05 Vocabulary bank
1dynasty
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- a ruling family holding power for generations
Collocation / example
- the early dynasties of Egypt
2sophisticated
Part of speech
- adjective
Meaning
- advanced and complex
Collocation / example
- sophisticated devices; sophisticated security system
3adopt
Part of speech
- verb
Meaning
- to start using or supporting something
Collocation / example
- adopt modern technology
4initiative
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- a first step or plan towards a goal
Collocation / example
- a government initiative
5infrastructure
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- basic systems a country needs
Collocation / example
- smart infrastructure; roads and bridges
6efficiency
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- working well without waste
Collocation / example
- improve efficiency; energy efficiency
7productivity
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- the amount produced in a given time
Collocation / example
- enhance productivity
8appliance
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- a machine used in the home
Collocation / example
- household appliances
9chore
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- a routine household task
Collocation / example
- make chores easier
10automated
Part of speech
- adjective
Meaning
- operated by machines with little human help
Collocation / example
- an automated system
11standstill
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- a complete stop
Collocation / example
- come to a standstill
12troubleshoot
Part of speech
- verb
Meaning
- to find and fix problems step by step
Collocation / example
- troubleshoot the network
13offline
Part of speech
- adjective
Meaning
- not connected to the network
Collocation / example
- the printer is offline
14urgency
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- need for rapid action
Collocation / example
- finish the report with urgency
15lever
Part of speech
- noun
Meaning
- a simple machine used to lift or move loads
Collocation / example
- use a lever to lift the stone