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Chapter 1-5 terms
IDS101 Unit 1 test
Term | Definition |
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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 |