Unit 1 Vocabulary: Gadgets and Glitches

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from Unit 1 Vocabulary: Gadgets and Glitches.

Commentary

An explanation or opinion about something.

Occupation

A person’s job or profession.

Option

A choice that you can make.

Speculate

To guess about something without knowing all the facts.

Technology

Machines, tools, and systems people use to solve problems.

Diagnostics

Tools a computer uses to identify problems.

Retract

To pull back or withdraw.

Reintegrate

To come together, as when similar materials are collected for recycling.

Consternation

A feeling of alarm or fear.

Ample

More than enough.

Abode

A home or place where someone lives.

Chafe

To annoy or bother someone.

Vindictive

Wanting revenge or to hurt someone back.