Tech vocabulary1
Small pieces of equipment that work in a clever, modern way.
gizmos
Very busy and slightly out of control.
hectic
A peaceful and calm state of mind.
serenity
A gas released by burning carbon and breathed out by humans.
carbon dioxide
All the people living together in one home.
household
The general feeling or atmosphere of a place.
ambiance
A light that goes on and off while shining.
flickering
Use up energy, fuel, or time.
consume
Extremely large in size or amount.
vast
A situation where something suddenly becomes very popular.
boom
Very clever and skillfully designed for a task.
ingenious
A powerful effect something has on another thing.
impact
Stop something from continuing normally.
disrupt
Something that is difficult to find or obtain.
scarce
A central place where activity is concentrated.
hub
A description of what might happen in the future.
scenario
The basic idea or technology something is built on.
foundation
A process where one event causes a series of further events.
chain reaction
The point where small changes suddenly lead to a big effect.
tipping point
The act of officially reporting company activities or accounts.
reporting
Something is wrong or not as it should be.
something is amiss
To completely stop functioning or progressing.
grind to a halt
To rebuild or improve something after damage.
restorative / restore
To cause someone to suffer something unpleasant.
inflict
Developing and changing gradually over time.
evolving