my words 15 Flashcards
ramification
the possible results of an action:
Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion?
invest
to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage:
The institute will invest five million in the project.
retrieve
to find and bring back something:
We taught our dog to retrieve a ball.
Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently.
swiftly
quickly or immediately:
Walking swiftly, he was at the office within minutes.
circuit
a closed system esp. of wires through which electricity can flow:
Big electronic circuits can carry huge amounts of data.
inevitable
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented:
The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
corrupt
dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money:
Both companies are under investigation for corrupt practices.
embrace
to accept something enthusiastically:
This was an opportunity that he would embrace.
abundant
more than enough:
an abundant supply of food
There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.
competence
the ability to do something well:
Her competence as a teacher is unquestionable.
incidental
less important than the thing something is connected with or part of:
Try not to be distracted by incidental details.