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CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT- ENG 111 TOP NOTCH 1 WEEK 6

UNIT 5 TECHNOLOGY and YOU CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSESENGLISH UNIT

1. Laptop (n) : Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office Ex: A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the train. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

2. Desktop (n) : Definition: a type of computer that is put on the top of a desk Ex: My laptop is broken. I should fix its screen and power supply. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

3. Earphone (n) : Definition: an electronic equipment that you put on your ears so that you can listen privately to radio, recorded music, etc Collocations: a pair/set of earphones Ex: I use my earphones when I listen to music in the dormitory not to disturb my roomate. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

4. GPS (n): Definition: global positioning system: a system that can show the exact position of a person or thing by using signals from satellites Ex: GPS is the abbrevitation of Global Positioning System. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

5. DVD player (n) : Definition: A digital optical disc for storing movies and data. Ex: I wasted hours yesterday trying to watch a film from the DVD, but unfortunately it didn’t work. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

7. Flash drive (n) : Definition: a small object for storing electronic data that can be connected to a computer and that can be carried about easily Collocations: a 4 GB removable USB flash drive Ex: If you have your flash drive with you, you can upload the files you need from my computer. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

7. Digital Camera (n) : Definition: a type of camera that records images which can be viewed on a computer Ex: When I was taking the picture of Bosphorus Bridge in İstanbul, a thief stole my digital camera. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

8. Headphone (n) : Definition: a small object for storing electronic data that can be connected to a computer and that can be carried about easily Ex: He was wearing headphones and didn’t hear a word I said. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

9. Projector (n) : Definition: a piece of equipment that makes a film or picture appear on a screen or flat surface CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

10. MP 3 player (n) : Definition: a machine or computer program that plays music which has been downloaded from the Internet CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

11. Camcorder (n) : Definition: a combination of a small video camera and recording device, in a single unit which can be held easily in one hand CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

12. Speaker (n) : Definition: piece of electrical equipment for playing recorded sound, through which the sound is played. A speaker can be part of the radio, etc. or be separate from it Ex: There's no sound coming out of the right-hand speaker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

13. Cell phone/ Mobile phone (n) : Definition: a phone that is can be used anywhere its signals can be received Ex: What's your cell phone number? Ex: You can reach me by email or cell phone. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

14. Scanner (n) : Definition: a device for making images of the inside of the body or for reading information into a computer system Ex: a high-tech scanner CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

15. Photocopier (n) : Definition: a machine which makes copies of documents using a photographic process CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

16. Fax machine (n) : Definition: a device or system used to send and receive documents in electronic form along a telephone line Ex: Important documents in business are generally sent by fax. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

17. Broken (adj) : Definition: damaged, no longer able to work Word formation: break (v) Synonyms: damaged, defective Ex: My watch is broken. I should get a new one. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

18. Obsolete (adj) : Definition: not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable Synonyms: out-of-date, out-of-fashion Antonyms: fashionable, up-to-date Ex: Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

19. Up-to-date (adj) : Definition: modern, recent, or containing the latest information Synonyms: current, fashionable Antonym: old, out of date Ex: up-to-date information/data/figures/news etc CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

20. Defective (adj) Definition: describes something that has a fault in it and does not work correctly Synonyms: damaged Antonym: unbroken Ex: a defective laptop defective eyesight CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

21. Lemon (n) : Definition: something that does not work Ex: This flash drive is an absolute lemon. I dropped it just once and it doesn’t work now. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

22. Antique (adj) : Definition: something that is old and out-of-fashion Synonym: old Antonym: new Ex: This scanner doesn’t work because it is antique. It is almost ten years old. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

23. Fix (v) Definition: to repair something Word formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: mend, repair Antonym: break, unfix Ex: They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

24. Upgrade (v) Definition: to improve the quality or usefulness of something, such as a machine or a computer program Synonyms: improve, advance Antonym: downgrade Ex: It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

25. Junk (adj) Definition: things that are considered to be of no use or value, or of low quality Synonyms: garbage, rubbish Ex: We ought to clear out this cupboard - it's full of junk. Ex: I can't stand watching the junk that's on TV these days. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

26. Awful (adj) Definition: extremely bad or unpleasant Synonyms: terrible Antonym: good, pleasing Ex: The weather was awful this winter in Ankara. It was snowy all the time. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

27. Horrible (adj) Definition: very unpleasant or bad Word formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: repulsive Antonym: good, pleasing Ex: What's that horrible smell? It is really disgusting. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

28. Flush (phr v) Definition: If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again Ex: I can't get the toilet to flush. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

29. Clogged (adj) Definition: blocked Word formation: clog (v) Ex: The sink is clogged again. I think we should call the plumber to fix it. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

30. Portable (adj) Definition: light and small enough to be easily carried or moved Synonyms: handy Ex: a portable radio/telephone/computer CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

31. Convenient (adj) Definition: suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty Word formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: appropriate, useful Antonym: unuseful, inconvenient Ex: Our local shop has very convenient opening hours. Ex: A bike's a very convenient way of getting around. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

32. Guaranteed (adj) Definition: If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a fault develops within a particular period of time Word formation: guarantee (v) Ex: The fridge is guaranteed for three years. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

33. Popular (adj) Definition: liked, enjoyed or supported by many people Word formation: unpopular Synonyms: well-known Antonym: unpopular Ex: That song was popular with people from my father's generation. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Affordable (adj) Definition: not expensive Word formation: afford (v) Synonyms: inexpensive Antonyms: expensive Ex: There are nice clothes at affordable prices in that shop. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Food Processor (n) Definition: an electric machine that cuts, slices and mixes food quickly Ex: This food processor is a piece of junk. You should buy a new one CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Hair Dryer (n) Definition: an electrical device that blows hot air for drying a person’s hair Ex: This hair dryer is defective. You have to have it fixed. Is it guaranteed? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Pressure Cooker (n) Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure Ex: A: My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook. B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Dish washer (n) Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure Ex: A: My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook. B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Coffee maker (n) Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure Ex: A: My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook. B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Rice cooker (n) Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure Ex: A: My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook. B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Stove (n) Definition: a piece of equipment which burns fuel or uses electricity in order to heat a place Ex: Do you know a shop that I can buy an affordable stove? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Oven (n) Definition: the part of a cooker with a door, which is used to cook food Ex: After you mix the ingredients, place the cake in the oven at 200°C. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Juicer (n) Definition: a machine for removing juice from fruit or vegetables Ex: It is so practical to use the juicer to get a glass of orange juice in the morning. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Washing machine (n) Definition: a machine for washing clothes, sheets and other things made of cloth Ex: Could you empty the washing machine, please? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Dryer (n) Definition: a machine that dries things Ex: Put those damp clothes in the dryer. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Blender (n) Definition: an electric machine used in the kitchen for breaking down foods or making smooth liquid substances from soft foods and liquids Ex: It is easy to make milkshake with a blender. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Freezer (n) Definition: it preserves food at a very cold temperature so that it can be kept safely for a long time Ex: You can keep food fresh in a freezer fresh for a very long time. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Refrigirator/ Fridge (n) Definition: a piece of kitchen equipment which uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature Ex: Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Fan (n) Definition: a device that is used to move the air around Ex: There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling fan turning slowly. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Air-conditioner (n) Definition: a machine which keeps the air in a building cool Ex: It is really difficult to live in İzmir in summer if there is no airconditioner in your house. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

34. Vacuum cleaner (n) Definition: a machine which cleans floors and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt Ex: Arçelik vacuum cleaner is of high quality. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT