In the realm of science and technology, innovation is ceaseless, driving progress and shaping the world we inhabit. From groundbreaking discoveries to revolutionary inventions, every stride forward brings us closer to a future defined by endless possibilities.
Complete definitions 1 – 15 with words and expressions from the box. You will not need all of the words and expressions from the box.
analyze * bioclimatology * biology * breakthrough * cellphone * chemistry * computers * control * cryogenics * cybernetics * development * digital * discover * discovery * e-mail * experiment * genetic engineering * genetic fingerprinting * genetic modification * geneticist * information superhighway * information technology (IT) * innovation * Internet * invent * invention * life expectancy * microchip * modified * molecular biology * nuclear engineering * physics * research * safeguard * scientist * technocrat * technologist * technophile * technophobe
- _____________ is the practice or science of changing the genes of a living thing, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose.
- A _____________ is a rule, law, or plan that protects people or something from harm or problems.
- _____________ is the study of living things.
- A _____________ is someone who does not like, trust, or want to use technology, especially computers.
- A _____________ is a discovery or achievement that comes after a lot of hard work.
- _____________ is the study or use of computers and electronic systems for storing and using information.
- If something is _____________, it is changed slightly in order to improve it.
- A _____________ is a scientist who studies or works in genetics.
- _____________ is the use of technology to make copies of natural things (for example, artificial body parts).
- A _____________ is a scientist or other technical expert with a high position in industry or government.
- _____________ is the detailed study of something in order to discover new facts.
- _____________ is the science that studies the effects of low temperatures, especially the use of low temperatures for preserving the bodies of dead people.
- An _____________ is a scientific test to find out what happens to someone or something in particular conditions.
- _____________ is the length of time that someone is likely to live.
- _____________ is the invention or use of new ideas, methods, equipment, etc.
Correct Answers:
- Genetic engineering
- safeguard (this can also be a verb: to safeguard)
- Biology (the adjective is biological. A scientist who studies living things is a biologist)
- technophobe (the fear or distrust of technology is called technophobia. A technophile is someone who is very enthusiastic about technology)
- breakthrough
- Information technology
- modified
- geneticist
- Cybernetics
- technocrat
- Research (this can also be a verb: to research)
- Cryogenics
- experiment (this can also be a verb: to experiment. The adjective is experimental)
- Life expectancy
- Innovation (the verb is to innovate. The adjective is innovative)
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