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Chapter 13 Flashcards

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Protocol (n)

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Siðareglur

A code of acceptable practices or conduct.

The seating was arranged according to protocol.

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Acknowledge (v.)

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Staðfesta/játa

To recognize something as true or valid

He refused to acknowledge his defeat.

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Primarily (adv.)

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Aðallega

Firest and foremost; mainly

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Via (prep.)

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Í gegnum

By way of

Th man flew via Paris.

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Domain (n.)

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Svið

An area of activity or interest; field

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Priority (n.)

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Forgangsatriði

A main concern

Safety is number one priority.

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Trend (n)

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Trend

Something that is happening more and more.

Everyone loves English. Guess it’s becoming a trend.

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Alternative (adj.)

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Annað

Different

There are alternative answers to this question.

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Infrastucture (n.)

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Grunnvirki

basic services and facilities that help something function

Vocabulary and grammar are definately the infrastructures of most languages.

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Aid (v.)

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Að hjálpa

To help someone physically or financially.

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Channel (n)

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Rás

Broadcasting or communicating route.

Some people have access to very many television channels.

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Virtual (adj.)

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Sýndar-

Created or simulated by means of a computer.

Virtual reality goggles are becoming very popular.

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Scope (n)

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Svið

The range or extent of something

Economics is beyond the scope of a child’s mind.

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Liberal (adj.)

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Frjálslyndur

Favoring tolerance, civil liberties, and progressive policies

John is a part of the Liberal Party

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Interventionist (adj.)

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Interfering by force

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Substitute (v.)

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Að koma í staðinn fyrir e-h annað

to put or use one thing in place of another

Vegans often substitute meat for tofu

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Transmission (n)

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Útsending

passage from one thing to another; the spread of something

Many people watch multiple transmissions of news.

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Presumption (n)

A

Ályktun

A belief that is assumed without proof.

My presumption is that learning icelandic can fix brain damage, but I have no proof of that happening at all…

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Overseas (adj.)

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Utanlands-

In a foreign location across an ocean

This is an overseas broadcast service.

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Allocate (v)

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Að ráðstafa

To distribute a resource according to a plan.

The money must be allocated carefully.

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Ratio (n)

A

Hlutfall

A relationship between two numbers.

The golden ratio can be found in many places in the nature.

22
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Fee (n)

A

Gjald

A charge or cost

Everyone had to pay an entrance fee.

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Equipment (n)

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Útbúnaður

Useful items needed for a purpose.

If you’re about to climb a glacier, you have to have the right equipment.

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Tape (v)

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Að taka e-h upp (á kasettu)

To record something on a casette

Eddie taped the whole broadcast.

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Extract (v)

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Að vinna e-h úr e-u

To obtain something from its source

Olive oil is oil extracted from olives. Shocker.

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Rationalization (n)

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Réttlæting

A made-up reason to justify an action

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27
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Ignore (v)

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Að hunsa

To not pay attention to something

Emily ignored the fact that she had to finish her homework.

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Contrary (adj.)

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Andstæða

Different from or opposite to something else.

Contrary to all advice, Mary decided to give up her job.

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Interval (n)

A

Hlé

A time period between events

Many great runners use interval trainings to improve their speed.

30
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Somewhat (adv.)

A

Dálítið

To a small degree

The teacher was somewhat disappointed with the test results.

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Neutral (adj.)

A

Hlutlaus

Not favouring either side in a controversy.

Bill has very neutral political opinions.

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Publication (n)

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Útgefið verk (t.d. bók)

a book, magazine, or newspaper

Arnaldur Indriðason’s latest publication is a book called Stúlkan hjá brúnni.

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Biased (adj.)

A

Hlutdrægur

Favouring one side in a controversy

Jack talks about Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn a lot. He’s very biased.

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Discretion (n)

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Sjálfræði

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