Tech Terminology

verb to move upward

• Disputes may arise during the negotiation process.
• I'm not sure what will arise from this situation.
• I don't think any drama will arise from this party.
• From the ashes of failure, success can arise.

noun a person who is easily deceived or fooled

verb to deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true

• The scammer managed to dupe several investors out of millions of dollars.
• I can't believe I got duped into buying that fake designer purse.
• Don't be a dupe and fall for their lies.
• The magician's trick was so convincing, it completely duped the audience.

noun A short-lived success or phenomenon that is quickly forgotten or dismissed.

preposition In this phrase, 'in' is a preposition that indicates the location or situation of the 'flash in the pan'.

• The new restaurant was initially popular, but turned out to be just a flash in the pan.
• That singer was a flash in the pan - everyone forgot about them after a month.
• Don't worry about him, he's just a flash in the pan.
• His success in the stock market was like a flash in the pan - it didn't last long.

adjective soft and sticky, often referring to a texture or consistency

• The gooey substance was carefully analyzed in the laboratory.
• I love indulging in gooey chocolate chip cookies.
• That s'more was so gooey, it was amazing!
• Her words were like gooey syrup, sweet and sticky.

noun A Zoom shirt is a noun that refers to a specific type of clothing item, typically worn during virtual meetings or video calls.

• The company issued a new dress code policy that requires employees to wear a Zoom shirt during video conferences.
• I always make sure to wear my Zoom shirt for our virtual team meetings.
• I need to grab my Zoom shirt before our call starts.
• Wearing a Zoom shirt has become the new norm for remote work attire.

noun a person who is extremely interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity

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• The computer programmer was considered a geek due to his extensive knowledge of coding languages.
• My brother is a total geek when it comes to video games.
• I'm such a tech geek, I can't live without my gadgets.
• She's a fashion geek, always keeping up with the latest trends.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• The implications of this discovery could be significant if proven to be true.
• This news could be a game-changer, big if true.
• If this rumor is legit, it's a big if true.
• The idea of time travel is a mind-blowing concept, a big if true.

noun a slang term for aimlessly browsing the internet or web surfing without a specific purpose

• The company implemented strict policies to prevent employees from wilfing during work hours.
• Stop wilfing around and focus on finishing your homework.
• I caught him wilfing on his phone instead of studying for the test.
• She spent hours wilfing through old photos, reminiscing about the past.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or sentiment

• It is important to acknown the contributions of all team members in a project.
• I just wanted to acknown that I appreciate all the help you've given me.
• Hey, don't forget to acknown me when you post that picture online!
• She couldn't help but acknown the truth of his words, no matter how painful it was.