Day 9 Flashcards
sustain
verb - maintain / to make something continue to exist or happen for a period of time SYN maintain
accuracy
noun - the fact of being exact or correct
debate
noun - discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time and in which people express different opinions
optimum
adj - optimal (formal) - the best or most suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular situation
prevent
verb - to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something
admire (2)
verb - to look at something and think how beautiful or impressive it is
admire (1)
verb - to respect and like someone because they have done something that you think is good, or to respect their qualities or skills
distinct
adj - clearly noticeable; that certainly exists
tangible
adj - clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen or noticed OPP intangible
intangible
adj - intangible things have value but do not exist physically – used in business
drawback
noun - disadvantage / a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation
put effort into (st)
verb - If you put time, work, or effort into something, you spend a lot of time or effort doing it (e.g. We’ve put a lot of effort into this project and we want it to succeed.)