Vocabulary Practice from Lecture Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on terms found in the lecture transcript, focusing on business, health, and general terminology.

focus on objectives

To concentrate on specific goals or results to be achieved.

postpone tasks

To put off or delay actions or duties until a later time.

second nature

A characteristic or habit that has become instinctive or very natural through repetition.

the figure

A numerical value, a person's physical shape, or a diagram.

faulty item

A product that is defective and does not function as intended.

under warranty

A period during which a manufacturer guarantees to repair or replace a defective product.

work properly

To function correctly or in the way something is intended to operate.

media literacy

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms.

encounter

To unexpectedly experience or be faced with something.

recall

The act of remembering or bringing back information from memory.

gravitate towards

To be naturally attracted to or move toward a specific thing or person.

stroke

A sudden medical emergency where blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted.

sugary food cravings

Strong and intense desires to consume foods that are high in sugar content.

register

To notice, record, or formalize information in one's memory or an official list.

perceive

To become aware of, realize, or interpret something through the senses.

predispose to

To make someone liable or more likely to experience a particular condition or behavior.

abstain from

To choose not to do or consume something, often for health or moral reasons.

derive from

To obtain or originate from a specific source.

insufficient food intake

A condition occurs when one does not consume enough food to meet nutritional needs.

regulate stress hormones

The process of controlling the level of chemicals in the body triggered by stress.