C3 The Big Bang and Parallel Universes Flashcards
The Big Bang and Parallel Universes
accommodate
v. house, have room for, contain
How many guests can your living space accommodate? Do you like to have guests? Why or why not?
formulate
v. prepare, put together, devise
What interesting plans or goals have you formulated for the future? Why have you chosen these plans or goals?
dimension
n. measurement
Do you think there are more than three dimensions? Why or why not
intense
adj. strong, powerful, forceful
Do you like intense people? Why or why not?
random
adj. chance, unsystematic, haphazard
Do you believe that events happen in a random manner or do you believe in destiny? Why?
version
v. specific variety, adaptation
Why is it that people often report different versions of the same series of events?
fluctuation
n. irregular variation, instability
Have fluctuations in the stock market affected you or anyone you know in recent years? Explain.
fundamental
adj. basic, essential, primary
What are some of the fundamental differences between your country and countries like the US and Canada?
expansion
n. growth, development, spreading out
What countries are currently undergoing economic expansion? How will this change the world power structure?
parallel
adj. side-by-side, corresponding, matching
Have you ever met a person who was living a life parallel to your own? Explain
scenario
n. possible situation, circumstances
In the best case scenario, where would you like to see yourself in ten years?