Duolingo English Test Technology and communication
Conversation: Technology & digital life
Flexible language for personal experiences, opinions, reactions, and discussion. Focus: technology & digital life.
Independent Duolingo English Test study resource — not official exam material.
- Teens and up
- Digital life
- Medium · B1
- 250 words
The words
Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.
- disagree
- to have or express a different opinion from someone else
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “disagree” describes an action or change.”
- dissent
- to say that you disagree with an official decision or accepted opinion
- “Learners hear “dissent” while following the digital service explanation.”
- disagreement
- a situation in which people express different opinions about something and sometimes argue
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “disagreement.””
- contradict
- to disagree with something, especially by saying that the opposite is true
- “A clear example helps learners use “contradict” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- settle
- to end an argument or solve a disagreement
- “The speaker explains how “settle” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- ally
- to help and support other people or countries, especially in a war or disagreement
- “Learners hear “ally” while following the digital service explanation.”
- 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.””
- favourable
- a favourable report, opinion, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them
- “During the digital service discussion, “favourable” signals a particular quality.”
- discord
- disagreement or arguing between people
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “discord.””
- agree
- to have or express the same opinion about something as someone else
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “agree” describes an action or change.”
- argument
- a situation in which two or more people disagree, often angrily
- “A clear definition of the word “argument” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- actually
- used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation
- “The result was described actually in the final digital service paragraph.”
- intercom
- a communication system by which people in different parts of a building, aircraft etc can speak to each other
- “The speaker used the word “intercom” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- sever
- to end a relationship with someone, or a connection with something, especially because of a disagreement
- “The speaker explains how “sever” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- showdown
- a meeting, argument, fight etc that will settle a disagreement or competition that has continued for a long time
- “The speaker used the word “showdown” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- deadlock
- a situation in which a disagreement cannot be settled
- “A clear definition of the word “deadlock” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- grant
- to admit that something is true although it does not make much difference to your opinion
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “grant” describes an action or change.”
- singular
- a singular noun, verb, form etc is used when writing or speaking about one person or thing
- “The speaker uses “singular” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- sponsor
- someone who officially agrees to help someone else, or to be responsible for what they do
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “sponsor.””
- 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.”
- drift
- a slow change or development from one situation, opinion etc to another
- “The speaker used the word “drift” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- consent
- to give your permission for something or agree to do something
- “Learners hear “consent” while following the digital service explanation.”
- sway
- to influence someone so that they change their opinion
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “sway” describes an action or change.”
- accord
- a formal agreement between countries or groups
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “accord.””
- comment
- to express an opinion about someone or something
- “A clear example helps learners use “comment” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- poverty
- the situation or experience of being poor
- “The speaker used the word “poverty” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- informal
- an informal style of writing or speaking is suitable for ordinary conversations or letters to friends
- “The report describes the digital service issue as informal.”
- concur
- to agree with someone or have the same opinion as them
- “Learners hear “concur” while following the digital service explanation.”
- dissension
- disagreement among a group of people
- “A clear definition of the word “dissension” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- treaty
- a formal written agreement between two or more countries or governments
- “The speaker used the word “treaty” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- mutter
- to speak in a low voice, especially because you are annoyed about something, or you do not want people to hear you
- “The speaker explains how “mutter” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- despise
- to dislike and have a low opinion of someone or something
- “The speaker explains how “despise” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- adjudicate
- to officially decide who is right in a disagreement and decide what should be done
- “Learners hear “adjudicate” while following the digital service explanation.”
- confrontation
- a situation in which there is a lot of angry disagreement between two people or groups
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “confrontation.””
- submissive
- always willing to obey someone and never disagreeing with them, even if they are unkind to you
- “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as submissive.”
- henpecked
- a man who is henpecked is always being told what to do by his wife, and is afraid to disagree with her
- “During the digital service discussion, “henpecked” signals a particular quality.”
- heresy
- a belief that disagrees with the official principles of a particular religion
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “heresy.””
- shrew
- an unpleasant woman who always argues and disagrees with people
- “The speaker used the word “shrew” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- stalemate
- a situation in which it seems impossible to settle an argument or disagreement, and neither side can get an advantage
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “stalemate.””
- divisive
- causing a lot of disagreement between people
- “During the digital service discussion, “divisive” signals a particular quality.”
- dumb
- someone who is dumb is not able to speak at all. Many people think that this use is offensive
- “The report describes the digital service issue as dumb.”
- experience
- knowledge or skill that you gain from doing a job or activity, or the process of doing this
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “experience.””
- heretical
- A belief or action that is heretical is one that most people think is wrong because it disagrees with beliefs that are generally accepted
- “The speaker uses “heretical” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- impression
- the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something because of the way they seem
- “The speaker used the word “impression” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- resolution
- a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “resolution.””
- disagreeable
- not at all enjoyable or pleasant
- “The report describes the digital service issue as disagreeable.”
- lease
- a legal agreement which allows you to use a building, car etc for a period of time, in return for rent
- “Learners saw the word “lease” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- remark
- something that you say when you express an opinion or say what you have noticed
- “Learners saw the word “remark” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- representative
- someone who has been chosen to speak, vote, or make decisions for someone else
- “The speaker used the word “representative” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- attitude
- the opinions and feelings that you usually have about something, especially when this is shown in your behaviour
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “attitude.””
- bet
- an agreement to risk money on the result of a race, game etc or on something happening, or the money that you risk
- “A clear definition of the word “bet” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- inward
- felt or experienced in your own mind but not expressed to other people
- “The speaker uses “inward” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- rhetoric
- the art of speaking or writing to persuade or influence people
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “rhetoric.””
- straightforward
- honest about your feelings or opinions and not hiding anything
- “During the digital service discussion, “straightforward” signals a particular quality.”
- subjective
- a state-ment, report, attitude etc that is subjective is influenced by personal opinion and can therefore be unfair
- “The report describes the digital service issue as subjective.”
- mute
- someone who is mute does not speak, or refuses to speak
- “During the digital service discussion, “mute” signals a particular quality.”
- reject
- to refuse to accept, believe in, or agree with something
- “The speaker explains how “reject” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- solidarity
- loyalty and general agreement between all the people in a group, or between different groups, because they all have a shared aim
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “solidarity.””
- correspondence
- the process of sending and receiving letters
- “Learners saw the word “correspondence” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- additional
- more than what was agreed or expected
- “The speaker uses “additional” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- contention
- a strong opinion that someone expresses
- “The speaker used the word “contention” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- darling
- used when speaking to someone you love
- “The speaker used the word “darling” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- applaud
- to hit your open hands together, to show that you have enjoyed a play, concert, speaker etc
- “A clear example helps learners use “applaud” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- delegate
- someone who has been elected or chosen to speak, vote, or take decisions for a group
- “A clear definition of the word “delegate” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- infer
- to form an opinion that something is probably true because of information that you have
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “infer” describes an action or change.”
- pause
- a short time during which someone stops speaking or doing something before starting again
- “Learners saw the word “pause” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- pledge
- a serious promise or agree-ment, especially one made publicly or officially
- “The speaker used the word “pledge” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- stereo
- a machine for playing records, cds etc that produces sound from two speakers
- “Learners saw the word “stereo” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- violate
- to disobey or do something against an official agreement, law, principle etc
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “violate” describes an action or change.”
- alliance
- an arrangement in which two or more countries, groups etc agree to work together to try to change or achieve something
- “The speaker used the word “alliance” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- announcer
- someone who gives information to people using a loudspeaker or microphone , especially at an airport or railway station
- “The speaker used the word “announcer” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- falter
- to speak in a voice that sounds weak and uncertain, and keeps stopping
- “Learners hear “falter” while following the digital service explanation.”
- fellowship
- a feeling of friendship resulting from shared interests or experiences
- “The speaker used the word “fellowship” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- murmur
- a soft low sound made by people speaking quietly or a long way away
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “murmur.””
- compliance
- when someone obeys a rule, agreement, or demand
- “A clear definition of the word “compliance” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- ego
- the opinion that you have about yourself
- “A clear definition of the word “ego” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- communicate
- to exchange information or conversation with other people, using words, signs, writing etc
- “The speaker explains how “communicate” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- guess
- to try to answer a question or form an opinion when you are not sure whether you will be correct
- “A clear example helps learners use “guess” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- late
- arriving, happening, or done after the time that was expected, agreed, or arranged
- “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as late.”
- learn
- to gain knowledge of a subject or skill, by experience, by studying it, or by being taught
- “Learners hear “learn” while following the digital service explanation.”
- mistake
- something that has been done in the wrong way, or an opinion or statement that is incorrect
- “Learners saw the word “mistake” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- negotiate
- to discuss something in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “negotiate” describes an action or change.”
- pleasure
- the feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction that you get from an experience
- “The speaker used the word “pleasure” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- tongue
- the soft part inside your mouth that you can move about and use for eating and speaking
- “Learners saw the word “tongue” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- admit
- to agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right
- “A clear example helps learners use “admit” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- appraisal
- a statement or opinion judging the worth, value, or condition of something
- “The speaker used the word “appraisal” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- engagement
- an agreement between two people to marry, or the period of time they are engaged
- “A clear definition of the word “engagement” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- forceful
- a forceful person expresses their opinions very strongly and clearly and people are easily persuaded by them
- “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as forceful.”
- memory
- something that you remember from the past about a person, place, or experience
- “The speaker used the word “memory” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- mouth
- the part of your face which you put food into, or which you use for speaking
- “The speaker used the word “mouth” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- ourselves
- used by the person speaking to show that they and one or more other people are affected by their own action
- “In this digital service, the word “ourselves” helps express a precise idea.”
- plaza
- a public square or market place surrounded by buildings, especially in towns in Spanish-speaking countries
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “plaza.””
- resonance
- the special meaning or importance that something has for you because it relates to your own experiences
- “Learners saw the word “resonance” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- unreal
- an experience, situation etc that is unreal seems so strange that you think you must be imagining it
- “During the digital service discussion, “unreal” signals a particular quality.”
- acceptance
- when you officially agree to take something that you have been offered
- “A clear definition of the word “acceptance” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- adventure
- an exciting experience in which dangerous or unusual things happen
- “Learners saw the word “adventure” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- bland
- without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character
- “The speaker uses “bland” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- Conversation
- an informal talk in which people exchange news, feelings, and thoughts
- “A clear definition of the word “conversation” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- fantasy
- an exciting and unusual experience or situation you imagine happening to you, but which will probably never happen
- “Learners saw the word “fantasy” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- fun
- an experience or activity that is very enjoyable and exciting
- “The speaker used the word “fun” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- interrupt
- to stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by suddenly speaking to them, making a noise etc
- “The speaker explains how “interrupt” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- rejection
- the act of not accepting, believing in, or agreeing with something
- “A clear definition of the word “rejection” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- respond
- to do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
- “A clear example helps learners use “respond” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- settlement
- an official agreement or decision that ends an argument, a court case, or a fight, or the action of making an agreement
- “The speaker used the word “settlement” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- stipulate
- if an agreement, law, or rule stipulates something, it must be done
- “A clear example helps learners use “stipulate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- unity
- when a group of people or countries agree or are joined together
- “The speaker used the word “unity” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- wisdom
- good sense and judgment, based especially on your experience of life
- “A clear definition of the word “wisdom” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- advice
- an opinion you give someone about what they should do
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “advice.””
- baby
- a very young child who has not yet learned to speak or walk
- “Learners saw the word “baby” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- judge
- to form or give an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about all the information you know about them
- “A clear example helps learners use “judge” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- pray
- to speak to God in order to ask for help or give thanks
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “pray” describes an action or change.”
- refreshment
- the experience of being made to feel less tired or hot
- “A clear definition of the word “refreshment” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- absolutely
- used to say that you completely agree with someone
- “The speaker explained the digital service change absolutely.”
- loudspeaker
- a piece of equipment used to make sounds louder
- “A clear definition of the word “loudspeaker” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- naive
- not having much experience of how complicated life is, so that you trust people too much and believe that good things will always happen
- “During the digital service discussion, “naive” signals a particular quality.”
- talk
- to say things to someone as part of a conversation
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “talk” describes an action or change.”
- converse
- to have a conversation with someone
- “The speaker explains how “converse” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- accept
- to take something that someone offers you, or to agree to do something that someone asks you to do
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “accept” describes an action or change.”
- disk
- a small flat piece of plastic or metal which is used for storing computer or electronic information
- “A clear definition of the word “disk” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- program
- a set of instructions given to a computer to make it perform an operation
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “program.””
- bargain
- to discuss the conditions of a sale, agreement etc, for example to try and get a lower price
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “bargain” describes an action or change.”
- biotechnology
- the use of living things such as cells, bacteria etc to make drugs, destroy waste matter etc
- “Learners saw the word “biotechnology” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- conceit
- an attitude that shows you have too high an opinion of your own abilities or importance
- “The speaker used the word “conceit” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- experienced
- possessing skills or knowledge because you have done something often or for a long time
- “The report describes the digital service issue as experienced.”
- Jupiter
- the planet that is fifth in order from the sun and is the largest in the solar system
- “A clear definition of the word “jupiter” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- myself
- used by the person speaking or writing to show that they are affected by their own action
- “In this digital service, the word “myself” helps express a precise idea.”
- nod
- to move your head up and down, especially in order to show agreement or understanding
- “The speaker explains how “nod” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- outspoken
- expressing your opinions honestly and directly, even when doing this might annoy some people
- “The report describes the digital service issue as outspoken.”
- sneer
- to smile or speak in a very unkind way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
- “The speaker explains how “sneer” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- spokesman
- a man who has been chosen to speak officially for a group, organization, or government
- “The speaker used the word “spokesman” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- steadfast
- being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any way
- “During the digital service discussion, “steadfast” signals a particular quality.”
- tacit
- tacit agreement, approval, support etc is given without anything actually being said
- “The speaker uses “tacit” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- annul
- to officially state that a marriage or legal agreement no longer exists
- “Learners hear “annul” while following the digital service explanation.”
- ballot
- a system of voting, usually in secret, or an occasion when you vote in this way
- “Learners saw the word “ballot” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- cursor
- a mark that can be moved around a computer screen to show where you are working
- “Learners saw the word “cursor” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- equivocal
- if you are equivocal, you are deliberately unclear in the way that you give information or your opinion
- “The speaker uses “equivocal” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- memoir
- a short piece of writing about a person or place that you knew well, or an event that you experienced
- “The speaker used the word “memoir” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- stutter
- to speak with difficulty because you cannot stop yourself from repeating the first consonant of some words
- “A clear example helps learners use “stutter” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- trauma
- an unpleasant and upsetting experience that affects you for a long time
- “Learners saw the word “trauma” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- whisper
- to speak or say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your voice
- “Learners hear “whisper” while following the digital service explanation.”
- 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.”
- hesitate
- to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
- “A clear example helps learners use “hesitate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- hoarse
- if you are hoarse, or if your voice is hoarse, you speak in a low rough voice, for example because your throat is sore
- “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as hoarse.”
- kilobyte
- a unit for measuring computer information, equal to 1,024 bytes
- “A clear definition of the word “kilobyte” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- microchip
- a very small piece of silicon containing a set of electronic parts, which is used in computers and other machines
- “Learners saw the word “microchip” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- novice
- someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “novice.””
- ordeal
- a terrible or painful experience that continues for a period of time
- “A clear definition of the word “ordeal” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- pact
- a formal agreement between two groups, countries, or people, especially to help each other or to stop fighting
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “pact.””
- rebuke
- to speak to someone severely about something they have done wrong
- “Learners hear “rebuke” while following the digital service explanation.”
- support
- to say that you agree with an idea, group, or person, and usually to help them because you want them to succeed
- “The speaker explains how “support” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- switchboard
- a system used to connect telephone calls in an office building, hotel etc, or the people who operate the system
- “Learners saw the word “switchboard” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- truce
- an agreement between enemies to stop fighting or arguing for a short time, or the period for which this is arranged
- “A clear definition of the word “truce” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- metre
- the basic unit for measuring length in the metric system
- “The speaker used the word “metre” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- microphone
- a piece of equipment that you speak into to record your voice or make it louder when you are speaking or performing in public
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “microphone.””
- warranty
- a written agreement in which a company selling something promises to repair it if it breaks within a particular period of time
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “warranty.””
- 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.”
- 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.””
- catch
- to see someone doing something that they did not want you to know they were doing
- “A clear example helps learners use “catch” in a sentence 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.”
- coinage
- the system or type of money used in a country
- “Learners saw the word “coinage” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- 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.””
- concrete
- a substance used for building that is made by mixing sand, small stones, cement , and water
- “A clear definition of the word “concrete” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- 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.”
- craft
- a job or activity in which you make things with your hands, and that you usually need skill to do
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “craft.””
- cucumber
- a long thin round vegetable with a dark green skin and a light green inside, usually eaten raw
- “Learners saw the word “cucumber” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- Day
- the period of time between when it gets light in the morning and when it gets dark
- “Learners saw the word “day” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- deck
- a wooden floor built out from the back of a house, where you can sit and relax outdoors
- “A clear definition of the word “deck” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- detect
- to notice or discover something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear etc
- “The speaker explains how “detect” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- efficient
- if someone or something is efficient, they work well without wasting time, money, or energy
- “The speaker uses “efficient” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- 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.”
- feudalism
- a system which existed in the Middle Ages, in which people received land and protection from a lord when they worked and fought for him
- “Learners saw the word “feudalism” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- 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.””
- genuine
- a genuine feeling, desire etc is one that you really feel, not one you pretend to feel
- “During the digital service discussion, “genuine” signals a particular quality.”
- grind
- to make something smooth or sharp by rubbing it on a hard surface or by using a machine
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “grind” describes an action or change.”
- hatch
- a hole in a ship or aircraft, usually used for loading goods, or the door that covers it
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “hatch.””
- 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.”
- 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.”
- invade
- to enter a country, town, or area using military force, in order to take control of it
- “A clear example helps learners use “invade” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- investigate
- to try to find out the truth about something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem
- “A clear example helps learners use “investigate” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- laptop
- a small computer that you can carry with you
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “laptop.””
- linen
- cloth made from the flax plant, used to make high quality clothes, home decorations etc
- “Learners saw the word “linen” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- 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.”
- 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.””
- moreover
- in addition – used to introduce information that adds to or supports what has previously been said
- “The result was described moreover in the final digital service paragraph.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- ornament
- a small object that you keep in your house because it is beautiful rather than useful
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “ornament.””
- outline
- to show the edge of something, or draw around its edge, so that its shape is clear
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “outline” describes an action or change.”
- 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.”
- previous
- A previous event or thing is one that happened or existed before the one that you are talking about
- “The speaker uses “previous” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- professional
- someone who earns money by doing a job, sport, or activity that many other people do just for fun
- “The speaker used the word “professional” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- 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.”
- refer
- to mention or speak about someone or something
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “refer” describes an action or change.”
- restless
- unwilling to keep still or stay where you are, especially because you are nervous or bored
- “The speaker uses “restless” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- reward
- something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard
- “The speaker used the word “reward” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- sentiment
- an opinion or feeling you have about something
- “A clear definition of the word “sentiment” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- stammer
- to speak with a lot of pauses and repeated sounds, either because you have a speech problem, or because you are nervous, excited etc
- “The speaker explains how “stammer” is used in a report about the digital service.”
- sweep
- to clean the dust, dirt etc from the floor or ground, using a brush with a long handle
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “sweep” describes an action or change.”
- 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.”
- uncompromising
- unwilling to change your opinions or intentions
- “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as uncompromising.”
- 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.”
- weld
- to join metals by melting their edges and pressing them together when they are hot
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “weld” describes an action or change.”
- adopt
- to take someone else’s child into your home and legally become its parent
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “adopt” describes an action or change.”
- associate
- to make a connection in your mind between one thing or person and another
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “associate” describes an action or change.”
- assume
- to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof
- “Learners hear “assume” while following the digital service explanation.”
- 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.”
- certainly
- used to agree or give your permission
- “The result was described certainly in the final digital service paragraph.”
- clue
- an object or piece of information that helps someone solve a crime or mystery
- “The speaker used the word “clue” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- 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.”
- compass
- an instrument that shows directions and has a needle that always points north
- “Learners saw the word “compass” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- creep
- to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention
- “A clear example helps learners use “creep” in a sentence about the digital service.”
- dense
- made of or containing a lot of things or people that are very close together
- “During the digital service discussion, “dense” signals a particular quality.”
- 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.”
- dump
- to get rid of goods by selling them in a foreign country at a much lower price
- “Learners hear “dump” while following the digital service explanation.”
- elevator
- a machine that takes people and goods from one level to another in a building
- “Learners saw the word “elevator” 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.”
- extend
- to continue for a longer period of time, or to make something last longer
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “extend” describes an action or change.”
- fame
- the state of being known about by a lot of people because of your achievements
- “The speaker used the word “fame” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- famine
- a situation in which a large number of people have little or no food for a long time and many people die
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “famine.””
- frown
- to make an angry, unhappy, or confused expression, moving your eyebrows together
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “frown” describes an action or change.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- namely
- used when saying the names of the people or things you are referring to
- “The team responded namely when the digital service plan changed.”
- occasion
- An occasion is a time when something happens, or a case of it happening
- “A clear definition of the word “occasion” helped the group discuss the digital service topic.”
- 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.”
- pierce
- to make a small hole in or through something, using an object with a sharp point
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “pierce” describes an action or change.”
- preliminary
- something that is said or done first, to introduce or prepare for something else
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “preliminary.””
- roar
- a deep, loud noise made by an animal such as a lion, or by someone’s voice
- “The digital service report includes a section on the word “roar.””
- rough
- a rough period is one in which you have a lot of problems or difficulties
- “The speaker uses “rough” to characterize the digital service situation.”
- sack
- a situation in which an army goes through a place, destroying or stealing things and attacking people
- “Learners saw the word “sack” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- scout
- a soldier, plane etc that is sent to search the area in front of an army and get information about the enemy
- “Learners saw the word “scout” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- 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.”
- sheet
- a large piece of thin cloth that you put on a bed to lie on or lie under
- “The speaker used the word “sheet” while explaining the digital service problem.”
- signal
- a sound or action that you make in order to give information to someone or tell them to do something
- “Learners saw the word “signal” while comparing two sides of the digital service issue.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- stuff
- to push or put something into a small space, especially in a quick careless way
- “In the digital service discussion, the verb “stuff” describes an action or change.”
- thoughtful
- always thinking of the things you can do to make people happy or comfortable
- “Researchers describe the digital service evidence as thoughtful.”