Unit 8 Vocabulary

What was once considered cutting-edge technology is now completely __________ and rarely found in modern devices.

Replace the bold part. "The software used by the system is ten times more complex and advanced than five years ago."

"a small machine with a particular purpose"

"useful"

The new smart glasses are not only stylish but also completely ________ , making them ideal for outdoor use.

To fully ________ its potential, the app must be used with the latest version of the operating system.

"innovative"

What word cannot be used instead of "stretch" in this sentence?

The device may look simple on the outside, but it's actually a highly _________ piece of engineering.

Despite being small and _______ , the device can project high-resolution images onto any surface.

Remote sensing uses a number of _____ to find ancient remains.

The software's interface is surprisingly _______ , even though the underlying system is quite complex.

The touchscreen menus are very ⁵_____ and it comes with a ⁶_____ case to keep it safe when it's not in use.

My hard drive is sophisticated / pocket-sized. But even though it's small, it has loads of memory.

Find a close synonym of the word "change" in this sentence.

My family often gets lost. I'm not sure our GPS always performs / recharges properly.

The latest smartphone model combines a sleek design with highly _______ features that enhance security and performance.

Unlike most similar products, this speaker is completely __________ , so you can use it even near the pool.

The new mobile app is incredibly _________ ; users can complete complex tasks with just a few taps.

The company had to __________ the electric bikes overnight to ensure they were ready for the next day's city tour.

Find a close synonym of the word "hot gas" in this sentence.

Replace the bold part. "We had a few problems using the app at first. It's not very easy to understand."

He was amazed at how such a small _________ could translate speech in real-time with great accuracy.

"complete an action or job, especially a difficult one"

My new laptop has lots of innovative / outdated features that I want to try out.

This multi-functional tool is incredibly ______ — it includes a flashlight, screwdriver, and power bank all in one.

But on the flip side, it's not ________ , so it might get wet and damaged.

To stay ahead of competitors, tech companies must constantly release __________ solutions to everyday problems.

Replace the bold part. "I'm always losing my keys, but now I have a really convenient app on my phone to find them."

Ali couldn't work without his smartphone because it is so ___. It's a ___ collection of ___ : GPS, flashlight, camera...

"old and no longer as good as no modern things"

What word cannot be used instead of "vast" in this sentence?

If you want to record your active sports lifestyle, this ¹______ is what you need.

It will ²_____ well in all weather conditions, and is fully ³_____ , so you can even take surfing shots with it.

You can ⁴_______ it from your car lighter socket or mains electricity, as it comes with a USB adaptor.

Replace the bold part. "We're very excited about this original and new design for tablets."

Their new approach to solar-powered charging is extremely _______ and may change the way we use portable devices.

She always carries a tiny ________ in her purse that purifies air within a 1-meter radius.

"fill something with electricity so it keeps working"

Today, architects use handy / sophisticated applications to plan their projects.