Set 1 [Quiz] Flashcards
to begin to be interested in something or enjoy it
get into
to test something such as method or a piece of equipment to see if it’s effective or works properly
try out
to make small changes to something in order to repair it or make it work better
tinker with
to start to do something, especially using a particular method
go about (doing) smth
to read a lot about something because you need to know about it
read up on
(smth) becomes popular and fashionable
(smth) catches on
to avoid something that is difficult or causes problems for you
get round
to think of a plan or idea, especially an unusual one
dream up
to think of an idea, answer, etc.
come up with
Someone who introduces changes and new ideas
innovator
write computer programs
to code
planned and organised carefully
well thought out
a sudden, clear understanding of something, especially a complicated situation or idea
insight
the first form of a new design, or a model used to test the design before production
prototype
a small, useful and cleverly designed machine or tool
gadget
different from what is usual or accepted by most people
unorthodox
someone who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new facts or test new ideas
researcher
using the most modern machines and methods in industry or business
high-tech
Attractive or interesting
Appealing
Words and phrases used by people in the same profession
Jargon
Cheerful and making you feel that good things will happen
Upbeat
Make money from people who visit your website
Monetise
Fair, independent and not influenced by others
Unbiased
Having pratical knowledge and ability about technology
Tech-savy
Small pieces of equipment (synonym: gadgets)
Gizmos
to not get something good, when someone else does get it
to lose out (on sth)
to no longer take part in something, give up
to drop out (of sth)
to belong / try and be a part of something
to fit into (sth)
to depend on, expect someone else to do something for you
to rely on (sth)
to make something possible
to allow for (sth)
