Chapter 11 Flashcards
(36 cards)
Generation (n.)
Kynslóð
A group og people born and living at about the same time
My children will be of another generation than I am.
Deduce (v.)
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).
Evolve (v.)
Að þróast
To develop gradually
Since the 1950s, technology has evolved a lot.
Facilitate (v.)
Að auðvelda
To make something easier
Using my phone to write flashcards facilitates this process quite much.
Abandon (v.)
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.
Fundamental (adj.)
Grunn-/grundvallar
Basic; primary
Learning to read is one of the fundamental skills you have to learn before you go to school.
Intrinsically (adv.)
Grundvallareiginleiki
as a basic or fundamental quality; inherently
Human brains instrinsically work the same, but somehow at the same time, they don’t…
Analogous (adj.)
Svipað
Similar; nearly the same
Grétar is trying his best to learn the names in our class, although some names here are quite analogous.
Likewise (adv.)
Á sama hátt
In the same way; also
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Distort (v.)
Íslenska?
To twist something
When you look at something far away from you, it might seem distorted.
Identical (adj.)
Nákvæmlega eins
Exactly the same as something else
Twins often look identical.
Convey (v.)
Að miðla?
To express or communicate something.
Facial expressions can convey feelings and emotions.
Notion (n.)
Skoðun / hugmynd
A belief, idea or opinion
Some teenagers show a notion of frustration in every situation, even when they’re happy.
Denote (v.)
Að gefa eitthvað til kynna
To indicate something
The expression on her face denoted that she was angry.
Conflict (v.)
Ágreiningur
A state of tension
I saw a great conflict in his eyes… like he wanted to hurt someone.
Flexible (adj.)
Liðugur
Being able to be bent
The iPhone 6 was a really flexible device… at least it could bend quite easily.
Modifiable (adj.)
Breytilegur
Changeable
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a popular car in Iceland, and it can be modified a lot.
Mental (adj.)
Andlegt
Having to do with the mind
Many Icelandic teenagers have to deal with bad mental health.
Furthermore
Þar að auki
In addition; also
Currently we’re working on vocabulary, but furthermore I’ll have to work on my grammar a bit.
Reveal
Að láta í ljós
To uncover or display something openly.
When kids don’t get what they want, some reveal anger or frustration.
Marginal
Ómerkilegt/ekki mikilvægt?
Of little importance or worth.
Money should be a marginal factor when you go to school.
Awareness
meðvitund um eitthvað
A knowledge about something
Many vegans spread awareness of the mistreating of animals.
Style
Stíll
A particular way that something is done.
Dogs have a different style of eating than humans.
Capacity
Geta til einhvers
The ability to do something
Native English speakers have the capacity to understand english better than non-native english speakers.