Chapter 16

Question 1

Inevitably (adv.)

Answer 1

Óhjákvæmilega

Unavoidably

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Question 2

Anticipate (v)

Answer 2

Bregðast við einhverju með fyrirvara

To deal with something beforehand; foresee

Our climate is changing, and we must anticipate everything now.

Question 3

Adjacent (adj.)

Answer 3

Aðlægt, aðliggjandi

Located next to something; nearby

We can calculate the adjacent side using cosine.

Question 4

Convert (v)

Answer 4

(Um)breyta

To change the condition of something; transform

Tim converted the RAW file into a JPEG file using Adobe Lightroom.

Question 5

Incline (v)

Answer 5

Hallast að einhverju

Lean toward or be more likely to do something.

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Question 6

Confine (v)

Answer 6

Takmarka; afmarka

To keep something within certain limits

Geothermal energy is confined to a limited area.

Question 7

Automatically (adv)

Answer 7

Sjálfvirkt

Without outside influence or control; mechanically.

Tesla cars drive automatically.

Question 8

Integral (adj)

Answer 8

Ómissandi

Necessary; essential for completeness

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Question 9

Persistent (adj)

Answer 9

Varanlegur

Continuing to exist for a long time; ongoing

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Question 10

Erosion (n)

Answer 10

Rof; veðrun

The wearing or washing away of something, most commonly soil

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Question 11

Eventually (adv)

Answer 11

Að lokum

At some later date; over time

Eventually, life on Earth will disappear in some way or another.

Question 12

Fluctuation (n)

Answer 12

Sveifla; óstöðugleiki

A rising and falling change

Tidal waves always fluctuate much.

Question 13

Restrain (v)

Answer 13

Halda aftur af

To hold back or restrict movement

The man restrained his kid from running away.

Question 14

Successive (adj.)

Answer 14

Hver á eftir öðrum

Following one after another

Liverpool won 11 successive games.

Question 15

Minimum (adj)

Answer 15

Lágmarks-

Being the least amount of something

When the man fell, he tried to land on his feet to guarantee minimum injuries.

Question 16

Couple (n)

Answer 16

Tveir/par

A pair of something

Hannah found a couple of cool vinyl records at the record store.

Question 17

Supplement (n)

Answer 17

Viðauki

Something extra

Vitamin is a food supplement.

Question 18

Paradigm (n)

Answer 18

Fyrirmynd(ardæmi)

An example used as a model

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Question 19

Passive (adj)

Answer 19

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Needing no special equipment or technology in order to function.

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Question 20

Complement (v)

Answer 20

Að fullkomna

To make an appropriate addition to something.

The amazing cover artwork really complements the music on this album.

Question 21

Panel (n)

Answer 21

Panel

A flat rectangular piece forming part of a surface.

Solar panels are very popular nowadays.

Question 22

Trace (v)

Answer 22

Að rekja

To follow the history or development of something

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Question 23

Uniform (adj.)

Answer 23

Óbreytt

Always the same; unvarying

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Question 24

Vehicle (n)

Answer 24

Farartæki

A device for transporting people or things

Cars are very popular vehicles in Iceland.

Question 25

Release (v)

Answer 25

Sleppa

To let go of something

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Question 26

Predominant (adj)

Answer 26

Ríkjandi/aðal-

Primary

Her predominant characteristic is her friendliness.

Question 27

Contemporary (adj)

Answer 27

Samtíma

Of today; modern

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Question 28

Nuclear (adj)

Answer 28

Kjarnorku-

Relating to power generated by atomic fission or fusion.

Question 29

Offset (v)

Answer 29

Vega á móti

counteract (something) by having an equal and opposite force or effect; balance

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Question 30

Sequence (n)

Answer 30

Röð

a particular order in which related things follow each other

Bach often included nice sequences in his music.

Question 31

Scenario (n)

Answer 31

Atburðarás

a postulated sequence or development of events.

The film had an interesting scenario.

Question 32

Thereby (adv)

Answer 32

Þar af leiðandi

by that means; as a result of that.

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Question 33

Eliminate (v)

Answer 33

Útrýma; fjarlægja

completely remove or get rid of (something).

We cannot eliminate every environmental problem.

Question 34

Controversy (n)

Answer 34

Ósamkomulag

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Controversy always follows political beliefs.

Question 35

Federal (adj)

Answer 35

Sambands-/bandalags-

having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

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Question 36

Subsidy (n)

Answer 36

Styrkur frá opinberum aðila

a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.

Question 37

Minimize (v)

Answer 37

Lágmarka

Reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.

The amount of fossil fuel driven cars has to be minimized.

Question 38

Ministry (n)

Answer 38

Ráðuneyti

a government department headed by a minister.

In the world of Harry Potter, there is a thing called The Ministry of Magic.

Question 39

Forthcoming (adj)

Answer 39

Komandi

about to happen or appear.

Many crossfitters are getting ready for the forthcoming Crossfit Games.

Question 40

Nontheless (adv)

Answer 40

Engu að síður

However

I built my tower very precisely, nonetheless, it is falling.

Question 41

Crucial (adj)

Answer 41

Undirstöðuatriði

decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

A good base is crucial for a great tower.

Question 42

Comprehensive (adj)

Answer 42

Víðtækur

Of large content or scope; wide-ranging.

We are looking for comprehensive solutions to build longer lasting towers.

Question 43

Coherent (adj)

Answer 43

Í samhengi; samhangandi

(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.

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Question 44

Initiative (n)

Answer 44

Frumkvæði; framtakssemi

the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.

I built a tower out of flashcards before anyone else in this classroom. Therefore, I’ve got very good initiative.