Meraki Noob Vocab

Question 1

Abstract

Answer 1

1. [v] To remove or separate something from its place or context
2. [adj] Based on general ideas or feelings instead of physical objects or actual things
3. [n] A brief summary (usually of a research article)

Question 2

Accessible

Answer 2

1. [adj] Easy to talk to and get to know (of a person)
2. [adj] Easy to understand, especially in an enjoyable way

Question 3

Account for

Answer 3

1. [v] To be a particular amount or part of something
2. [v] To give an explanation of or to be the cause of something
3. [v] to know where somebody or something is or what has happened to them, especially after an accident

Question 4

Affected

Answer 4

1. [adj] (of a person or their behavior) not natural or sincere, especially in a way that is intended to impress

Question 5

Antiquated

Answer 5

1. [adj] Old-fashioned and unsuitable for modern society (usually negative)

Question 6

Attest

Answer 6

1. [v] To officially bear witness to something to verify it (ex. signature, oath)
2. [v] To show, say, or prove that something exists or is true

Question 7

Attribute

Answer 7

1. [v] To assign some quality or feature to somebody or something
2. [v] To say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing

Question 8

Bolster

Answer 8

1. [n] A long, think pillow or cushion used for supporting your arms or legs
2. [v] To support, improve something, or make it stronger

Question 9

Incessant

Answer 9

1. [adj] Never stopping or constant, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way

Question 10

Compel

Answer 10

1. [v] To force somebody to do something or to make something necessary
2. [v] To produce a strong feeling or reaction

Question 11

Cede

Answer 11

1. [v] To give up control or possession of something, especially unwillingly or because you are forced to

Question 12

Conciliate

Answer 12

1. [v] To make somebody less upset, especially by being nice or changing your opinions

Question 13

Corroborate

Answer 13

1. [v] To add evidence or proof that supports a statement, idea, theory, etc.

Question 14

Curtail

Answer 14

1. [v] To reduce or limit something; to stop something before it’s finished

Question 15

Elicit

Answer 15

1. [v] To get or produce something, especially information or a reaction, often with difficulty

Question 16

Eminent

Answer 16

1. [adj] Famous, respected, or important, especially in a particular profession

Question 17

Imminent

Answer 17

1. [adj] Coming or likely to happen very soon, especially of something unpleasant

Question 18

Expend

Answer 18

1. [v] To use or spend a lot of time, money, effort, energy, etc.

Question 19

Oversight

Answer 19

1. [n] a mistake made because you failed to notice something

Question 20

Precedent

Answer 20

1. [n] An official action or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision now should be followed in the same way

Question 21

Precedence

Answer 21

1. [n] More important and thus coming before other things

Question 22

Qualify

Answer 22

1. [v] To add something to a previous statement to make the meaning less strong or general

Question 23

Tenacious

Answer 23

1. [adj] Holding tightly onto something; very determined and not giving up easily

Question 24

Undertake

Answer 24

1. [v] To make yourself responsible for something and start doing it

Question 25

Invigorate

Answer 25

1. [v] To fill with vigor; to make more energetic, efficient, or effective

Question 26

Voluble

Answer 26

1. [adj] Talking a lot with energy, enthusiasm, confidence, or force