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ENG 111TOP NOTCH 1
WEEK 6
UNIT 5 TECHNOLOGY and YOU
CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
1. Laptop (n) :
Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office
Ex: A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the
train.
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Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office
Ex: A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the
train.
Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office
Ex: A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the
train.
2. Desktop (n) :
Definition: a type of computer that is put on the top of a desk Ex: My laptop is broken. I should fix its screen and power
supply.
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3. Earphone (n) :
Definition: an electronic equipment that you put on your ears so that you can listen privately to radio, recorded music, etc
Collocations: a pair/set of earphones
Ex: I use my earphones when I listen to music in the dormitory not to disturb my roomate.
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4. GPS (n):
Definition: global positioning system: a system that can show the exact position of a person or thing by using signals from satellites
Ex: GPS is the abbrevitation of Global Positioning System.
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5. DVD player (n) :
Definition: A digital optical disc for storing movies and data.
Ex: I wasted hours yesterday trying to watch a film from
the DVD, but unfortunately it didn’t work.
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7. Flash drive (n) :
Definition: a small object for storing electronic data that can be connected to a computer and that can be carried about easily
Collocations: a 4GB removable USB flash drive Ex: If you have your flash drive with you, you can upload the
files you need from my computer.
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7. Digital Camera (n) :
Definition: a type of camera that records images which can be viewed on a computer
Ex: When I was taking the picture of Bosphorus Bridge in İstanbul, a thief stole my digital camera.
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8. Headphone (n) :
Definition: a small object for storing electronic data that can be connected to a computer and that can be carried about easily
Ex: He was wearing headphones and didn’t hear a word I said.
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9. Projector (n) :
Definition: a piece of equipment that makes a film or picture appear on a screen or flat surface
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10. MP3 player (n) :
Definition: a machine or computer program that plays music which has been downloaded from the Internet
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11. Camcorder (n) :
Definition: a combination of a small video camera and recording device, in a single unit which can be held easily in one hand
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12. Speaker (n) :
Definition: piece of electrical equipment for playing recorded sound, through which the sound is played. A speaker can be part of the radio, etc. or be separate from it
Ex: There's no sound coming out of the right-hand speaker.
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13. Cell phone/ Mobile phone (n) :
Definition: a phone that is can be used anywhere where its signals can be received
Ex: What's your cell phone number?Ex: You can reach me by email or cell phone.
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14. Scanner (n) :
Definition: a device for making images of the inside of the body or for reading information into a computer system
Ex: a high-tech scanner
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15. Photocopier (n) :
Definition: a machine which makes copies of documents using a photographic process
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16. Fax machine (n) :
Definition: a device or system used to send and receive documents in electronic form along a telephone line
Ex: Important documents in business are generally sent by fax.
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17. Broken (adj) :
Definition: damaged, no longer able to work Word formation: break (v)Synonyms: damaged, defective
Ex: My watch is broken. I should get a new one.
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18. Obsolete (adj) :
Definition: not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable
Synonyms: out-of-date, out-of-fashion Antonyms: fashionable, up-to-date
Ex: Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
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19. Up-to-date (adj) :
Definition: modern, recent, or containing the latest information
Synonyms: current, fashionableAntonym: old, out of date Ex: up-to-date information/data/figures/news etc
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20. Defective (adj)
Definition: describes something that has a fault in it and does not work correctly
Synonyms: damagedAntonym: unbroken
Ex: a defective laptop defective eyesight
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21. Lemon (n) :
Definition: something that does not work
Ex: This flash drive is an absolute lemon. I dropped it just once
and it doesn’t work now.
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22. Antique (adj) :
Definition: something that is old and out-of-fashion Synonym: oldAntonym: new Ex: This scanner doesn’t work because it is antique. It is almost
ten years old.
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23. Fix (v)
Definition: to repair somethingWord formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: mend, repairAntonym: break, unfix
Ex: They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one.
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24. Upgrade (v)
Definition: to improve the quality or usefulness of something, such as a machine or a computer program
Synonyms: improve, advanceAntonym: downgrade
Ex: It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software.
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25. Junk (adj)
Definition: things that are considered to be of no use or value, or of low quality
Synonyms: garbage, rubbish
Ex: We ought to clear out this cupboard - it's full of junk. Ex: I can't stand watching the junk that's on TV these days.
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26. Awful (adj)
Definition: extremely bad or unpleasant
Synonyms: terribleAntonym: good, pleasing
Ex: The weather was awful this winter in Ankara. It was snowy all the time.
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27. Horrible (adj)
Definition: very unpleasant or badWord formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: repulsiveAntonym: good, pleasing
Ex: What's that horrible smell? It is really disgusting.
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28. Flush (phr v)
Definition: If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again
Ex: I can't get the toilet to flush.
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29. Clogged (adj)
Definition: blockedWord formation: clog (v)
Ex: The sink is clogged again. I think we should call the plumber to fix it.
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30. Portable (adj)
Definition: light and small enough to be easily carried or moved
Synonyms: handy
Ex: a portable radio/telephone/computer
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31. Convenient (adj)
Definition: suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty
Word formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: appropriate, usefulAntonym: unuseful, inconvenient
Ex: Our local shop has very convenient opening hours. Ex: A bike's a very convenient way of getting around.
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32. Guaranteed (adj)
Definition: If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a fault develops within a particular period of time
Word formation: guarantee (v)
Ex: The fridge is guaranteed for three years.
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33. Popular (adj)
Definition: liked, enjoyed or supported by many people Word formation: unpopular Synonyms: well-known Antonym: unpopular
Ex: That song was popular with people from my father's generation.
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34. Affordable (adj)
Definition: not expensive Word formation: afford (v) Synonyms: inexpensiveAntonyms: expensive
Ex: There are nice clothes at affordable prices in that shop.
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34. Food Processor (n)
Definition: an electric machine that cuts, slices and mixes food quickly
Ex: This food processor is a piece of junk. You should buy a new one
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34. Hair Dryer (n)
Definition: an electrical device that blows hot air for drying a person’s hair
Ex: This hair dryer is defective. You have to have it fixed. Is it guaranteed?
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34. Pressure Cooker (n)
Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure
Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook.
B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker.
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34. Dish washer (n)
Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure
Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook.
B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker.
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34. Coffee maker (n)
Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure
Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook.
B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker.
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34. Rice cooker (n)
Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure
Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook.
B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker.
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34. Stove (n)
Definition: a piece of equipment which burns fuel or uses electricity in order to heat a place
Ex: Do you know a shop that I can buy an affordable stove?
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34. Oven (n)
Definition: the part of a cooker with a door, which is used to cook food
Ex: After you mix the ingredients, place the cake in the oven at 200°C.
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34. Juicer (n)
Definition: a machine for removing juice from fruit or vegetables
Ex: It is so practical to use the juicer to get a glass of orange juice in the morning.
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34. Washing machine (n)
Definition: a machine for washing clothes, sheets and other things made of cloth
Ex: Could you empty the washing machine, please?
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34. Dryer (n)
Definition: a machine that dries things
Ex: Put those damp clothes in the dryer.
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34. Blender (n)
Definition: an electric machine used in the kitchen for breaking down foods or making smooth liquid substances from soft foods and liquids
Ex: It is easy to make milkshake with a blender.
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34. Freezer (n)
Definition: it preserves food at a very cold temperature so that it can be kept safely for a long time
Ex: You can keep food in a freezer fresh for a very long time.
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Definition: it preserves food at a very cold temperature so that it can be kept safely for a long time
Ex: You can keep food fresh in a freezer for a very long time.
34. Refrigirator/ Fridge (n)
Definition: a piece of kitchen equipment which uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature
Ex: Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge.
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34. Fan (n)
Definition: a device that is used to move the air around
Ex: There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling fan turning slowly.
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34. Air-conditioner (n)
Definition: a machine which keeps the air in a building cool Ex: It is really difficult to live in İzmir in summer if there is no
air-conditioner in your house.
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34. Vacuum cleaner (n)
Definition: a machine which cleans floors and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt
Ex: Arçelik vacuum cleaner is of high quality.
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