Solutions - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8E in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "underexposed", "debug", "technophile", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
to debug [verb]

(computing) to detect and remove faults in a software

Ex: After debugging the code , the website was finally ready for launch without any issues .

to cause something frozen become warmer to melt away the ice or frost

Ex: Last night , they defrosted the chicken in preparation for dinner .

(of a company or organization) to become smaller by reducing the number of employees or departments

Ex: Management decided to downsize the regional offices .

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

Ex: The app allows users to download videos for offline viewing .

to sell more tickets or accept more reservations than the available number of seats, rooms, etc.

Ex: The cruise line often overbooks , hoping that some passengers will cancel .

to replace or erase existing data or information by writing new data or information in its place

Ex: Make sure to back up your data before you overwrite the old files .
undercover [adjective]

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

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underexposed [adjective]

(of a photograph or image) captured with insufficient light, resulting in darker or muted tones

Ex: She felt her talents were underexposed in the workplace .

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

Ex: The website undergoes regular maintenance to update its content and improve user experience .

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

Ex: The city is upgrading its public transportation infrastructure .

a café that provides its customers with internet access

Ex: He needed to print a document , so he visited the nearby cybercafe .

the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place

Ex: The cybersecurity team monitors cyberspace for potential threats and unauthorized access attempts .
eco-friendly [adjective]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

Ex: The eco-friendly car runs on electricity , reducing carbon emissions .

the use of violent or illegal methods to promote environmental causes or to hinder activities that are seen as harmful to the environment

Ex: The group was accused of ecoterrorism after their attacks on logging companies .
monorail [noun]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

Ex: The futuristic design of the monorail stations attracted tourists and became a local landmark .

a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

Ex: Being a monolingual in a multilingual city can sometimes be a challenge .
fat-free [adjective]

(of food or similar products) containing little or no fat

Ex: Many snack foods advertise themselves as fat-free , but they may still contain sugar .
bulletproof [adjective]

built in a way that does not let through any bullets or other projectiles

Ex: The bulletproof glass in the bank 's windows prevented robberies .
future-proof [adjective]

(of a product or system) designed or developed in a way that it will remain valuable or useful in the future

Ex: The new building was designed with future-proof materials to withstand environmental changes .
market-led [adjective]

(of a business strategy or approach) prioritizing the needs and wants of the market or customers in decision-making and product development

Ex: The government supports a market-led economy , where businesses and consumers drive economic growth .

an approach to education in which students take an active role in their own learning process, rather than being passive recipients of information from teachers or textbooks

Ex: The shift to student-led learning in the curriculum has led to more engaged and motivated students .

the condition of a vehicle that makes it safe and suitable to be driven on the road

Ex: If a vehicle ’s roadworthiness is in doubt , it may be banned from being driven on public roads .
praiseworthy [adjective]

deserving of praise or admiration

Ex: It was praiseworthy how he managed to stay calm under pressure during the emergency .
class-based [adjective]

(of a system) organized or structured according to social or economic classes, where individuals are grouped based on their social status, income level, or occupation

Ex: The novel explores the complexities of a class-based society where wealth determines one ’s future .
health-conscious [adjective]

mindful of one's health and actively trying to promote it

Ex: He ’s become so health-conscious that he now avoids eating anything processed or packaged .
conscious [adjective]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

Ex: She was barely conscious after the long illness .
user-friendly [adjective]

(of a machine, piece of equipment, etc.) easy to use or understand by ordinary people

Ex: The microwave 's user-friendly controls make it easy to operate .

a person who has a strong liking or admiration for England, English culture, and the English way of life

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a person who has a strong dislike or fear of England, English culture, and the English way of life

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a person who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for technology

Ex: The world of technology fascinates the technophile , who keeps up with every new development .

someone who is resistant or apprehensive towards technology, often avoiding or expressing fear or aversion towards its use or adoption

Ex: She considered herself a mild technophobe but learned to adapt over time .