Chapter 17, 18, 19 Flashcards
target words (72 cards)
What does assemble mean?
To gather people or things together in one place
example: the students assembled in the gym for the ceremony
What does assure mean ?
To tell someone confidently that something is true or will happen
example: I assure you, everything will be fine.
What does collapse mean ?
To fall down suddenly, especially because of weakness or damage
Example : the building collapsed after the earthquake
What is a constraint?
A limitation or restriction.
Example: Budget constraints limited the project’s size.
What does constructed mean?
Built or made (usually buildings or structures).
Example: The bridge was constructed in 1999.
What is the core?
The central or most important part of something.
Example: The core of the issue is trust.
What does denote mean?
To indicate or mean something clearly.
Example: A red flag denotes danger.
What is a domain?
An area of knowledge, control, or internet space.
Example: Education is her professional domain.
What does explicit mean?
Clear and exact, with no doubt or confusion.
Example: The teacher gave explicit instructions.
What is a framework?
A structure or system that supports something.
Example: The legal framework protects workers.
What does immigrate mean?
To move to a new country to live there permanently
Example: She immigrated to Canada in 2005
What is an implication?
A possible effect or result of an action.
Example: The new law has serious implications.
What is an inclination?
A preference or tendency to do something.
Example: He has an inclination to be late.
What is an investment?
Putting money or time into something to get a benefit.
Example: Buying a house is a big investment.
What is a license?
Official permission to do something (often written).
Example: You need a driver’s license to drive
What does mature mean?
Fully grown or developed; acting responsibly.
Example: He’s very mature for his age.
What is a notion?
An idea or belief about something.
Example: She has a romantic notion of marriage.
What is oddness?
The quality of being strange or unusual.
Example: His oddness made him stand out.
What does quote mean?
To repeat exactly what someone else said or wrote.
Example: He quoted a famous writer.
What is reluctance?
Unwillingness to do something.
Example: She showed reluctance to speak.
What does specify mean?
To state something clearly and exactly.
Example: Please specify the time and place.
What does subordinate mean?
Lower in rank or position.
Example: He is a subordinate officer.
What is a subsidy?
Money given by the government to help lower costs.
Example: The farmer receives a government subsidy.
What is validity?
The quality of being correct or legally acceptable.
Example: They questioned the validity of the results.
