Vocab V4

Question 1

Perpendicular

Answer 1

at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface. +

Question 2

Siphon

Answer 2

draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon. / To siphon is to run a tube from one container to another in a way that uses atmospheric pressure to move the liquid into the lower container.

Question 3

Trojan Horse

Answer 3

used by the Greeks, during the Trojan War, to enter the city of Troy and win the war.

Question 4

Planning horizon

Answer 4

is the length of time an individual plans ahead.

Question 5

Streamlining

Answer 5

design or provide with a form that presents very little resistance to a flow of air or water, increasing speed and ease of movement.

Question 6

Incorporate

Answer 6

take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include.

Question 7

Footprint

Answer 7

the area occupied or affected by something.

Question 8

vindictive

Answer 8

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

“the criticism was both vindictive and personalized”