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Chapter 1-5 terms
IDS101 Unit 1 test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tangible | Something that can be touched or held |
| Procession | A group moving forward in a straight line |
| Congenital | Health condition that a child is born with |
| Gritty | Dirty; hazardous |
| Contraband | Illegal substances or materials |
| Ricochet | The bounce of a bullet after hitting a solid surface |
| Competent | Capable or able to do something |
| Accommodation | Adjustments made to help students with special needs |
| Vital | Very important; critical to success |
| Mundane | Ordinary; nothing special |
| Funk | A depressed mood |
| Certificate | Document that proves successful program completion |
| Lament | To feel sorry about or mourn |
| Retrospect | Looking backward, thinking about the past |
| Fascinating | Very interesting or unexpected |
| Terminal | Deadly; no cure |
| Transcript | Document showing completed course credits and grades |
| Syllabus | A course contract that spells out requirements, schedule, etc. |
| Laceration | Cut or incision on one's skin |
| Remote | Located at a distance; not close or convenient |
| Mentor | A wise advisor, teacher, or coach |
| Gratifying | To be pleased with or thankful for |
| Accelerated | A shortened time frame for completing something |
| Commencement | Ceremony at the end of one's studies, start of the next phase |
| Declined | Not approved for |
| Intolerable | Not able to be endured |
| Inventive | Thinking of new ways to do things, like cooking |
| Destitute | In a poor condition; impoverished |
| Default | To not meet obligations, especially financial ones |
| Sweltering | Very hot; oppressively warm |
| Felon | A person convicted of a crime |
| Rotors | The blades of a helicopter |
| Sturdy | Long-lasting, durable |
| Buoyant | cheerful |
| Frugal | to spend resources ( money) with care, not overusing |
| Consciousness | state of being awake and bale to |
| Currency | money used by a particular country |
| Valor | showing bravery or having courage |
| Imprinted | creating a lasting effect or lesson |
| Recuperated | got better, healed |
| Mundane | ordinary; nothing special |
| Prospective | expected in the future; likely to happen |
| Oblivious | not paying attention to |
| Pre-requisite | a course that must be completed before another |
| Steward | he person in charge, for instance, of money |
| Respiration | the act of breathing |
| Perseverance | to keep going even though it was tough |
| Disqualified | not approved for |
| Exasperated | irritated or angry |
| Passionate | feeling strongly about someone or something |
| Audacious | bold or daring, especially for a plan |
| Conscientious | one who shows great responsibility or duty |
| Contraband | illegal substance or materials |