Week 7 Flashcards
Interception (n) /ˌɪn.təˈsep.ʃən/
the action of stopping and catching something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place
1/ They established a secure communications channel to prevent the interception of critical information.
2/ All three fighter planes were intercepted and destroyed
3/ Two British ships were sent to intercept the convoy.
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Encryption (n) /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/
the process of changing electronic information or signals into a secret code (= system of letters, numbers, or symbols) that people cannot understand or use without special equipment
1/ The records were stored using protective encryption.
2/ The company’s encryption software allows secure credit card transactions over the internet.
3/ The security initiative revolves around data encryption.
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Surveillance (n) /sərˈveɪ·ləns/
the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected
1/ The police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.
2/ More banks are now installing surveillance cameras.
3/ The parking lot is kept under video surveillance.
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illegal (adj) /ɪˈliːɡəl/
not allowed by law
1/ It is illegal to drive a car that is not registered and insured.
2/ They both tested positive for illegal substances.
3/ There were two illegal passes in the first 13 minutes of the game, and several more followed.
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Intrusion (n) /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/
an occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to be
1/ They complained about excessive government intrusion (= unwanted involvement) into their legitimate activities.
2/ His phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning.
3/ They complained that building a new airport nearby would be a noisy intrusion on their quiet lives.
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excess (n) /ɪkˈses/
an amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable
1/ An excess of enthusiasm is not always a good thing.
2/ They both eat to excess
3/ There will be an increase in tax for those earning in excess of (= more than) twice the national average wage.
legitimate (adj) /ləˈdʒɪt.ə.mət/
allowed by law
1/The army must give power back to the legitimate government.
2/ Her passport seemed legitimate, but on closer inspection, it was found to have been altered.
3/ Her complaints were quite legitimate.
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terrorist (n) /ˈter.ə.rɪst/
someone who uses violent action, or threats of violent action, for political purposes
1/ Several terrorists have been killed by their own bombs.
2/ There has been an increase in terrorist attacks.
3/ The government has stated that it will not give in to terrorist threats.
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connotation (n)
/ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word’s meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation
1/ We must also not forget that the position of the sound in a space affects the connotations of that sound.
2/ On the other hand, words that are not commonly viewed as emotion-laden may acquire emotional connotations in discourse.
3/ The discovery of connotations is based on cultural and literary experience, or on the structure of a specific text, or both.
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cherished (adj) /ˈtʃer·ɪʃt/
bringing the pleasure of love or caring about someone or something that is important to you
1/ Children need to be cherished.
2/ Her most cherished possession
3/ Cherish the memory of those days in Paris.
Dormant (adj) /dˈɔɹmnt/
Of an animal having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time in or as if in a deep sleep.
1/ The company’s dormant social media accounts were reactivated for a new campaign.
2/ During winter, bears hibernate and remain dormant in their dens.
3/ The dormant volcano suddenly erupted, surprising the nearby residents.
emphasis (n) /ˈɛmfəsɪs/
the particular importance or attention that is given to something
1/ I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing disease as we do on curing it.
2/ Schools here put/place/lay great emphasis on written work and grammar.
3/ The emphasis is on the final syllable.
controversy (n) /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/
a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people
1/ There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics.
2/ The policy has caused fierce/heated controversy ever since it was introduced.
3/ The president’s decisions stirred up a lot controversy.
Interfere (v)
Prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly.
1/ Parents should not interfere too much in their children’s relationships.
2/ The government should not interfere with freedom of speech.
3/ It is important not to interfere with ongoing investigations.
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Transparency (n) /tɹænspˈɛɹn̩si/
a situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest
1/ The transparency of the government’s actions reassured the citizens.
2/ The company’s financial transparency attracted many investors.
3/ The transparency of the charity’s operations increased public trust.
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