Extracted from lessons' notes - PART 2 Flashcards
Determiner
A word that introduces a noun and specifies it in some way. Examples: “a”, “the”, “every”. Usage: “The book on the table is mine.”
Ordinal
A word that represents the position of an item in a series. Examples: “first”, “second”, “third”. Usage: “My first project was a success.”
Virtuous
Having or showing high moral standards. Usage: “She lived a virtuous life.”
Purpose
The reason for which something is done or created. Usage: “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.”
Traffic
The amount of data sent and received by visitors to a website. Usage: “We don’t have so much traffic to run these experiments.”
Embedding
The process of integrating something within something else. Usage: “We are embedding new features into our product.”
Constraint
A limitation or restriction. Usage: “We are facing time constraints due to the tight deadline.”
Geo targeting
The method of delivering different content or advertisements to users based on their geographic locations. Usage: “Geo targeting tools help us reach our audience effectively.”
Expedited
Speeded up the process. Usage: “The delivery was expedited due to the urgent requirement.”
Excess
An amount that is more than necessary. Usage: “They have an excess of resources.”
Ordinal
Relating to order or rank. Usage: “He finished in third place.”
Determiner
A modifying word that determines the kind of reference a noun or noun group has. Usage: “A car, the book, every person.”
Traffic
The movement of data or visitors within a network or system. Usage: “Our website’s traffic has increased significantly.”
Groggy
Dazed or weak, typically due to illness or lack of sleep. Usage: “I felt groggy after the long flight.”
Grog
Diluted rum used in naval contexts. Usage: “Sailors were given a daily ration of grog.”
Incline
A slope or slant. Usage: “The car was parked on a slight incline.”
Inclined
Having a tendency or preference. Usage: “She was inclined to accept the job offer.”
Harness
Safety gear to secure or protect. Usage: “The climber wore a harness for safety.”
Postpone
To delay or put off to a later time. Usage: “The meeting was postponed until next week.”
Doctor up
To alter or modify something to make it more appealing. Usage: “They doctored up the story to make it more interesting.”
Approbation
Approval or praise. Usage: “The plan received approbation from the committee.”
Cliffhanger
A dramatic and exciting ending to an episode, leaving the audience in suspense. Usage: “The episode ended with a cliffhanger.”
Backlash
Strong negative reaction or criticism. Usage: “The company faced backlash for its decision.”
Contempt
The feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect. Usage: “He spoke with contempt about the idea.”
Virtue
Behavior showing high moral standards. Usage: “Patience is a virtue.”
Nausea
A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit. Usage: “She felt nausea after the boat trip.”
Prescription
A doctor’s written order for the administration of a drug or treatment. Usage: “The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.”
Spotlight
Intense public attention. Usage: “The new policy put the company in the spotlight.”
Constraint
A limitation or restriction. Usage: “We are working under several constraints.”
Virtuous
Having or showing high moral standards. Usage: “She lived a virtuous life.”
Embedding
The act of integrating something within something else. Usage: “Embedding videos in the presentation makes it more engaging.”
Doctor up
To change something to make it appear better. Usage: “They doctored up the report to make the results look more favorable.”
Harness
To control and make use of natural resources. Usage: “We can harness solar energy to generate electricity.”
Postpone
To delay an event or action. Usage: “The meeting was postponed due to the bad weather.”
Incline
A slope or slant. Usage: “The path took a sharp incline towards the end.”
Groggy
Dazed and weakened, especially from lack of sleep. Usage: “I felt groggy after staying up all night.”
Grog
An alcoholic drink, especially rum diluted with water. Usage: “The sailors were given grog as part of their daily rations.”
Spotlight
To highlight or focus attention on something. Usage: “The documentary puts a spotlight on climate change.”
Postpone
To delay an event or action. Usage: “We had to postpone the concert due to rain.”
Incline
A slope or upward movement. Usage: “The road took a steep incline.”
Groggy
Feeling weak or dazed. Usage: “I woke up feeling groggy.”
Grog
A mixture of rum and water. Usage: “Sailors often drank grog on long voyages.”
Harness
To control and utilize. Usage: “They harnessed the river to generate electricity.”
Doctor up
To modify or improve something deceptively. Usage: “They doctored up the photos before publishing them.”
Constraint
A limitation or restriction. Usage: “Time constraints prevented us from completing the project on time.”
Embedding
Integrating a smaller part within a larger whole. Usage: “Embedding the new software into our existing system took several weeks.”
Virtue
Moral excellence and righteousness. Usage: “Honesty is considered a virtue.”
Nausea
The feeling of wanting to vomit. Usage: “The medication caused nausea as a side effect.”
Prescription
A doctor’s order for medication. Usage: “The pharmacist filled my prescription quickly.”
Cliffhanger
A suspenseful situation often used in storytelling. Usage: “The season finale ended with a cliffhanger, leaving fans eager for more.”
Backlash
A strong negative reaction. Usage: “The company faced a backlash after announcing the layoffs.”
Contempt
The feeling that something is worthless. Usage: “She looked at the messy room with contempt.”
Virtue
A behavior showing high moral standards. Usage: “Charity is a virtue admired by many.”
Nausea
The feeling of sickness with an urge to vomit. Usage: “He felt nausea after the rollercoaster ride.”
Prescription
A written order from a doctor for a specific medication. Usage: “The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.”
Constraint
A restriction or limitation. Usage: “Budget constraints limit our options.”
