SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Flashcards

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EGOSURFING

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Searching for your own name on the internet Example: Egosurfing is becoming more and more common these days Experts say that the principal cause of egosurfing is narcissism

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Lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time Example: The film "Titanic" is a perennial favourite In Argentina, we face the perennial problem of corrupcion and people not whiling to work

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To take a slight and not very serious interest in a subject, or try a particular activity for a short period Example: She dabbled with drugs at university I first dabbled in communication ciences while in my 4th year of school, then I met the teacher and it went away

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To reduce the strength of a feeling, action, etc (diluir) Example: Teachers sometimes dilute the exitemnt of the students for the subject they teach I had to dilute my training beacuse it was too much for my body to hande

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An unwillingness to do something Example: Her reluctance to talk to the press was quite understandable I don't understand her reluctance to use the phone, it's the 21st century

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The moment at which something unpleasant begins Example: The new treatment can delay the onset of the disease by several years The onset of COVID-19, has led to a loss of human and material resources

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To complain or express sadness about something Example: Students are always bemoaning their lack of time to study finals I bemoan having to live in a country full of currupcion like Argentina

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Something that has advantages and disadvantages Example: Being in quarenrine is a mixed blessing, there is a lot of free time but you can not see your loved ones Studying several lenguales at one time can be a mixed blessing, it's intresting but also stressing

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Happening or having an effect on people at every level and in every area Example: The initiative has across-the-board support The president threatened an across the board cut of funds due to the lack of the circulation of the economy

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To spread things in an untidy way over a surface, or to be spread in an untidy way over a surface Example: Wine bottles and dirty dishes were strewn across the lawn after the festival My clothes are laying strewn on the floor The park was strewn with litter after the concert

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A person who is very familiar with digital technology, computers, etc. because they have grown up with them Example: People whe arn't digital natives found it harder to understand technology I'm a digital native

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A person who started using digital technology, computers, the internet, etc. during their adult life but did not grow up using them Example: People age 30 or older are digital immigrants because they can never be as fluent in technology as a native who was born into it My parents definitely are digital immigrants

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To cause something, especially a problem or difficulty Example: Nuclear weapons pose a threat to humanity Drunken drivers pose a serious threat to other road users, serious accidets can happen

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If an unwanted or unpleasant event looms, it seems likely to happen soon and causes worry Example: Dark storm clouds loomed on the horizon The CPE final exam is looming

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*Causing change in a way that makes it more difficult to know what will happen Example: This week's primaries may further unsettle the race for president *Causing worry or anxiety Exmple: The spread of the disease has unsettled the country

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To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Example: These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation I order to enhance her phisical condition, she had to run 3 miles everyday for three months

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To do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult Example: Students are required to undertake simple experiments I should have thought more about undertaking the project with that theme given that is gonna last till the end of the year

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An extremely high speed of change, development, or movement Example: Technology is advancing at warp speed Whith COVID-19, the pharmacy industry is growing at a warp speed

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A great improvement or important development in something Examples: The appointment of a female director is a quantum leap for women's equality The law allowing gay marrige, was a quantum leap for the population's equaity

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A magical, romantic, dream-like or charismatic quality or feeling Example: He would bring stardust and much-needed experience to the team The main actor brought to the movie a bit of stardust and experience

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A long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult Example: Nothing will stop them in their quest for finding the vaccine for COVID-19 She works out four times a week in her quest to achieve the perfect body.

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The beginning of an organization, official activity, system, or agreement Example: Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development The invention of the steam engine was the inception for the Industrial Revolution

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To allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you. Despite bad behaviour. Example: I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself My aunt indulges me and y cousins dreadfully

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The action of a spacecraft or rocket leaving the ground (DESPEGAR) Example: The astronouts have lift-off for the moon Once the product comes out to the market, the buissness will lift off

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To begin a discussion of something difficult Example: At some point we've got to discuss money but I don't know how to broach the subject with him I will have to tell her to pay for my guitar at some point but a can't think of a way to broach the subject

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To mention a subject quickly when speaking or writing about another subject Example: The talk was about educational opportunities for adults, and the speaker also touched upon sources of finance The talk given by the diplomatic was about his work but he also touched on the family aspects that go with it

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*To give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc Example: The senator argued for/in favour of/against making cuts in military spending The president argued that quarentine must be extended again *To show that something is true or exists Example: The evidence argues a change in policy

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The present situation Example: The meeting reviewed the state of play in each market I ony read the newspaper in the mornings to know the state of play as regards COVID-19

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To say or write something, especially when it is done clearly and carefully Example: Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability The writer clearly states his desires of lining in a world full of equality

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*To say that something is certainly true Example: He asserts that she stole money from him She asserted that the former president Cristina k. ws indeed a corruptive *To do something to show that you have power Example: She very rarely asserts her authority over the children From the moment she walked in, the teacher asserted her power over us

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To behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others Example:I really must assert myself more in meetings I really asserted myself in the premodel of the UN

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To pretend to be or to do something, especially in a way that is not easy to believe Example: They purport to represent the wishes of the majority of parents at the school The author purports to have a doctorade in modern medicine

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To state something, often in a way that is not sincere Example: She professes not to be interested in money She professes to have no knowledge of the event, thou I'm not sure it's true

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To think or talk about something in order to find out more about it Example: Let's explore this issue/idea more fully The writer explores the idea of homeoffice to make his point

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*To give attention to or deal with a matter or problem Example: The issue of funding has yet to be addressed *To speak or write to someone Example: He likes to be addressed as "Sir" or "Mr Partridge"

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To say that something is true or is a fact Example: The lawyer contended (that) her client had never been near the scene of the crime She contended that she had read all harry potter books

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To express firmly your belief that something is true Example: He maintains that he has never seen the woman before She mantains that reading is one of the most relaxing activities

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To spread things in an untidy way over a surface, or to be spread in an untidy way over a surface Example: Wine bottles and dirty dishes were strewn across the lawn The school is always strewn with rubbish after the funs rasing event

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Covered with a thick layer of something Example: I looked at my fingers, now caked with dirt My whole carpet was caked with dirt and dust

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To store or hide something, especially a large amount Example: he stolen pictures were stashed (away) in a warehouse I was in the look for a olace to stash some cash

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Blocked or filled with something Example: The roads quickly became clogged with traffic Her apartment was clogged with spiders

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To make something that is already bad even worse Example: This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the USA and Iran The economic situation in Argentina was exacerbated by COVID-19

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Extremely angry Example: The villagers are incensed at the decision to close the railway station I was incesed by the coment that I would not do my work in the project

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A sudden wish or idea, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained Example: We booked the trip on a whim Sugar daddys are supposed to satisfy every girl's whims

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To experience a small fault or problem, especially one that stops something from working Example: The mail system has glitched a couple of times recently Online meetings at the institute have glintches almost always

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An unusual habit or part of someone's personality, or something that is strange and unexpected Example: By some strange quirk, we ended up on the same train. I have to get used to other peolpe's quirks

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In or into a particular place, thing, etc. Example: The insurance covers the apartment and all the property therein. That house is known for having a lot of ghosts therein

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As a result of this action Example: Diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains Half the team was injured, thereby they lost their chance to win the finals.

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Too quickly, without careful planning or thought Example: It is very important that decisions are not taken in haste. They planned their vacation in haste, five days after they were there.

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(prueba piloto) Example: the pilot trail for the prototipe was successful

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To replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned Example: Most of the old road has been superseded by the great interstate highways

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Explotion that formed the univrese; used to indicate a great change or explotion Example: We're all waiting for the big bang when the company's taken over next month

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Used to make an emphasis in individuals Example: Society is made up of atomic individuals pursuing private interests

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Shine brightly with flashes of light Example: The diamond rings sparkled in the jeweller's window

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Shine in a bright but brief or sudden way Example: The light from the warning beacon flashes every ten seconds

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Give out steady light without flame Example: The solar lights look atractive glowing in the garden at night

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Shine with a soft tremulous light Example: As we sat on the beach, the sea shimmered in the sunlight

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Shine brightly, especilly with reflected light Example: The window cleaner polishes the glass until it gleamed

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Shine unsteadily or keep going on and off Example: The candle flame flickered as the wind blew through the open window

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Give out or reflect small flashes of light Example: Sally noticed the glint of exitement in her son's eyes as she mentioned the theme park visit

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Shine with a sparkling light, especially something wet Example: the pavements were glistening after a heavy downpour of rain

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