Day 7 Vocabulary

A sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something.

" He had an epiphany about the project, realizing a new way to solve the problem."

The quality of being fair and impartial; also, the value of a company's shares.

" The company's policy was to ensure equity in its hiring practices."

To refer a problem to a higher authority.

" The issue was too complex for the first-level support, so it had to escalate to the next level."

Describes someone who is no longer on friendly terms with someone else.

" He was estranged from his family for many years before they finally spoke again."

The action of spending funds, or the amount of money spent.

" The company's expenditures on marketing and advertising increased significantly this quarter."

The principal front of a building.

" The building's facade was a beautiful blend of modern and traditional architecture."

To make a process easier.

" The new software will facilitate communication among team members."

Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc., used as a basis for improvement.

" The manager's feedback helped me improve my presentation skills."

A serious crime, typically one punishable by imprisonment of more than one year.

" He was charged with a felony for his involvement in the bank robbery."

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.

" The company's network was protected by a firewall to prevent unauthorized access."

To predict or estimate a future event or trend.

" The financial forecast for the next quarter predicted a significant increase in profits."

The application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of a crime.

" The forensics team was able to collect a lot of evidence from the crime scene."

Relating to the development of a person or thing.

" The feedback I received was formative; it helped me a lot in the future."