C1 Unit 17: Science & technology 1
13 C1 words: automatic, mechanism, magnetic, demo, hack, portable… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| automatic/ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ v | to automaticto make a process work by itself | Engineers want to automate sorting, making the whole process automatic.Engineers want to automate sorting, making the whole process automatic. | |
| mechanism/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/ n | mechanisma part of a machine that does a job | A simple mechanism inside the clock moves the hands.A simple mechanism inside the clock moves the hands. | |
| magnetic/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj | magnetichaving the power to attract metal | A magnetic strip on the card stores your information.A magnetic strip on the card stores your information. | |
| demo/ˈdɛmoʊ/ n | demoa short show of how a product works | Ali gave a quick demo of the new app to the team.Ali gave a quick demo of the new app to the team. | |
| hack/hæk/ n/v | hackto enter a computer system without permission | Criminals try to hack into banks to steal customers’ data.Criminals try to hack into banks to steal customers’ data. | |
| portable/ˈpɔrtəbəl/ n/adj | portableeasy to carry from place to place | Maria bought a portable speaker for the beach trip.Maria bought a portable speaker for the beach trip. | |
| alignment/əˈlaɪnmənt/ n | alignmentarrangement in a straight line or correct position | The mechanic checked the alignment of the wheels.The mechanic checked the alignment of the wheels. | |
| buffer/ˈbʌfɚ/ n/v | buffertemporary computer memory that holds data | The video pauses when the buffer is empty.The video pauses when the buffer is empty. | |
| render/ˈrɛndɚ/ v | to renderto produce an image from a computer file | The computer takes a minute to render each frame of the film.The computer takes a minute to render each frame of the film. | |
| specification/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n | specificationa detailed description of how something should be made | The specification for the laptop lists a fast processor and large screen.The specification for the laptop lists a fast processor and large screen. | |
| refresh/rɪˈfrɛʃ/ v | to refreshto update a web page or screen | Press this button to refresh the page.Press this button to refresh the page. | |
| fuse/fjuz/ v | to fuseto join together by melting | Two metal pieces will fuse when heated enough.Two metal pieces will fuse when heated enough. | |
| gadget/ˈɡædʒət/ n | gadgeta small useful device or tool | Leo loves any new gadget that makes cooking quicker and easier.Leo loves any new gadget that makes cooking quicker and easier. |