General and Technical Vocabulary Review

A comprehensive list of vocabulary words including their parts of speech and definitions, translated and interpreted from the provided lecture notes.

annual (adj)

Occurring once every year; yearly.

annually (adv)

Once a year; every year.

exhibition (n)

A public display of items or works of art.

exhibit (v)

To display or show something publicly.

exhibitor (n)

A person or company that displays items at an exhibition.

eventful (adj)

Full of events or interesting incidents.

uneventful (adj)

Lacking in any special or interesting events.

convention (n)

A large meeting or conference, typically involving members of a profession.

conventional (adj)

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

centralize (v)

To bring under a single central authority or control.

attraction (n)

The action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something.

visitation (n)

The act of visiting or an official visit.

outstanding (adj)

Exceptionally good, prominent, or excellent.

upfront (adj/adv)

Honest and direct, or paid in advance.

enlarge (v)

To make something larger or to expand it.

devise (v)

To plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism.

engineering (n)

The branch of science and technology concerned with the design and building of engines and structures.

introductory (adj)

Serving as an introduction to a subject or person.

robotics (n)

The branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, and operation of robots.

interaction (n)

Reciprocal action, communication, or influence between parties.

responsive (adj)

Reacting quickly and positively to something.

simplify (v)

To make something less complicated or easier to understand.

questionnaire (n)

A set of questions designed to gather information for a survey or study.

watchful (adj)

Watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.

demonstration (n)

The action of showing how something is used or how it works.

photogenic (adj)

Looking attractive in photographs or on film.

videographer (n)

A person who records video films.

try out (phrasal verb)

To test or use something to see if it works or is suitable.

trial (n)

A formal test or examination of the performance or qualities of something.

virtual reality (n)

A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment.

realistic (adj)

Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life.

unrealistic (adj)

Not showing things as they are in real life; not practical.

movement (n)

An act of changing physical location or position.

descriptive (adj)

Serving to describe or characterized by description.

worldwide (adj/adv)

Extending or operating throughout the entire world.

experienced (adj)

Having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained over time.

look for (phrasal verb)

To search for someone or something.

informative (adj)

Providing useful or interesting information.

misinform (v)

To give someone false or inaccurate information.

renewable (adj)

Capable of being renewed or naturally replenished.

energetic (adj)

Showing or involving great activity or vitality.

tester (n)

A person who tests something.

console (n)

A small electronic device used for playing video games or a control panel.

console (v)

To comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment.

explanation (n)

A statement or account that makes something clear.

dynamic (adj)

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

dynamism (n)

The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress.

inspiration (n)

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative.

inventive (adj)

Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

futuristic (adj)

Having or involving very modern technology or design.