On Point-On Point 1 Unit 05 (E)

aspect

a part or feature
The book has many different aspects available for discussion.

category

a class or division with shared characteristics
A popular category of apps include those used for entertaining and educating kids.

clarify

to make something more clearly understandable
I had to clarify my main point to the puzzled

complex

not easy to analyze or understand; complicated
The map was very complex and difficult to understand.

criterion

(plural n.: criteria) a principle or standard for judging or deciding something
What criterion are you using to evaluate the interviewees?

crucial

very important; a matter of success or failure
Technology is crucial in helping students get ready for the future.

hypothesis

a possible explanation based on limited information
Scientists first make a hypothesis and then test it with an experiment.

identify

to find out or show who or what a person or thing is
Even the youngest baby can identify its mother by her voice.

inclined

willing or likely
I'm inclined to agree with your policies, but I have a few questions before I give my full support.

mutual

experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other(s)
The two lovers had a mutual affection for each other.

obvious

easily perceived or understood; clear
The most obvious risk of global dimming is a modern ice age.

randomly

without method or conscious decision
The researcher randomly asked people on the street to take a survey.

resident

a person who lives somewhere permanently or for a long time
The apartment building included a private elevator for the residents in the penthosue.

status

social position
Lawyers and doctors have more status than bus drivers.

sustain

to cause to continue
Carrying capacity is the number of individuals that the local resources can sustain.

welfare

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
Having plenty of clean water is necessary for the welfare of people.