Extracted from lessons' notes - PART 2

Question 1

Determiner

Answer 1

A word that introduces a noun and specifies it in some way. Examples: “a”, “the”, “every”. Usage: “The book on the table is mine.”

Question 2

Ordinal

Answer 2

A word that represents the position of an item in a series. Examples: “first”, “second”, “third”. Usage: “My first project was a success.”

Question 3

Virtuous

Answer 3

Having or showing high moral standards. Usage: “She lived a virtuous life.”

Question 4

Purpose

Answer 4

The reason for which something is done or created. Usage: “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.”

Question 5

Traffic

Answer 5

The amount of data sent and received by visitors to a website. Usage: “We don’t have so much traffic to run these experiments.”

Question 6

Embedding

Answer 6

The process of integrating something within something else. Usage: “We are embedding new features into our product.”

Question 7

Constraint

Answer 7

A limitation or restriction. Usage: “We are facing time constraints due to the tight deadline.”

Question 8

Geo targeting

Answer 8

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.”

Question 9

Expedited

Answer 9

Speeded up the process. Usage: “The delivery was expedited due to the urgent requirement.”

Question 10

Excess

Answer 10

An amount that is more than necessary. Usage: “They have an excess of resources.”

Question 11

Ordinal

Answer 11

Relating to order or rank. Usage: “He finished in third place.”

Question 12

Determiner

Answer 12

A modifying word that determines the kind of reference a noun or noun group has. Usage: “A car, the book, every person.”

Question 13

Traffic

Answer 13

The movement of data or visitors within a network or system. Usage: “Our website’s traffic has increased significantly.”

Question 14

Groggy

Answer 14

Dazed or weak, typically due to illness or lack of sleep. Usage: “I felt groggy after the long flight.”

Question 15

Grog

Answer 15

Diluted rum used in naval contexts. Usage: “Sailors were given a daily ration of grog.”

Question 16

Incline

Answer 16

A slope or slant. Usage: “The car was parked on a slight incline.”

Question 17

Inclined

Answer 17

Having a tendency or preference. Usage: “She was inclined to accept the job offer.”

Question 18

Harness

Answer 18

Safety gear to secure or protect. Usage: “The climber wore a harness for safety.”

Question 19

Postpone

Answer 19

To delay or put off to a later time. Usage: “The meeting was postponed until next week.”

Question 20

Doctor up

Answer 20

To alter or modify something to make it more appealing. Usage: “They doctored up the story to make it more interesting.”

Question 21

Approbation

Answer 21

Approval or praise. Usage: “The plan received approbation from the committee.”

Question 22

Cliffhanger

Answer 22

A dramatic and exciting ending to an episode, leaving the audience in suspense. Usage: “The episode ended with a cliffhanger.”

Question 23

Backlash

Answer 23

Strong negative reaction or criticism. Usage: “The company faced backlash for its decision.”

Question 24

Contempt

Answer 24

The feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect. Usage: “He spoke with contempt about the idea.”

Question 25

Virtue

Answer 25

Behavior showing high moral standards. Usage: “Patience is a virtue.”

Question 26

Nausea

Answer 26

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit. Usage: “She felt nausea after the boat trip.”

Question 27

Prescription

Answer 27

A doctor’s written order for the administration of a drug or treatment. Usage: “The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.”

Question 28

Spotlight

Answer 28

Intense public attention. Usage: “The new policy put the company in the spotlight.”

Question 29

Constraint

Answer 29

A limitation or restriction. Usage: “We are working under several constraints.”

Question 30

Virtuous

Answer 30

Having or showing high moral standards. Usage: “She lived a virtuous life.”

Question 31

Embedding

Answer 31

The act of integrating something within something else. Usage: “Embedding videos in the presentation makes it more engaging.”

Question 32

Doctor up

Answer 32

To change something to make it appear better. Usage: “They doctored up the report to make the results look more favorable.”

Question 33

Harness

Answer 33

To control and make use of natural resources. Usage: “We can harness solar energy to generate electricity.”

Question 34

Postpone

Answer 34

To delay an event or action. Usage: “The meeting was postponed due to the bad weather.”

Question 35

Incline

Answer 35

A slope or slant. Usage: “The path took a sharp incline towards the end.”

Question 36

Groggy

Answer 36

Dazed and weakened, especially from lack of sleep. Usage: “I felt groggy after staying up all night.”

Question 37

Grog

Answer 37

An alcoholic drink, especially rum diluted with water. Usage: “The sailors were given grog as part of their daily rations.”

Question 38

Spotlight

Answer 38

To highlight or focus attention on something. Usage: “The documentary puts a spotlight on climate change.”

Question 39

Postpone

Answer 39

To delay an event or action. Usage: “We had to postpone the concert due to rain.”

Question 40

Incline

Answer 40

A slope or upward movement. Usage: “The road took a steep incline.”

Question 41

Groggy

Answer 41

Feeling weak or dazed. Usage: “I woke up feeling groggy.”

Question 42

Grog

Answer 42

A mixture of rum and water. Usage: “Sailors often drank grog on long voyages.”

Question 43

Harness

Answer 43

To control and utilize. Usage: “They harnessed the river to generate electricity.”

Question 44

Doctor up

Answer 44

To modify or improve something deceptively. Usage: “They doctored up the photos before publishing them.”

Question 45

Constraint

Answer 45

A limitation or restriction. Usage: “Time constraints prevented us from completing the project on time.”

Question 46

Embedding

Answer 46

Integrating a smaller part within a larger whole. Usage: “Embedding the new software into our existing system took several weeks.”

Question 47

Virtue

Answer 47

Moral excellence and righteousness. Usage: “Honesty is considered a virtue.”

Question 48

Nausea

Answer 48

The feeling of wanting to vomit. Usage: “The medication caused nausea as a side effect.”

Question 49

Prescription

Answer 49

A doctor’s order for medication. Usage: “The pharmacist filled my prescription quickly.”

Question 50

Cliffhanger

Answer 50

A suspenseful situation often used in storytelling. Usage: “The season finale ended with a cliffhanger, leaving fans eager for more.”

Question 51

Backlash

Answer 51

A strong negative reaction. Usage: “The company faced a backlash after announcing the layoffs.”

Question 52

Contempt

Answer 52

The feeling that something is worthless. Usage: “She looked at the messy room with contempt.”

Question 53

Virtue

Answer 53

A behavior showing high moral standards. Usage: “Charity is a virtue admired by many.”

Question 54

Nausea

Answer 54

The feeling of sickness with an urge to vomit. Usage: “He felt nausea after the rollercoaster ride.”

Question 55

Prescription

Answer 55

A written order from a doctor for a specific medication. Usage: “The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.”

Question 56

Constraint

Answer 56

A restriction or limitation. Usage: “Budget constraints limit our options.”