Web Page Glossary

15 Digital Literacy terms

This glossary contains the words used in the assignment titled "Literature Review". This glossary will contain new vocabulary, five new words, including discipline-specific terms, definitions explanation, translation, example from the article and reference to the article number.

Acronyms
Noun
An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word.
Example: Some acronyms have become regular words like radar, scuba, and taser. AIDS - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. ... ASAP - As Soon As Possible. ... AWOL - Absent Without Official Leave (or Absent Without Leave) ... IMAX - Image Maximum. ... LASER - Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation
en: مخففات
aesthetic
adjective
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example: The pictures give great aesthetic pleasure.
en: جمالیاتی
Chronological
Adjective
Chronology is the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time.
Example: The entries are in chronological order.
en: تاریخی
Debacle
NOUN
A sudden and ignominious failure.
Example: Overcoming negative perceptions of Buenos Aires became a real challenge after the 19 th December 2001 rioting and looting shown on news programs around the world, followed by the debacle of five Presidents in ten days in January 2002.
en: ڈیبکل
Dissertation
Noun
A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree or diploma.
Example: A dissertation submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy.
en: مقالہ
Extensive
Adjective
Covering or affecting a large area.
jejune
Adjective
Naive, simplistic and superficial.
Example: Their entirely predictable and usually jejune opinions.
en: jéjune
Metabolism
Noun
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example: The metabolism of fatty acids in the kidney.
en: تحول
Negotiation
Noun
A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
Example: Negotiating with a customer over the price and terms of a sale.
en: مذاکرات
Prescribes
Verb
Advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, especially in writing.
Reiterate
Verb
Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
Example: Elegies ; 1.1, lines 1-6 In doing this, the words also reiterate the love that Tibullus feels for this woman, even though, as yet, there has been no mention of her by name.
en: دہرائیں
Respite
noun
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example: the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering.
en: رعایت
Substantial
Adjective
Of considerable importance, size or worth.
Example: A substantial amount of cash.
en: کافی
Vendetta
noun
a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family.
Example: he has accused the British media of pursuing a vendetta against him
en: انتقام
Voracious
Engaging in an activity with great eagerness or enthusiasm
Example: She is a voracious reader
en: متشدد