Apple needed a kick in the pants. Samsung just delivered it
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/22/tech/samsung-apple-pressure/index.html
debut- to perform or be introduced to the public for the first time
Ex: The
Broadway show debuted last year to great acclaim.
bold- strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye
Ex: They painted the kitchen in bold colours.
gadget- a small device or machine with a particular purpose
Ex: Have
you seen this handy little gadget - It's for separating egg yolks from whites.
morph- to gradually change, or change someone or something, from one thing to another
Ex: The title of
the book will likely change as the central idea morphs
over time.
compel- to force someone
to do something
Ex: As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter.
mainstream- considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs,
etc. that are accepted by most people
Ex: He is not known within mainstream literary circles.
tout- to advertise, talk about, or praise something or someone repeatedly, especially as a way of encouraging people to like, accept or buy something
Ex: He is being widely touted as the next leader of the party.
rumor- an unofficial, interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and that is communicated quickly from person to person
Ex: Rumors about her are circulating at school.
arguably- used when stating an opinion or belief that you think can be shown to be true
Ex: He is arguably the world's best football player.
augment- to increase the size or value of something by adding something to it
Ex: He would have to find work to augment his income.
phenomenal- extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way
Ex: Her rise to fame was quite phenomenal - in less than two years she was a household name.
penchant- a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something, especially something that other people might not like
Ex: Her penchant for days at a time worries her family.
phablet-a large smartphone that can be used like a tablet computer
Ex: Phablet is a portmanteau of the words phone and tablet.
