Comfort Vs. Privacy In A Connected World Flashcards
Appealing
adjective
Attractive or interesting
This looks like a very appealing vacation spot.
We need a more appealing way to attract new clients.
Barely
adverb
By the smallest amount / almost not enough
He barely studied for the test.
I have barely enough money to buy a new car.
Thermostat
noun
A device that regulates the temperature of a room / building
He always tends to set the thermostat too cold.
Their thermostat stopped broke down.
Fire up
phrasal verb
To start a machine / computer program, etc.
All we need to do now is fire up the app and we’re all set.
He fires up his laptop every morning at 6AM.
Give-and-take
noun
A willingness to give up something in exchange for something valuable.
Every relationship involves some give-and-take.
You have to accept some give-and-take when using Google.
“All manner of”
phrase
A great variety of
They sell all manner of souvenirs.
He was able to collect all manner of contacts on his business trip.
Self-evident
adjective
Clear without needing explanation
The benefits of AI seem to be self-evident.
She was able to present us with some self-evident facts.
“The lack thereof”
phrase
Used to that there is not enough of the thing that has been mentioned
Their IT security, or the lack thereof, is what caused the breach.
His confidence, or lack thereof, is why he is still single.
High rollers
noun
A person who spends a lot of money / someone who gambles with huge bets
The casino comps their high-rollers with free rooms and meals.
There were some real high-rollers hanging out at the bar.
Glean
verb
To collect information with difficulty
What I could glean from the news was that the US will attack Russia.
From what I could glean from her, she’s not satisfied with her job.