Chapter 26 Flashcards
abstract
(adjective) existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
coherent
(adjective) able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood
context
(noun) the words that are used with a certain word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning
erode
(verb) to gradually destroy (something) or to be gradually destroyed by natural forces (such as water, wind, or ice)
focus
(noun, verb)
- to direct your attention or effort at something specific
- to adjust (something, such as a lens or a camera) to make an image clear
funding
(noun) financial support
intrinsic
(adjective) occurring as a natural part of something
investigation
(noun) to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.
invoke
(verb) to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind
migrate
(noun)
1. to move from one country or place to live or work in another
2. (a bird or animal) to move from one area to another at different times of the year
paradigm
(noun)
1. An example that is a perfect pattern or model
2. A new way of looking or thinking about something
previously
adverb) earlier in time or order; before
reverse
(noun, verb, adjective) to cause something to go in the opposite direction, order, or position; move backward
revise
(verb) to make changes especially to correct or improve
scenario
(noun) a description of possible events, or a description of the story of a movie, play, or other performance
sequence
(noun, verb) the order in which things happen or should happen
simulate
(verb) to create conditions or processes similar to something that exists
submit
(verb) to give (a document, proposal, piece of writing, etc.) to someone so that it can be considered or approved
successive
(adjective) following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption
drama
(noun)
1. a situation or series of events that is exciting and that affects people’s emotions
2. a play, movie, television show, or radio show that is about a serious subject and is not meant to make the audience laugh
institute
(noun) an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fields
intelligence
(noun) the ability to learn, understand, and think about things
physically
(adverb) of or pertaining to the body
publish
(verb) to have your research printed in journals or books for people to read
