Unit 7. Computers | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 7. Computers, 400 words for TOEFL Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Definition	Example
circulate	to move in a circular route	After the audit we circulate the report to all top managers.
corrode	to be weakened by chemical reactions	Steel tends to corrode faster in a salty atmosphere.
derive	to come from	They derive great enjoyment from these simple games.
detection	the discovery of something	Detection is the act or process of discovering or noticing something, especially by using scientific methods.
expeditiously	quickly and efficiently	This case was expeditiously settled.
implement	to make use of, to carry out	The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.
innovative	new and creative	A lot of companies want their employees to be innovative and creative.
installation	a large piece of equipment installed for use	Installation is simple and usually takes about 10 minutes
maintenance	the process of keeping something in good condition	Are you in charge of maintenance work on government buildings?
simulation	an imitation of a real event	The manager prepared a computer simulation of likely sales performance for the rest of the year.