English File - Advanced - Lesson 6B

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

scientific knowledge put into practice in a particular area, especially in industry

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

a specific group of letters, numbers, etc. that one needs to enter in order to access a computer or smartphone

a connection point or interface that allows the flow of electricity between two components or devices

the context in which something occurs or is situated

a system of Internet connection that allows users to share information simultaneously

the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

a window that appears suddenly on top of the current screen, often used to display advertising or notifications

the extent or degree to which something is covered or included

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

to play audio or video material from the Internet without needing to download the whole file on one's device

to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

to add credit or money to a prepaid phone account to enable continued use of its services

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

to think about something or someone all the time, in a way that makes one unable to think about other things

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

very angry or displeased

determined by or needing something else

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

mentally or emotionally disturbed or unhealthy

realizing or knowing a fact or situation

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

physically connected or joined to something

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface