Unit Twelve
Revolt : (n)the action or state of
protesting against or resisting authority : a period of open \armed\political
revolt . stir\incite militant party member to revolt . the people rose in
revolt . [c] a protest or violent
act of resistance against other it communist-led revolt the army easily put
down crush the revolt , face revolt amongst ones supporters compare revolution.
Revolting : (adj) causing disgust or horror
extremely unpleasant : a revolting mixture of pasta and curry . his feet smelt
absolutely revolting: revoltingly adv.
Revolution : (n)1-an attempt to change the system of government , esp by force : the
French revolution of 1789 peaceful bloodless revolution stir up revolution .
2-acomplete or dramatic change of method conditions..etc revolution in
printing techniques sexual attitudes a technological cultural revolution .
3-round sth a movement in a circle round a point, esp the revolution of
the earth its axis round the sun make describe a full revolution, see also
counter revolution industrial revolution.
data : n(a)[u or pal] fact information used in deciding or discussing sth :
very little data is available the data is\are still being analyzed (b)[us using
v] (computing ) information prepared for or stored by computer : data analysis
capture \retrieval . Data protection (i.e. legal restrictions on access to data
stored in a computer ) note at plural .
calculate : (v) to estimate sth by using
numbers or ones judgment ; to work sth out [vn v.wn] calculate the cost of sth
\how much sth will cost [ v. wn ] the computer calculates when to switch the
heating on
type : to write sth using atype writer or word processor (word) i[v, vp]
typing away with four fingers [vn,vnp]this letter will need to be typed (out)
again.
Process(v) to walk or move in or as if in procession : [vpr] the bishops
, priests and deacons processed slowly through the cathedral [also vp] .
Input : to put information into computer :[vn] input the monthly sales figures [also vnpr] compare output v.
Obey : to do what one is told or required to do by sb [v] soldiers are trained
to obey without question [vn] obey the low \the rules its not my fault -
law only obeying orders they
refused to obey me compare disobey.
Microprocessor : a very small computer or a unit of
one consisting of one or more microchips: be around : all over : besmear bedeck
bejeweled 2(with as and adj. forming transitive us ) to make or treat sb\stn as
: befriend belittle 3(whis intransitive us forming transitive us ):bemoan
bewail .
Activity : the state of being active or
lively ; functioning electrical\sexual \volcanic activity (b) busy or vigorous action : the house has been
full of activity all day . compare inactivity . 2[c esp pl] a specific thing or
things done ; an action or occupation : out door recreational \sporting
\classroom activities her activities include tennis and painting
he was involved in paramilitary activities .
Computerize : to provide a computer to do the work
of or for sth : [Vn] the accounts section has been completely computerized (b)
its records . computerized image /swing machine ticket system .
Revolutionize : (v) to make sth change completely or
in dramatic way :[vn] this chip could revolutionize the design of computers.
store : 1[c] a quantity or supply of sth kept for use as needed: have a good
store of food in the house .
2[lusu sing] of sth a large collection or amount of energy\knowledge
store of pent-up anger and frustration.
3[c] (a)(esp us) (often in compounds) a shop : health food store see also
drug store .(b)a usu large shop selling many different types of goods : a big
department store DIY store see
also (HIAN STORE.
Efficiently: (adv) a very efficiently organized
event , get in study running more efficiently.
Political : (adj) 1- of the state of government
;of public affairs in general : political rights / liberties apolitical system
.2-of the conflict or competition between two or more parties : apolitical
party \debate\crisis , political board cast (eg to explain a parties
political).
Built into : (adj)[attrib] made to form part of
a larger structure : abed room with , built-in wardrobes (fig) ,built-into
guarantees\weaknesses\prejudice.
Handle : (v) 1- to touch sth with or hold
sth in the handle (s) : [vn] dynamite is dangerous stuff to handle , fragile _
handle with care leg as a notice on a boy ). 2- to deal with , mange or control
people , situation , a machine etc :[vn] he doesnt know how to handle old
people ., this part handles 100 million tons of cargo each year ., life is
difficult but I can handle such a powerful car? 3-(esp of vehicle) to respond
to the drivers use of the controls : [vadv] this car handles well.
Program : (n) 1-(computing) a series of
instructions in code that control the operations of a computer a program
written for financial analyst a spread sheet program ,run a test program
.2(us)=PROGRAMME .
Flow chart (n) a diagram showing the develop
meant of sth through different stages or processes .
Inflate: (v) 1- (sth) (with sth) to fill sth or become filled with gas or
air : [vn] to inflate your life jacket pull this card [also[v,vpr].
Flat : (adv) 1-speard out one level in a straight position ,esp against
Another surface :she lay flat on her back ., I want the sofa there flat
against the wall .,he knocked his opponent flat , I tripped and fell flat on my
face ., the earth quake laid the city flat (ie destroyed it , making all the
building fall).
Series : (n) (pl unchanged) 1[c,u] on electrical
circuit with the supply of current flowing directly through each component :
batteries connected in series circuit \connection in series ., a series.
compare parallel .
Set out : to leave a place and begin a journey
.we set out at dawn ., they set out on the last stage of their Journey.
Squeeze : (v) 1-(a) to hold and press on
sth\sb from opposite sides .csp with the fingers :[vn] squeeze a tube of tooth
post squeeze sb`s hand (e.g. as a sign of affection or sympathy),squeeze the
trigger (i.e. press it to WARDS ONE ) , DOLL THE CRIES WHEN YOU SQUEEZE IT
[VN,VNADV] HE HUGGED AND SQUEEZE HER (TIGHT)
Prepared by:
Adham Jariri
Zaid Shawabka
Naif El Zaben