Chapter 11

Question 1

Generation (n.)

Answer 1

Kynslóð

A group og people born and living at about the same time

My children will be of another generation than I am.

Question 2

Deduce (v.)

Answer 2

Að komast að niðurstöðu útfrá ákveðnum vísbendingum

Draw a logical conclusion

When Isaac Newton got hit in the head by an apple, he deduced that there was some kind of force acting on it (gravity).

Question 3

Evolve (v.)

Answer 3

Að þróast

To develop gradually

Since the 1950s, technology has evolved a lot.

Question 4

Facilitate (v.)

Answer 4

Að auðvelda

To make something easier

Using my phone to write flashcards facilitates this process quite much.

Question 5

Abandon (v.)

Answer 5

Að yfirgefa (í samhengi textans: að hætta við)

To give up the idea of doing something

A few years ago I wanted to become a photographer, but that plan has been abandoned.

Question 6

Fundamental (adj.)

Answer 6

Grunn-/grundvallar

Basic; primary

Learning to read is one of the fundamental skills you have to learn before you go to school.

Question 7

Intrinsically (adv.)

Answer 7

Grundvallareiginleiki

as a basic or fundamental quality; inherently

Human brains instrinsically work the same, but somehow at the same time, they don’t…

Question 8

Analogous (adj.)

Answer 8

Svipað

Similar; nearly the same

Grétar is trying his best to learn the names in our class, although some names here are quite analogous.

Question 9

Likewise (adv.)

Answer 9

Á sama hátt

In the same way; also

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Question 10

Distort (v.)

Answer 10

Íslenska?

To twist something

When you look at something far away from you, it might seem distorted.

Question 11

Identical (adj.)

Answer 11

Nákvæmlega eins

Exactly the same as something else

Twins often look identical.

Question 12

Convey (v.)

Answer 12

Að miðla?

To express or communicate something.

Facial expressions can convey feelings and emotions.

Question 13

Notion (n.)

Answer 13

Skoðun / hugmynd

A belief, idea or opinion

Some teenagers show a notion of frustration in every situation, even when they’re happy.

Question 14

Denote (v.)

Answer 14

Að gefa eitthvað til kynna

To indicate something

The expression on her face denoted that she was angry.

Question 15

Conflict (v.)

Answer 15

Ágreiningur

A state of tension

I saw a great conflict in his eyes… like he wanted to hurt someone.

Question 16

Flexible (adj.)

Answer 16

Liðugur

Being able to be bent

The iPhone 6 was a really flexible device… at least it could bend quite easily.

Question 17

Modifiable (adj.)

Answer 17

Breytilegur

Changeable

The Toyota Land Cruiser is a popular car in Iceland, and it can be modified a lot.

Question 18

Mental (adj.)

Answer 18

Andlegt

Having to do with the mind

Many Icelandic teenagers have to deal with bad mental health.

Question 19

Furthermore

Answer 19

Þar að auki

In addition; also

Currently we’re working on vocabulary, but furthermore I’ll have to work on my grammar a bit.

Question 20

Reveal

Answer 20

Að láta í ljós

To uncover or display something openly.

When kids don’t get what they want, some reveal anger or frustration.

Question 21

Marginal

Answer 21

Ómerkilegt/ekki mikilvægt?

Of little importance or worth.

Money should be a marginal factor when you go to school.

Question 22

Awareness

Answer 22

meðvitund um eitthvað

A knowledge about something

Many vegans spread awareness of the mistreating of animals.

Question 23

Style

Answer 23

Stíll

A particular way that something is done.

Dogs have a different style of eating than humans.

Question 24

Capacity

Answer 24

Geta til einhvers

The ability to do something

Native English speakers have the capacity to understand english better than non-native english speakers.

Question 25

Differentiate

Answer 25

Greina frá

To find the differences between things

Even young children are capable to differetiate emotions based on facial expressions.

Question 26

Detect

Answer 26

Greina/uppgötva

To discover or notice something

A long time ago, some Greek genius detected movement in the stars. Then he thought about it… because the Greeks invented thinking.

Question 27

Definite

Answer 27

Augljóst

Clearly and concisely expressed.

Displaying an angry face is an definite way of expressing anger.

Question 28

Norm

Answer 28

(Almenn) regla/venja

The usual or expected result or behavior.

Donald Trump’s behavior is certainly out of the norm.

Question 29

Deviation

Answer 29

Frávik

Difference from what is expected.

Being rude to the waiter at a restaurant is a deviation from the norm.

Question 30

Display

Answer 30

Láta í ljós

To show or exhibit something

Displaying an angry face is an definite way of expressing anger.

Question 31

Qualitative

Answer 31

Eitthvað sem er byggt á eiginleikum, ekki magni?

Based on a quality rather than on a quantity.

I try to live a qualitative life

Question 32

Pose

Answer 32

Uppstillt

To pretend to be something that one is not

Everyone put on their posed smiles to look fresh on the image.

Question 34

Exhibit

Answer 34

Að sýna

To show or display something.

The eyebrows can exhibit all sorts of feeling and emotions, depending on how they’re used.

Question 35

Equivalent

Answer 35

Jafngilt

Something that is equal or the same.

1 Euro and 1 Dollar are not equivalent.

Question 36

Comprise

Answer 36

Að fela í sér

To include; to contain

Many English words are comprised of words from Latin.

Question 37

Capable

Answer 37

Að vera fær um eitthvað

Having the ability to do something

Usain Bolt is capable of running really fast.