Technology Devices

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a guiding or warning signal, such as a lighthouse or radio beacon

verb to serve as a signal or warning

adjective relating to or resembling a beacon

preposition used in phrases like 'beacon of hope' to indicate a source of guidance or inspiration

  • The lighthouse acted as a beacon to guide ships safely to shore.
  • The bonfire on the beach served as a beacon for our group to find their way back.
  • The neon sign outside the club was like a beacon calling us to come in and party.
  • Her smile was a beacon of hope in the midst of despair.

noun a device used for taking photographs or making videos

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  • The camera captured clear images of the crime scene.
  • I love taking pictures with my camera.
  • Let's snap some pics with the cam.
  • Her eyes were like a camera, capturing every detail of the room.

noun a slender jointed part of the hand that extends from the palm and is used for grasping and holding objects

verb to touch or point to something with one's finger

  • She gently placed her finger on the book's page to keep her place.
  • I accidentally burned my finger while cooking dinner.
  • He's always snapping his fingers to get the waiter's attention.
  • Pointing fingers at others won't solve the problem.

noun a device for reading electronic books

verb to start a fire; ignite

  • She used a kindle to start the campfire.
  • I always use my kindle to light the barbecue.
  • Let's use the kindle to get this bonfire going!
  • His words were like a spark that kindled a fire in her heart.

noun a person who reads or recites literary works or other materials aloud to an audience

  • The lector at the university delivered a captivating lecture on ancient history.
  • The lector in our class always makes the subject interesting and easy to understand.
  • I heard the lector at the event was super chill and funny.
  • As a lector of literature, she opens the doors to new worlds through her readings.

noun a thick, flat piece of a solid material such as stone, wood, or metal

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  • The construction workers carefully laid the concrete slab for the foundation of the building.
  • I accidentally dropped my phone and cracked the screen on the concrete slab.
  • Let's go hang out on that cool slab of rock by the river.
  • She felt like a heavy slab of guilt weighing down on her conscience.

noun a single thing or person

verb combine to form a single entity

adjective forming a single entity

  • The company plans to invest in a new manufacturing unit to increase production capacity.
  • I need to pick up my unit keys from the office before heading home.
  • I heard that new gaming unit is selling like hotcakes.
  • In order to succeed, we must all work together as a cohesive unit.