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📓 Passage 1: Seed vault guards resources for the future
installation
/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
(noun). the action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
entrance
/ˈɛntrəns/
(noun). An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate
metal
/ˈmɛtəl/
(noun). a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong
panel
/ˈpænəl/
(noun). A flat or curved component, typically rectangular (Biển hiệu)
maximize
/ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/
(verb). to make something as great in amount, size, or importance as possible
vault
/vɔlt/
(noun). a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches
reflective
/rɪˈflɛktɪv/
(adj). Providing a reflection
steel
/stil/
(noun). a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure
beacon
/ˈbikən/
(noun). A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position
tunnel
/ˈtʌnəl/
(noun). An artificial underground passage
proceed
/prəˈsid/
(verb). Begin a course of action.
corridor
/ˈkɔrədər/
(noun). A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
extend
/ɪkˈstɛnd/
(verb). Cause (someone or something) to exert the utmost effort.
process
/ˈprɑˌsɛs/
(noun). a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result
inventory
/ˌɪnvənˈtɔri/
(noun). A complete list of items such as property
sample
/ˈsæmpəl/
(noun). A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.
imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
(verb). to suggest that something is true without saying so directly
seed
/sid/
(noun). the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
transformer
/trænˈsfɔrmər/
(noun). a device that changes the voltage or other characteristic of electrical energy as it moves from one circuit to anothe
official
/əˈfɪʃəl/
(noun). a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization
access
/ˈækˌsɛs/
(noun). the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place
incoming
/ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/
(adj). In the process of coming in.
current
/ˈkɜrənt/
(noun). a body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.
rely
/rɪˈlaɪ/
(verb). Depend on with full trust or confidence.
airlock
/ˈɛrˌlɔk/
(noun). a blockage of the flow in a pump or pipe, caused by an air bubble.
conserve
/kənˈsɜrv/
(verb). Protectrom harm or destruction.
scaled
/skeɪld/
(adj). covered with or made up of scales or overlapping plates resembling scales
minimal
/ˈmɪnəməl/
(adj). very small in size or amount; as small as possible
moisture
/ˈmɔɪsʧər/
(noun). Water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapour
metabolic
/ˌmɛtəˈbɑlɪk/
(adj). Relating to or deriving from the metabolism of a living organism.
capacity
/kəˈpæsəti/
(noun). A specified role or position
accommodate
/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/
(verb). (of physical space, especially a building) provide lodging or sufficient space for.
undiscovered
/ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
(adj). not discovered.
unearth
/əˈnɜrθ/
(verb). Find (something) in the ground by digging.
wild
/waɪld/
(noun). a place being uninhabited, uncultivated, or inhospitable. (hoang dã)
obscure
/əbˈskjʊr/
(adj). unclear
crop
/krɑp/
(noun). a cultivated plant grew to be eaten as grain, fruit or vegetable
refrigeration
/rɪˌfrɪʤəˈreɪʃən/
(noun). subjecting food or drink to cold in order to chill or preserve it.
chamber
/ˈʧeɪmbər/
(noun). A large room used for formal or public events.
uniform
/ˈjunəˌfɔrm/
(adj). remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unchanging in form or character.
constant
/ˈkɑnstənt/
(adj). unchanged with time
monitor
/ˈmɑnətər/
(verb). Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time
automatically
/ˌɔtəˈmætɪkli/
(adv). (with reference to a device or process) by itself with little or no direct human control.
intervention
/ˌɪntərˈvɛnʧən/
(noun). the action or process of intervening.
surrounding
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
(noun). All round a particular place or thing.
engage
/ɛnˈgeɪʤ/
(verb). Occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention)
local
/ˈloʊkəl/
(noun). an inhabitant of a particular area or neighborhood.
package
/ˈpækəʤ/
(noun). an object or group of objects wrapped in paper or plastic, or packed in a box
watertight
/ˈwɔtərˌtaɪt/
(adj). having no openings to allow water to get in
tamper
/ˈtæmpər/
(verb). interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
obligation
/ˌɑbləˈgeɪʃən/
(noun). a duty or commitment to somebody by law or by moral values
recipient
/rəˈsɪpiənt/
(noun). a person or thing that receives or is awarded something.
replacement
/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
(noun). the act of replacing one thing with another, especially something that is newer or better
germinate
/ˈʤɜrməˌneɪt/
(verb). begin to grow and put out shoots
generate
/ˈʤɛnəˌreɪt/
(verb). Cause emotion to arise or come about.
unmatched
/ənˈmæʧt/
(adj). not matched or equaled
remote
/rɪˈmoʊt/
(adj). situated far from the main centres of population; distant.
safeguard
/ˈseɪfˌgɑrd/
(noun). A measure taken to protect someone
priceless
/ˈpraɪsləs/
(adj). So precious that its value cannot be determined.
component
/kəmˈpoʊnənt/
(noun). A part or element of a larger whole
heritage
/ˈhɛrətəʤ/
(noun). property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
staple
/ˈsteɪpəl/
(noun). A piece of thin wire with two short right-angled end pieces
descendant
/dɪˈsɛndənt/
(noun). children, their children’s children, and all the people who live after them who are related to them
retread
/riˈtrɛd/
(verb). Go back over (a path or one's steps)
storage
/ˈstɔrəʤ/
(noun). the action or method of storing something for future use
insulated
/ˈɪnsəˌleɪtəd/
(adj). protected by a material that prevents heat, sound or electricity
transmitter
/trænˈsmɪtər/
(noun). a piece of equipment for broadcasting radio or television signals
satellite
/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/
(noun). An artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet
authority
/əˈθɔrəti/
(noun). A person or organization having political or administrative power and control
technical
/ˈtɛknɪkəl/
(adj). connected with the practical use of machinery, methods, etc. in science and industry
rugged
/ˈrʌgəd/
(adj). having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface.
unparalleled
/ənˈpɛrəˌlɛld/
(adj). Having no parallel or equal; exceptional.
agricultural
/ˌægrəˈkʌlʧərəl/
(adj). Relating to agriculture.
hillside
/ˈhɪlˌsaɪd/
(noun). the sloping side of a hill.
compressor
/kəmˈprɛsər/
(noun). a machine that compresses air or other gases
facility
/fəˈsɪlɪti/
(noun). A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
polar
/ˈpoʊlər/
(adj). connected with, or near the North or South Pole
cable
/ˈkeɪbəl/
(noun). A thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships,
turquoise
/ˈtɜrkwɔɪz/
(noun). a greenish-blue color.
mastermind
/ˈmæstərˌmaɪnd/
(noun). A person with an outstanding intellect.
cavern
/ˈkævərn/
(noun). A large cave or chamber in a cave.
culmination
/ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
(noun). The highest or climactic point of something
insurance
/ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
(noun). an arrangement with a company in which you pay them regular amounts of money and they agree to pay the costs
diversity
/dɪˈvɜrsəti/
(noun). The state of being diverse.
chamber
/ˈʧeɪmbər/
(noun). A large room used for formal or public events.
viable
/ˈvaɪəbəl/
(adj). capable of working successfully
📓 Passage 2: What cookbooks really teach us
cookery
/ˈkʊkəri/
(noun). The practice or skill of preparing and cooking food.
publish
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
(verb). Prepare and issue (a book, journal, or piece of music) for public sale
recipe
/ˈrɛsəpi/
(noun). cooking direction
wildly
/ˈwaɪldli/
(adv). In a way that lacks discipline or restraint.
array
/əˈreɪ/
(noun). range of a particular type of thing
vegetarian
/ˌvɛʤəˈtɛriən/
(noun).
a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products
cookbook
/ˈkʊkˌbʊk/
(noun). a book that explains how to prepare particular dishes
instruction
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
(noun). A direction or order.
historical
/hɪˈstɔrɪkəl/
(adj). Of or concerning history or past events.
figure
/ˈfɪgjər/
(noun).
a person of a particular kind, especially one who is important or distinctive in some way.
abundance
/əˈbʌndəns/
(noun). A very large quantity of something.
domestic
/dəˈmɛstɪk/
(adj). of or inside a particular country, household
transformation
/ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
(noun). a complete change in somebody/something
routine
/ruˈtin/
(noun).
a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program
liberate
/ˈlɪbəˌreɪt/
(verb). Set (someone) free from imprisonment
temporarily
/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli/
(adv). For a limited period of time
delve
/dɛlv/
(verb). Reach inside a receptacle and search for something.
distant
/ˈdɪstənt/
(adj). Far away in space or time
investigate
/ɪnˈvɛstəˌgeɪt/
(verb). Carry out research or study into a problem
stability
/stəˈbɪlɪti/
(noun). The state of being stable.
unrest
/ənˈrɛst/
(noun). a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder.
symbol
/ˈsɪmbəl/
(noun). a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
dependability
/dɪˌpɛndəˈbɪlɪti/
(noun). The quality of being trustworthy and reliable
chaotic
/keɪˈɑtɪk/
(adj). in a state of complete confusion and disorder
civil
/ˈsɪvəl/
(adj). connected with the people who live in a country
revolution
/ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
(noun). a change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war
alter
/ˈɔltər/
(verb). change in significant way
reproduction
/ˌriprəˈdʌkʃən/
(noun).
the action or process of making a copy of something
distort
/dɪˈstɔrt/
(verb). alter the shape to be strange
capon
/ˈkeɪˌpɑn/
(noun). A castrated domestic cock fattened for eating.
author
/ˈɔθər/
(noun).
a writer of a book, article, or report
illustrate
/ˈɪləˌstreɪt/
(verb). Explain or make (something) clear by using examples
widespread
/ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/
(adj). found to be dispersed over a large area
urban
/ˈɜrbən/
(adj). In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city.
industrialize
/ɪnˈdʌstriəˌlaɪz/
(verb). Develop industries in (a country or region) on a wide scale.
clarity
/ˈklɛrəti/
(noun). The quality of being coherent and intelligible.
reverse
/rɪˈvɜrs/
(verb). Move backwards.
plagiarism
/ˈpleɪʤəˌrɪzəm/
(noun). the process or practice of using another person's ideas or work and pretending that it is your own
precise
/prɪˈsaɪs/
(adj). Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
wealthy
/ˈwɛlθi/
(adj). Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
literate
/ˈlɪtərət/
(adj). Able to read and write
chef
/ʃɛf/
(noun). a professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
presumably
/prəˈzuməbli/
(adv). used to say that you think that something is probably true
servant
/ˈsɜrvənt/
(noun). a person who performs duties for others,
vague
/veɪg/
(adj). not having or giving enough information or details about something
resemble
/rɪˈzɛmbəl/
(verb). Have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with something >< differ
experiment
/ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
(noun). a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge
authoritative
/əˈθɔrəˌteɪtɪv/
(adj). Able to be trusted as being accurate or true;
reassuringly
/riəˈʃɜrɪŋli/
(adv). In a way that removes someone's doubts and fears
spice
/spaɪs/
(noun). one of the various types of powder or seed that come from plants and are used in cooking.
unnecessary
/ənˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
(adj).
not needed.
deliberately
/dɪˈlɪbərətli/
(adv). Consciously and intentionally; on purpose > < accidentally, hastily
obscure
/əbˈskjʊr/
(adj). not discovered or known about; uncertain.
leak
/lik/
(verb). (of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack.
appeal
/əˈpil/
(verb).
make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public
ambitious
/æmˈbɪʃəs/
(adj). Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
manual
/ˈmænjuəl/
(noun).
a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject; a handbook
Mediterranean
/ˌmɛdətəˈreɪniən/
(adj). Of or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea
plagiarize
/ˈpleɪʤəˌraɪz/
(verb).
take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own
philosophical
/ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkəl/
(adj). devoted to the study of the fundamental nature
wholly
/ˈhoʊli/
(adv). Entirely; fully.
supplementary
/ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəri/
(adj).
completing or enhancing something.
reputation
/ˌrɛpjəˈteɪʃən/
(noun). the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
definitive
/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
(adj). or reached decisively and with authority
reference
/ˈrɛfərəns/
(noun). The action of mentioning or alluding to something.
standard
/ˈstændərd/
(noun).
a level of quality or attainment
lifetime
/ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/
(noun).
the duration of a person's life
gourmet
/ˈgʊrˌmeɪ/
(noun). A connoisseur of good food;
manuscript
/ˈmænjəˌskrɪpt/
(noun). A book, document, or piece of music written by hand
sloppy
/ˈslɑpi/
(adj). Careless and unsystematic
duplicate
/ˈdupləkət/
(adj). Exactly like something else,
shorthand
/ˈʃɔrtˌhænd/
(noun). a system of fast writing that uses lines and simple signs to represent words and phrases
mutton
/ˈmʌtən/
(noun). the meat from an adult sheep eaten as food
larder
/ˈlɑrdər/
(noun).
a room or large cupboard for storing food
equally
/ˈikwəli/
(adv).
in the same manner or to the same extent
systematic
/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
(adj). Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system
ordinary
/ˈɔrdəˌnɛri/
(adj). With no special or distinctive features; normal.
superstar
/ˌsupərˈstɑr/
(noun). An extremely famous and successful performer
codify
/ˈkoʊdəˌfaɪ/
(verb). Arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code
unify
/ˈjunəˌfaɪ/
(verb). to join people, things, parts of a country
sophisticated
/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/
(adj). clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented
culinary
/ˈkjulɪˌnɛri/
(adj). connected with cooking or food
reparation
/ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/
(noun). payment for harm or damage
synthesize
/ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz/
(verb). Make (something) by synthesis, especially chemically.
cuisine
/kwɪˈzin/
(noun).
a style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment
elevate
/ˈɛləˌveɪt/
(verb). Raise or lift (something) to a higher position
civilization
/ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
(noun). a state of human society that is very developed and organized
accompany
/əˈkʌmpəni/
(verb). Be present or occur at the same time as (something else)
progress
/ˈprɑˌgrɛs/
(noun). Development towards an improved or more advanced condition.
breezily
/ˈbrizɪli/
(adv). in a happy, confident and relaxed way
occasionally
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/
(adv). At infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.
fussy
/ˈfʌsi/
(adj). Fastidious about one's needs or requirements
currant
/ˈkʌrənt/
(noun). a small, black dried grape without seeds, used especially in cakes
ingredient
/ɪnˈgridiənt/
(noun). parts of the substance that create a particular dish
affordable
/əˈfɔrdəbəl/
(adj). Inexpensive; reasonably priced.
edition
/əˈdɪʃən/
(noun). A particular form or version of a published text.
stimulate
/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪt/
(verb). to make something develop or become more active
📓 Passage 3: Is there more to video games than people realize
impact
/ˈɪmpækt/
(noun). the force or action of one object hitting another
nowhere
/ˈnoʊˌwɛr/
(adv). not in or to any place; not anywhere.
mainstream
/ˈmeɪnˌstrim/
(noun). the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people
inappropriate
/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriɪt/
(adj). not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation
surround
/səˈraʊnd/
(verb). to be all around something/somebody
publication
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
(noun). The preparation and issuing of a book, journal, or piece of music for public sale.
squabble
/ˈskwɑbəl/
(noun). A noisy quarrel about something trivial.
partisan
/ˈpɑrtəzən/
(noun).
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
ensuing
/ˈɛnsuɪŋ/
(adj). Occurring afterwards or as a result.
debate
/dəˈbeɪt/
(noun). A formal discussion on a particular topic
descend
/dɪˈsɛnd/
(verb). Move or fall downwards.
faction
/ˈfækʃən/
(noun). A small organized dissenting group within a larger one
preacher
/ˈpriʧər/
(noun). a person, usually a priest or minister, who gives a religious speec
moral
/ˈmɔrəl/
(adj). concerned with principles of right and wrong behaviour
nonsense
/ˈnɑnsɛns/
(noun).
spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense
worthwhile
/ˈwɜrˈθwaɪl/
(adj).
worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance
complex
/ˈkɑmplɛks/
(adj). Consisting of many different and connected parts
metaphor
/ˈmɛtəfɔr/
(noun). a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
contradiction
/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃən/
(noun). A situation in which inconsistent elements are present
attempt
/əˈtɛmpt/
(noun). an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.
progress
/ˈprɑˌgrɛs/
(noun). Development towards an improved or more advanced condition.
unique
/juˈnik/
(adj). being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
engage
/ɛnˈgeɪʤ/
(verb). Occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention)
statement
/ˈsteɪtmənt/
(noun). a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing
sociable
/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
(adj).
willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
satisfy
/ˈsætəˌsfaɪ/
(verb). to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want
console
/kənˈsoʊl/
(verb). Comfort (someone) at a time of grief
agenda
/əˈʤɛndə/
(noun).
a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
consumer
/kənˈsumər/
(noun). A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.
acceptable
/ækˈsɛptəbəl/
(adj).
able to be agreed on; suitable
technological
/ˌtɛknəˈlɑʤɪkəl/
(adj). connected with technology
advance
/ədˈvæns/
(noun).
a development or improvement
justifiable
/ˈʤʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/
(adj). able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible.
instinctive
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
(adj).
relating to or prompted by instinct; apparently unconscious or automatic
response
/rɪˈspɑns/
(noun). A verbal or written answer.
reasonable
/ˈrizənəbəl/
(adj). Having sound judgement;
put forward
/pʊt ˈfɔrwərd/
(verb). submit a plan, proposal, or theory for consideration
profound
/proʊˈfaʊnd/
(adj). very great; felt or experienced very strongly
inculcate
/ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪt/
(verb). Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction.
empathetic
/ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/
(adj). able to understand how somebody else feels because you can imagine what it is like to be that person
contemplative
/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/
(adj). Expressing or involving prolonged thought.
illustrate
/ˈɪləˌstreɪt/
(verb). Explain or make (something) clear by using examples
regulate
/ˈrɛgjəˌleɪt/
(verb). Control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly.
lawmaker
/ˈlɔˌmeɪkər/
(noun). A legislator.
fluid
/ˈfluəd/
(adj). a substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure;
comprehend
/ˌkɑmpriˈhɛnd/
(verb). Grasp mentally; understand.
mimic
/ˈmɪmɪk/
(verb). Imitate (someone or their actions or words),
widespread
/ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/
(adj). found to be dispersed over a large area
generational
/ˌʤɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/
(adj).
relating to or characteristic of all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively
programmer
/ˈproʊˌgræmər/
(noun).
a person who writes computer programs.
addict
/ˈædɪkt/
(noun). a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug
aware
/əˈwɛr/
(adj). Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
satisfaction
/ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
(noun). the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen; something that gives you this feeling
complexity
/kəmˈplɛksəti/
(noun). The state or quality of being intricate or complicated.
virtual
/ˈvɜrʧuəl/
(adj). almost or very nearly the thing described
predictability
/prɪˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/
(noun). The ability to be predicted.
intellectual
/ˌɪntəˈlɛkʧuəl/
(adj). well educated and connected with logical processes
engagement
/ɛnˈgeɪʤmənt/
(noun). an agreement to marry somebody
embrace
/ɛmˈbreɪs/
(verb). Hold (someone) closely in one's arms
subtitle
/ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəl/
(noun). captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative
attitude
/ˈætəˌtud/
(noun). A settled way of thinking or feeling about something
principle
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
(noun). A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation
traditionalist
/trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/
(noun). An advocate of maintaining tradition
narrative
/ˈnærətɪv/
(noun). A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
uphold
/əpˈhoʊld/
(verb). Confirm or support
literacy
/ˈlɪtərəsi/
(noun). the ability to read and write
standard
/ˈstændərd/
(noun). a level of quality or attainment.
significantly
/sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/
(adv). in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
blur
/blɜr/
(verb).
make or become unclear or less distinct
sheer
/ʃɪr/
(adj). complete and not mixed with anything else
complacency
/kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
(noun). A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction
absorb
/əbˈzɔrb/
(verb). take in water due to chemical or physical force
menacing
/ˈmɛnəsɪŋ/
(adj). seeming likely to cause you harm or danger
alien
/ˈeɪliən/
(adj). Belonging to a foreign country.
renowned
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
(adj).
known or talked about by many people; famous
neuroscientist
/ˈnjʊroʊˌsaɪəntɪst/
(noun). An expert in neuroscience.
personalize
/ˈpɜrsənəˌlaɪz/
(verb).
design or produce (something) to meet someone's individual requirements
quantity
/ˈkwɑntəti/
(noun). an amount or a number of something
antecedent
/ˌænˈtɛsədənt/
(noun). A thing that existed before or logically precedes another.
technophile
/technophile/
(noun). A person who is enthusiastic about new technology
articulate
/ɑrˈtɪkjələt/
(verb).
express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently
forefront
/ˈfɔrˌfrʌnt/
(noun). The leading or most important position or place
equivalent
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
(adj). equal in number, quantity
associated
/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtəd/
(adj).
(of a person or thing) connected with something else
alienate
/ˈeɪljəˌneɪt/
(verb). Make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.
experimentation
/ɪkˌspɛrəmənˈteɪʃən/
(noun). The process of performing a scientific procedure
thesis
/ˈθisəs/
(noun). A long essay, written by a candidate for a university degree
constitute
/ˈkɑnstəˌtut/
(verb). Be (a part) of a whole.
pointless
/ˈpɔɪntləs/
(adj). Having little or no sense, use, or purpose
encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
(verb). to experience something, especially something unpleasant
intriguingly
/ɪnˈtrigɪŋli/
(adv). in a way that is very interesting because it is unusual or does not have an obvious answer
companionable
/kəmˈpænjənəbl/
(adj). Friendly and sociable
pastime
/ˈpæˌstaɪm/
(noun). An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work
cyber
/ˈsaɪbər/
(adj).
relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality
isolated
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtəd/
(adj). Far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote
inevitable
/ɪˈnɛvətəbəl/
(adj). Certain to happen;
incomprehensible
/ɪŋˌkɑmprəˈhɛnsɪbəl/
(adj). Not able to be understood
dire
/daɪr/
(adj).
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent