Set 1 [Quiz] Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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to begin to be interested in something or enjoy it

A

get into

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2
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to test something such as method or a piece of equipment to see if it’s effective or works properly

A

try out

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3
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to make small changes to something in order to repair it or make it work better

A

tinker with

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4
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to start to do something, especially using a particular method

A

go about (doing) smth

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5
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to read a lot about something because you need to know about it

A

read up on

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6
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(smth) becomes popular and fashionable

A

(smth) catches on

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7
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to avoid something that is difficult or causes problems for you

A

get round

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8
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to think of a plan or idea, especially an unusual one

A

dream up

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9
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to think of an idea, answer, etc.

A

come up with

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10
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Someone who introduces changes and new ideas

A

innovator

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11
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write computer programs

A

to code

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12
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planned and organised carefully

A

well thought out

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13
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a sudden, clear understanding of something, especially a complicated situation or idea

A

insight

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14
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the first form of a new design, or a model used to test the design before production

A

prototype

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15
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a small, useful and cleverly designed machine or tool

A

gadget

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16
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different from what is usual or accepted by most people

17
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someone who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new facts or test new ideas

18
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using the most modern machines and methods in industry or business

19
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Attractive or interesting

20
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Words and phrases used by people in the same profession

21
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Cheerful and making you feel that good things will happen

22
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Make money from people who visit your website

23
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Fair, independent and not influenced by others

24
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Having pratical knowledge and ability about technology

25
Small pieces of equipment (synonym: gadgets)
Gizmos
26
to not get something good, when someone else does get it
to lose out (on sth)
27
to no longer take part in something, give up
to drop out (of sth)
28
to belong / try and be a part of something
to fit into (sth)
29
to depend on, expect someone else to do something for you
to rely on (sth)
30
to make something possible
to allow for (sth)