Vocabulary

• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• set up
• such as: For example; like
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• allow for: To take into consideration
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
• artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
• express: To send something by fast mail
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
• neural: About the nerves or nervous system
• grasp: Person's control over something
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• ambiguous: Able to be understood in more than one way
• curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
• ambiguity: State of being confusing, uncertain or unclear
• masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
• century: Period of 100 years
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• basis: Main ingredient or part of something
• replace: To use instead of something else
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
• mortal: Destined to die; causing death
• weave: To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• algebra: Math using letters or symbols in place of numbers
• cardboard: Lightweight paper board
• grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
• maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
• deductive: Using reasoning to reach a conclusion
• grandson: Your son or daughter's son
• boolean: Logic system using and, or, if, then, not, except
• shoemaker: Person who makes or repairs shoes