ACADEMIC VOCABULARY FOCUS: technical GRAMMAR

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Word Part of Speech Meaning Word History Other Forms

technical

adjective 1) relating to the practical use of machines or science; 2) relating to special knowledge, language, or skills in a particular kind of work 3) according to a strict explanation of a rule or law

target comes from the Old Norse targa, meaning “shield”

technique, technician, technicality (nouns); technically (adv)

Some students enroll in technical schools

to learn trades such as plumbing, heating

and air conditioning, electronics, welding,

and medical and dental assisting.

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Name other words that mean about the same thing.

Name other words that have the opposite meaning.

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technical

Figurative Language

Technical difficulties refer to problems with equipment. George couldn’t finish his report because he was having technical difficulties with his computer.

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