Innovation And Technology Vocabulary

verb to successfully overcome or defeat an enemy or obstacle

• The army set out to conquer the neighboring kingdom.
• I'm determined to conquer this video game level tonight.
• She's on a mission to conquer her fear of public speaking.
• With determination and hard work, you can conquer any challenge that comes your way.

noun a mechanical device or gadget, especially one that is strange or complicated

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• The engineer designed a complex contraption to automate the manufacturing process.
• Check out this cool contraption my friend made to open cans easily.
• I have no idea how this contraption works, but it gets the job done.
• Love is a mysterious contraption that can either lift you up or bring you down.

adjective describing a person or thing that is achieving or aiming for great success or ambition in a particular field

adverb modifying a verb or adjective to indicate a high level or degree of achievement or ambition

• The high-flying business executive was always on the move, traveling to different countries for meetings.
• That high-flying entrepreneur sure knows how to make a deal!
• The high-flying DJ is going to throw an epic party tonight.
• Her high-flying dreams of becoming a famous actress kept her motivated to work hard.

verb to surpass in thinking or outsmart through cleverness or intelligence

• In order to succeed in business, one must constantly strive to outthink their competitors.
• I always try to outthink my opponents when playing chess.
• I'm going to outthink them and come out on top.
• She was able to outthink her fears and take a leap of faith.

noun a process or theory in which economic benefits gained by the wealthy are believed to ultimately benefit those of lower socioeconomic status

adjective describing the process or theory of trickle-up economics

• The concept of trickle-up economics suggests that by increasing the wealth of the lower and middle classes, the overall economy will benefit.
• Trickle-up theory says that if regular people have more money to spend, it helps everyone.
• Trickle-up means that when the little guys get a piece of the pie, it eventually makes its way to the top.
• Just like a trickle-up effect, small acts of kindness can eventually make a big impact on society.

adjective relating to or being a prototype

adverb in a way that is characteristic of a prototype or typical example

• The research team used a prototypically designed experiment to test their hypothesis.
• She always dresses prototypically for work, in a suit and tie.
• He's the kind of guy who prototypically hangs out at the skate park all day.
• The artist's latest work is prototypically abstract, pushing the boundaries of traditional art.