Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Parallel

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Samsíða

A result that is the same as another one.

I took the test twice and got parallel results.

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Sector

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Geiri

An area or portion that is distinct from others.

In the restaurant sector, research has shown that fast food restaurants have higher income than better restaurants.

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Conducive

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Að stuðla að einhverju

Making something more likely to happen.

The exam is really easy and is therefore very conducive to a high final grade.

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Financial

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Fjárhagslegt

Related to money and economy

The financial problems in 2008 had a really big impact on Iceland.

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Derive

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Að rekja rætur sínar til einhvers

To find a specific root of something.

The English language derived from something else.

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Welfare

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Vellíðan

If someone feels good, he/she has a good welfare.

“Don’t forget to think about your welfare” said the doctor.

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Consult

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Að leita til

To seek help or advice

I don’t know what’s wrong with your leg, I think you should consult a doctor.

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Academic

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Eitthvað skólatengt

Something school related

I can’t really say I enjoy reading English Academic Vocabulary, but it will come in handy in the future

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Environment

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Umhverfi

The surroundings or condition a person, animal or a plant lives in

Driving a car is usually bad for the environment.

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Potential

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Mögulegt

Something that can possibly happen.

The potential outcome is shocking.

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Consistent

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Stöðugt

Something that is really stable and reliable

The pain in my knee is very consistent

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Range

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Af mörgum öðrum

A small part of a big group of things.

Canon cameras are a big range of all cameras in the world.

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Psychologist

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Sálfræðingur

A person who helps with psychological problems

If you think you have a depression, you should consult a psychologist

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