networking Crossword Puzzles
all 2025-10-27
Across
- (n.) any thick sweet liquid made from sugar and other sweet substances, used especially as a sauce
- (adj.) food or water that is contaminated has harmful or dangerous things in it
- (n.) the uncomfortable feeling in a social situation
- (n.) a natural ability to influence and interest other people and make them admire you
- (n. phr.) the attention and care that parents give to their child/children
- (adj.) to describe something that smells or looks attractive, making you want to eat it
- (adj.) to describe something that smells or tastes like a fish
- (adj.) to describe something that is not enjoyable to eat because of having almost no taste or flavour
- (adj.) clean and likely to prevent infections, bacteria or disease from spreading
- (n. phr.) the beliefs people have, especially about what is right and wrong and the difference between good and evil, that control their behaviour
- (n. phr.) the wrong ideas on moral principles
- (adj.) to describe something that is soft, wet and unpleasant, like mush
- (n.) a type of powder made from plants that you put into food to give it a special flavour
- (n.) the belief that you can do things well or deal with things successfully
- (n.) a small amount of food that a restaurant serves you at the same time as the main dish, but on a separate plate
- (n.) a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus
- (adj.) to describe something that tastes pleasantly smooth and soft
- (n.) one of several food substances such as sugar which consists of oxygen, hydrogen and carbon, and provides your body with heat and energy
- (adj.) if someone or something is efficient, they work well with no waste of time, money or energy
- (n.) the opposition to authority or the unwillingness to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour
- (idiom) to do something bad or illegal because others encourage you to do so
- (n.) a feeling of worry and nervousness about something
- (n.) an abnormal situation of emotion
- (n.) salt, pepper, spices, etc. that you add to food to improve its taste
- (n.) a substance in food that is needed for plants, animals or people to live and grow
- (n.) a natural substance found in food that is necessary for the growth and food health of your body
- (adj.) to describe something that is soft and light because a lot of air is mixed into it
- (n.) a feeling of being annoyed
- (n.) the state of being clean or the practice of keeping things clean
- (n.) one of the many substances found in food such as meat, eggs, fish or beans, that is necessary for your body to grow and stay healthy
- (n. phr.) young people who spend most of their time at home, and have limited social interactions with the outside world
- (adj.) to describe something that is no longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to eat
- (n.) a natural feeling of wanting to eat food
- (n.) the amount of food that is large enough for one person, especially when served in a restaurant
- (n.) a combination of the correct types and amounts of food
- (n.) a widely held belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like, especially one that is unfair or untrue in reality
- (adj.) not eating or including meat
- (adj.) to describe something that needs to be chewed for some time before it is soft enough to swallow
- (v.) to wash clothes, dishes, vegetables, hands, etc. quickly with water, especially running water, and without soap
- (adj.) intended to kill or reduce the harmful effects of bacteria
- (n.) the problem of teenagers killing themselves intentionally
- (adj.) harmful to other people, or to society as a whole
- (n.) the fear of having social contact with others
- (n. phr.) the feeling of being unhappy with your own character and abilities
- (n.) the activity of using messages or images on social networking sites, emails, etc. to frighten or upset someone
- (n.) food that is quick and easy to prepare and eat but is not healthy
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- (n.) the state of feeling very sad and without hope
- (n.) food that is needed to stay alive, grow and stay healthy
- (adj.) not cooked
- (n.) the practice of treating people differently in an unfair way
- (n.) the situation of being accepted by peer
- (adj.) to describe something that tastes so good that you want to have more of it
- (n.) a feeling of sadness, guilt and embarrassment caused by doing something wrong or stupid
- (n.) a strong feeling to do something because people of your age do it
- (n.) the date after which something should not be used
- (n.) the belief that something will happen
- (n.) the need to take a harmful drug regularly
- (adj.) extremely beautiful and delicate
- (n.) a substance added to food or drink to give it a particular flavour
- (n.) the recognition between individual and people from similar category
- (adj.) to describe something that is firm and crisp, and makes a noise when someone bites it
- (adj.) to describe something that smells unpleasant and not fresh
- (adj.) to describe something that is wet and soft, especially in a way that is
- (n. phr.) a family in which the parents are divorced
- (adj.) not behaving in a way which is as calm and wise as people expect from someone of your age
- (n.) any type of drink except water
- (adj.) thinking about a person or thing too much or all the time
- (adj.) done immediately without delay
- (n.) the period of becoming sexually mature
- (adj.) to describe something that is soft and easy to cut and eat
- (n.) a unit for measuring the amount of energy that food will produce
- (n.) the ability to use time effectively, especially in your work
- (n.) a strong pleasant smell
- (adj.) to describe something that is firm and crisp, and makes a noise when someone bites it
- (n. phr.) the unstable situation of someone’s emotion
- (n.) a feeling of sadness because something is not as good as you expected, or has not happened in the way you hoped
- (n.) the way that you behave towards someone or something that shows how you think and feel
- ( n.) a fine soft green or black substance that grows on food which has been kept too long, or on objects that are left in warm wet air
- (adj.) food that is nutritious is full of the natural substances that help your body grow properly and stay healthy
- (n.) the act of cutting himself/herself with a knife, a razor blade or a sharp object
- (n.) a graphic representation of recommended portions of basic food groups for people to understand how to eat healthily
- (n.) the excessive use of alcohol
- (n.) an artificial substance added to food to give it taste or colour
- (adj.) to describe something that is cooked with too much oil
- (n.) food that has been treated with chemicals in order to give it extra taste or colour, or to make it last longer
- (n.) a strong chemical used for cleaning things, killing germs and removing colour from things
- (n.) a meal that you buy at a restaurant and take away to eat somewhere else
- (n.) a chemical substance used to prevent food from decaying
88 Clues: (adj.) not cooked • (n.) a strong pleasant smell • (n.) a feeling of being annoyed • (n.) the excessive use of alcohol • (n.) any type of drink except water • (adj.) not eating or including meat • (adj.) done immediately without delay • (n.) an abnormal situation of emotion • (adj.) extremely beautiful and delicate • (n.) the belief that something will happen • ...
School, Life, Career Killer Krossword 2023-10-05
Across
- A person whom voluntarily ( 😉 ) offers their time and/or services to business without recieving compensation.
- Another word for a duty assigned to one's role at a business.
- A word for someone whom you can trust, learn from and receive advice.
- A word for someone you can rely upon and trust.
- The financial term for a unit of ownership in a business.
- Practicing this regularly can improve your physical and mental health (HINT: GRATEFULNESS).
- You should have one these completed to share with employers when you are job searching.
- People able to maintain this are often able to overcome challenging circumstances (HINT: + )
- An employee paid based on how much they sell recieves this.
- An hourly employee is paid this for time worked in a week that exceeds 40 hours.
- This fictional person is a popular symbol for the government (HINT: We often refer to this person as someone to whom we pay taxes.)
- A person may choose to complete one of these after high school to hone specific skills for a career.
- A person interested in the military must take this test.
- Indianapolis is often referred to as the __________ of America.
- An area of a business where people focus on advertising their products and services.
- If an individual has a poor one of these, they may often be tired, have difficulty concentrating and struggle to maintain good health. (HINT: FOOD)
- An organization or institution which only accepts a small number of applicants could be described as highly _________ .
- Something needing to be recieved, reviewed, completed or responded to quickly may be described with this word.
- A job seeker should do this with a potential employer after inquiring about a job and/or after interviewing.
- Somone cautious and careful about their spending could be described as this.
- People who are successful often develop a high-level of this. It allows them to stay focused and follow through with things they need to finish.
- A person who is a poor follower, is often a poor ______ (HINT: There is a difference between a good ______, and someone who is simply able to influence others!)
- True/False: An company may terminate, or decide not to hire someone, due to something the appllicant posted online which the company deems inappropriate or offensive.
- An online writing tool that can be used to assist with grammar ( 😉 ), spelling, punctuation and clarity.
- Someone who fulfills all of the requirements for a training program usually earns one of these.
- A word for funds someone is awarded towards their education.
- A holiday on the first Monday of September designated to honor working people.
- A business that makes a donation to an event, business or individual.
- You will be on this next week.
- It is important our bodies and minds receive enough of this in order to remain healthy.
- A group of people working together.
- A name for someone who starts a business.
- It is important to create one of these to manage your money efficiently.
- A symbol or words legally registered to represent product or business
- A tuition-free training program for high-demand jobs offered to Indiana residents (that meet certain requirements).
- This is performed on information/data gathered to help devise an effective strategy and/or make an informed decision.
- Prior to accepting a job with a company, it is a good idea to ask about these. (HINT: An employer may offer these in addition to pay/salary.)
- This involves the process of working with others to accomplish something.
- Someone who maintains a high-level of commitment to something may be said to have this.
- The process of something declining in value. (HINT: There is often discussion about this happening to new cars immediately after being purchased.)
- The amount of money borrowed before/without interest when receiving a loan.
Down
- A record of your school performance and credits earned.
- A popular video-conferencing platform, used heavily in business and education during the onset and height of the pandemic.
- Issued to someone to indicate they may legally operate something or perform a service. (HINT: BMV)
- - A word for someone's outlook or approach to something they may impact how they experience it.
- An important skill, necessary to prioritize and make time for one's responsibilities and obligations.
- If someone has several obligations and responsibilities they are struggling to manage, they may need to evaluate each of them and do this.
- A term used for work that may be completed offsite through the use of technology.
- Something submitted when leaving a job.
- A method of setting goals that breaks the goals down into separate pieces and helps establish a plan for reaching them.
- An employer may ask an applicant write and submit one of these with a resume to explain why they are a good candidate for a job.
- Many employees today receive their pay in this way, rather than through the issuing of a physical/paper check.
- When a customer is angry or upset, an employee should strive to __________ the situation.
- An employee who performs at a high-level and conducts themself at an exemplary manner may be described as having a high amount of this. (HINT: Starts with "PRO".)
- A type of student loan on which the government pays the interest during your time in school.
- A word for the exploration of morality.
- It is important to be wise and disciplined with how we manage this part of our finances to avoid debt.
- You will recieve this after graduating.
- An applicant's skills and experiences which qualify ( 😉 ) them for a job.
- What kind of a puzzle are you completing right now?
- A kind of job the government provides college students to assist them with education costs.
- Inventors obtain these for their ideas to legally prevent others from copying/stealing them.
- The name of the KIPP school you are in right now.
- A customer often pays this in addition to the amount owed for receiving great service.
- A term used in for business meeting and making connections with others.
- EVERY senior should complete this. It is crucial part of the financial aid process, and may lead to students receving support for their plans after high school, even if they do not attend college.
- A decided upon time and place to meet someone.
- The department of a company that manages hiring, employee benefits, payroll and where one may turn if they have a workplace grievance.
- A word for abilities you have that make you valuable to employers.
- You need this to work through challenges you encounter as you are achieving your goals.
- A time given for when something should be completed.
- Most schools divide academic years into two of these.
- Done consistently, this is a physical activity can help one remain in shape and in good overall health.
- A word that describes someone able to receive instruction and correction from others, and acknowledge and learn from their mistakes.
- Someone trustworthy who has high-character can be described as having this.
- A collection of one's work that they may share with employers.
- A person to whom you can direct a potential employer to speak about your character, work habits and abilities.
- A word that describes what ALL KIPP students are. (HINT: Starts with "OUT" ends with "G".)
- Practicing this can help manage stress and improve concentration.
- Someone who is able to recover from a setback may be said to possess this.
- A test someone applying for a job may be asked to complete.
- An account utilized to save for retirement (Funds may be withdrawn from this kind of account tax free in retirement).
- Someone who has achieved a high-level of proficiency in something may be said to have achieved this.
- Effective leaders are able to do this to others. (HINT: A synonym for motivate.)
- The difference between the amount a business makes and the amount it spends.
85 Clues: You will be on this next week. • A group of people working together. • Something submitted when leaving a job. • A word for the exploration of morality. • You will recieve this after graduating. • A name for someone who starts a business. • A decided upon time and place to meet someone. • A word for someone you can rely upon and trust. • ...
Happy Birthday! 2020-03-27
Across
- nearness in space, time, or relationship.
- a game for two teams usually of six players in which a large ball is hit over a high net
- being immediately adjoining or relatively near, living or located near another
- of, affecting, or belonging to a particular person rather than to anyone else.
- remove (someone) from a list of friends or contacts on a social networking website
- achieve or complete successfully.
- facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education
- cost of education at a college or university
- the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
- personal cloud storage service
- suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
- a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers
- the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends
- an object or flat figure in an elongated rectangle or oval shape
- a global computer network providing a variety of information
- a teacher of the highest rank in a college or university
- the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity situation in which
- a graduate degree in business.
- a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.
- a large body of water surrounded by land
- a horse-drawn carriage, especially a closed one
- a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream and used as a spread or in cooking
- an intense feeling of deep affection.
- a room, typically in a school, in which a class of students is taught
- an enclosed compartment, as in a kitchen range, for cooking and heating food
- a chart or series of pages showing days, weeks, and months
- the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
- a kind of stew or sidedish that is cooked slowly in an oven
- in depth exploration
- fertile or green area in an arid region
- a person who is studying at a school or college
- small green or black fruit that is eaten or used to produce oil
- a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure
- a task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study
- known as the windy city
- a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks
- he brother of one's father or mother or the husband of one's aunt
- a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it
- a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade
- friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
- a republic in souther Europe at the south end of the Balkin pennisula
- having or showing compassion or benevolence
- the act of acquiring knowledge
- happening in a short time or at a fast pace
- a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors or levels.
- four wheeled vehicle designed for passenger transportation
- give (someone) facts or information; tell
- an outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching
- a pair of lenses set in a frame resting on the nose and ears, used to correct or assist defective eyesight or protect the eyes
- a key on a typewriter or computer keyboard that causes the carriage or cursor to move backward
- take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice.
- produced or conducted by two or more parties working together
- a small sweet cake, typically round, flat, and crisp
- a flat panel or area on an electronic device such as a television, computer, or smartphone, on which images and data are displayed
- an implement with a handle, consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a block, used for cleaning or scrubbing, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, arranging the hair, or other purposes
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- a thin rectangular slab of baked clay, concrete, or other material, used in overlapping rows for covering roofs
- goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle
- a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically.
- a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
- the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events
- the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university
- pungent edible bulb
- give a mark to (a student or a piece of work)
- a place of education
- speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy
- a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
- a dish of Italian origin consisting of a flat, round base of dough baked with a topping of tomato sauce and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables
- machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge
- the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject, especially by means of books
- a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, boats, etc., to see which is the fastest in covering a set course.
- round yellowish seed used widely for food
- written guarantee that a product or service works as expected
- a person who has successfully completed a course of study or training, especially a person who has been awarded an undergraduate academic degree
- very bright and radiant.
- the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
- (of two people or things) influencing or having an effect on each other
- new method, idea, product
- the head of a college or university faculty or department
- a brief and usually light fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow
- item used as an aid
- a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement
- a thing said, written, or done to deal with or as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation
- a woman in relation to her child or children
- any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals
- an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
- to move one's body rhythmically, usually to music
- relating to education and scholarship
- combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke
- relating to the science of medicine, or to the treatment of illness and injuries
- facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
- a sweet, sticky yellowish-brown fluid made by bees and other insects from nectar collected from flowers
- the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college
- a movement from one space to another
- a computer input device in the form of a small panel containing different touch-sensitive areas
- a loud, deep, resonant sound
- of or concerning the people as a whole
- goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft
- the practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients.
- a thing that is known or proved to be true
- extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate
- lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
- an item of soft, sweet food made from
- people connected by blood or marriage
- one of the major cereal producers
- structured and unstructured activities for fun
- of the color between green and orange in the spectrum, a primary subtractive color complementary to blue; colored like ripe lemons or egg yolks
- an extended period of leisure and recreation
- sufficient for a specific need or requirement
- almost or nearly as described
- each of a pair of globular organs in the head through which people and vertebrate animals see, the visible part typically appearing almond-shaped in animals with eyelids
- a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans, overalls, and other clothing.
- a limbless coldblooded vertebrae with gills and fins
- a game played by two teams of 11 players with a round ball
- a large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric, used on a bed to cover the mattress and as a layer beneath blankets when these are used
- thick liquid served with food, usually savory dishes, to add moistness and flavor
115 Clues: pungent edible bulb • item used as an aid • a place of education • in depth exploration • known as the windy city • very bright and radiant. • new method, idea, product • a loud, deep, resonant sound • almost or nearly as described • personal cloud storage service • a graduate degree in business. • the act of acquiring knowledge • achieve or complete successfully. • ...
F3 Term Exam Pilot VB 2022-12-29
Across
- n. A situation in which someone has to leave their job because there is no more work available for them
- n. A person who sells goods in large quantities at lower prices to retailers, rather than to individual customers
- n. A person who repairs machines and engines of vehicles
- n. A special symbol that is used in email and on the Internet to represent the expression on someone’s face and to show how he / she feels. For example, (>_<) looks like troubled face and means that the person is in serious trouble
- v. To make, design or think of something that has not existed before
- n. The quality of being faithful to someone or something
- n. A person who sells goods to customers in a shop
- n. A doctor who has the training and qualification to treat mental illnesses
- v./n. To be the first person to do, discover or use something new / the first person to do something important that other people later continue to do
- n. The opinion that people in general have about someone or something, based on what has happened in the past
- adj. Completely new and different, especially in a way that involves great improvements
- n. A person who is trained to give a particular type of treatment to people with physical or mental illness
- n. A person who designs buildings and monitors the process of construction
- n. A person who examines the condition of a building or measures and records the details of a piece of land
- n. A person who welcomes and deals with people arriving in or telephoning a hotel, an office or a hospital
- v./n. To succeed in recording, showing or describing someone or something in a film or photograph
- n. A short performance by an actor, a singer, etc., so that someone can decide whether he / she is good enough to act in a play, sing in a concert, etc.
- n. A person who finds suitable employees and tries to persuade them to leave their present position
- v. To spend less money ; to reduce costs
- n. A job that is available for someone to do
- n. An opportunity or a place for someone to express his / her ideas and opinions to a large group of people
- adj. Including everything that is necessary
- n. A person who makes men’s clothes for individual customers
- n. A picture of a person or an animal that represents a computer user on a computer screen, such as in a computer game or on social media
- n. An ability to do more than one thing at the same time
- n. An occasion when someone officially announce that they have decided to leave their job or an organisation
- adj. Working independently for different companies rather than being employed by one particular company
- v. To find your way around on a particular website, or to move from one website to another
- v./n. To send a text message or electronic message to someone through an instant messaging service / a piece of spoken or written information sent in electronic form, e.g., by email or mobile phone
- v./n. To send the same message, usually not wanted, to many different Internet users through email or the Internet / an advertising material sent by email usually not wanted
- adj. Only available to people with special permission
- n. A person who entertains audience with magic tricks
- n. A person who receives and pays out money in a bank
- n. A person who draws cartoons
- v. To interest and amuse someone in a way that pleases him / her
- n. A person who gives information about a person when he / she is applying for a job
- n. A period during which an employer observes the ability of an employee to see whether he / she is capable of doing the job
- n. The main male servant in a house
- v./n. to write about an event, a situation, etc. in a blog / a website where a person writes regularly about recent events or topics, usually with photos and links to other websites that he / she finds interesting
- n. A person who translates a speech into another language orally
- n. A person whose business is to arrange the writing, production and sale of books, magazines, etc.
- n. A person who puts parts of a machines together
- n. A new idea, method or invention
- n. electronic equipment, or equipment with electronic parts
- n. An official record to show that someone has passed an examination or a course, and that he / she has a certain level of that he / she has a certain level of skill or knowledge in a subject
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- n. A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, roads, machines, etc.
- n. Large amount of money paid to someone
- n. A person who keeps or inspects the financial accounts of a company
- n. A lawyer who has the right to argue cases in the lower law courts
- n. A person who controls an aeroplane
- n. A business or company
- n. A lawyer who has the right to argue cases in the higher law court
- n. A person who protects an important person from attack
- v. To arrange to have regular access to an electronic information service or other Internet services
- n. A person who officially represents his / her country abroad
- n. A word or phrase with the symbol ‘#’ in front of it, included in some messages sent using a social networking service so that a person can search for all messages with the same subject
- n. The ability of a product, company or country to compete with others
- n. The reputation a company gained and can be regarded as an asset
- n. A person who knows a lot about computers or other electronic equipment
- n. A person who has a special knowledge of nutrition
- n. A person whose job is to drive a car for someone else
- n. A person who changes writing or speech into a different language
- n. A combination of two or more companies
- v. To fix something firmly in a particular place or position so that you can look at it, use it or study it
- n. The goods which are being sold
- n. The rules of correct or polite behaviour when communicating with other people on the Internet
- n. A person who checks equipment or machines to make sure that they work properly
- n. The rate at which a worker, a company or a country produces goods, and the amount produced, compared with the work, and the amount produced, compared with the work, time and money needed to produce them
- n. A meeting in which an employee discusses his / her work performance with the manager
- adj. Someone or something that is indispensable is so important or good that you could not manage without them
- n. A person who makes and serves drinks in a bar
- n. The condition of having a strong desire to do or have something regularly
- n. A person who has the qualification to prepare medicines
- n. The process of finding new people to join the company
- n. An unfair treatment of people by asking them to do something but giving them little in return
- n. The special expressions used by a particular group of people or a profession which are difficult for outsiders to understand
- n. A person who tries to end an argument between two people, groups etc. by discussion
- n. A person who writes letters, makes telephone calls, arranges meetings with people, deals with typing and keeping records in an office
- n. A person who trains a person or a team in sport
- n. A person who receives services
- n. A situation in which only one company exists in a particular business so it has an absolute control of the business
- n. A period of time when workers stop working due to disagreement about working conditions, wages, etc.
- n. A symbol or name that represents a company
- adj. Describing a person who has had a lot of experience of a particular activity or area
- n. A doctor who performs medical operations
- n. The rate at which people leave an organisation and are replaced by new people
- n. The act of gaining benefits from dishonest or illegal behaviour
- v./n. To be able to use something, or to get information on a computer / the opportunity or right to use something, or to see someone or something
- n. The criminal activity of tricking someone into giving away his / her bank account numbers, identity, etc. through the Internet or email, and then using the information to steal money from him / her
- n. A person who officially examines the financial accounts of a company
90 Clues: n. A business or company • n. A person who draws cartoons • n. The goods which are being sold • n. A person who receives services • n. A new idea, method or invention • n. The main male servant in a house • n. A person who controls an aeroplane • n. Large amount of money paid to someone • v. To spend less money ; to reduce costs • n. A combination of two or more companies • ...
The World of JAG Killer Krossword!!! 2023-03-22
Across
- Where are you right now?
- Most schools divide academic years into two of these.
- A name for someone who starts a business.
- A test someone applying for a job may be asked to complete.
- Practicing this regularly can improve your physical and mental health.
- A collection of one's work that they may share with employers.
- People able to maintain this are often able to overcome challenging circumstances (HINT: + )
- An important skill, necessary to prioritize and make time for one's responsibilities and obligations.
- If someone has several obligations and responsibilities they are struggling to manage, they may need to evaluate each of them and do this.
- Effective leaders are able to do this to others. (HINT: A synonym for motivate.)
- A word for funds someone is awarded towards their education.
- A customer often pays this in addition to the amount owed for receiving great service.
- Something submitted when leaving a job.
- The official office of the POTUS.
- A kind of job the government provides college students to assist them with education costs.
- A word for the exploration of morality.
- A word for someone you can rely upon and trust.
- A popular video-conferencing platform, used heavily in business and education during the onset and height of the pandemic.
- An acronym JAG teaches to remember how to introduce one's self in a professional setting.
- A person to whom you can direct a potential employer to speak about your character, work habits and abilities.
- You will receive this after graduating.
- It is important to create one of these to manage your money efficiently.
- A method of setting goals that breaks the goals down into separate pieces and helps establish a plan for reaching them.
- When a customer is angry or upset, an employee should strive to __________ the situation.
- It is important our bodies and minds receive enough of this in order to remain healthy.
- True/False: An company may terminate, or decide not to hire someone, due to something the applicant posted online which the company deems inappropriate or offensive.
- Another word for a duty assigned to one's role at a business.
- A term used in business for meeting and making connections with others.
- This fictional person is a popular symbol for the government (HINT: We often refer to this person as someone to whom we pay taxes.)
- An employee paid based on how much they sell receives this.
- A decided upon time and place to meet someone.
- A word for abilities you have that make you valuable to employers.
- A process by which citizens determine a leader by casting votes.
- Someone who maintains a high-level of commitment to something may be said to have this.
- The difference between the amount a business makes and the amount it spends.
- This involves the process of working with others to accomplish something.
- If you work at least this many hours a week, you are considered a full-time employee.
- The minimum age one must be to run for mayor.
- Done consistently, this activity can help one remain in shape and in good overall health.
- An employee who performs at a high-level and conducts themself in an exemplary manner may be described as having a high amount of this. (HINT: Starts with "PRO".)
- A type of student loan on which the government pays the interest during your time in school.
- An account utilized to save for retirement (Funds may be withdrawn from this kind of account tax free in retirement).
- You will be on this next week.
- A person who is a poor follower, is often a poor ______ (HINT: There is a difference between a good ______, and someone who is simply able to influence others!)
- EVERY senior should complete this. It is a crucial part of the financial aid process.
- An hourly employee is paid this for time worked in a week that exceeds 40 hours.
- A word that describes someone able to receive instruction and correction from others, and acknowledge and learn from their mistakes.
- A tuition-free training program for high-demand jobs offered to Indiana residents (that meet certain requirements).
- Someone who has achieved a high-level of proficiency in something may be said to have achieved this.
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- The process of something declining in value. (HINT: There is often discussion about this happening to new cars immediately after being purchased.)
- The department of a company that manages hiring, employee benefits, payroll and where one may turn if they have a workplace grievance.
- You need this to work through challenges you encounter as you are achieving your goals.
- A word for someone's outlook or approach to something they may impact how they experience it.
- A record of your school performance and credits earned.
- A group of people working together.
- A term used for work that may be completed offsite through the use of technology.
- This is performed on information/data gathered to help devise an effective strategy and/or make an informed decision.
- An area of a business where people focus on advertising their products and services.
- If an individual has a poor one of these, they may often be tired, have difficulty concentrating and struggle to maintain good health.
- A job seeker should do this with a potential employer after inquiring about a job and/or after interviewing.
- A website Mr. Wallace recommends using to explore, learn about and compare different colleges (We used it for a class assignment).
- An applicant's skills and experiences which qualify ( 😉 ) them for a job.
- In business, this is a term often used to describe funds being invested to start or grow a business.
- What kind of a puzzle are you completing right now?
- It is important to be wise and disciplined with how we manage this part of our finances to avoid debt.
- When applying for a job, it is important to identify these in the job description.
- A holiday on the first Monday of September designated to honor working people.
- Prior to accepting a job with a company, it is a good idea to ask about these. (HINT: An employer may offer these in addition to pay/salary.)
- Many employees today receive their pay in this way, rather than through the issuing of a physical/paper check.
- The current governor of Indiana.
- Someone trustworthy who has high-character can be described as having this.
- A symbol or words legally registered to represent a product or business
- A person may choose to complete one of these after high school to hone specific skills for a career.
- Something needing to be received, reviewed, completed or responded to quickly may be described with this word.
- The amount of money borrowed before/without interest when receiving a loan.
- Practicing this can help manage stress and improve concentration.
- Inventors obtain these for their ideas to legally prevent others from copying/stealing them.
- A word for someone whom you can trust, learn from and receive advice.
- An online writing tool that can be used to assist with grammar ( 😉 ), spelling, punctuation and clarity.
- A system of software and services one accesses, which are housed online rather than on their device.
- Someone who fulfills all of the requirements for a training program usually earns one of these.
- Issued to someone to indicate they may legally operate something or perform a service. (HINT: BMV)
- To be considered a full-time student in college, I must be enrolled in at least ______ credit hours.
- An employer may ask an applicant write and submit one of these with a resume to explain why they are a good candidate for a job.
- An organization or institution which only accepts a small number of applicants could be described as highly _________ .
- A graphic design platform utilized by several businesses and organizations throughout the world. (HINT: We have used this to complete several projects in class.)
- Indianapolis is often referred to as the __________ of America.
- A business that makes a donation to an event, business or individual.
- A person interested in the military must take this test.
- A word that describes what ALL JAG students are. (HINT: Starts with "OUT" ends with "G".)
- A time given for when something should be completed.
- Someone cautious and careful about their spending could be described as this.
- A person whom voluntarily ( 😉 ) offers their time and/or services to business without receiving compensation.
- Someone who is able to recover from a setback may be said to possess this.
- You should have one these completed to share with employers when you are job searching.
- The 1st woman vice president of the United States.
- The financial term for a unit of ownership in a business.
- Jobs For America's Graduates (What's the name of this class?)
- People who are successful often develop a high-level of this. It allows them to stay focused and follow through with things they need to finish.
- True/False: If I am offered a student loan, I must accept the entire loan, or I cannot accept any of it.
100 Clues: Where are you right now? • You will be on this next week. • The current governor of Indiana. • The official office of the POTUS. • A group of people working together. • Something submitted when leaving a job. • A word for the exploration of morality. • You will receive this after graduating. • A name for someone who starts a business. • ...
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- / box/ (STB) a box-shaped device that converts a digital television signal to analogue for viewing on a conventional set, or that enables cable or satellite television to be viewed.
- / the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the Internet) regarded collectively.
- / is defined as manifestation, appearance, or incarnation. In terms of social media in today's world, your Avatar is your identity. You choose to make yourAvatar whatever you want it to be. It is what you project to others. There are many people who have a different image online than in person.
- / give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.
- / represent (an area) on a map; make a map of.
- / a folder or box for holding loose papers together and in order for easy reference.
- / Definition of: media player (1) Software that "plays" audio, video or animation files in the computer. In the Windows world, Windows Media Player is the defaultplayer from Microsoft, but iTunes, RealPlayer and other software are also widely used.
- / Computer Definition. Coming from the center, or circles within circles. For example, tracks on a hard disk areconcentric. Tracks on optical media are concentric or spiral shaped (in a coil) depending on the type.
- / A high-performance computer system that analyzes multiple data streams from many sources live. The word stream in stream computing is used to mean pulling in streams of data, processing the data and streaming it back out as a single flow.
- / a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.
- / A specialized desktop computer used to play video games.
- / a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.
- / is an expansion card or IC for producing sound on a computer that can be heard through speakers or headphones. Although thecomputer does not need a sound device to function, they are included on every machine in one form or another, either in an expansion slot or built into the motherboard (onboard).
- / On Apple computers, the box on a window title bar to increase the size of a window is called a zoom box. 3. Alternatively referred to as optical zoom, zoom is acamera and digital camera feature that uses optics in the camera lens to move in on an object without having to move closer.
- / peripheral (MFP) is a device that performs a variety of functions that would otherwise be carried out by separate peripheral devices. As a rule, amultifunction peripheral includes at least two of the following: A printer. A scanner. A copier.
- / / that uses five audio channels plus a subwoofer channel (the "1" in 5.1). Widely used in home theatersystems, DVDs are often recorded in 5.1 audio encoding technologies (see Dolby Digital and DTS). For more speaker configurations, see surround sound.
- /a person who uses or operates something.
- / Remove the electrical charge from something
- / An embedded system is a programmed controlling and operating system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints.
- / /compatiblity Compatible with earlier models or versions of the same product. A new version of a program is said to be backward compatible if it can use files and data created with an older version of the same program. A computer is said to be backward compatible if it can run the same softwareas the previous model of the computer.
- / In general, volatile (from the Latin "volatilis" meaning "to fly")is an adjective used to describe something unstable or changeable. In computers, volatile is used to describe memory content that is lost when the power is interrupted or switched off. Your computer's ordinary memory (or RAM ) is volatile memory.
- / A Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a common interface that enables communication between devices and a host controller such as a personal computer (PC). It connects peripheral devices such as digital cameras, mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, media devices, external hard drives and flash drives.
- / (short for "binary digit") is the smallest unit of measurement used to quantifycomputer data. It contains a single binary value of 0 or 1.
- / Physical computing means building interactive physical systems by the use of software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world.
- / home/ a home equipped with lighting, heating, and electronic devices that can be controlled remotely by smartphone or computer.
- / a record of the address of a file, website, or other data made to enable quick access.
- / In computers, resolution is the number of pixels (individual points of color) contained on a display monitor, expressed in terms of the number of pixels on the horizontal axis and the number on the vertical axis.
- / a hard point, typically of diamond or sapphire, following a groove in a record and transmitting the recorded sound for reproduction.
- / restrict access to the full functionality or data of (a computer, mobile phone, file, etc.), especially by requiring a user to verify their identity with a passcode or other form of authentication.
- / the state of being connected or interconnected.
- / Search Encyclopedia. Definition of: digital zoom. digital zoom. Simulating a longer focal length in a digital camera via software. The digital zoom is accomplished via image enhancement software within the camera itself rather than the inherent mechanics of the physical zoom lens.
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- / (a word invented from "picture element") is the basic unit of programmable color on a computer display or in a computer image.
- / Computer Definition. An electrically charged ink used in copy machines and laser printers. It adheres to an invisible image that has been charged with the opposite polarity onto a plate or drum or onto the paper itself.
- / facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
- raise /(something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components
- up/ a copy of a file or other item of data made in case the original is lost or damaged
- / a kind of memory that retains data in the absence of a power supply.
- / copy/ a copy of written or typed material made with carbon paper.
- / is the name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections. A common misconception is that the term Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity.
- / the process or state of converging.
- device / A peripheral device is "an ancillary device used to put information into and get information out of the computer.
- / Physical computing means building interactive physical systems by the use of software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world.
- / an integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer.
- /a machine-readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern of parallel lines of varying widths, printed on a commodity and used especially for stock control.
- / Commonly called stereo sound or just stereo, stereophonic sound dividessounds across two channels (recorded on two separate sources) then the recordedsounds are mixed so that some elements are channeled to the left and others to the right.
- / Commonly called mono sound, mono, or non-stereo sound, this early soundsystem used a single channel of audio for sound output. In monophonic soundsystems, the signal sent to the sound system encodes one single stream of soundand it usually uses just one speaker.
- / clean or dry (something) by rubbing with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand.
- / A virtual keyboard is a computer keyboard that a user operates by typing on or within a wireless- or optical-detectable surface or area rather than by depressing physical keys.
- / is the term used in computer graphics to describe blurry sections or fuzziness in an image due to visibility of single-colored square display elements or individual pixels.
- / (also called "big iron") are powerful computers used for large information processing jobs.
- / a machine that processes something.
- / text/ text that is not computationally tagged, specially formatted, or written in code.
- / a battering ram.
- / Hardware and software technologies that help visually or physically impaired people to use the computer. For example, the Accessibility Options control panel in Windows provides keyboard, mouse and screen options for people who have difficulty typing or seeing the screen.
- / /a computer graphic which may be moved on-screen and otherwise manipulated as a single entity.
- / the set of rules that makes it possible to use the Internet for telephone or videophone communication.
- / a standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
- / relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
- / a software program that runs on your computer.
- / almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition.
- / is an electronic device, generally connected to other devices or networks via different wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, LiFi, 3G, etc., that can operate to some extent interactively and autonomously.
- / a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to indicate a figure or position.
- / , which stands for Global Positioning System, is a radio navigation system that allows land, sea, and airborne users to determine their exact location, velocity, and time 24 hours a day, in all weather conditions, anywhere in the world.
- / / is a shaft that holds rotating hard disk drive (HDD) platters in place. The term is also often used to refer to a single HDD. Spindle speed, measured in rotations per minute (RPM), is one metric used to gauge disk drive performance.
64 Clues: / a battering ram. • /a person who uses or operates something. • / the process or state of converging. • / a machine that processes something. • / Remove the electrical charge from something • / a software program that runs on your computer. • / the state of being connected or interconnected. • ...
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Across
- / a record of the address of a file, website, or other data made to enable quick access.
- / represent (an area) on a map; make a map of.
- /a machine-readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern of parallel lines of varying widths, printed on a commodity and used especially for stock control.
- / a software program that runs on your computer.
- / A Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a common interface that enables communication between devices and a host controller such as a personal computer (PC). It connects peripheral devices such as digital cameras, mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, media devices, external hard drives and flash drives.
- / Hardware and software technologies that help visually or physically impaired people to use the computer. For example, the Accessibility Options control panel in Windows provides keyboard, mouse and screen options for people who have difficulty typing or seeing the screen.
- / , which stands for Global Positioning System, is a radio navigation system that allows land, sea, and airborne users to determine their exact location, velocity, and time 24 hours a day, in all weather conditions, anywhere in the world.
- / the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the Internet) regarded collectively.
- / an integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer.
- / relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
- / (also called "big iron") are powerful computers used for large information processing jobs.
- / a kind of memory that retains data in the absence of a power supply.
- / (short for "binary digit") is the smallest unit of measurement used to quantifycomputer data. It contains a single binary value of 0 or 1.
- / is an expansion card or IC for producing sound on a computer that can be heard through speakers or headphones. Although thecomputer does not need a sound device to function, they are included on every machine in one form or another, either in an expansion slot or built into the motherboard (onboard).
- / that uses five audio channels plus a subwoofer channel (the "1" in 5.1). Widely used in home theatersystems, DVDs are often recorded in 5.1 audio encoding technologies (see Dolby Digital and DTS). For more speaker configurations, see surround sound.
- / a copy of written or typed material made with carbon paper.
- / Search Encyclopedia. Definition of: digital zoom. digital zoom. Simulating a longer focal length in a digital camera via software. The digital zoom is accomplished via image enhancement software within the camera itself rather than the inherent mechanics of the physical zoom lens.
- / a home equipped with lighting, heating, and electronic devices that can be controlled remotely by smartphone or computer.
- / A virtual keyboard is a computer keyboard that a user operates by typing on or within a wireless- or optical-detectable surface or area rather than by depressing physical keys.
- / the state of being connected or interconnected.
- / facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
- / A high-performance computer system that analyzes multiple data streams from many sources live. The word stream in stream computing is used to mean pulling in streams of data, processing the data and streaming it back out as a single flow.
- / A peripheral device is "an ancillary device used to put information into and get information out of the computer.
- / In computers, resolution is the number of pixels (individual points of color) contained on a display monitor, expressed in terms of the number of pixels on the horizontal axis and the number on the vertical axis.
- / /a computer graphic which may be moved on-screen and otherwise manipulated as a single entity.
- / give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.
- / is the term used in computer graphics to describe blurry sections or fuzziness in an image due to visibility of single-colored square display elements or individual pixels.
- / On Apple computers, the box on a window title bar to increase the size of a window is called a zoom box. 3. Alternatively referred to as optical zoom, zoom is acamera and digital camera feature that uses optics in the camera lens to move in on an object without having to move closer.
- / the process or state of converging.
- / clean or dry (something) by rubbing with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand.
- / Commonly called stereo sound or just stereo, stereophonic sound dividessounds across two channels (recorded on two separate sources) then the recordedsounds are mixed so that some elements are channeled to the left and others to the right.
- / a hard point, typically of diamond or sapphire, following a groove in a record and transmitting the recorded sound for reproduction.
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- / is an electronic device, generally connected to other devices or networks via different wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, LiFi, 3G, etc., that can operate to some extent interactively and autonomously.
- / Definition of: media player (1) Software that "plays" audio, video or animation files in the computer. In the Windows world, Windows Media Player is the defaultplayer from Microsoft, but iTunes, RealPlayer and other software are also widely used.
- / Computer Definition. An electrically charged ink used in copy machines and laser printers. It adheres to an invisible image that has been charged with the opposite polarity onto a plate or drum or onto the paper itself.
- / Commonly called mono sound, mono, or non-stereo sound, this early soundsystem used a single channel of audio for sound output. In monophonic soundsystems, the signal sent to the sound system encodes one single stream of soundand it usually uses just one speaker.
- / is defined as manifestation, appearance, or incarnation. In terms of social media in today's world, your Avatar is your identity. You choose to make yourAvatar whatever you want it to be. It is what you project to others. There are many people who have a different image online than in person.
- / Physical computing means building interactive physical systems by the use of software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world.
- /(something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components
- / is the name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections. A common misconception is that the term Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity.
- / a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.
- / (STB) a box-shaped device that converts a digital television signal to analogue for viewing on a conventional set, or that enables cable or satellite television to be viewed.
- / Physical computing means building interactive physical systems by the use of software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world.
- / peripheral (MFP) is a device that performs a variety of functions that would otherwise be carried out by separate peripheral devices. As a rule, amultifunction peripheral includes at least two of the following: A printer. A scanner. A copier.
- / a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.
- / a standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
- / a copy of a file or other item of data made in case the original is lost or damaged
- / is a shaft that holds rotating hard disk drive (HDD) platters in place. The term is also often used to refer to a single HDD. Spindle speed, measured in rotations per minute (RPM), is one metric used to gauge disk drive performance.
- / a battering ram.
- / interface the means by which the user and a computer system interact, in particular the use of input devices and software.
- / a folder or box for holding loose papers together and in order for easy reference.
- / text that is not computationally tagged, specially formatted, or written in code.
- / Computer Definition. Coming from the center, or circles within circles. For example, tracks on a hard disk areconcentric. Tracks on optical media are concentric or spiral shaped (in a coil) depending on the type.
- / compatiblity Compatible with earlier models or versions of the same product. A new version of a program is said to be backward compatible if it can use files and data created with an older version of the same program. A computer is said to be backward compatible if it can run the same softwareas the previous model of the computer.
- / a machine that processes something.
- / Remove the electrical charge from something
- / the set of rules that makes it possible to use the Internet for telephone or videophone communication.
- / A specialized desktop computer used to play video games.
- / a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to indicate a figure or position.
- / An embedded system is a programmed controlling and operating system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints.
- / almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition.
- / In general, volatile (from the Latin "volatilis" meaning "to fly")is an adjective used to describe something unstable or changeable. In computers, volatile is used to describe memory content that is lost when the power is interrupted or switched off. Your computer's ordinary memory (or RAM ) is volatile memory.
- / restrict access to the full functionality or data of (a computer, mobile phone, file, etc.), especially by requiring a user to verify their identity with a passcode or other form of authentication.
- / (a word invented from "picture element") is the basic unit of programmable color on a computer display or in a computer image.
64 Clues: / a battering ram. • / the process or state of converging. • / a machine that processes something. • / Remove the electrical charge from something • / a software program that runs on your computer. • / the state of being connected or interconnected. • ...
Unit 4&9 (Effective Usage of Vocabulary) 2024-01-06
Across
- (n.) a straight thin stick used by people who perform magic or magic tricks
- (n.) the process of teaching, training and learning in a school to improve knowledge and develop skills
- rules or accept normal standards of behaviour
- for an examination or a test
- (adj.) extremely brave or determined and deserving admiration
- (n.) the activity of using messages on social networking
- (n.) a man who is believed to have magic powers and who uses the powers to do evil things or help other people
- to help pay for the studies of a person
- something well and is deserving praise
- etc.
- (n.) the act of saying or finding out what will happen in the future
- (n.) the uncomfortable feeling in a social situation
- (v.) to make a connection in your mind between people or things
- (n.) an exciting, unusual, and sometimes dangerous experience, journey or series of events
- (n.) an imaginary creature, either very large or very small, that has magic powers and lives in mountains or caves
- (n.) a person or an animal in a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- their behaviour, and punishing them if they do
- (n.) a character in a story, film/movie, etc. who has unusual strength or power and uses it to save people and fight against evil
- (n.) a story about death or suffering with a sad ending
- (n.) the frame of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal
- (n.) the state of being extremely fat
- (adj.) very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
- (n.) a creature like a small man, who has magic powers, e.g., the Seven Dwarfs in Snow White
- (n.) the most important or exciting point in a story, which usually happens near the end
- (n.) not being loyal to a country or a person by doing something harmful to them
- (n.) a man of high social rank in the past who was trained to fight as a soldier on a horse
- (n.) a feeling of sadness, guilt and embarrassment
- (adj.) not clearly or fully explained
- have ended
- (n.) a person who changes into a wolf at the time of the full moon
- (v.) to laugh at someone in order to have fun or
- (n.) an excessive pride in yourself, especially in your own
- emails, etc. to frighten or upset someone
- (n.) the sounds produced through the mouth when a person speaks or sings
- (v.) to entertain an audience by acting in a play, singing, etc.
- (n.) a rough piece of writing or a plan that is not yet in its finished form
- (n.) the feeling of sadness because you have no friends
- (n.) the last part of a story, play, film/movie, etc.
- (n.) a section of piece of writing that starts on a new line and consists of at least one sentence dealing with a single subject
- (n.) the red spots appear on the face and neck
- (n.) the way that you behave towards someone or
- (n.) a separate section of a book, usually given a number or title
- something wrong or behaved badly at school
- (adj.) being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
- (n.) a story from ancient times, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or natural events
- as you expected, or has not happened in the
- (n.) a word or phrase that has a magic power to make something bad happen
- (v.) not being loyal to a country or a person by doing something harmful to them
- (n.) the main subject or idea in a piece of writing
- (n.) the series of events that form the main story of a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- (n.) the state of feeling very sad and without hope
- (n.) a long speech in a play, film/movie, etc. made by a character, especially when alone
- (n.) a person who is not loyal to his/her country, friends, beliefs, etc.
- (adj.) relating to poetry
- (n.) a book with an exciting story, especially one about crime or spying
- (adj.) cruel and violent
- (n.) the ability of knowing what is in someone's mind or communicating with him/her mentally, without using speech, writing or any other normal method
- (n.) a sign of what is going to happen in the future
- (n.) a mark on a school record showing that a student has
- (n.) the spiritual part of a person which some people believe to exist after death
- (adj.) describing someone who is not in place because of
- (n.) a creature like a small person, who has magic powers
- (adj.) wearing clothes that are in fashion
- (adj.) something that is unexplained seems to have no explanation or reason
- to improve knowledge and develop skills
- (n.) a feeling of worry and nervousness about something
- (n.) conversations in a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- (n.) a story that is based on imagination and not facts
- (n.) a type of story which is written about imaginary people and events, not real ones
- (n.) an amount of money that is given by a school or an
- because he/she has done something wrong
- (n.) a failure to understand someone correctly
- (n.) the most important character in a play, film/movie, book or story
- (n.) the place and time at which the story takes place
Down
- (n.) the opposition to authority or the unwillingness to
- (n.) a dead body that has been made alive again by magic, according to some African and Caribbean religions
- (n.) the state of feeling bored
- (n.) the practice of treating people differently in an unfair
- (n.) a story from ancient time about famous people or events, that may or may not be true
- (adj.) morally bad, cruel or very unpleasant
- (adj.) affected by magical powers
- (n.) a student's behaviour in school
- (n.) a long printed story about imaginary characters and events
- (n.) a creature like a small person with pointed ears, who has magic powers
- (n.) a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially one with animals as characters
- (n.) a living thing, real or imaginary, that can move around
- (n.) the period of becoming sexually mature
- (n.) a person's fate or fortune
- (n.) a large strong building with thick high walls and towers, built in the past by a ruler or an important person to protect the people inside from attack
- (adj.) not behaving in a way which is as calm and wise as
- (n.) a punishment of being kept at school for a time after
- (adj.) harmful to other people, or to society as a whole
- (n.) a person who is able to see future events or to communicate with people who are dead or far away
- (n.) a creature that is very large, ugly and frightening
- (n.) a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films/movies, especially as his job
- (n.) the state of being difficult to understand or explain because it has more than one possible meaning
- by doing something wrong or stupid
- you hoped
- abilities or achievements
- (n.) a feeling of being annoyed
- (n.) an unexpected change or development in a story or situation
- (n.) a woman who is believed to have magic powers and who uses the powers to do evil things or help other people
- (n.) a situation when people spend more money than they
- (adj.) remaining faithful to someone or something
- (n.) an argument or a disagreement between people
- (adj.) thinking about a person or thing too much or all the
- (n.) a natural ability to influence and interest other people
- (n.) a mark on a school record showing that a student has
- (n.) an action that is taken in order to make someone
- (n.) a person who strongly opposes someone or something
- (n.) the pressure and worry caused by problems in your
- (adj.) traditional and typical of the ordinary people of a country or community
- (adj.) showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things
- (v.) to show that something is true by providing facts, evidence, etc.
- make them admire you
- (n.) a magic bird that lives for several hundred years before setting fire to itself and being born again from its ashes
- (n.) an official record that shows the courses a student
- (adj.) an intelligent person has a high level of mental ability and is good at learning, understanding difficult ideas and subjects, and thinking clearly and logically
- (n.) a way of describing one thing by referring it as another thing in order to show that the two things have the same qualities and to make the description more powerful
- him/her
- (v.) to study something you have already learnt to
- (adj.) believed to be visited regularly by ghosts
- (n.) a person who has completed the school studies
- (n.) the practise of training students to obey rules and
- (adj.) making people love or like you
- (adj.) very unkind and cruel, and deliberately behaving in a way that is likely to harm someone or hurt his/her feelings
- (adj.) strange and frightening in a way that makes you think of ghosts
- (n.) the way that someone looks to other people
- that show how you think and feel
- (n.) the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
- taken and the marks he/she has achieved
- (n.) a magic liquid that is believed to cure illness or to make people live forever
- (n.) a story of imaginary events, especially one that is full of action and adventure
- (adj.) controlled by an evil spirit
- (n.) a statement that says what is going to happen in the future, especially one that is made by someone with religious or magic powers
- (n.) a feeling of sadness because something is not as
- (n.) a story about a crime such as murder, in which events are only explained at the end
- (n.) the main bad character in a story
- (n.) actions which hurt others physically
- (n.) an official document stating that you have completed
- (n.) the traditional stories and culture of a country or community
- expect from someone of your age
- (n.) a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films/movies, especially as her job
143 Clues: etc. • him/her • you hoped • have ended • make them admire you • (adj.) cruel and violent • abilities or achievements • (adj.) relating to poetry • for an examination or a test • (n.) the state of feeling bored • (n.) a person's fate or fortune • (n.) a feeling of being annoyed • expect from someone of your age • that show how you think and feel • (adj.) affected by magical powers • ...
Unit 4&9 (Effective Usage of Vocabulary) 2024-01-06
Across
- (n.) the uncomfortable feeling in a social situation
- (n.) a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films/movies, especially as her job
- (n.) an official document stating that you have completed
- that show how you think and feel
- (v.) to study something you have already learnt to
- (n.) a character in a story, film/movie, etc. who has unusual strength or power and uses it to save people and fight against evil
- (n.) a story about a crime such as murder, in which events are only explained at the end
- (v.) to show that something is true by providing facts, evidence, etc.
- (n.) a person who is able to see future events or to communicate with people who are dead or far away
- (n.) a rough piece of writing or a plan that is not yet in its finished form
- (adj.) extremely brave or determined and deserving admiration
- (n.) the series of events that form the main story of a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- (adj.) cruel and violent
- (n.) the spiritual part of a person which some people believe to exist after death
- (n.) a person who is not loyal to his/her country, friends, beliefs, etc.
- (n.) a separate section of a book, usually given a number or title
- (n.) the way that you behave towards someone or
- (n.) a way of describing one thing by referring it as another thing in order to show that the two things have the same qualities and to make the description more powerful
- (n.) not being loyal to a country or a person by doing something harmful to them
- (n.) a creature that is very large, ugly and frightening
- (n.) the main bad character in a story
- (adj.) relating to poetry
- (n.) a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially one with animals as characters
- for an examination or a test
- (n.) an amount of money that is given by a school or an
- (n.) the main subject or idea in a piece of writing
- (n.) a feeling of being annoyed
- (n.) a statement that says what is going to happen in the future, especially one that is made by someone with religious or magic powers
- as you expected, or has not happened in the
- to improve knowledge and develop skills
- (adj.) something that is unexplained seems to have no explanation or reason
- (n.) the place and time at which the story takes place
- (n.) a creature like a small man, who has magic powers, e.g., the Seven Dwarfs in Snow White
- (adj.) remaining faithful to someone or something
- (n.) a natural ability to influence and interest other people
- (v.) not being loyal to a country or a person by doing something harmful to them
- (n.) a creature like a small person, who has magic powers
- (adj.) wearing clothes that are in fashion
- (n.) a person or an animal in a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- (n.) a living thing, real or imaginary, that can move around
- you hoped
- (n.) a mark on a school record showing that a student has
- (n.) a story about death or suffering with a sad ending
- make them admire you
- (n.) a feeling of sadness, guilt and embarrassment
- (n.) a feeling of worry and nervousness about something
- (adj.) describing someone who is not in place because of
- (n.) a large strong building with thick high walls and towers, built in the past by a ruler or an important person to protect the people inside from attack
- (adj.) making people love or like you
- (n.) the act of saying or finding out what will happen in the future
- (adj.) an intelligent person has a high level of mental ability and is good at learning, understanding difficult ideas and subjects, and thinking clearly and logically
- (n.) the red spots appear on the face and neck
- (n.) the pressure and worry caused by problems in your
- (n.) the frame of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal
- (n.) an imaginary creature, either very large or very small, that has magic powers and lives in mountains or caves
- (n.) a failure to understand someone correctly
- (adj.) traditional and typical of the ordinary people of a country or community
- (adj.) controlled by an evil spirit
- (n.) the traditional stories and culture of a country or community
- (v.) to entertain an audience by acting in a play, singing, etc.
- (n.) a sign of what is going to happen in the future
- (v.) to laugh at someone in order to have fun or
- (n.) a man who is believed to have magic powers and who uses the powers to do evil things or help other people
- (adj.) morally bad, cruel or very unpleasant
- (n.) a word or phrase that has a magic power to make something bad happen
- (n.) the feeling of sadness because you have no friends
- (adj.) strange and frightening in a way that makes you think of ghosts
- (n.) a person who strongly opposes someone or something
- (n.) a punishment of being kept at school for a time after
- something well and is deserving praise
- etc.
- (adj.) affected by magical powers
Down
- (n.) the ability of knowing what is in someone's mind or communicating with him/her mentally, without using speech, writing or any other normal method
- (n.) a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films/movies, especially as his job
- (n.) an argument or a disagreement between people
- (n.) the practise of training students to obey rules and
- (adj.) not behaving in a way which is as calm and wise as
- (n.) the state of being extremely fat
- (n.) a feeling of sadness because something is not as
- to help pay for the studies of a person
- (n.) an exciting, unusual, and sometimes dangerous experience, journey or series of events
- (n.) the state of being difficult to understand or explain because it has more than one possible meaning
- him/her
- (n.) the most important character in a play, film/movie, book or story
- (n.) a person's fate or fortune
- (adj.) being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
- their behaviour, and punishing them if they do
- (n.) a story from ancient times, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or natural events
- (n.) the state of feeling very sad and without hope
- (adj.) very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
- (n.) the activity of using messages on social networking
- (n.) a section of piece of writing that starts on a new line and consists of at least one sentence dealing with a single subject
- because he/she has done something wrong
- (n.) the sounds produced through the mouth when a person speaks or sings
- (n.) an action that is taken in order to make someone
- (n.) a person who has completed the school studies
- (n.) a person who changes into a wolf at the time of the full moon
- (n.) a story of imaginary events, especially one that is full of action and adventure
- (n.) a magic bird that lives for several hundred years before setting fire to itself and being born again from its ashes
- abilities or achievements
- (adj.) showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things
- (n.) the practice of treating people differently in an unfair
- rules or accept normal standards of behaviour
- (n.) a creature like a small person with pointed ears, who has magic powers
- have ended
- (n.) a woman who is believed to have magic powers and who uses the powers to do evil things or help other people
- (n.) a straight thin stick used by people who perform magic or magic tricks
- (n.) the opposition to authority or the unwillingness to
- (n.) a story from ancient time about famous people or events, that may or may not be true
- (v.) to make a connection in your mind between people or things
- (n.) a story that is based on imagination and not facts
- by doing something wrong or stupid
- (n.) conversations in a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- (n.) a type of story which is written about imaginary people and events, not real ones
- (adj.) believed to be visited regularly by ghosts
- (n.) an unexpected change or development in a story or situation
- (n.) a student's behaviour in school
- expect from someone of your age
- (adj.) very unkind and cruel, and deliberately behaving in a way that is likely to harm someone or hurt his/her feelings
- taken and the marks he/she has achieved
- (n.) a book with an exciting story, especially one about crime or spying
- (adj.) harmful to other people, or to society as a whole
- (n.) a dead body that has been made alive again by magic, according to some African and Caribbean religions
- (n.) the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
- (n.) a man of high social rank in the past who was trained to fight as a soldier on a horse
- (n.) actions which hurt others physically
- (n.) the period of becoming sexually mature
- (n.) a situation when people spend more money than they
- (adj.) thinking about a person or thing too much or all the
- (n.) a long printed story about imaginary characters and events
- (n.) the process of teaching, training and learning in a
- (n.) a mark on a school record showing that a student has
- (n.) the state of feeling bored
- (n.) an excessive pride in yourself, especially in your own
- (n.) an official record that shows the courses a student
- (n.) the way that someone looks to other people
- (n.) the last part of a story, play, film/movie, etc.
- (n.) a long speech in a play, film/movie, etc. made by a character, especially when alone
- (n.) the most important or exciting point in a story, which usually happens near the end
- (n.) a magic liquid that is believed to cure illness or to make people live forever
- something wrong or behaved badly at school
- emails, etc. to frighten or upset someone
- (adj.) not clearly or fully explained
143 Clues: etc. • him/her • you hoped • have ended • make them admire you • (adj.) cruel and violent • (adj.) relating to poetry • abilities or achievements • for an examination or a test • (n.) a person's fate or fortune • (n.) a feeling of being annoyed • expect from someone of your age • (n.) the state of feeling bored • that show how you think and feel • (adj.) affected by magical powers • ...
Unit 4&9 (Effective Usage of Vocabulary) 2024-01-06
Across
- (n.) a section of piece of writing that starts on a new line and consists of at least one sentence dealing with a single subject
- (n.) a way of describing one thing by referring it as another thing in order to show that the two things have the same qualities and to make the description more powerful
- (n.) the sounds produced through the mouth when a person speaks or sings
- (n.) a character in a story, film/movie, etc. who has unusual strength or power and uses it to save people and fight against evil
- (n.) a story that is based on imagination and not facts
- (n.) the period of becoming sexually mature
- (n.) a story of imaginary events, especially one that is full of action and adventure
- (n.) a story from ancient times, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or natural events
- (adj.) believed to be visited regularly by ghosts
- (n.) the state of feeling bored
- (n.) the practise of training students to obey rules and control their behaviour, and punishing them if they do not
- (n.) a person's fate or fortune
- (n.) the opposition to authority or the unwillingness to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour
- (n.) an unexpected change or development in a story or situation
- (adj.) making people love or like you
- (n.) a creature like a small man, who has magic powers, e.g., the Seven Dwarfs in Snow White
- (adj.) thinking about a person or thing too much or all the time
- (n.) a story about a crime such as murder, in which events are only explained at the end
- (adj.) showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things
- (n.) a person who strongly opposes someone or something
- (n.) the practice of treating people differently in an unfair way
- (v.) to study something you have already learnt to prepare for an examination or a test
- (n.) a feeling of sadness, guilt and embarrassment caused by doing something wrong or stupid
- (n.) the frame of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal
- (adj.) extremely brave or determined and deserving admiration
- (n.) an official document stating that you have completed a course of study or passed an examination
- (n.) an excessive pride in yourself, especially in your own appearance, abilities or achievements
- (adj.) not behaving in a way which is as calm and wise as people expect from someone of your age
- (n.) a person who changes into a wolf at the time of the full moon
- (n.) a mark on a school record showing that a student has done something wrong or behaved badly at school
- (n.) a dead body that has been made alive again by magic, according to some African and Caribbean religions
- (n.) a person or an animal in a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- (n.) the last part of a story, play, film/movie, etc.
- (n.) a living thing, real or imaginary, that can move around
- (n.) a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially one with animals as characters
- (n.) a man who is believed to have magic powers and who uses the powers to do evil things or help other people
- (n.) the state of being extremely fat
- (adj.) very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
- (adj.) not clearly or fully explained
- (n.) the traditional stories and culture of a country or community
- (adj.) cruel and violent
- (n.) the way that you behave towards someone or something that show how you think and feel
- (n.) a person who is able to see future events or to communicate with people who are dead or far away
- (adj.) an intelligent person has a high level of mental ability and is good at learning, understanding difficult ideas and subjects, and thinking clearly and logically
- (n.) a natural ability to influence and interest other people and make them admire you
- (n.) a feeling of worry and nervousness about something
- (adj.) controlled by an evil spirit
- (n.) the spiritual part of a person which some people believe to exist after death
- (n.) a creature that is very large, ugly and frightening
- (n.) the activity of using messages on social networking sites, emails, etc. to frighten or upset someone
- (n.) a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films/movies, especially as her job
- (n.) an argument or a disagreement between people
- (adj.) describing someone who is not in place because of illness, etc.
- (n.) a mark on a school record showing that a student has done something well and is deserving praise
- (n.) a magic bird that lives for several hundred years before setting fire to itself and being born again from its ashes
- (n.) the most important character in a play, film/movie, book or story
- (n.) a feeling of sadness because something is not as good as you expected, or has not happened in the way you hoped
- (n.) the main bad character in a story
- (n.) a word or phrase that has a magic power to make something bad happen
- (n.) the place and time at which the story takes place
- (n.) the uncomfortable feeling in a social situation
Down
- (n.) a statement that says what is going to happen in the future, especially one that is made by someone with religious or magic powers
- (n.) an amount of money that is given by a school or an organisation to help pay for the studies of a person
- (n.) a rough piece of writing or a plan that is not yet in its finished form
- (n.) the series of events that form the main story of a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- (adj.) morally bad, cruel or very unpleasant
- (adj.) wearing clothes that are in fashion
- (n.) a person who is not loyal to his/her country, friends, beliefs, etc.
- (n.) an exciting, unusual, and sometimes dangerous experience, journey or series of events
- (n.) a student's behaviour in school
- (n.) a woman who is believed to have magic powers and who uses the powers to do evil things or help other people
- (n.) a long speech in a play, film/movie, etc. made by a character, especially when alone
- (n.) a large strong building with thick high walls and towers, built in the past by a ruler or an important person to protect the people inside from attack
- (n.) a person who has completed the school studies
- (adj.) affected by magical powers
- (v.) to show that something is true by providing facts, evidence, etc.
- (n.) a creature like a small person, who has magic powers
- (n.) a punishment of being kept at school for a time after classes have ended
- (adj.) very unkind and cruel, and deliberately behaving in a way that is likely to harm someone or hurt his/her feelings
- (n.) a failure to understand someone correctly
- (n.) conversations in a book, play, film/movie, etc.
- (adj.) remaining faithful to someone or something
- (n.) a type of story which is written about imaginary people and events, not real ones
- (n.) the state of feeling very sad and without hope
- (n.) a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films/movies, especially as his job
- (n.) an official record that shows the courses a student has taken and the marks he/she has achieved
- (n.) a creature like a small person with pointed ears, who has magic powers
- (v.) to laugh at someone in order to have fun or embarrass him/her
- (n.) the main subject or idea in a piece of writing
- (n.) a feeling of being annoyed
- (n.) a story from ancient time about famous people or events, that may or may not be true
- (n.) a straight thin stick used by people who perform magic or magic tricks
- (n.) an action that is taken in order to make someone suffer because he/she has done something wrong
- (n.) a situation when people spend more money than they should
- (v.) to entertain an audience by acting in a play, singing, etc.
- (n.) the feeling of sadness because you have no friends
- (n.) the pressure and worry caused by problems in your life
- (adj.) being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
- (n.) the way that someone looks to other people
- (n.) actions which hurt others physically
- (n.) a book with an exciting story, especially one about crime or spying
- (adj.) harmful to other people, or to society as a whole
- (n.) a story about death or suffering with a sad ending
- (n.) the act of saying or finding out what will happen in the future
- (adj.) relating to poetry
- (n.) an imaginary creature, either very large or very small, that has magic powers and lives in mountains or caves
- (v.) not being loyal to a country or a person by doing something harmful to them
- (n.) a magic liquid that is believed to cure illness or to make people live forever
- (n.) the state of being difficult to understand or explain because it has more than one possible meaning
- (n.) a long printed story about imaginary characters and events
- (n.) the process of teaching, training and learning in a school to improve knowledge and develop skills
- (n.) the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
- (adj.) traditional and typical of the ordinary people of a country or community
- (n.) the most important or exciting point in a story, which usually happens near the end
- (v.) to make a connection in your mind between people or things
- (adj.) something that is unexplained seems to have no explanation or reason
- (adj.) strange and frightening in a way that makes you think of ghosts
- (n.) the ability of knowing what is in someone's mind or communicating with him/her mentally, without using speech, writing or any other normal method
- (n.) the red spots appear on the face and neck
- (n.) not being loyal to a country or a person by doing something harmful to them
- (n.) a separate section of a book, usually given a number or title
- (n.) a man of high social rank in the past who was trained to fight as a soldier on a horse
- (n.) a sign of what is going to happen in the future
123 Clues: (adj.) cruel and violent • (adj.) relating to poetry • (n.) the state of feeling bored • (n.) a person's fate or fortune • (n.) a feeling of being annoyed • (adj.) affected by magical powers • (adj.) controlled by an evil spirit • (n.) a student's behaviour in school • (adj.) making people love or like you • (n.) the state of being extremely fat • ...
Research Strategies 2024-04-25
Across
- - materials that were written by people who were present at events, either as participants or observers, including letters, diaries, autobiographies, speeches, and photographs
- - a chart that compares different categories of data
- - records of events that were created sometime after the events occurred; the writers were not directly involved or were not present when the events took place, including encyclopedias, textbooks, biographies, most newspaper and magazine articles, and books and articles that interpret or review research.
- - material that is recorded so that the information can be heard rather than just read in print; these resources include audio books, radio talk, podcasts, audio files or tapes, CDs and DVDs
- - a group that is created and operated to benefit a given cause rather than for profit distributed to owners
- - to prove or check the proof, accuracy, or reality of information or a claim
- - a listing of all the items in a library
- - an organizational method for recording research information and the sources of that information
- - an alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places in the text where they occur, typically at the end of the book or periodical
- - website of a commercial organization
- - official websites of the military
- - writing that is based upon facts, real people, and real events, such as a biography, history, documentary, or interview
- - a way of giving credit when certain material in your work came from another source, usually enclosed in parentheses and including information that will help the reader find more information about the source in the works cited
- - printed or digitally published collections of texts, such as articles, stories, poems, or essays, that are usually illustrated and produced at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly. Printed magazines are thin and have a paper cover.
- - a website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users
- - the slanting line punctuation mark used to separate different sections or subfolders of a URL, indicating the directory structure of the website
- - the identifying name of a written, printed, or filmed production or of a digital composition, or other artistic work
- - a group that is created and operated with the goal of making money to distribute to owners
- - a book published yearly that presents information for that year such as important days, weeks, or months and notable movements of the planets, changes of the moon and tides, weather patterns, and other statistical information
- - a classification system that divides all knowledge into 21 basic categories, each identified by a single letter of the alphabet, which are then further divided into subcategories identified by two-or three-letter combinations
- - the online presence of an individual with the clear objective of showcasing the individual’s personal information, achievements, skills, portfolio, and interests, allowing the person to present themselves professionally, share their work, and connect with others.
- - official websites of the government
- - a collection of “pages” on the World Wide Web that is devoted to a specific subject
- - a type of compact disc able to store large amounts of data, especially high-resolution audiovisual data
- - extending up to the present time; including the latest information
- - small pictures or symbols that work the same way as hyperlinks
- - a list of choices, often at one side, the top, or the bottom of a web page
- - a periodical publication issued by a legal, medical, or other professional organization written by experts in a particular field of study intended to be read by other experts or students in the field of study
- - official documentation serving as proof of a claim made about oneself or one’s skills
- - a server that manages electronic mailing lists, allowing users to subscribe and unsubscribe and forwarding messages from publishers to subscribers
- - a list of all the sources you have used in the process of researching your work
- - an alphabetical list of difficult, technical, or foreign words in a text along with explanations of their meanings
- - there is enough of it or good enough to be used or accepted
- - a note at the bottom of a page of text which provides more detailed information about something that is mentioned on that page, usually identified in the text with superscript numbers
- - a vast system of linked computers that allows for communication through email, list servers, and the World Wide Web
- - an organizational tool that helps to compare the positive and negative aspects associated with an option or situation
- - an introduction at the beginning of a text that tells what the text is about or why it was written
- - looking for information on the internet by entering a phrase or term related to your subject into a search engine
- - able to be trusted; information provided in a well-reasoned argument with strong evidence with a listed author and presented by a reliable publisher
- - a list of the chapters or sections given at the front of a book or periodical
- - the online presence of a charitable organization with the clear objective of spreading awareness and drawing donors and volunteers
- - a search engine that sends inquiries to other search engines and then combines the results into an organized master list
- - a particular word, phrase, or sentence printed as the second part of a title
- - a book in electronic form that can be read on a computer or handheld device rather than in print
- - websites associated with organizations
- - a place where people can go to examine a collection of primary sources to gather facts, data, and evidence
- - a type of punctuation in which inverted commas used in pairs are placed around words to represent exact written or spoken language from another individual or text
Down
- - a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as the author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression
- - the page in a publication containing publication, legal, and copyright details, usually located on the back of the title page in print materials
- - a short line of text that lets the public know that a work is protected by copyright law and is not to be copied
- - a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user
- - a publication that is issued at regular intervals of more than one day, such as a weekly, monthly, or quarterly journal or magazine
- - uses keywords (AND, OR, NOT) with words or phrases to limit or expand or define an internet search
- - a short summary of a journal article
- - a collection of hundreds of millions of websites and billions of web pages found on a global network of computers
- - a structured conversation where one participant asks questions and the other provides answers
- - free from error, especially as a result of care
- - the use of shocking or exciting subjects, language, or style designed to produce startling or thrilling impressions or to interest vulgar tastes by making people or events seem worse than they really are
- - a film or video examining a person or event based on facts
- - a scaled down, or microphotographic, reproduction of a document on film or paper, such as a manuscript, map, or other document
- - intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person or group
- - a website that lets you look for information using a phrase or term related to your subject
- - a type of compact disc that can only be read, not written onto, and can hold large amounts of data in the form of text, images, and audio
- - a book or collection of maps
- - underlined or highlighted words on web pages that, when clicked, lead to related information on another page on the site or to a different site
- - based on truth or reason; able to be accepted
- - a book or set of books containing many articles arranged in alphabetical order that deal with either the whole of human knowledge or a particular part of it, or a similar set of articles on the internet
- - a note in one part of a text that tells you to look somewhere else in the text for more detailed information
- - the online presence of businesses with the clear objective of promoting products and enhancing visitor awareness
- - provides remote access to variety of national and international content either on-line or by CD-ROM
- - based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings
- - a physical or digital document that you would refer to for more information about a topic
- - an accent punctuation mark typically used over the Spanish letter n used in a URL to indicate a home directory
- - a reference work that lists the synonyms, and sometimes antonyms, of words
- - a research method that involves conducting observations and collecting data in a natural setting
- - a place to ask for help with your research
- - a note of explanation added at the end of a text
- - website associated with education
- - a star-shaped punctuation mark used to note something or stand in for something left out
- - websites associated with networking people and groups
- - literature that describes imaginary people or events
- - Uniform resource locator - a website’s web address ending in an abbreviation that indicates the purpose of the website
- - a collection of information, usually in electronic form, that can be quickly and easily accessed and searched and from which information can be easily retrieved.
- - utilities available on the internet to help you find information among the millions of documents on the web; search tools are classified into three types: internet directories, search engines, and meta-search engines
- - the story of a real person’s life
- - a classification system used by libraries to arrange books via subject where each book is issued a shelfmark number, usually found on the spine, and arranged in numerical order
- - a small booklet or folded paper giving brief details about what it’s selling, usually presented in an eye-catching manner with illustrations
- - a shortened form of a written word or phrase
- - related or connected to something that is happening or being discussed
- - a list arranged alphabetically or by category or classification
- - a book or online resource that lists every word in a certain language alphabetically along with their meaning
- - an educational talk to an audience, especially students at school
- - a section of extra documentary or explanatory information added at the end of a book
- - a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets containing written information about current events, advertisements, and other information of general interest
- - a method of gathering information using relevant questions from a sample of people with the aim of understanding populations as a whole
- - a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order
- - showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
97 Clues: - a book or collection of maps • - official websites of the military • - website associated with education • - the story of a real person’s life • - official websites of the government • - a short summary of a journal article • - website of a commercial organization • - websites associated with organizations • - a listing of all the items in a library • ...
Academic and Financial College Terms Crossword Puzzle 2024-10-17
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- Curriculum that creates the foundation of an undergraduate degree. It generally includes lower-level courses in English, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
- Instead of receiving a letter grade, students receive either a P or F on their transcript. Requirements for passing will vary depending on the course.
- Academic division specializing in an area of study like Nursing, English, Engineering or Biology.
- Certification earned outside of an academic degree program to increase specific skills or knowledge to help keep professionals current on industry trends, technology and other topics.
- These professors work as independent contractors who teach a limited number of classes, as opposed to full-time faculty.
- The core price for college classes. Tuition may be listed as a flat rate for a range of credits, usually 12-18, or priced per credit.
- A secondary focus meant to add to the value to the student’s major. A minor consists of the lower-level courses required for a major in the same discipline. For example, a Business major with a minor in Spanish will be required to complete a certain number of lower-level Spanish courses—which are typically the same lower-level Spanish courses as those pursuing it as a major.
- Courses required to take more advanced courses or apply to a program.
- A dialogue between teacher and students, instigated by the continual probing questions of the teacher, in a focused effort to explore the underlying beliefs that shape the students’ views and opinions.
- A more experienced student or teacher who offers one-and-one academic help usually in a specific subject.
- These are resources available to help students succeed academically, including tutoring centers, writing labs, and math help desks. Knowing about and using these services can be essential for success.
- System in which letter grades are awarded a grade point or number to help calculate GPA.
- Financial awards that often support research, education, or study abroad. Fellowships can be competitive but provide important career and research opportunities.
- The most advanced academic degree in most fields. Provides the graduate a high level of expertise and greater options for research, writing, teaching and management within their specialty.
- College credit granted to students who can demonstrate knowledge gained outside of a traditional college setting that is used to satisfy course requirements. Examples can include work and life experience, independent study, or industry certifications.
- Stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A document prospective students complete to determine eligibility for federal loans and grants.
- A non-degree credential that proves knowledge or skill in a specific area. Valued credentials vary by industry and job title.
- Undergraduate degree that generally requires two years of full-time study.
- Times when professors are available to meet with students to discuss course material, ask questions, or seek advice. This is a valuable resource that many students may not know they can take advantage of.
- the largest federal grant program and awarded to students based on federal guidelines
- This is the Student Financial Services and Cashiering office. The office is in charge of managing financial affairs, which includes billing, collection of tuition and fees, scholarships, and financial aid.
- A graduate-level degree pursued after completing a bachelor’s degree program. A master’s degree requires a year and a half to two years of full-time study and a high-level of mastery in a specific field at the completion of the program.
- A student enrolled in courses but has not yet declared a major.
- A course based on reading, research, and group discussion. Seminar courses are typically smaller, led by professors and cover advanced topics.
- Test taken at the end of a course that usually includes subject matter from the entire course.
- Experience building opportunity for students that can take the form of paid opportunities to work in their fields in a low-level role for an employer.
- Refers to a student’s standing in comparison with their classmates. It’s often determined by grade point averages and is expressed as a percentile.
- A matriculated student is admitted, registered for classes and in good academic standing at a college or university.
- This is a warning that you are not making progress toward your degree and may be in danger of being dismissed from the University or of losing your financial aid. You can continue to attend classes. Academic probation means your cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is below 2.0 (grade value= below C average). You need to achieve grades above a C in order to raise your GPA to 2.0 or higher. Any grade C- or below pulls your GPA down further.
- This means a student has fallen from good standing status and is at risk of being dismissed from the university. Institutions measure academic standing by GPA and courses passed. Policies regarding this will vary depending on the institution.
- Classes students choose to fulfill a general education requirement or just because they’re interested a topic outside of their major’s core courses.
- They are staff members assigned to students in their department. They help students choose majors and minors, design a course of study, and help ensure students fulfill graduation requirements
- A class that meets both in-person and has an online component.
- Oral presentation given by a professor to educate students. Sometimes this can refer to a class format that doesn’t require lab-work hours.
- Practical application of theory learned in the classroom. Often a requirement for programs in Education, Social Work or other clinician fields.
- Most common at graduate level, assistantships give students the opportunity to earn tuition reimbursement by working for faculty members in their area of study.
- A restriction placed on a student's account that prevents them from registering for classes until they meet with their academic advisor. Many students may not know that holds like these exist and could impact their ability to register on time.
- These are need-based forms of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. Federal ones are awarded through the FASFA. State ones are awarded through the student’s home state and usually have different eligibility requirements than that of the FASFA.
- A type of learning where students and instructors engage with course materials at different times and locations. The word "asynchronous" means not keeping time together.
- For this kind of loan, the U.S Department of Education pays all interest accrued during school, the 6-month grace period and deferment.
- Activities, clubs, or organizations that students can join outside of the classroom to enrich their college experience and network. Involvement in extracurriculars is important for personal growth and often for future career networking.
- Online classroom format where students learn together at the same time and can engage with classmates and instructors via chat rooms and video conferencing.
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- An award given by a college, university or outside institution to help a student pay for tuition or day-to-day expenses. Criteria varies depending on individual scholarships.
- A direct federal loan with fixed interest rates.
- Experience building opportunity that typically is not paid, is shorter and often a form of job shadowing.
- Course credits carried over from one institution to another.
- Official record of courses taken and grades earned at a given institution.
- Includes higher education completed after an undergraduate degree. This includes master’s degrees and doctorate degrees.
- An exam given approximately halfway through a course term that generally covers all lecture, reading and discussion material presented so far.
- A hold placed on a student’s account due to unpaid fees or balances, sometimes referred to as a “financial hold.” This hold can prevent registration and accessing transcripts. Understanding how to resolve it is crucial.
- Undergraduate degree that generally requires four years of full-time study. Students must declare a major in a particular field of study and choose a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree path.
- Programs designed to help students graduate sooner. Accelerated programs often include more stringent admission requirements and summer courses.
- A term commonly seen during registration periods. Students hoping to enroll in a full class can opt to be placed on a waitlist. This essentially saves a place in line in case spots open up from registered students dropping or changing plans.
- Students with documented physical or learning disabilities may connect with the SAS offices on any campus to determine accommodations for the classroom.
- Also known as GPA, it represents the average of a student’s final grades in all their courses. It’s calculated by adding the final grades divided by the number of credit hours, though some classes may be weighted or measured on a different scale.
- Include fundamental classes like English, math, general science, and history that provide a foundation for major-specific classes. The exact class requirements may vary depending on your major. Core courses may also be referred to as general education courses.
- Term for charges stemming from on-campus food services and housing. This is in addition to tuition costs each semester.
- A measure of a class’s time based on how many hours students spend in class.
- Accreditation granted to academic programs, departments or entire schools within a university used as an independent validation of academic quality and is often tied to professional licensure exam requirements.
- An extensive research paper created as part of an academic program—typically at the graduate degree level.
- Process of reserving a spot in specific classes for enrolled students.
- Students with these loans must pay interest either while in school or have the accrued interest added to the principal loan balance.
- The knowledge, skills, lectures, assignments, tests and presentations that make up a course. It may also refer more broadly to the courses that make up a major or academic program.
- Students who have not met the terms specified by their academic probation requirements will not be allowed to continue their coursework and will be dismissed from the University.
- Taking credit for someone else’s work as your own including copying words, sentence structure or ideas. Plagiarism has very grave consequences in higher education.
- Academic staff including professors, both full-time and adjunct.
- This teaching method focuses on improving students’ foundational knowledge one lesson at a time with teacher-directed lessons.
- Often referred to as clinicals, these programs allow students to practice their skills under supervision of a practitioner. Clinical education is most common in the healthcare field and the education field.
- Time frame when students can edit their course load without consequences, including incomplete marks on their transcript.
- To drop a class after the add/drop grace period. Withdrawing often means receiving a W on your transcript.
- Educator assigned to manage an academic department. They unite the department and act as a liaison between the department and college administration.
- A program where more experienced students (mentors) are paired with new students to help guide them through academic and social challenges.
- The completed thesis of a doctoral student. A long document of research and findings required to earn a doctorate.
- A college publication that describes academic programs, their majors, and minors, and required courses and their contents.
- This refers to the total amount of courses a student is taking per term.
- Interdisciplinary study of humanities, social and natural sciences meant to give students a broad spectrum of knowledge.
- A document provided at the beginning of a course that outlines important information like the course schedule, assignments, grading policies, and professor contact details. Reading the syllabus thoroughly can help students stay organized and aware of expectations.
- When taking an this kind of course, students attend a class they are interested in without being required to complete assignments or take tests—giving them a chance to learn the material but not for credit.
78 Clues: A direct federal loan with fixed interest rates. • Course credits carried over from one institution to another. • A class that meets both in-person and has an online component. • A student enrolled in courses but has not yet declared a major. • Academic staff including professors, both full-time and adjunct. • ...
ICT Revision 2014-11-26
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- card Similar to a credit card, but the money is taken directly from the holder's bank account.
- Wireless fidelity. It is similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data, but the signals can travel further distances.
- A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to a network such as the Internet.
- Devices connected together to allow communication and exchange of data.
- database A database held as a single table. It is structured with a row for every record.
- storyboard A series of screens shown in sequence used for planning a movie or an animated sequence.
- A venue that offers a WiFi Internet connection. Many are located in hotels and restaurants and lots of them are free.
- A type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content.
- positioning system (GPS) A navigational system used in many devices which gives current location, directions from current location to specified destination and distance from current location to specified destination using signals from satellites. Assisted GPS (AGPS) is a technology that has been built into mobile phones. When the signal between a mobile phone and satellites is weak, the signal is diverted to mobile masts which identify the phone's exact location and allow the user to carry on using the feature.
- Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the Internet.
- Provides information about the content of a digital item, e.g. each digital image from a digital camera has a file attached listing such things as date, time, camera and shutter speed.
- A program that appears legitimate but which performs some harmful activity when it is run. It may be used to locate password information, or make the system more vulnerable to future entry, or simply destroy programs or data on the hard disk drive. A trojan is similar to a virus except that it does not replicate itself. It stays in the computer doing its damage or allowing somebody from a remote site to take control of the computer. Trojans often sneak in attached to a free game.
- source software Software that is available to download free of charge, e.g. OpenOffice.org, which is a suite of applications.
- page This is the first screen of an interactive digital product. It usually has some sort of introduction to the product and a table of contents.
- (Personal Identification Number) A type of password applied to a credit or debit card.
- strain injury (RSI) Damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action.
- A combination of different content types such as text, audio, still images, animation and video.
- phone A phone offering advanced features, e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the Internet.
- domain Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to laws of copyright).
- The different things that you can do with a website or other product, e.g. click on a link to go to another page, select check boxes, submit an online form.
- awareness A common IM feature that gives you a quick view of the people who are logged on at that time.
- The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade.
- (plural formulae) A statement or equation that automatically calculates a result based on values entered in the formula or in other cells.
- (P2P) Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network.
- interface The way in which a user interacts with a system such as a computer or mobile phone, e.g. keypad, screens, menu and icons.
- (spec) The technical details of a device or system.
- A set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network. Without protocols, computers would not be able to communicate effectively.
- (Secure Sockets Layer) A method of encrypting data to provide security for communications over networks such as the Internet. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a later version of SSL.
- Working from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology.
- The physical parts of a computer system, e.g. the CPU and the devices connected to it.
- (redundant array of inexpensive disks) A hard disk drive where data is written on to lots of disks at the same time. If one disk gets damaged, data can be accessed from another disk.
- Using an external service provider to carry out a business function.
- A miniature electronic circuit used to control computers and most other electronic devices.
- model A simulation of a real-life situation. For example, a spreadsheet model might be used to help plan an event like a school trip or concert. The organisers could use a model to help them decide how much they need to charge to cover their costs.
- Terabyte or 1024 gigabytes.
- The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable.
- A program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working altogether.
- generation (3G) Third-generation wireless communication allows high-speed wireless data transfer.
- bar Usually placed along the top or side of the screen, this consists of a series of links to other screens. The navigation bar appears in the same position on every screen of the product, making it easy for users to find their way around.
- Transfer a file from your computer to a central computer, e.g. your ISP.
- An effect caused by displaying a bitmap or a section of a bitmap at such a large size that individual pixels (small single-coloured squares that the image is made of) are visible to the eye.
- If a product is interactive, the user must be able to move around it easily. Navigational aids such as buttons and links are an important feature of interactive digital products.
- From a different location.
- To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image, giving the location of where it was taken.
- computer A stationary computer, usually consisting of a tower and separate monitor. It is generally more powerful and has a larger storage capacity than a portable computer.
- proofing Anticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that it will not go out of date quickly. Future proofing can be expensive, as buying something top of the range will cost more than if you wait a short while.
- service provider (ISP) A company that provides Internet access to its customers.
- test Asks users to carry out a set of instructions using a given product.
- Content is sent in compressed form over the Internet and displayed by the viewer in real time. When streaming video, a web user does not have to wait to download a file to play it. Instead, the media is sent in a continuous stream of data and is played as it arrives on a special player.
- Transfer of a file, e.g. a video, from a central computer to your computer.
- High-definition TV.
- (Internet Protocol) address The personal address of your computer (just like your home address), so that servers know where to send the information you have requested.
- The ongoing expenses of operating a business, e.g. rent, fuel bills, salaries.
- computer Designed to allow the user to use the computer on the move, e.g. laptop, notebook, netbook and PDA.
- storage Built-in storage designed to be directly accessed by the central processing unit (CPU).
- A form of Internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords.
- marketing A marketing strategy that encourages people to pass on a marketing message to their friends. It uses interesting and entertaining content that people will want to share. Viral marketing uses multimedia to make the message memorable.
- copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
- Media Optical media such as the compact disk (CD) - are storage media that hold content in digital form and that are written and read by a laser; these media include all the various CD and DVD variations, as well as optical jukeboxes and autochangers.
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- space The blank (not necessarily white) area between screen components such as text and images. White space is an important design element.
- A small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and has uses including data storage and picking up Bluetooth and 3G signals. A dongle may be portable like a USB pen.
- A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM.
- time The actual time during which something takes place, without noticeable delays.
- definition (HD) The picture on a TV screen is made of lines of pixels. In a conventional TV there are 625 lines, which are refreshed 25 times per second. HD has either 720 or 1080 lines, so it produces a clearer sharper picture.
- A small portable laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.
- Software that can be installed on your computer without your knowledge, which collects information about your logins and passwords and sends details to another computer on the Internet.
- (high-definition multimedia interface) Required for connecting devices to show high-definition video.
- A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
- forum An online message board where people can share their ideas and views.
- Unwanted or junk email sent to lots of recipients at the same time.
- memory card Used for fast and easily transferable information storage in digital devices such as mobile phones, media players and cameras. Flash memory is known as a solid state storage device, meaning there are no moving parts. Everything is electronic instead of mechanical and so it is ideal for mobile devices.
- (Voice over Internet Protocol) This technology is used to make telephone calls via the Internet, usually at a cheaper cost.
- For security, data is translated into a secret code according to a set of rules in a special 'key'. To convert the data back into plain text, the receiver must also have the key.
- Programs that give instructions to a computer and which allow the user to carry out different tasks.
- External devices connected to a computer, e.g. printer, microphone.
- app (web application) Any application that can be accessed using a web browser. The application can be as simple as a message board or guest sign-in page on a website, or as complex as a spreadsheet.
- nav A device, usually used in a car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites.
- Having the ability to do many different things using the same device.
- format The particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different formats, which can cause problems if a device cannot decode the information.
- The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression, e.g. :) when happy and :( when sad.
- learning Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress.
- (Universal Serial Bus) A standard method of connecting devices such as keyboards and printers to a computer.
- Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
- source Information or data that you have collected yourself.
- The process of checking that the data entered is accurate. The data could be valid but still inaccurate, e.g. someone could enter their age as 81 when they are really 18.
- theft A crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits.
- overload Having so much information available that the user feels overwhelmed and is unable to take any of it in, possibly leading to stress.
- payment processor A business that offers customers an alternative fast, safe method to pay for online goods and services.
- buddy Someone who provides feedback on the digital products that are being developed. They tell the developer what is good about the product and what should be improved.
- database A database that uses more than one table. Tables are linked together by common data items, such as ID number, known as keys.
- The process of copying audio or video content to a hard disk drive, typically from removable media such as a CD.
- and SDHC cards Secure Digital (SD) cards are one type of flash memory card which store up to 2 GB of data. Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards are another type of flash memory and they are ideal for video cameras because they can store up to 32 GB of data.
- A compressed file format for emailing files or downloading.
- Software that is designed to cause problems for users.
- recovery The policies and procedures that a company or organisation has in place so it can carry on with normal business after a disaster, such as a major ICT failure, a fire, etc.
- A series of illustrations or images shown in sequence for the purpose of planning a movie, animation or website interactivity.
- Allows users to navigate around a product. By clicking on a link, the user can 'jump' to a new screen.
- A key that explains the patterns or colours that represent the different data series or categories in a chart.
- The process of checking that the data entered is reasonable or one of the expected options, e.g. that a person's age has not been entered as 200.
- storage Storing data on another device, such as a CD or USB pen.
- desking Sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a way of saving space and resources.
- Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
- To perform more than one task at the same time.
- product A product produced using ICT tools and viewed on-screen. It does not need to be printed out.
- Part of a program that helps the user to create a new document, chart, etc. A sequence of dialogue boxes guides the user through the steps needed to create the item required.
- (Value Added Tax) A charge added to most goods and services in the UK. The standard rate of VAT charged is currently 17.5%. However, the rate of VAT does sometimes change so it is important that it is easy to change this in your spreadsheet.
- (electronic card) A digital greetings card or postcard created and sent to someone via the Web.
- Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it.
- networking site An online community where people can communicate and share information.
109 Clues: High-definition TV. • From a different location. • Terabyte or 1024 gigabytes. • To perform more than one task at the same time. • A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM. • (spec) The technical details of a device or system. • Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them. • Software that is designed to cause problems for users. • ...
ICT DEFINITIONS 2014-11-26
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- (Universal Serial Bus) A standard method of connecting devices such as keyboards and printers to a computer.
- Unwanted or junk email sent to lots of recipients at the same time.
- Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your behaviour and transactions.
- computing A system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central server owned by a company (e.g. Google) and accessed virtually.
- Prejudice towards one viewpoint or against another.
- Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
- A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM.
- A key that explains the patterns or colours that represent the different data series or categories in a chart.
- card Similar to a credit card, but the money is taken directly from the holder's bank account.
- (Secure Sockets Layer) A method of encrypting data to provide security for communications over networks such as the Internet. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a later version of SSL.
- Gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that work for a certain period of time, including its publication, distribution and adaptation.
- card A plastic card, issued by banks, building societies, retail stores and other businesses, which enables a person to buy goods and services without the need for cash. The holder agrees to pay back the money borrowed at a later date, sometimes with interest.
- A set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network. Without protocols, computers would not be able to communicate effectively.
- A program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working altogether.
- definition (HD) The picture on a TV screen is made of lines of pixels. In a conventional TV there are 625 lines, which are refreshed 25 times per second. HD has either 720 or 1080 lines, so it produces a clearer sharper picture.
- Provides information about the content of a digital item, e.g. each digital image from a digital camera has a file attached listing such things as date, time, camera and shutter speed.
- payment processor A business that offers customers an alternative fast, safe method to pay for online goods and services.
- A program that appears legitimate but which performs some harmful activity when it is run. It may be used to locate password information, or make the system more vulnerable to future entry, or simply destroy programs or data on the hard disk drive. A trojan is similar to a virus except that it does not replicate itself. It stays in the computer doing its damage or allowing somebody from a remote site to take control of the computer. Trojans often sneak in attached to a free game.
- source software Software that is available to download free of charge, e.g. OpenOffice.org, which is a suite of applications.
- app (web application) Any application that can be accessed using a web browser. The application can be as simple as a message board or guest sign-in page on a website, or as complex as a spreadsheet.
- A small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and has uses including data storage and picking up Bluetooth and 3G signals. A dongle may be portable like a USB pen.
- The different things that you can do with a website or other product, e.g. click on a link to go to another page, select check boxes, submit an online form.
- A software application for retrieving, presenting and navigating information resources on the World Wide Web.
- The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade.
- Media Optical media such as the compact disk (CD) - are storage media that hold content in digital form and that are written and read by a laser; these media include all the various CD and DVD variations, as well as optical jukeboxes and autochangers.
- The process of copying audio or video content to a hard disk drive, typically from removable media such as a CD.
- Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies.
- domain Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to laws of copyright).
- (Value Added Tax) A charge added to most goods and services in the UK. The standard rate of VAT charged is currently 17.5%. However, the rate of VAT does sometimes change so it is important that it is easy to change this in your spreadsheet.
- DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions.Blank recordable DVDs (DVD-R and DVD+R) can be recorded once using optical disc recording technologies and supported by optical disc drives and DVD recorders and then function as a DVD-ROM. Rewritable DVDs (DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM) can be recorded and erased multiple times.
- source Information or data that has been produced by someone else.
- A form of Internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords.
- Allows users to navigate around a product. By clicking on a link, the user can 'jump' to a new screen.
- A high-speed connection to the Internet.
- Working together to achieve common goals.
- Transfer of a file, e.g. a video, from a central computer to your computer.
- database A database held as a single table. It is structured with a row for every record.
- (high-definition multimedia interface) Required for connecting devices to show high-definition video.
- time The actual time during which something takes place, without noticeable delays.
- Working from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology.
- External devices connected to a computer, e.g. printer, microphone.
- When one device is developed to carry out functions that were originally performed by several different devices.
- storyboard A series of screens shown in sequence used for planning a movie or an animated sequence.
- The process of checking that the data entered is accurate. The data could be valid but still inaccurate, e.g. someone could enter their age as 81 when they are really 18.
- (redundant array of inexpensive disks) A hard disk drive where data is written on to lots of disks at the same time. If one disk gets damaged, data can be accessed from another disk.
- learning Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress.
- Allows the exchange of data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. In order for devices to communicate they must be able to understand the Bluetooth rules (protocols).
- storage Storing data on another device, such as a CD or USB pen.
- awareness A common IM feature that gives you a quick view of the people who are logged on at that time.
- To perform more than one task at the same time.
- An automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris and voice.
- café A cafe or coffee shop that has a number of personal computers connected to the Internet and available for use by customers. Most charge by the hour or fraction of an hour.
- An effect caused by displaying a bitmap or a section of a bitmap at such a large size that individual pixels (small single-coloured squares that the image is made of) are visible to the eye.
- Part of a program that helps the user to create a new document, chart, etc. A sequence of dialogue boxes guides the user through the steps needed to create the item required.
- Terabyte or 1024 gigabytes.
- A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
- A combination of different content types such as text, audio, still images, animation and video.
- Content is sent in compressed form over the Internet and displayed by the viewer in real time. When streaming video, a web user does not have to wait to download a file to play it. Instead, the media is sent in a continuous stream of data and is played as it arrives on a special player.
- The ongoing expenses of operating a business, e.g. rent, fuel bills, salaries.
- Software that can be installed on your computer without your knowledge, which collects information about your logins and passwords and sends details to another computer on the Internet.
- storage Built-in storage designed to be directly accessed by the central processing unit (CPU).
- (plural formulae) A statement or equation that automatically calculates a result based on values entered in the formula or in other cells.
- (Voice over Internet Protocol) This technology is used to make telephone calls via the Internet, usually at a cheaper cost.
- service provider (ISP) A company that provides Internet access to its customers.
- banking A service offered by banks that allows account holders to view their account information online and carry out various financial transactions.
- buddy Someone who provides feedback on the digital products that are being developed. They tell the developer what is good about the product and what should be improved.
- A venue that offers a WiFi Internet connection. Many are located in hotels and restaurants and lots of them are free.
- The physical parts of a computer system, e.g. the CPU and the devices connected to it.
- (electronic card) A digital greetings card or postcard created and sent to someone via the Web.
- computer Designed to allow the user to use the computer on the move, e.g. laptop, notebook, netbook and PDA.
- Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it.
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- Transfer a file from your computer to a central computer, e.g. your ISP.
- test Asks users to carry out a set of instructions using a given product.
- generation (3G) Third-generation wireless communication allows high-speed wireless data transfer.
- proofing Anticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that it will not go out of date quickly. Future proofing can be expensive, as buying something top of the range will cost more than if you wait a short while.
- The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable.
- nav A device, usually used in a car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites.
- In design terms, this means that all elements of the design (e.g. fonts, colour schemes, position of objects and buttons, animation styles) remain the same throughout the product.
- Rights Management (DRM) Allows the copyright holder or the owner of the media control over the number of viewings, plays and copies, and even which devices the media can be played or viewed on. If you download a film from iTunes, you cannot burn it on to a DVD because of the DRM encoded in the film.
- A disk that enables the recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video and the storing of large amounts of data. It has more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25 GB on a single-layer disk and 50 GB on a dual-layer disk.
- The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression, e.g. :) when happy and :( when sad.
- database A database that uses more than one table. Tables are linked together by common data items, such as ID number, known as keys.
- marketing A marketing strategy that encourages people to pass on a marketing message to their friends. It uses interesting and entertaining content that people will want to share. Viral marketing uses multimedia to make the message memorable.
- positioning system (GPS) A navigational system used in many devices which gives current location, directions from current location to specified destination and distance from current location to specified destination using signals from satellites. Assisted GPS (AGPS) is a technology that has been built into mobile phones. When the signal between a mobile phone and satellites is weak, the signal is diverted to mobile masts which identify the phone's exact location and allow the user to carry on using the feature.
- A series of illustrations or images shown in sequence for the purpose of planning a movie, animation or website interactivity.
- strain injury (RSI) Damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action.
- Having the ability to do many different things using the same device.
- A type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content.
- computer A stationary computer, usually consisting of a tower and separate monitor. It is generally more powerful and has a larger storage capacity than a portable computer.
- format The particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different formats, which can cause problems if a device cannot decode the information.
- networking site An online community where people can communicate and share information.
- phone A phone offering advanced features, e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the Internet.
- memory card Used for fast and easily transferable information storage in digital devices such as mobile phones, media players and cameras. Flash memory is known as a solid state storage device, meaning there are no moving parts. Everything is electronic instead of mechanical and so it is ideal for mobile devices.
- (Personal Identification Number) A type of password applied to a credit or debit card.
- The amount of data that can fit through an Internet connection. You can compare it to a ten-lane motorway which can fit more cars on it than a four-lane motorway. Bandwidth is measured in bits per second (bps). This indicates the number of bits of information that can fit down the line in one second. Kb or Kbps means thousands of bits per second; Mb or Mbps means millions of bits per second.
- and SDHC cards Secure Digital (SD) cards are one type of flash memory card which store up to 2 GB of data. Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards are another type of flash memory and they are ideal for video cameras because they can store up to 32 GB of data.
- (spec) The technical details of a device or system.
- formatting A feature you can use to highlight values automatically. The colour can be made to change according to the value displayed. For example, you can use red to highlight negative values.
- A small portable laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.
- Software that is designed to cause problems for users.
- The process of checking that the data entered is reasonable or one of the expected options, e.g. that a person's age has not been entered as 200.
- (P2P) Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network.
- Using an external service provider to carry out a business function.
- page This is the first screen of an interactive digital product. It usually has some sort of introduction to the product and a table of contents.
- From a different location.
- recovery The policies and procedures that a company or organisation has in place so it can carry on with normal business after a disaster, such as a major ICT failure, a fire, etc.
- A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to a network such as the Internet.
- Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the Internet.
- The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
- bar Usually placed along the top or side of the screen, this consists of a series of links to other screens. The navigation bar appears in the same position on every screen of the product, making it easy for users to find their way around.
- model A simulation of a real-life situation. For example, a spreadsheet model might be used to help plan an event like a school trip or concert. The organisers could use a model to help them decide how much they need to charge to cover their costs.
- overload Having so much information available that the user feels overwhelmed and is unable to take any of it in, possibly leading to stress.
- For security, data is translated into a secret code according to a set of rules in a special 'key'. To convert the data back into plain text, the receiver must also have the key.
- Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
- forum An online message board where people can share their ideas and views.
- A copy of data that is made in case the original data is lost or damaged. The backup can be used to restore the original data.
- High-definition TV.
- Wireless fidelity. It is similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data, but the signals can travel further distances.
- theft A crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits.
- interface The way in which a user interacts with a system such as a computer or mobile phone, e.g. keypad, screens, menu and icons.
- A miniature electronic circuit used to control computers and most other electronic devices.
- profile A description of the people your products are aimed at. It could include their age, the language they speak, their special needs, or any other characteristics relevant to the scenario you are given.
- Devices connected together to allow communication and exchange of data.
- desking Sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a way of saving space and resources.
- Programs that give instructions to a computer and which allow the user to carry out different tasks.
- space The blank (not necessarily white) area between screen components such as text and images. White space is an important design element.
- (Internet Protocol) address The personal address of your computer (just like your home address), so that servers know where to send the information you have requested.
- To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image, giving the location of where it was taken.
- A compressed file format for emailing files or downloading.
- Symbols, characters, images and numbers are all types of data. When data is processed and acquires meaning it becomes information. Computers process data to produce information.
130 Clues: High-definition TV. • From a different location. • Terabyte or 1024 gigabytes. • A high-speed connection to the Internet. • Working together to achieve common goals. • To perform more than one task at the same time. • Prejudice towards one viewpoint or against another. • A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM. • ...
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