martes, 19 de febrero de 2013

Vocabulary

1)    Outcome N likely; consequence (something that follows from an action)

2)    Constraint N. a constraint is a condition that a solution to an optimization problem is required by the problem itself to satisfy.

3)    Feasible  ADJ able to be done or put into effect; possible, likely; probable

4)    Task N a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or chore

5)    Chore N a small routine task, especially a domestic one

6)    Sake N benefit or interest, the purpose of obtaining or achieving

7)    Disjoint VB in mathematics, two sets are said to be disjoint if they have no element in common.

8)    Singleton N in mathematics, a singleton, also known as a unit set, is a set with exactly one element.

9)    Tuple N in mathematics and computer science, a tuple is an ordered list of elements.

10)  Ore N any naturally occurring mineral or aggregate of minerals from which economically important constituents, especially metals, can be extracted

11)  Width N the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side

12)  Shift VB to move or cause to move from one place or position to another

13)  Whichever DETERMINER any

14)  Slack N a period of decreased activity

15)  Likewise ADV in addition; moreover; also

16)  Scarce ADJ insufficient to meet the demand
17)  Leftover N (often plural) an unused portion or remnant, as of material or of cooked food
18)  Accurate ADJ faithfully representing or describing the truth

19)  Thirsty ADJ feeling a desire to drink
20)  Squirrel N chipmunk
21)  Dwelling N formal literary, a place of residence

22)  Harness VB take advantage of

23)  Backed ADJ having a back or backing

24)  Backing N support given to a person, cause, or Enterprise.

25)  Grant VB to permit as a favour, indulgence, etc. to grant an interview

26)  Zap VB to attack, kill, or destroy, as with a sudden bombardment

27)  Aim N intention; purpose

28)  Path N a road or way

29)  Prone ADJ lying flat or face downwards

30)  Spawn N  the mass of eggs deposited by fish, amphibians, or mollusks

31)  Entrepreneur N the owner or manager of a business enterprise

32)  Lack N an insufficiency, shortage, or absence of something required or desired

33)  Label N a piece of paper, card, or other material attached to an object to identify it or give instructions or details concerning its ownership, use, nature, destination, etc

34)  Mutter VB to utter (something) in a low and indistinct tone

35)  Utter VB to give audible expression to (something)

36)  Tangle N a confused or complicated mass of hairs, lines, fibres, etc

37)  Cramp N a painful involuntary contraction of a muscle typically caused by overexertion, heat, or chill

38)  Slice N a thin flat piece cut from something

39)  Dim ADJ badly illuminated

40)  Homesickness ADJ depressed or melancholy at being away from home and family

41)  Gang N a group of people who associate together or act as an organized body, especially for criminal or illegal purposes

42)  Trifle N a thing of little or no value or significance

43)  Alley N a narrow lane or passage, especially one between or behind buildings

44)  Creep VB to move slowly, quietly, or cautiously

45)  Gloom N partial or total darkness

46)  Sentry N a soldier who guards or prevents unauthorized access to a place, keeps watch for danger

47)  Thimbleful N a very small amount, especially of a liquid

48)  Duck VB to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away, especially so as to escape observation or evade a blow

49)  Shoal N a large group of certain aquatic animals, especially fish also a large group of people or things.

50)  Shallow ADJ having little depth, superficial

51)  Timber N wood especially when regarded as a construction material

52)  Forgery N the act of reproducing something for a fraudulent purpose

53)  Tadpole N the aquatic larva of frogs, toads, etc

54)  Fabled N fictitious

55)  Huts N a small house usually made of wood or metal

56)  Shelter N something that provides cover or protection, as from weather  or danger; place of refuge

57)  Jeopardize VB to put in danger

58)  Ouster N expulsion or ejection

59)  Crony N (PL- nies) a friend or companion

60)  Hook N a piece of material, usually metal, curved or bent and used to suspend, catch, hold, or pull something

61)  Settle VB to put in order

62)  Devices N a machine or tool used for a specific task

63)  Depict VB to represent by or as by drawing, sculpture, painting, etc.

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