Vocabulary

1. Smart (comparative smarter, superlative smartest)

computer-controlled
(of a device) controlled by a computer, so that it appears to act in an intelligent
way
 smart bombs
 This smart washing machine will dispense an optimal amount of water for
the load.
2. Transform
to completely change the appearance or character of something/somebody,
especially so that it is better; to completely change in appearance or character
 transform something/somebody/yourself e.g. A new color scheme will
transform your bedroom.
 It was an event that would transform my life.
3. Range
to vary between two particular amounts, sizes, etc., including others between them
 range from A to B Accommodation ranges from tourist class to luxury
hotels.
4. Chip = microchip
 computer/graphics/memory chips
 the world's biggest chip maker
 chip technology.
5. Appliance
a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing
food, heating or cleaning
 electrical/household appliances
 They sell a wide range of domestic appliances—washing machines,
dishwashers and so on.
6. Sophisticated
(of a machine, system, etc.) clever and complicated in the way that it works or is
presented
 highly sophisticated computer systems.
7. Continual
continuing without being interrupted
 He was in a continual process of rewriting his material.
 We lived in continual fear of being discovered.
8. Efficiency
the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money
 improvements in efficiency at the factory
 I was impressed by the efficiency with which she handled the crisis.
9. Feature
something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
 An interesting feature of the city is the old market.
 geographical features.
10. Previously
at a time before the time that you are talking about
 The building had previously been used as a hotel.
 As previously reported, the couple separated in May.
11. Vital
necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
vital for somebody/something e.g.
 the vitamins that are vital for health
 Patience and a cool head are vital for investors.
vital to something
 Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.
12. Built-in
included as part of something and not separate from it
 Both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.
 The device has a built-in microphone and speakers.
13. Meet
satisfy
meet something to do or satisfy what is needed or what somebody asks for
  How can we best meet the needs of all the different groups?
 The airport must be expanded to meet demand.
 He had failed to meet his performance targets.
14. Flow
the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction
 the flow of an electric current
 flow (of something) (from something) She tried to stop the flow of blood
from the wound.
 flow (of something) to something Exercise increases blood flow to the brain.
 flow (of something) through something a steady flow of traffic through the
city
 to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster)
15. Combine
to have two or more different features or characteristics; to put two or more
different things, features or qualities together
 We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities.
 The new councils combine the functions of district and regional councils.