Cyberstorm — Vocabulary
Matthew Mather
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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refugeerefugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation We're asking for humanitarian aid to assist and resettle the refugees.more Show sample from book The children of the young mother refugee, Vicky, on the couch in the middle of the hallway, began to cry.†p.227.613 more someone who fled their homeland; or related to such people Show general definition someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
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caloriecalorie → calories:food energy Consuming about 3,500 more calories than the body uses for energy will result in gaining an additional pound of fat.more Show sample from book It'd been five days since the relief stations had closed, pinching off the only reliable new stream of new calories for the other groups on our floor.†p.236.99 more calorie → calories:a unit of energy most commonly known as a measure of potential weight gain the b… Show general definition a unit of energy most commonly known as a measure of potential weight gain the body gets from food
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book I was making sure that Lauren and Luke got most of the rations allotted to me, so I was literally starving.†p.191.18 more ration → rations:a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel… Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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nucleusthe center (in this case, key central members) They have the nucleus of a good team.†more Show sample from book —the Yom Kippur War of '73 when Syria and Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israel, nearly triggering another nuclear war—†p.81.86 more nucleus → nuclear:relating to the central or most important part of something Show general definition the center (or most important part) of something such as: in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)
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simulateimitate or represent A computer model is used to simulate the effects of wind.more Show sample from book Her research showed that people were just as happy with simulated, virtual objects as they were with real, physical ones.†p.347.44 more simulate → simulated:made an imitation or representation of Show general definition make an imitation or representation of
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conspiracysecret plot She discovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.more Show sample from book Chuck's conspiracy-bent mind was always picking behind the news to the "real" story, but for once I was eager to hear his theories.†p.61.56 more a secret agreement or plot Show general definition a secret agreement or plot -- especially to do something illegal or harmful
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incredulousdifficult to believe I find it incredulous that you believe she is sincere.more Show sample from book "Don't know what happened?" said the officer incredulously.†p.130.34 more incredulous → incredulously:with disbelief; or with difficulty accepting something so unexpected Show general definition unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected
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dispersedisperse → dispersed:scattered (moved away from one another) The crowd dispersed.more Show sample from book By that time the crowd had dispersed, and we'd carried Chuck back to the apartment like a sack of potatoes while he bled profusely from his head wound.†p.191.85 more disperse → dispersed:scattered or spread Show general definition for disperse (as in: the crowd dispersed) to scatter or cause to spread
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surrealseeming unreal It was as irrational and surreal as a dream.more Show sample from book The storm outside, though, was taking second stage to the increasingly surreal drama playing out on the news networks.†p.74.55 more characterized by fantastic imagery, or combinations of things and events that do… Show general definition characterized by fantastic imagery, or combinations of things and events that don't go together
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syntheticartificial (man-made rather than natural) The couch is covered with synthetic leather.more Show sample from book Opening my eyes, I saw Lauren sitting on a chair next to the bed, wrapped up in a flower-patterned synthetic blanket she'd adopted.p.200.24 more of man-made rather than natural fibers Show general definition artificial (man-made rather than natural); or not genuine
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relevantimportant (related in a meaningful way) Shannon tells an interesting story, but it's not relevant to the decision we have to make.more Show sample from book I'd been the first of my family to attend university, never mind Harvard, and I'd known she was from some old-money family, but at the time it hadn't seemed relevant.†p.17.81 more relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question Show general definition relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question
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ominousthreatening I'm beginning to hear ominous rumblings of discontent.more Show sample from book The idea of a white Christmas usually excited me, but now it felt ominous.p.49.93 more threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come) Show general definition threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come)
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augmentenlarge or increase Our school hired a new counselor to augment our college counseling service.more Show sample from book "I pushed the map data from your treasure hunt app into the augmented-reality glasses," explained Vince.†p.196.88 more augment → augmented:enlarged or increased
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hamperstorage basket or container Please put your dirty laundry in the laundry hamper.more Show sample from book Quietly, I slipped off the side of the bed, rummaged in the hamper for my bath robe, and then felt around on the floor for my slippers.p.57.61 more Show general definition for hamper (as in: laundry hamper) a basket or container used for storing or carrying items
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liabilitynegative trait Her temper is her main liability. She hasn't learned to control angry attacks at anyone who disagrees with her.more Show sample from book Two people in the dark would be a liability if one of them can't see.p.197.31 more something that creates a problem Show general definition for liability (as in: she is a liability to our cause) any negative trait or thing that creates a problem
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liability#2legal responsibility The company accepted full liability for the accident.more Show sample from book Software companies have never accepted product liability like every other industry.p.245.21 more legal obligation or responsibility Show general definition for liability (as in: legal liability) legal obligation or responsibility (that can result in lawsuits)
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inertunmoving The snake had recently eaten and lay inert in the grass.more Show sample from book I'd sat and cried on the cellar steps, talking to Tony's inert corpse, thanking him for trying to protect us.†p.287.53 more unmoving, inactive, or unable to move; OR slow, lethargic, or without interest… Show general definition unmoving, inactive, or unable to move or: slow, lethargic, or without interest or (in chemistry/medicine): chemically inactive (not having an effect)
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virusa tiny organism that causes disease The common cold is caused by a virus.more Show sample from book 'Breaking news—reports of an outbreak of bird flu virus have just been reported from Connecticut area hospitals—p.44.318 more tiny germ that causes disease by taking over cells Show general definition for virus (as in: Covid 19 virus) a tiny infectious agent that causes disease by invading living cells and using them to make more copies of itself Show editor's word notes Although viruses contain genetic material, they can only reproduce by hijacking the reproductive machinery of a cell they invade.
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virus#2a type of software that spreads without invitation between computers and causes damage to data and software WannaCry was a ransomware computer virus that took over computer data unless a ransom was paid.more Show sample from book The Chinese are denying responsibility, but the bigger issue now is the Scramble virus that has infected logistics systems—p.39.918 more Show general definition for virus (as in: computer virus) a type of software that spreads without invitation between computers and causes damage to data and software Show editor's word notes Computer viruses are so-named because like a biological virus, they contain instructions on how to reproduce, but require the infected computer to actually execute the instructions.
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viralspread rapidly online The video of the baby goat went viral overnight and was shared by millions.more Show sample from book Some hackers in the East Village figured out a way to upload the mesh software wirelessly, and it's really gone viral now.p.192.118 more spreading rapidly Show general definition for viral (as in: it went viral) spreading rapidly and widely -- especially through the internet or social media