Vocabulary and Idiomatic Expressions

This flashcard set covers vocabulary related to directions, grid structures, certainty, intentionality, and common English idioms found in the lecture notes.

Vertically

In a direction that is straight up and down, at a right angle to the horizon.

Horizontally

In a direction that is parallel to the horizon.

Clue to / Clue about

A piece of evidence or information used to solve a mystery, problem, or puzzle.

Have no clue / Not have a clue

To be completely unaware of something or to have no idea how to solve a problem.

Give/Provide a clue

To offer a hint or a piece of information that helps someone find an answer.

Loosely based on

Derived from a source or story but with many changes or without following it strictly.

Loosely defined / Loosely translated

Described or interpreted in a way that is not precise, strict, or literal.

Loosely connected / Loosely tied

Having a weak or non-specific relationship or association.

Grid

A framework of spaced bars or lines; a network of squares or a national power network.

Gridded

Divided into or marked with a grid system.

Gridding

The act or process of dividing an area into squares or a grid.

Off-grid

Living or operating without a connection to the national electricity or utility network.

Corner (n/v)

As a noun, the place where two lines meet; as a verb, to force someone into a place from which escape is difficult.

Cornered

Captured or trapped in a corner or a difficult situation with no escape.

Certain / Uncertain

Adjectives meaning to be completely sure or, conversely, to have doubt and be unsure.

Certainty / Uncertainty

Nouns referring to the state of being sure or the state of being doubtful.

Bear

To endure a difficulty, to carry something, or to give birth.

Bear in mind that…

A phrase meaning to remember or keep a specific fact in consideration.

Deliberately

Done in an intentional or purposeful manner.

Deliberate (adj)

Done consciously and intentionally; characterized by careful consideration.

Deliberation

Long and careful consideration or discussion before making a decision.

In all walks of life

An idiom referring to people from every possible social background or occupation.

Every corner of the globe

An idiom meaning all parts of the world; everywhere.