Chapter 26

Question 1

abstract

Answer 1

(adjective) existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Question 2

coherent

Answer 2

(adjective) able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood

Question 3

context

Answer 3

(noun) the words that are used with a certain word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning

Question 4

erode

Answer 4

(verb) to gradually destroy (something) or to be gradually destroyed by natural forces (such as water, wind, or ice)

Question 5

focus

Answer 5

(noun, verb)

1. to direct your attention or effort at something specific
2. to adjust (something, such as a lens or a camera) to make an image clear

Question 6

funding

Answer 6

(noun) financial support

Question 7

intrinsic

Answer 7

(adjective) occurring as a natural part of something

Question 8

investigation

Answer 8

(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.

Question 9

invoke

Answer 9

(verb) to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind

Question 10

migrate

Answer 10

(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

Question 11

paradigm

Answer 11

(noun)
1. An example that is a perfect pattern or model
2. A new way of looking or thinking about something

Question 12

previously

Answer 12

adverb) earlier in time or order; before

Question 13

reverse

Answer 13

(noun, verb, adjective) to cause something to go in the opposite direction, order, or position; move backward

Question 14

revise

Answer 14

(verb) to make changes especially to correct or improve

Question 15

scenario

Answer 15

(noun) a description of possible events, or a description of the story of a movie, play, or other performance

Question 16

sequence

Answer 16

(noun, verb) the order in which things happen or should happen

Question 17

simulate

Answer 17

(verb) to create conditions or processes similar to something that exists

Question 18

submit

Answer 18

(verb) to give (a document, proposal, piece of writing, etc.) to someone so that it can be considered or approved

Question 19

successive

Answer 19

(adjective) following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption

Question 20

drama

Answer 20

(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

Question 21

institute

Answer 21

(noun) an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fields

Question 22

intelligence

Answer 22

(noun) the ability to learn, understand, and think about things

Question 23

physically

Answer 23

(adverb) of or pertaining to the body

Question 24

publish

Answer 24

(verb) to have your research printed in journals or books for people to read