Cambridge English Technology and communication

B2 First: Technology & digital life

Flexible vocabulary for discussion, problem-solving, stories, and detailed opinions. Focus: technology & digital life.

Independent Cambridge English study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Digital life
Confident · B2
250 words

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setup: The setup of computer hardware or software is the process of installing it and making it ready to use; “The speaker used the word “setup” while explaining the digital service problem.”
bespoke: a bespoke product, especially computer software or a piece of clothing, has been specially made for a particular customer; “The speaker uses “bespoke” to characterize the digital service situation.”
overburden: to give an organization, person, or system more work or problems than they can deal with; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “overburden” describes an action or change.”
against: to have to deal with a difficult opponent or problem; “In this digital service, the word “against” helps express a precise idea.”
introduce: to formally present a possible new law to be discussed; “The speaker explains how “introduce” is used in a report about the digital service.”
surmount: to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; “The speaker explains how “surmount” is used in a report about the digital service.”
forum: an organization, meeting, TV programme etc where people have a chance to publicly discuss an important subject; “The speaker used the word “forum” while explaining the digital service problem.”
investigation: an official attempt to find out the truth about or the cause of something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “investigation.””
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.”
continuity: the state of continuing for a period of time, without problems, interruptions, or changes; “Learners saw the word “continuity” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
equity: a situation in which all people are treated equally and no one has an unfair advantage; “The speaker used the word “equity” while explaining the digital service problem.”
discrepancy: a difference between two amounts, details, reports etc that should be the same; “The speaker used the word “discrepancy” while explaining the digital service problem.”
information: facts or details that tell you something about a situation, person, event etc; “Learners saw the word “information” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
easily: without problems or difficulties; “The result was described easily in the final digital service paragraph.”
problem: a situation that causes difficulties; “The speaker used the word “problem” while explaining the digital service problem.”
ruinous: causing a lot of damage or problems; “The speaker uses “ruinous” to characterize the digital service situation.”
discussion: when you discuss something; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “discussion.””
analytical: thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine and understand things; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as analytical.”
exactly: used when emphasizing that something is no more and no less than a number or amount, or is completely correct in every detail; “The team responded exactly when the digital service plan changed.”
fraught: If a situation or action is fraught with problems or risks, it is filled with them; “The speaker uses “fraught” to characterize the digital service situation.”
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.”
commission: a group of people who have been given the official job of finding out about something or controlling something; “The speaker used the word “commission” while explaining the digital service problem.”
compromise: to reach an agreement in which everyone involved accepts less than what they wanted at first; “Learners hear “compromise” while following the digital service explanation.”
expedient: a quick and effective way of dealing with a problem; “Learners saw the word “expedient” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
exploit: to treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but giving them very little in return – used to show disapproval; “The speaker explains how “exploit” is used in a report about the digital service.”
forecast: a description of what is likely to happen in the future, based on the information that you have now; “A clear definition of the word “forecast” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
modify: to make small changes to something in order to improve it and make it more suitable or effective; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “modify” describes an action or change.”
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.”
ratio: a relationship between two amounts, represented by a pair of numbers showing how much bigger one amount is than the other; “A clear definition of the word “ratio” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
reluctant: hesitating before doing sth because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as reluctant.”
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.”
variation: a difference between similar things, or a change from the usual amount or form of something; “The speaker used the word “variation” while explaining the digital service problem.”
absorb: to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from the surface or space around something; “The speaker explains how “absorb” is used in a report about the digital service.”
characteristic: a quality or feature of something or someone that is typical of them and easy to recognize; “The speaker used the word “characteristic” while explaining the digital service problem.”
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.”
nice: involving a very small difference or detail; “During the digital service discussion, “nice” signals a particular quality.”
objective: something that you are trying hard to achieve, especially in business or politics; “A clear definition of the word “objective” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
scatter: to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground; “Learners hear “scatter” while following the digital service explanation.”
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.”
withstand: to defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose you; “Learners hear “withstand” 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.”
assess: to make a judgment about a person or situation after thinking carefully about it; “Learners hear “assess” while following the digital service explanation.”
attribute: a quality or feature, especially one that is considered to be good or useful; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “attribute.””
candidate: someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election; “The speaker used the word “candidate” while explaining the digital service problem.”
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.”
collapse: a sudden failure in the way something works, so that it cannot continue; “A clear definition of the word “collapse” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
decrease: to become less or go down to a lower level, or to make something do this; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “decrease” describes an action or change.”
depress: to prevent an economy from being as active and successful as it usually is; “Learners hear “depress” while following the digital service explanation.”
diverse: If a group of things is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of things; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as diverse.”
liberal: allowing people or organizations a lot of political or economic freedom; “During the digital service discussion, “liberal” signals a particular quality.”
maintain: to make something continue in the same way or at the same standard as before; “The speaker explains how “maintain” is used in a report about the digital service.”
maintenance: the repairs, painting etc that are necessary to keep something in good condition; “A clear definition of the word “maintenance” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
moderate: to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent; “The speaker explains how “moderate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
opponent: someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argument; “A clear definition of the word “opponent” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
qualify: to have the right to have or do something, or to give someone this right; “A clear example helps learners use “qualify” in a sentence about the digital service.”
status: the official legal position or condition of a person, group, country etc; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “status.””
superior: someone who has a higher rank or position than you, especially in a job; “The speaker used the word “superior” while explaining the digital service problem.”
transfer: the act of changing from one bus, aircraft etc to another while travelling; “The speaker used the word “transfer” while explaining the digital service problem.”
trial: a process of testing to find out whether something works effectively and is safe; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “trial.””
demonstrate: to show or describe how to do something or how something works; “Learners hear “demonstrate” while following the digital service explanation.”
determination: the quality of trying to do something even when it is difficult; “A clear definition of the word “determination” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
disturb: to interrupt someone so that they cannot continue what they are doing; “The speaker explains how “disturb” is used in a report about the digital service.”
eliminate: to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “eliminate” describes an action or change.”
procedure: a way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way; “The speaker used the word “procedure” while explaining the digital service problem.”
reasonable: A reasonable amount of something is a fairly large amount of it; “The report describes the digital service issue as reasonable.”
utility: a service such as gas or electricity provided for people to use; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “utility.””
abandon: to leave someone, especially someone you are responsible for; “A clear example helps learners use “abandon” in a sentence about the digital service.”
acute: an acute illness or disease quickly becomes very serious; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as acute.”
charge: to state officially that someone may be guilty of a crime; “Learners hear “charge” while following the digital service explanation.”
excess: a larger amount of something than is allowed or needed; “A clear definition of the word “excess” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
execute: to kill someone, especially legally as a punishment; “A clear example helps learners use “execute” in a sentence about the digital service.”
instrument: a small tool used in work such as science or medicine; “The speaker used the word “instrument” while explaining the digital service problem.”
interval: the period of time between two events, activities etc; “The speaker used the word “interval” while explaining the digital service problem.”
range: the limits within which amounts, quantities, ages etc vary; “The speaker used the word “range” while explaining the digital service problem.”
recover: to get better after an illness, accident, shock etc; “Learners hear “recover” while following the digital service explanation.”
regulate: to control an activity or process, especially by rules; “The speaker explains how “regulate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
release: to let someone go free, after having kept them somewhere; “The speaker explains how “release” is used in a report about the digital service.”
terminal: a terminal illness cannot be cured, and causes death; “The report describes the digital service issue as terminal.”
triumph: an important victory or success after a difficult struggle; “The speaker used the word “triumph” while explaining the digital service problem.”
volume: the amount of sound produced by a television, radio etc; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “volume.””
acquire: to obtain something by buying it or being given it; “Learners hear “acquire” while following the digital service explanation.”
destination: the place that someone or something is going to; “Learners saw the word “destination” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
dynamic: relating to a force or power that causes movement; “The speaker uses “dynamic” to characterize the digital service situation.”
liable: legally responsible for the cost of something; “The speaker uses “liable” to characterize the digital service situation.”
promote: to help something to develop or increase; “Learners hear “promote” while following the digital service explanation.”
subsequent: happening or coming after something else; “During the digital service discussion, “subsequent” signals a particular quality.”
circumvent: to avoid a problem or rule that restricts you, especially in a clever or dishonest way – used to show disapproval; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “circumvent” describes an action or change.”
definite: clearly known, seen, or stated; “The report describes the digital service issue as definite.”
enormous: very big in size or in amount; “The report describes the digital service issue as enormous.”
provocative: provocative behaviour, remarks etc are intended to make people angry or upset, or to cause a lot of discussion; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as provocative.”
recede: When something such as a quality, problem, or illness recedes, it becomes weaker, smaller, or less intense; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “recede” describes an action or change.”
syndrome: an illness which consists of a set of physical or mental problems – often used in the name of illnesses; “The speaker used the word “syndrome” while explaining the digital service problem.”
tremendous: very big, fast, powerful etc; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as tremendous.”
encyclopedia: a book or cd, or a set of these, containing facts about many different subjects, or containing detailed facts about one subject; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “encyclopedia.””
immense: extremely large; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as immense.”
impulsive: someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as impulsive.”
subtlety: the quality that something has when it has been done in a clever or skilful way, with careful attention to small details; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “subtlety.””
adversity: a situation in which you have a lot of problems that seem to be caused by bad luck; “A clear definition of the word “adversity” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
infrastructure: the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example roads, railways, banks etc; “The speaker used the word “infrastructure” while explaining the digital service problem.”
specification: a detailed instruction about how a car, building, piece of equipment etc should be made; “The speaker used the word “specification” while explaining the digital service problem.”
advisable: something that is advisable should be done in order to avoid problems or risks; “During the digital service discussion, “advisable” signals a particular quality.”
inconvenient: Something that is inconvenient causes problems or difficulties for someone; “The report describes the digital service issue as inconvenient.”
setback: a problem that delays or prevents progress, or makes things worse than they were; “The speaker used the word “setback” while explaining the digital service problem.”
acid: a chemical substance that has a pH of less than 7. Strong acids can burn holes in material or damage your skin; “The speaker used the word “acid” while explaining the digital service problem.”
anchor: a piece of heavy metal that is lowered to the bottom of the sea, a lake etc to prevent a ship or boat moving; “A clear definition of the word “anchor” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
collision: an accident in which two or more people or vehicles hit each other while moving in different directions; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “collision.””
competition: a situation in which people or organizations try to be more successful than other people or organizations; “A clear definition of the word “competition” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
condemn: to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because you think it is morally wrong; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “condemn” describes an action or change.”
crystal: a small piece of a substance with many even sides, that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid; “Learners saw the word “crystal” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
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.”
explode: to burst, or to make something burst, into small pieces, usually with a loud noise and in a way that causes damage; “The speaker explains how “explode” is used in a report about the digital service.”
fee: an amount of money that you pay to do something or that you pay to a professional person for their work; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “fee.””
Festival: a special occasion when people celebrate something such as a religious event, and there is often a public holiday; “Learners saw the word “festival” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
filter: to remove unwanted substances from water, air etc by passing it through a special substance or piece of equipment; “Learners hear “filter” while following the digital service explanation.”
graph: a drawing that uses a line or lines to show how two or more sets of measurements are related to each other; “Learners saw the word “graph” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
invest: to buy shares, property, or goods because you hope that the value will increase and you can make a profit; “The speaker explains how “invest” is used in a report about the digital service.”
mission: an important job that involves travelling somewhere, done by a member of the air force, army etc, or by a spacecraft; “Learners saw the word “mission” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
pole: a long stick or post usually made of wood or metal, often set upright in the ground to support something; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “pole.””
prior: a person’s right to something which is considered more important than another person’s right to the same thing; “The report describes the digital service issue as prior.”
sacrifice: to willingly stop having something you want or doing something you like in order to get something more important; “The speaker explains how “sacrifice” is used in a report about the digital service.”
slide: a large structure with steps leading to the top of a long sloping surface which children can slide down; “The speaker used the word “slide” while explaining the digital service problem.”
statue: an image of a person or animal that is made in solid material such as stone or metal and is usually large; “Learners saw the word “statue” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
steady: to hold someone or something so they become more balanced or controlled, or to become more balanced or controlled; “Learners hear “steady” while following the digital service explanation.”
transform: to completely change the appearance, form, or character of something or someone, especially in a way that improves it; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “transform” describes an action or change.”
transmission: the process of sending out electronic signals, messages etc, using radio, television, or other similar equipment; “Learners saw the word “transmission” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
vacuum: a space that is completely empty of all gas, especially one from which all the air has been taken away; “The speaker used the word “vacuum” while explaining the digital service problem.”
adapt: to gradually change your behaviour and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation; “Learners hear “adapt” while following the digital service explanation.”
admission: a statement in which you admit that something is true or that you have done something wrong; “A clear definition of the word “admission” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
beneficiary: someone who gets advantages from an action or change; “The speaker used the word “beneficiary” while explaining the digital service problem.”
clumsy: moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc; “The speaker uses “clumsy” to characterize the digital service situation.”
confidence: the feeling that you can trust someone or something to be good, work well, or produce good results; “Learners saw the word “confidence” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
diameter: a straight line from one side of a circle to the other side, passing through the centre of the circle, or the length of this line; “A clear definition of the word “diameter” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
estimate: to try to judge the value, size, speed, cost etc of something, without calculating it exactly; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “estimate” describes an action or change.”
extra: an amount of something, especially money, in addition to the usual, basic, or necessary amount; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “extra.””
framework: a set of ideas, rules, or beliefs from which something is developed, or on which decisions are based; “Learners saw the word “framework” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
helicopter: a type of aircraft with large metal blades on top which turn around very quickly to make it fly; “A clear definition of the word “helicopter” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
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.”
initial: to write your initials on a document to make it official or to show that you agree with something; “Learners hear “initial” while following the digital service explanation.”
measure: to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as inch es ,metres etc; “Learners hear “measure” while following the digital service explanation.”
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.””
motivate: to make someone want to achieve something and make them willing to work hard in order to do this; “The speaker explains how “motivate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
precious: something that is precious is valuable and important and should not be wasted or used without care; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as precious.”
rational: A rational person is someone who is sensible and is able to make decisions based on intelligent thinking rather than on emotion; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as rational.”
restoration: the act of bringing back a law, tax, or system of government; “Learners saw the word “restoration” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
spoil: to have a bad effect on something so that it is no longer attractive, enjoyable, useful etc; “A clear example helps learners use “spoil” in a sentence about the digital service.”
string: a strong thread made of several threads twisted together, used for tying or fastening things; “A clear definition of the word “string” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
technician: someone whose job is to check equipment or machines and make sure that they are working properly; “Learners saw the word “technician” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
administration: the activities that are involved in managing the work of a company or organization; “Learners saw the word “administration” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
advantageous: helpful and likely to make you successful; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as advantageous.”
affect: to do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someone’s situation; “The speaker explains how “affect” is used in a report about the digital service.”
challenge: something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesting; “A clear definition of the word “challenge” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
compress: to press something or make it smaller so that it takes up less space, or to become smaller; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “compress” describes an action or change.”
confusion: a very confusing situation, that usually has a lot of noise and action, so that it is difficult for someone to understand it or control it; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “confusion.””
consult: to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “consult” describes an action or change.”
convert: to change something into a different form, or to change something so that it can be used for a different purpose or in a different way; “The speaker explains how “convert” is used in a report about the digital service.”
credit: an arrangement with a shop, bank etc that allows you to buy something and pay for it later; “A clear definition of the word “credit” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
decay: to be slowly destroyed by a natural chemical process, or to make something do this; “Learners hear “decay” while following the digital service explanation.”
defect: a fault or a lack of something that means that something or someone is not perfect; “A clear definition of the word “defect” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
desperate: willing to do anything to change a very bad situation, and not caring about danger; “The speaker uses “desperate” to characterize the digital service situation.”
earnest: to really mean what you are saying, especially when expressing an intention or wish; “Learners saw the word “earnest” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
fuel: a substance such as coal, gas, or oil that can be burned to produce heat or energy; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “fuel.””
immaculate: exactly correct or perfect in every detail; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as immaculate.”
luxury: A luxury item is something expensive which is not necessary but which gives you pleasure; “The speaker uses “luxury” to characterize the digital service situation.”
manual: a book that gives instructions about how to do something, especially how to use a machine; “Learners saw the word “manual” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
mature: someone, especially a child or young person, who is mature behaves in a sensible and reasonable way, as you would expect an adult to behave; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as mature.”
maximum: the maximum amount, quantity, speed etc is the largest that is possible or allowed; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as maximum.”
minimum: the smallest amount of something or number of things that is possible or necessary; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “minimum.””
modest: someone who is modest does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements; “The report describes the digital service issue as modest.”
molecule: the smallest unit into which any substance can be divided without losing its own chemical nature, usually consisting of two or more atoms; “Learners saw the word “molecule” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
occupy: to enter a place in a large group and keep control of it, especially by military force; “A clear example helps learners use “occupy” in a sentence about the digital service.”
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.”
overall: a loose-fitting piece of clothing like a coat, that is worn over clothes to protect them; “The speaker used the word “overall” while explaining the digital service problem.”
platform: the raised place beside a railway track where you get on and off a train in a station; “The speaker used the word “platform” while explaining the digital service problem.”
plug: a round flat piece of rubber used for stopping the water flowing out of a bath or sink; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “plug.””
precaution: something you do in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening; “Learners saw the word “precaution” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
provision: to provide someone or something with a lot of food and supplies, especially for a journey; “The speaker explains how “provision” is used in a report about the digital service.”
rail: to complain angrily about something, especially something that you think is very unfair; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “rail” describes an action or change.”
rotate: to turn with a circular movement around a central point, or to make something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “rotate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
stake: to risk losing something that is valuable or important to you on the result of something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “stake” describes an action or change.”
succession: the act of taking over an official job or position, or the right to be the next to take it; “A clear definition of the word “succession” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
superficial: not studying or looking at something carefully and only seeing the most noticeable things; “During the digital service discussion, “superficial” signals a particular quality.”
trail: to pull something behind you, especially along the ground, or to be pulled in this way; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “trail” describes an action or change.”
upheaval: a very big change that often causes problems; “Learners saw the word “upheaval” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
vacant: a vacant seat, building, room or piece of land is empty and available for someone to use; “The speaker uses “vacant” to characterize the digital service situation.”
worthwhile: if something is worthwhile, it is important or useful, or you gain something from it; “The speaker uses “worthwhile” to characterize the digital service situation.”
ambulance: a special vehicle that is used to take people who are ill or injured to hospital; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “ambulance.””
aware: if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists; “The report describes the digital service issue as aware.”
chief: the most important person, or one of the most important people, in a company or organization – used especially in job titles and in news reports; “A clear definition of the word “chief” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
column: a tall solid upright stone post used to support a building or as a decoration; “Learners saw the word “column” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
combine: a machine used by farmers to cut grain, separate the seeds from it, and clean it; “The speaker used the word “combine” while explaining the digital service problem.”
contest: to say formally that you do not accept something or do not agree with it; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “contest” describes an action or change.”
corporation: a big company, or a group of companies acting together as a single organization; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “corporation.””
deny: to say that something is not true, or that you do not believe something; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “deny” describes an action or change.”
digest: to change food that you have just eaten into substances that your body can use; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “digest” describes an action or change.”
equation: a statement in mathematics that shows that two amounts or totals are equal; “Learners saw the word “equation” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
exchange: the act of giving someone something and receiving something else from them; “A clear definition of the word “exchange” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
function: the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does; “Learners saw the word “function” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
glimpse: to see someone or something for a moment without getting a complete view of them; “The speaker explains how “glimpse” is used in a report about the digital service.”
humble: to show that you are not too proud to ask for something, admit you are wrong etc; “The speaker explains how “humble” is used in a report about the digital service.”
impact: the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something; “Learners saw the word “impact” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
inspire: to encourage someone by making them feel confident and eager to do something; “Learners hear “inspire” while following the digital service explanation.”
item: a single thing, especially one thing in a list, group, or set of things; “A clear definition of the word “item” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
legal: if something is legal, you are allowed to do it or have to do it by law; “The speaker uses “legal” to characterize the digital service situation.”
manufacture: to use machines to make goods or materials, usually in large numbers or amounts; “A clear example helps learners use “manufacture” in a sentence about the digital service.”
opportunity: a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something; “The speaker used the word “opportunity” while explaining the digital service problem.”
owe: to need to pay someone for something that they have done for you or sold to you, or to need to give someone back money that they have lent you; “A clear example helps learners use “owe” in a sentence about the digital service.”
punctual: arriving, happening, or being done at exactly the time that has been arranged; “The report describes the digital service issue as punctual.”
represent: to officially speak or take action for another person or group of people; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “represent” describes an action or change.”
rust: the reddish-brown substance that forms on iron or steel when it gets wet; “Learners saw the word “rust” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
screw: to fasten or close something by turning it, or to be fastened in this way; “In the digital service discussion, the verb “screw” describes an action or change.”
session: a formal meeting or group of meetings, especially of a law court or parliament; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “session.””
socialism: an economic and political system in which large industries are owned by the government, and taxes are used to take some wealth away from richer citizens and give it to poorer citizens; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “socialism.””
thermometer: a piece of equipment that measures the temperature of the air, of your body etc; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “thermometer.””
version: a copy of something that has been changed so that it is slightly different; “Learners saw the word “version” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
vivid: vivid memories, dreams, descriptions etc are so clear that they seem real; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as vivid.”
alarm: a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise to warn you of danger; “The speaker used the word “alarm” while explaining the digital service problem.”
amuse: to make time pass in an enjoyable way, so that you do not get bored; “A clear example helps learners use “amuse” in a sentence about the digital service.”
attempt: an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult; “A clear example helps learners use “attempt” in a sentence about the digital service.”
champion: someone or something that has won a competition, especially in sport; “A clear definition of the word “champion” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
coil: to wind or twist into a series of rings, or to make something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “coil” in a sentence about the digital service.”
dissolve: to formally end a parliament, business arrangement, marriage etc; “The speaker explains how “dissolve” is used in a report about the digital service.”
economical: using money, time, goods etc carefully and without wasting any; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as economical.”
exaggerate: to make something seem better, larger, worse etc than it really is; “The speaker explains how “exaggerate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
feedback: advice, criticism etc about how successful or useful something is; “The speaker used the word “feedback” while explaining the digital service problem.”
female: an animal that belongs to the sex that can have babies or produce eggs; “Learners saw the word “female” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
finance: the management of money by governments, large organizations etc; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “finance.””
garbage: waste material, such as paper, empty containers, and food thrown away; “The speaker used the word “garbage” while explaining the digital service problem.”
grace: a smooth way of moving that looks natural, relaxed, and attractive; “Learners saw the word “grace” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
greedy: always wanting more food, money, power, possessions etc than you need; “The report describes the digital service issue as greedy.”
grip: the way you hold something tightly, or your ability to do this; “Learners saw the word “grip” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
inferior: someone who has a lower position or rank than you in an organization; “Learners saw the word “inferior” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
intellectual: relating to the ability to understand things and think intelligently; “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as intellectual.”
loop: to move in a circular direction that forms the shape of a loop; “Learners hear “loop” while following the digital service explanation.”
object: a solid thing that you can hold, touch, or see but that is not alive; “A clear definition of the word “object” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
pilot: someone who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft; “The digital service report includes a section on the word “pilot.””
portable: a piece of electronic equipment that can be easily carried or moved; “The speaker used the word “portable” while explaining the digital service problem.”
positive: The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it; “A clear definition of the word “positive” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
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.”
reliable: someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on; “The report describes the digital service issue as reliable.”
shield: something that protects a person or thing from harm or damage; “The speaker used the word “shield” while explaining the digital service problem.”
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.”
sustain: to make something continue to exist or happen for a period of time; “A clear example helps learners use “sustain” in a sentence about the digital service.”
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.”
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.”
awkward: An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy; “The speaker uses “awkward” to characterize the digital service situation.”
cash: to exchange a cheque etc for the amount of money it is worth; “A clear example helps learners use “cash” in a sentence about the digital service.”
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.”
condense: to make a liquid thicker by removing some of the water; “A clear example helps learners use “condense” in a sentence about the digital service.”