Head First Software Architecture

arduous

(adj) very difficult and needing a lot of effort and energy

Writing the report was an ___ task for her.

concise

(adj) giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; short and to the point
She gave a clear and ___ explanation of the rules.

frantically

(adv) in a very hurried and anxious way, often because of fear or worry
He searched ___ for his passport before the flight.

terse

(adj) using very few words, sometimes in a way that seems unfriendly or rude
She gave a ___ reply and walked away.

revise

(v) + v_inf: to change or improve something by correcting or updating it

(v) + on: to study something again before a test

She ___ her report before submitting it to the teacher.

overhaul

• (Verb): to completely examine and repair or improve something

• (Noun): a complete repair or change to improve something

The company decided to ___ its outdated website.

supersede

(v) to replace something older, less modern, or less useful with something newer or better

__ by = replaced by

Email has largely ___ traditional letters in business communication.

retention

(n) the act of keeping or continuing to have something, such as information, employees, or customers

The company improved employee ___ by offering better benefits.

intake

(n) the amount of something (such as food, air, or people) taken in

You should reduce your ___ of salt to stay healthy

delineate

(v) to describe, show, or explain something clearly and in detail; to mark the exact position or border of something

The report clearly ___ the roles of each team member

clutter

• (Noun): the act of filling a space with too many things, making it untidy

• (Verb): causing something to become messy or disorganized by adding too many items

Stop ___ your desk with so many papers.

authoritative

(a) showing confidence and control; trusted as being accurate or reliable

The professor gave an authoritative explanation of the topic

heterogeneous

(a) made up of different types or kinds; not the same or uniform

The class was made up of a heterogeneous group of students from many countries.

akin

bistro

dietary

assess

ramification

decommission

elaborate

fizzled

deviate

piecemeal

succinct

affectionately

mandate

frictionless

estatic

grokking

supplants

abiding

institutional

crumbling

albeit

invariably

synegy

paramount

pragmatic

permanant

hasty

discern

swayed

afferent

efferent

essence

(n) the basic or most important quality of something; what makes something what it is

(the core nature or meaning of something) → “the ___ of leadership”

(used to summarize) → “In ___, he agreed with the plan.”

The ___ of her message was to stay positive during hard times.

of the essence

(3 words) very important; absolutely necessary, especially in a situation where time or speed matters

In emergency situations, time is ___.

foray

(Noun): a short attempt or trip into a new area or activity, especially for the first time

Her first ___ into public speaking was a great success.

cubicle

(n) a small space or compartment in an office, usually with walls on three sides, where one person works; also used for small enclosed spaces like shower stalls

He spent most of his day working quietly in his ___

rigid

(a) not able to bend or be changed; stiff or strict

redux

adjective (used after a noun)

brought back, revived, or returned in a new form (often used in titles or to suggest something has been updated or reimagined)

The director released a ___ version of the classic film with added scenes.

credence

(n) belief or acceptance that something is true or real

Many people gave ___ to the article because it was published by a trusted news outlet

predate

(v) to exist or happen before something else in time

This tradition predates modern technology by hundreds of years.

smear

(Verb): to spread a thick or sticky substance over a surface, often carelessly

The child’s hands were ___ with chocolate.

volatile

(a) likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially becoming worse or dangerous (e.g., emotions, situations, markets)

The stock market is very ___ during economic uncertainty.

spectrum

(n) a wide range of related ideas, qualities, or activities, usually with opposite ends (can refer to colors, opinions, skills, etc.)

The workshop attracted people from a wide ___ of professions.

intermediary

(Noun): a person or organization that acts as a link between two sides to help them reach an agreement

The lawyer acted as an ___ between the company and the workers.

intrigued

(a) very interested or curious about something, often because it is unusual or mysterious

She was ___ by the mysterious letter