W7 D4 Flashcards
Did you know?
1.The first ever home video game developed was in 1967. It was called brown box, because it looked like one.
circuit
a complete and closed path around which a circulating electric current can flow.
“When he clicked the light switch he CLOSED the circuit which turned the lights ON. When he clicked the light switch again, he OPENED the circuit which turned the lights OFF.”
potent
having great power, influence, or effect.
“The old cheese had a potent and acrid smell.”
prohibit
formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority, something you can't do "Smoking is prohibited on airplanes. I you do it you will get in serious trouble." "It's prohibited to poop on the floor in Walmart."
segregation
the action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things
“The southern United States practiced segregation by keeping whites and blacks in their own areas.” (Very dumb thing to do)
navigation
the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one’s position and planning and following a route
“He used the navigation app to help him find the best route to the ski resort from his house.”
contaminated
having been made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
“The kitchen became contaminated when she threw the raw chicken juices all over the walls and floor.”
capitalism
an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
“In the United States, I can have my own business and make as much money as I want for myself. This is part of the capitalism.”
heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
“The scientist traced his heredity to a tribe in Australia that existed 10,000 years ago.”
abode
a place of residence; a house or home.
“Welcome to my humble abode, don’t poop on the floor.”
acrid
having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
“Daaang. That fart is acrid!”
Hmmm
“There is a voice inside of you, that whispers all day long, I feel this is right for me, or I know that this is wrong.”
We all have a conscious, listen to yours.
Always ask yourself, “Is this what my best looks like?” That one question alone will change your entire life.
