What is VR and its Role In Hybrid Work? Flashcards
Nebulous
adjective
Unclear & vague
* This seems to be a rather nebulous concept.
* They only have some nebulous ideas of future plans.
A vague notion
noun
An idea/belief that not clear
* I only have a vague notion about nuclear physics.
* They had a vague notion that it was not legal.
Virtual Frontier
noun
Describing a future of new VR technology
* We are entering a new virtual frontier.
* The virtual frontier has many unknown issues.
Far-fetched
adjective
Unlikely to be true / difficult to believe
* He told us quite a far-fetched story.
* Her plan is not as far-fetched as it sounds.
The stuff of …
phrase
Something is made of / based on …
* His life story is the stuff of legend.
* VR used to seem like the stuff of fantasy.
Sci-fi
noun
Science fiction
* We seem to live in a sci-fi reality.
* That science still sounds like sci-fi to me.
Immersive
adjective
A three-dimensional image that seems to surround the user
* TeamLab’s projection mapping is a very immersive experience.
* Apple’s Vision Pro will offer a very immersive AR technology.
Mimic
verb
To copy something exactly
* Large language models can mimic the thoughts of people.
* They were able to mimic the marketing strategy of their competition.
Block … out
phrasal verb
To hide something so that it cannot be seen / heard
* VR will block out the real world.
* I try to block out all distractions when I’m working.
Lean toward …
phrasal verb
To be interested in doing something
* We are leaning toward selling the business.
* She said she was leaning toward running for office.
Inherently
adverb
In a way that exists as a natural / basic part of something
* Life is inherently unpredictable.
* Starting a business is inherently risky.
Peers
noun
People who are in the same age group or social position
* It seems she is under a lot of pressure from her peers.
* He is highly respected by his peers.
Unify
verb
To bring together
* We hope that our vision will unify our employees.
* He was able to unify the country with his message.
Aka
abbreviation
Also known as … (used to give more information about the subject)
* My best friends, aka Eric, will be joining us soon.
* This is my favorite kind of breakfast, aka coffee and donuts.
Mingle / mingling
verb / noun
Speaking to several different people at an event
* He has built up a big clientele through mingling at parties.
* I suggest you mingle a little more to increase your social confidence.