be read easily by a computer; “The speaker explains how “digitize” is used in a report about the digital service.”
lapse: A lapse of something such as concentration or judgment is a temporary lack of that thing, which can often cause you to make a mistake; “The speaker used the word “lapse” while explaining the digital service problem.”
residue: a substance that remains on a surface, in a container etc and cannot be removed easily, or that remains after a chemical process; “The speaker used the word “residue” while explaining the digital service problem.”
inertia: the force that keeps an object in the same position or keeps it moving until it is moved or stopped by another force; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “inertia.””
ironic: an ironic situation is one that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true; “The report describes the digital service issue as ironic.”
whim: a sudden feeling that you would like to do or have something, especially when there is no important or good reason; “The speaker used the word “whim” while explaining the digital service problem.”
humane: treating people or animals in a way that is not cruel and causes them as little suffering as possible; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as humane.”
neutrality: the state of not supporting either side in an argument or war; “The speaker used the word “neutrality” while explaining the digital service problem.”
revitalize: To revitalize something that has lost its activity or its health means to make it active or healthy again; “A clear example helps learners use “revitalize” in a sentence about the digital service.”
budget: the money that is available to an organization or person, or a plan of how it will be spent; “A clear definition of the word “budget” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
counteract: to reduce or prevent the bad effect of something, by doing something that has the opposite effect; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “counteract” describes an action or change.”
extinction: The extinction of a species of animal or plant is the death of all its remaining living members; “The speaker used the word “extinction” while explaining the digital service problem.”
fossil: an animal or plant that lived many thousands of years ago and that has been preserved, or the shape of one of these animals or plants that has been preserved in rock; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “fossil.””
hormone: a chemical substance produced by your body that influences its growth, development, and condition; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “hormone.””
photosynthesis: the production by a green plant of special substances like sugar that it uses as food, caused by the action of sunlight on chlorophyll (= the green substance in leaves ); “The digital service report includes a section on the word “photosynthesis.””
renown: when you are famous and a lot of people admire you for a special skill, achievement, or quality; “The speaker used the word “renown” while explaining the digital service problem.”
succumb: to stop opposing someone or something that is stronger than you, and allow them to take control; “Learners hear “succumb” while following the digital service explanation.”
toxin: a poisonous substance, especially one that is produced by bacteria and causes a particular disease; “Learners saw the word “toxin” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
ambiguity: the state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain, or things that produce this effect; “A clear definition of the word “ambiguity” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
futile: actions that are futile are useless because they have no chance of being successful; “The speaker uses “futile” to characterize the digital service situation.”
grill: a part of a cooker in which strong heat from above cooks food on a metal shelf below; “Learners saw the word “grill” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
pirate: someone who sails on the seas, attacking other boats and stealing things from them; “The speaker used the word “pirate” while explaining the digital service problem.”
precursor: something that happened or existed before something else and influenced its development; “The speaker used the word “precursor” while explaining the digital service problem.”
recession: a difficult time when there is less trade, business activity etc in a country than usual; “A clear definition of the word “recession” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
resign: to officially announce that you have decided to leave your job or an organization; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “resign” describes an action or change.”
anomaly: something that is noticeable because it is different from what is usual; “The speaker used the word “anomaly” while explaining the digital service problem.”
crusade: a determined attempt to change something because you think you are morally right; “A clear definition of the word “crusade” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
exodus: a situation in which a lot of people leave a particular place at the same time; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “exodus.””
gourmet: someone who knows a lot about food and wine and who enjoys good food and wine; “A clear definition of the word “gourmet” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
pesticide: a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops; “Learners saw the word “pesticide” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
quiescent: not developing or doing anything, especially when this is only a temporary state; “The speaker uses “quiescent” to characterize the digital service situation.”
scrub: to rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean it; “A clear example helps learners use “scrub” in a sentence about the digital service.”
terminology: the technical words or expressions that are used in a particular subject; “The speaker used the word “terminology” while explaining the digital service problem.”
allude: If you allude to something, you mention it in an indirect way; “A clear example helps learners use “allude” in a sentence about the digital service.”
augment: to increase the value, amount, effectiveness etc of something; “The speaker explains how “augment” is used in a report about the digital service.”
batch: a group of people or things that arrive or are dealt with together; “Learners saw the word “batch” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
despoil: to steal from a place or people using force, especially in a war; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “despoil” describes an action or change.”
dispel: to make something go away, especially a belief, idea, or feeling; “The speaker explains how “dispel” is used in a report about the digital service.”
dissent: to say that you disagree with an official decision or accepted opinion; “Learners hear “dissent” while following the digital service explanation.”
feign: to pretend to have a particular feeling or to be ill, asleep etc; “The speaker explains how “feign” is used in a report about the digital service.”
germinate: if a seed germinates, or if it is germinated, it begins to grow; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “germinate” describes an action or change.”
hostility: when someone is unfriendly and full of anger towards another person; “The speaker used the word “hostility” while explaining the digital service problem.”
novice: someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “novice.””
pernicious: very harmful or evil, often in a way that you do not notice easily; “The speaker uses “pernicious” to characterize the digital service situation.”
predominate: to have the most importance or influence, or to be most easily noticed; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “predominate” describes an action or change.”
preside: to be in charge of a formal event, organization, ceremony etc; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “preside” describes an action or change.”
ration: to control the supply of something because there is not enough; “The speaker explains how “ration” is used in a report about the digital service.”
scour: to clean something very thoroughly by rubbing it with a rough material; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “scour” describes an action or change.”
transcribe: to arrange a piece of music for a different instrument or voice; “The speaker explains how “transcribe” is used in a report about the digital service.”
voracious: having an extremely strong desire to do or have a lot of something; “During the digital service discussion, “voracious” signals a particular quality.”
acumen: the ability to think quickly and make good judgments; “The speaker used the word “acumen” while explaining the digital service problem.”
amenable: willing to accept what someone says or does without arguing; “The speaker uses “amenable” to characterize the digital service situation.”
censure: the act of expressing strong disapproval and criticism; “The speaker used the word “censure” while explaining the digital service problem.”
elongate: to become longer, or make something longer than normal; “A clear example helps learners use “elongate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
embellish: to make something more beautiful by adding decorations to it; “The speaker explains how “embellish” is used in a report about the digital service.”
escalate: to become higher or increase, or to make something do this; “Learners hear “escalate” while following the digital service explanation.”
evade: to not do or deal with something that you should do; “The speaker explains how “evade” is used in a report about the digital service.”
fallow: to leave (land) unseeded after ploughing and harrowing it; “The speaker explains how “fallow” is used in a report about the digital service.”
gauge: an instrument for measuring the size or amount of something; “The speaker used the word “gauge” while explaining the digital service problem.”
inalienable: an inalienable right, power etc cannot be taken from you; “The report describes the digital service issue as inalienable.”
innate: an innate quality or ability is something you are born with; “During the digital service discussion, “innate” signals a particular quality.”
maturity: the quality of behaving in a sensible way like an adult; “A clear definition of the word “maturity” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
rekindle: to make someone have a particular feeling, thought etc again; “Learners hear “rekindle” while following the digital service explanation.”
adept: good at something that needs care and skill; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as adept.”
ambivalent: not sure whether you want or like something or not; “During the digital service discussion, “ambivalent” signals a particular quality.”
bolster: a long firm pillow , usually shaped like a tube; “A clear definition of the word “bolster” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
corporate: belonging to or relating to a corporation; “During the digital service discussion, “corporate” signals a particular quality.”
elusive: an elusive result is difficult to achieve; “The speaker uses “elusive” to characterize the digital service situation.”
eschew: to deliberately avoid doing or using something; “A clear example helps learners use “eschew” in a sentence about the digital service.”
predator: an animal that kills and eats other animals; “The speaker used the word “predator” while explaining the digital service problem.”
recreation: an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “recreation.””
sentient: able to experience things through your senses; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as sentient.”
sluggish: moving or reacting more slowly than normal; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as sluggish.”
syncretize: to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy); “In the digital service discussion, the verb “syncretize” describes an action or change.”
unbridgeable: An unbridgeable gap or divide between two sides in an argument is so great that the two sides seem unlikely ever to agree; “The report describes the digital service issue as unbridgeable.”
acclaim: to praise someone or something publicly; “Learners hear “acclaim” while following the digital service explanation.”
burrow: to make a hole or passage in the ground; “The speaker explains how “burrow” is used in a report about the digital service.”
byzantine: If you describe a system or process as byzantine, you are criticizing it because it seems complicated or secretive; “The report describes the digital service issue as byzantine.”
credence: the acceptance of something as true; “The speaker used the word “credence” while explaining the digital service problem.”
devoid: to be completely lacking in something; “During the digital service discussion, “devoid” signals a particular quality.”
exhaustive: extremely thorough and complete; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as exhaustive.”
fossilize: if people, ideas, systems etc fossilize or are fossilized, they never change or develop, even when there are good reasons why they should change; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “fossilize” describes an action or change.”
olfactory: connected with the sense of smell; “During the digital service discussion, “olfactory” signals a particular quality.”
vertebrate: a living creature that has a backbone; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “vertebrate.””
virtuous: behaving in a very honest and moral way; “The speaker uses “virtuous” to characterize the digital service situation.”
arable: relating to growing crops; “During the digital service discussion, “arable” signals a particular quality.”
celestial: relating to the sky or heaven; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as celestial.”
exacerbate: to make a bad situation worse; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “exacerbate” describes an action or change.”
extol: to praise something very much; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “extol” describes an action or change.”
benevolent: kind and generous; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as benevolent.”
noxious: harmful or poisonous; “The speaker uses “noxious” to characterize the digital service situation.”
pervasive: existing everywhere; “The speaker uses “pervasive” to characterize the digital service situation.”
facilitate: To facilitate an action or process, especially one that you would like to happen, means to make it easier or more likely to happen; “Learners hear “facilitate” while following the digital service explanation.”
polemical: using strong arguments to criticize or defend a particular idea, opinion, or person; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as polemical.”
realistic: judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actually possible rather than what you would like to happen; “The report describes the digital service issue as realistic.”
sensational: A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest; “The speaker uses “sensational” to characterize the digital service situation.”
demarcate: to decide or mark the limits of an area, system etc; “Learners hear “demarcate” while following the digital service explanation.”
neurology: the scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “neurology.””
opposed: to disagree with something such as a plan or system; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as opposed.”
pivotal: more important than anything else in a situation, system etc; “During the digital service discussion, “pivotal” signals a particular quality.”
quota: an official limit on the number or amount of something that is allowed in a particular period; “Learners saw the word “quota” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
tiff: a slight argument between friends or people who are in love; “The speaker used the word “tiff” while explaining the digital service problem.”
offset: to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another; “A clear example helps learners use “offset” in a sentence about the digital service.”
particular: a particular thing or person is the one that you are talking about, and not any other; “During the digital service discussion, “particular” signals a particular quality.”
reconcile: to have a good relationship again with someone after you have quarrelled with them; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “reconcile” describes an action or change.”
rival: a person, group, or organization that you compete with in sport, business, a fight etc; “Learners saw the word “rival” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
amend: to correct or make small changes to something that is written or spoken; “The speaker explains how “amend” is used in a report about the digital service.”
biography: a book that tells what has happened in someone’s life, written by someone else; “The speaker used the word “biography” while explaining the digital service problem.”
dismantle: to take a machine or piece of equipment apart so that it is in separate pieces; “The speaker explains how “dismantle” is used in a report about the digital service.”
incommensurate: not commensurate; disproportionate; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as incommensurate.”
oak: a large tree that is common in northern countries, or the hard wood of this tree; “A clear definition of the word “oak” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
paralysis: the loss of the ability to move all or part of your body or feel things in it; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “paralysis.””
ruckus: a noisy argument or confused situation; “The speaker used the word “ruckus” while explaining the digital service problem.”
slump: to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand; “The speaker explains how “slump” is used in a report about the digital service.”
span: the part of a bridge, arch etc that goes across from one support to another; “Learners saw the word “span” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
degenerate: someone whose behaviour is considered to be morally unacceptable; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “degenerate.””
epidemic: a large number of cases of a disease that happen at the same time; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “epidemic.””
gleam: a small pale light, especially one that shines for a short time; “Learners saw the word “gleam” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
lucrative: a job or activity that is lucrative lets you earn a lot of money; “During the digital service discussion, “lucrative” signals a particular quality.”
offensive: a planned military attack involving large forces over a long period; “The speaker used the word “offensive” while explaining the digital service problem.”
premium: the cost of insurance, especially the amount that you pay each year; “A clear definition of the word “premium” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
prudent: sensible and careful, especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as prudent.”
reliance: when someone or something is dependent on someone or something else; “A clear definition of the word “reliance” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
aspect: one part of a situation, idea, plan etc that has many parts; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “aspect.””
brochure: a thin book giving information or advertising something; “Learners saw the word “brochure” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
flask: a glass bottle with a narrow top, used in a laboratory; “The speaker used the word “flask” while explaining the digital service problem.”
implicit: suggested or understood without being stated directly; “During the digital service discussion, “implicit” signals a particular quality.”
provoke: to cause a reaction or feeling, especially a sudden one; “Learners hear “provoke” while following the digital service explanation.”
shed: to get rid of something that you no longer need or want; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “shed” describes an action or change.”