Set 1 [Quiz] Flashcards

1
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to begin to be interested in something or enjoy it

A

get into

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2
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to test something such as method or a piece of equipment to see if it’s effective or works properly

A

try out

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3
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to make small changes to something in order to repair it or make it work better

A

tinker with

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4
Q

to start to do something, especially using a particular method

A

go about (doing) smth

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5
Q

to read a lot about something because you need to know about it

A

read up on

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6
Q

(smth) becomes popular and fashionable

A

(smth) catches on

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7
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to avoid something that is difficult or causes problems for you

A

get round

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8
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to think of a plan or idea, especially an unusual one

A

dream up

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9
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to think of an idea, answer, etc.

A

come up with

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10
Q

Someone who introduces changes and new ideas

A

innovator

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11
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write computer programs

A

to code

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12
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planned and organised carefully

A

well thought out

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13
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a sudden, clear understanding of something, especially a complicated situation or idea

A

insight

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14
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the first form of a new design, or a model used to test the design before production

A

prototype

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15
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a small, useful and cleverly designed machine or tool

A

gadget

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16
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different from what is usual or accepted by most people

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unorthodox

17
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someone who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new facts or test new ideas

A

researcher

18
Q

using the most modern machines and methods in industry or business

A

high-tech

19
Q

Attractive or interesting

A

Appealing

20
Q

Words and phrases used by people in the same profession

A

Jargon

21
Q

Cheerful and making you feel that good things will happen

A

Upbeat

22
Q

Make money from people who visit your website

A

Monetise

23
Q

Fair, independent and not influenced by others

A

Unbiased

24
Q

Having pratical knowledge and ability about technology

A

Tech-savy

25
Q

Small pieces of equipment (synonym: gadgets)

A

Gizmos

26
Q

to not get something good, when someone else does get it

A

to lose out (on sth)

27
Q

to no longer take part in something, give up

A

to drop out (of sth)

28
Q

to belong / try and be a part of something

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to fit into (sth)

29
Q

to depend on, expect someone else to do something for you

A

to rely on (sth)

30
Q

to make something possible

A

to allow for (sth)