Chapter 1

Question 1

Interpretation (n)

Answer 1

To interpretate is expaining the meaning of something

Túlkun

How is your interpretation of this photo?

Question 2

Thesis (noun)

Answer 2

A theory that you put forward for an argument. (In an essay or a presentation)

Rannsóknarfullyrðing

My thesis is that if you learn good English as a child you are more likely to have a successful future

Question 3

Variables

Answer 3

A factor that’s likely to change

Breytilegt

The weather in Iceland is very variable.

Question 4

Cooperative

Answer 4

An assignment or a job that’s done by a group or a team.

Samvinna/samstarf

We have to cooperate a lot in our English course.

Question 5

Concept

Answer 5

An unusual idea.

Hugtak

You have to understand the concept of every math formula in the book.

Question 6

Structure

Answer 6

A shape of a certain way to do something.

Samsetning

The structure of the project is complicated.

Question 7

Assume

Answer 7

Assuming something is believing something without having any proof of it being true.

Að gera ráð fyrir/að áætla

I assume that this sentence is right.

Question 8

Factor

Answer 8

A fact that contributes to a certain outcome.

Þáttur

There are many factors in complicated math.

Question 9

Economic

Answer 9

This can mean that something is cheaper, but still will do the job.

Fjárhagslegt

The economy in Iceland is very good, therefore everything is really expensive.