Comfort Vs. Privacy In A Connected World Flashcards

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Appealing

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adjective

Attractive or interesting

This looks like a very appealing vacation spot.

We need a more appealing way to attract new clients.

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Barely

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adverb

By the smallest amount / almost not enough

He barely studied for the test.

I have barely enough money to buy a new car.

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Thermostat

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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.

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Fire up

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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.

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Give-and-take

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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.

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“All manner of”

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phrase

A great variety of

They sell all manner of souvenirs.

He was able to collect all manner of contacts on his business trip.

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Self-evident

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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.

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“The lack thereof”

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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.

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High rollers

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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.

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Glean

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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.

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