Chapter 6 Flashcards
Circumstance (noun)
Circumstance means a certain state a person or a thing of some kind is in
Aðstæður/kringumstæður
In every possible circumstance the outcomes will not match
Compensation (noun)
A payment in return for work or to make up for a loss
Laun/bætur
Everyone wants a high financial compensation
Component (noun)
A part of a whole
Partur
Every component is equally as important
Constraint (noun)
A limitation
Hindranir
There are many constraints in our way
Emphasis (noun)
Special importance is placed upon something
Áhersla
We need to emphasize this problem
Framework (noun)
A structure, an organization
Uppbygging, rammaáætlun
I think we should change the framework of this assignment
Funds (noun)
A sum of money for a specific purpose
Styrktarsjóður
Iceland gives some funds to refugees, but it’s not enough for everyone.
Integration (noun)
The union of different parts into a whole
Sameining
The U.S. is an integrated country
Levy (noun)
A required fee like a tax
Skattur
Levies in Iceland are too low.
Alter (verb)
To change something
Breyting
Ensure (verb)
To secure or guarantee
Að tryggja
We need to ensure this
Initial (adjective)
Beginning/first
Upphaf/fyrsta
This is the initial step towards our big goal.
Intermediate (adjective)
In the middle of two ends
Miðlungs
We’re studying the intermediate level of English.
Sufficient (adjective)
Enough
Nóg
We have sufficient amount of electricity in Iceland.
Correspondingly (adverb)
In a similar or closely related manner
Samsvarandi
The teacher told everyone to get to work and the students reacted correspondingly.
