store /stɔːr/
(noun) a large shop that sells many different types of goods
Example: You can store more data on a zip drive
(noun) a large shop that sells many different types of goods
Example: You can store more data on a zip drive
impact /ˈɪmpækt/
(noun) the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something
Example: The story of the presidential scandal had a huge impact on the public
(noun) the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something
Example: The story of the presidential scandal had a huge impact on the public
concern /kənˈsɜːrn/
(verb) to affect somebody/something; to involve somebody/something
Example: Whenever I have health concerns, I call my doctor
(verb) to affect somebody/something; to involve somebody/something
Example: Whenever I have health concerns, I call my doctor
requirement /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
(noun) something that you need or want
Example: A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.
(noun) something that you need or want
Example: A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.
degree /dɪˈɡriː/
(noun) a unit for measuring temperature
Example: I have a master's degree in English.
(noun) a unit for measuring temperature
Example: I have a master's degree in English.
connect /kəˈnekt/
(verb) to join together two or more things; to be joined together
Example: The towns are connected by train and bus services.
(verb) to join together two or more things; to be joined together
Example: The towns are connected by train and bus services.
jam /dʒæm/
(noun) a thick sweet substance made by boiling fruit with sugar, often sold in jars and spread on bread
Example: We were stuck in a traffic jam for hours.
(noun) a thick sweet substance made by boiling fruit with sugar, often sold in jars and spread on bread
Example: We were stuck in a traffic jam for hours.
install /ɪnˈstɔːl/
(verb) to fix equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used
Example: A fire extinguisher is being installed in this house.
(verb) to fix equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used
Example: A fire extinguisher is being installed in this house.
printer /ˈprɪntər/
(noun) a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
Example: We use a printer to print documents.
(noun) a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
Example: We use a printer to print documents.
path /pæθ/
(noun) a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking
Example: The path led up a steep hill.
(noun) a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking
Example: The path led up a steep hill.
restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/
(verb) to limit the size, amount or range of something
Example: Having small children really restricts your social life.
(verb) to limit the size, amount or range of something
Example: Having small children really restricts your social life.
adjust /əˈdʒʌst/
(verb) to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
Example: If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
(verb) to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
Example: If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
guarantee /ˌɡærənˈtiː/
(verb) to promise to do something; to promise something will happen
Example: He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again.
(verb) to promise to do something; to promise something will happen
Example: He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again.
document /ˈdɑːkjumənt/
(noun) an official paper, book or electronic file that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something
Example: This is the document for the new project.
(noun) an official paper, book or electronic file that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something
Example: This is the document for the new project.
insert /ɪnˈsɜːrt/
(verb) to put something into something else or between two things
Example: Insert the key into the lock.
(verb) to put something into something else or between two things
Example: Insert the key into the lock.
fix /fɪks/
(verb) to repair or correct something
Example: They couldn't fix my old computer.
(verb) to repair or correct something
Example: They couldn't fix my old computer.
post /pəʊst/
(prefix) after
Example: Please log-in to post your comment.
(prefix) after
Example: Please log-in to post your comment.
manual /ˈmænjuəl/
(adjective) involving using the hands or physical strength
Example: I need a manual to know how to use this software.
(adjective) involving using the hands or physical strength
Example: I need a manual to know how to use this software.
icon /ˈaɪkɑːn/
(noun) a small symbol on a computer or smartphone screen that represents a program or a file
Example: Click on the printer icon with the mouse.
(noun) a small symbol on a computer or smartphone screen that represents a program or a file
Example: Click on the printer icon with the mouse.
bulletin /ˈbʊlətɪn/
(noun) a short news report on the radio or television
Example: The company publishes a twice weekly bulletin for its staff.
(noun) a short news report on the radio or television
Example: The company publishes a twice weekly bulletin for its staff.
challenging /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
(adjective) difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability
Example: Teaching is a challenging career.
(adjective) difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability
Example: Teaching is a challenging career.
freshman /ˈfreʃmən/
(noun) a first-year student at a university or college
Example: He's a freshman at Harvard.
(noun) a first-year student at a university or college
Example: He's a freshman at Harvard.
jack /dʒæk/
(noun) a device for raising heavy objects off the ground, especially vehicles so that a wheel can be changed
Example: Students have to go to computer rooms to connect their computers to the computer jacks.
(noun) a device for raising heavy objects off the ground, especially vehicles so that a wheel can be changed
Example: Students have to go to computer rooms to connect their computers to the computer jacks.
skeptical /ˈskeptɪkl/
(adjective) having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen
Example: Many experts remain skeptical about his claims.
(adjective) having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen
Example: Many experts remain skeptical about his claims.