Thursday, July 11th Fieldwork Assignment #2 Part 1 Vocab

Question 1

dabble

Answer 1

Definition: Take part in an activity in a
casual or superficial way

Sentence: The ducks dabbled in the stream

Question 2

Dabbled

Answer 2

Definition: Take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

Sentence:Take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way. In the lake, a goose is dabbling around for some food.

Question 3

Haste Quickness or speed of motion or action She made haste to catch the next train to avoid being late for her appointment.

Answer 3

Definition: Quickness or speed of motion or action

Sentence: She made haste to catch the next train to avoid being late for her appointment.

Question 4

Happenstance

Answer 4

Definition: A chance happening or event; coincidence.
Example: Rather than relying on happenstance to discover interesting exhibits, the article advises planning your museum route strategically.

Question 5

Idling

Answer 5

Definition: The state of an engine running while the vehicle is not in motion.
Example: Smart traffic lights aim to reduce vehicle idling time, thereby decreasing fuel consumption and emissions in urban areas.

Question 6

Fatigue

Answer 6

Definition: Extreme tiredness, often resulting from mental or physical exertion.

Sentence: After a long day of sightseeing, the fatigue was on every tourist’s face.

Question 7

Unmediated

Answer 7

Definition: Direct and immediate, without any intervening substance or influence.

Sentence: The museum decided to create an unmediated experience for the viewer so that they could get the historic feelings directly.

Question 8

Cavernous

Answer 8

Definition: Resembling or suggesting a cave, typically in being large, dark, and echoing.

Sentence: The museum’s great hall was cavernous, making it looks enormous and mysterious.

Question 9

Shrug

Answer 9

Definition: To raise and contract (the shoulders), expressing inference, disdain, etc.
Sentence: I gave a shrug of my shoulder as a reply.

Question 10

Auriferous

Answer 10

Definition: Yielding or containing gold
Sentence: He spent the whole day searching for the auriferous deposit in the mine.

Question 11

Coalesce

Answer 11

Definition: To grow together or into the body
Sentence: We should coalesce our wisdom to solve the problem.

Question 12

sundry

Answer 12

Definition: Of various kinds; several.

Sentence: We took our references from
sundry sources.

Question 13

solicit

Answer 13

Definition: Ask for or try to obtain
(something) from someone.

Sentence: He called a meeting to solicit
their views.

Question 14

cavernous

Answer 14

Definition: Giving the impression of vast,
dark depths.

Sentence: I wait for the light to switch on
in the cavernous depths of his
stupidity.

Question 15

cloakroom

Answer 15

Definition: A room in a public building
where coats and other
belongings may be left
temporarily.

Sentence: She was first attended in the
cloakroom as there is no rest
room, and she was so ill that a
doctor had to be summoned.

Question 16

plaque

Answer 16

Definition: An ornamental tablet, typically
of metal, porcelain, or wood,
that is fixed to a wall or other
surface in commemoration of a
person or event.

Sentence: The milk or juice can pool in
her mouth and cause tooth
decay and plaque.

Question 17

antiquity

Answer 17

Definition: The ancient past, especially the
period before the Middle Ages

Sentence: Even in antiquity, the Greeks
and Romans had baths.

Question 18

bias

Answer 18

Definition: Prejudice in favor of or against
one thing, person, or group
compared with another,
usually in a way considered to
be unfair

Sentence: The course has a scientific
bias.

Question 19

subtlety

Answer 19

Definition: The quality or state of being
subtle.

Sentence: The subtleties of English
grammar.

Question 20

fumes

Answer 20

Definition: Gas, smoke, or vapor that
smells strongly or is dangerous
to inhale.

Sentence: The streets were thick with gas
fumes.

Question 21

cut down

Answer 21

Definition: Cause something to fall by
cutting it through at the base.

Sentence: The doctor told him to cut
down on his drinking.

Question 22

awe

Answer 22

Definition: A feeling of reverential respect
mixed with fear or wonder.

Sentence: The sight filled me with awe.

Question 23

facilitate

Answer 23

Definition: Make (an action or process)
easy or easier.

Sentence: Schools were located on the
same campus to facilitate the
sharing of resources.

Question 24

instill

Answer 24

Definition: Gradually but firmly establish
(an idea or attitude, especially
a desirable one) in a person’s
mind.

Sentence: She was told how to instill eye
drops.

Question 25

takeaway

Answer 25

Definition: A key fact, point, or idea to be remembered, typically one emerging from a discussion or meeting.

Sentence: We ordered some Chinese takeaway.

Question 26

Insole

Answer 26

Definition:
a piece of material inside a shoe on which your foot rests, or a piece of material that you put in a shoe to make it warmer or more comfortable

Sentence:
I had to replace the worn-out insole in my shoes to make them comfortable again for long walks.

Question 27

Unmedicated

Answer 27

Definition:
not having received medicine of some kind

Sentence:
He exhibited unmedicated behavior after forgetting to take his prescribed medication that morning.

Question 28

Glean

Answer 28

Definition:
to collect information in small amounts and often with difficulty

Sentence:
She tried to glean as much information as possible from the research papers before the presentation.

Question 29

Intimidate

Answer 29

Definition:
frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do

Sentence:
The aggressive tone in his voice was meant to intimidate the other players on the opposing team.

Question 30

Happenstance

Answer 30

Definition:
chance or a chance situation, especially one producing a good result

Sentence:
Their meeting at the airport was pure happenstance; neither of them had planned to be on the same flight.

Question 31

Fatigue

Answer 31

Definition:
extreme tiredness

Sentence:
The long hike left him feeling a deep fatigue, prompting him to rest for several hours afterward.

Question 32

Antiquity

Answer 32

Definition:
the distant past, especially before the sixth century

Sentence:
The museum housed a remarkable collection of artifacts from antiquity, spanning centuries of human history.

Question 33

shrug

Answer 33

Definition:
raise your shoulders and then lower them in order to say you do not know or are not interested

Sentence:
She couldn’t explain what happened and could only shrug in response to our questions.

Question 34

trudged

Answer 34

Definition: to walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy

Sentence: We trudged back up the hill.

Question 35

Neural network

Answer 35

Definition:
a mathematical representation of text or other types of media that is designed to operate in a similar way to a group of connected nerve cells in an organism

Sentence:
The neural network accurately classified thousands of images after extensive training with diverse datasets.

Question 36

digression

Answer 36

the action of moving away from main subject you are writing or talking about and writing or talking about something else

After this digression, I returned to my work.

Question 37

Longitudinal study

Answer 37

Definition: A research method involving repeated observations of the same variables over long periods of time.
Sentence: The Developing YOUth! Project is a longitudinal study that follows participants from their teen years into early adulthood, providing valuable insights into their STEM journey.

Question 38

Dataset

Answer 38

Definition:
a collection of separate sets of information that is treated as a single unit by a computer

Sentence:
The researchers analyzed a massive dataset of climate patterns spanning several decades to predict future weather trends accurately.

Question 39

cavernous

Answer 39

Definition:
Like a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere; vast and hollow.

Sentence:
The museum’s cavernous galleries seemed to stretch on endlessly, filled with countless artifacts.

Question 40

Accession

Answer 40

Definition:
The process of formally joining or being accepted into an institution or organization; also used to refer to an item added to a collection.

Sentence:
The newly discovered painting was a significant accession to the museum’s already impressive collection.

Question 41

Demystify

Answer 41

Definition:
make something easier to understand

Sentence:
What I need is a book that will demystify the workings of a car engine for me.

Question 42

Dispersed

Answer 42

Definition:
Distributed or spread over a wide area.

Sentence:
As the museum doors opened, the crowd quickly dispersed into the various wings of the building.

Question 43

Qualitative data

Answer 43

Definition: Non-numerical information collected through methods such as interviews and observations.
Sentence: The in-depth interviews provided rich qualitative data about the participants’ experiences in the Science Minors and Achievers program.

Question 44

intimidating

Answer 44

making you feel frightened or nervous

She can be very intimidating when she’s angry.

Question 45

Scholarly

Answer 45

Definition:
Involving or relating to serious academic study

Sentence:
The guided tour offered a scholarly perspective on the ancient sculptures, providing in-depth historical context.

Question 46

Heuristics

Answer 46

Definition:
Simple, efficient rules or methods used to make quick decisions or solve problems.

Sentence:
Heuristics are often used in programming to speed up problem-solving processes.

Question 47

Enhance

Answer 47

Definition:
to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something

Sentence:
Regular exercise can enhance your overall health and well-being.

Question 48

Quantify

Answer 48

Definition:
To measure or express the quantity of something.

Sentence:
Researchers must quantify the effects of the new drug to determine its efficacy.

Question 49

Scaffold

Answer 49

Definition:
to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something

Sentence:
Regular exercise can enhance your overall health and well-being.

Question 50

Recognize

Answer 50

Definition:
know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before

Sentence:
She was excited to recognize her childhood friend in the bustling crowd at the airport.

Question 51

Generalizability

Answer 51

Definition:
The extent to which findings or results from a study can be applied to broader contexts.

Sentence:
The generalizability of the study’s findings is limited due to the small sample size.

Question 52

Snapshot

Answer 52

Definition: A brief or isolated view of a complex situation
Sentence: Each interview provides a snapshot of the participant’s life, capturing a moment in time within their broader STEM journey.

Question 53

Isolation

Answer 53

Definition:
The feeling of being separated or disconnected from others

Sentence:
After weeks of isolation, she began to crave social interaction.

Question 54

sprint

Answer 54

to run as fast as you can over a short distance, either in a race or because you are in a great hurry to get somewhere

We had to sprint to catch the bus.

Question 55

Peer culture

Answer 55

Definition:
Describing the social dynamics and interactions among peers

Sentence:
The peer culture in the high school emphasized academic achievement and community service.

Question 56

Ambition

Answer 56

Definition:
Goals or aspirations, particularly in the context of career and education

Sentence:
His ambition to become a successful entrepreneur drove him to work tirelessly on his startup.

Question 57

hammer something out

Answer 57

Definition:
to reach an agreement or solution after a lot of argument or discussion

Sentence:
After much discussion, they finally managed to hammer out a compromise.

Question 58

Navigate

Answer 58

Definition:
to direct the way that a ship, aircraft, etc. will travel, or to find a direction across, along, or over an area of water or land, often by using a map

Sentence:
She had to navigate through the crowded streets to reach the meeting on time.

Question 59

Gleaned

Answer 59

Definition: Information gathered or collected bit by bit.
Sentence: The researchers gleaned valuable insights from the participants’ stories about their transitions from high school to college and careers.

Question 60

Stark

Answer 60

Definition: Sheer, utter, downright, or complete
Sentence The stark truth is that it’s impossible for us to solve the problem.

Question 66

Computer vision

Answer 66

Definition: A field of AI that enables machines to interpret and understand visual information from the world.
Sentence: The autonomous vehicle’s computer vision system can detect and classify objects on the road, from pedestrians to traffic signs.

Question 69

trudged

Answer 69

Definition: to walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy

Sentence: We trudged back up the hill.

Question 70

verdigris

Answer 70

Definition: a blue-green layer that forms on copper, brass, or bronze

Sentence: formless jewel-like verdigris

Question 71

smattering

Answer 71

Definition: a very small amount or number

Sentence: There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the proposal.

Question 72

parses

Answer 72

Definition: to separate a sentence into grammatical parts, such as subject, verb, etc

Sentence: These days, children aren’t taught how to parse a sentence.

Question 73

Deep learning

Answer 73

Definition: A subset of machine learning where artificial neural networks adapt and learn from vast amounts of data.
Sentence: The chatbot’s deep learning algorithms allowed it to understand context and nuance in human conversations, making its responses more natural.

Question 74

dodge

Answer 74

to avoid something unpleasant

He dodged questions about his relationships with those actresses.

Question 75

implication

Answer 75

an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly.

He is by implication requesting me to resign.