1. Inventing the Future
Vocabulary
Lesson 19

2. Irrepressible
A feeling or action that cannot be controlled or held back.
The scientist’s irrepressible desire to
explore nature led to his discovering a
new species.

3. Feat A difficult act that impresses People
Climbing the highest mountain in the
world is a feat not many people in the
world can claim.

4. Industry
All the people and companies that make a certain type of product of provide a certain type of service
The automobile industry puts on shows
Every year to introduce the new models.

5. Something in a certain way.
Tendency
To have a habit of doing
Something in a certain way.
Because Aaron has a tendency to wait until the last minute to do his tasks, he often turns his work in late.

6. An object that has been made
Device
An object that has been made
For a special purpose.
Tony’s aunt wears a hearing aid, a device that helps people with hearing loss.

7. Prestigious Something that is highly Respected and admired.
The principal of a school has a prestigious job.