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Day 8 Vocabulary

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Foundation

Definition

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Usage

" The builders had to reinforce the foundation of the building to make it more stable."

PRON: / /faʊnˈdeɪʃən// ES: fundación

Framework

Definition

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Usage

" The new software was built on a modern framework that allowed for easy customization."

PRON: / /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk// ES: framework

Frontend

Definition

The part of a website or program that the user sees and interacts with.

Usage

" The frontend of the website was designed to be visually appealing and responsive on all devices."

PRON: / /ˈfrʌntɛnd// ES: frontend

Girder

Definition

A large iron or steel beam or compound structure used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings.

Usage

" The construction workers used large girders to build the framework of the new skyscraper."

PRON: / /ˈɡɜːrdər// ES: viga

Grievance

Definition

A formal complaint about a perceived wrong.

Usage

" The employee filed a grievance with the HR department about their unfair treatment."

PRON: / /ˈɡriːvəns// ES: agravio

Holistic

Definition

Characterized by the idea that a system's parts are interconnected and can be understood only as a whole.

Usage

" A holistic approach to the problem considers every possible cause and effect, not just one part."

PRON: / /hoʊˈlɪstɪk// ES: holístico

Hypothesis

Definition

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested.

Usage

" The scientist's hypothesis was that the new chemical would be more effective than the old one."

PRON: / /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs// ES: hipótesis

Ideate

Definition

To form an idea or concept.

Usage

" We need to ideate new concepts for the next marketing campaign."

PRON: / /ˈaɪdieɪt// ES: idear

Impasse

Definition

A situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock.

Usage

" The negotiation reached an impasse when both sides refused to give in."

PRON: / /ˈɪmpæs// ES: punto muerto

Incentive

Definition

A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.

Usage

" The company offered a bonus as an incentive for employees to meet their sales targets."

PRON: / /ɪnˈsɛntɪv// ES: incentivo

Incubate

Definition

To develop and nurture an idea or project over a period of time.

Usage

" We need to incubate this new idea before we present it to the board of directors."

PRON: / /ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt// ES: incubar

Incur

Definition

To become subject to something unwelcome or unpleasant as a result of one's own behavior or actions.

Usage

" The company will incur significant losses if the new product is not a success."

PRON: / /ɪnˈkɜːr// ES: incurrir en

Indemnify

Definition

To compensate someone for harm or loss.

Usage

" The insurance company agreed to indemnify the homeowner for the damages to their property."

PRON: / /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ// ES: indemnizar

Indictment

Definition

A formal accusation that a person has committed a crime.

Usage

" He was faced with a grand jury indictment for his alleged involvement in the crime."

PRON: / /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt// ES: acusación formal
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