1. Unit 7: Technology Matters! Theme 14: Making Life Easier http://www.edtechaz.com/images/1_computer-keyboard.jpg

2. manufacture- to make something, usually in a factory Factories manufacture many products that we use to make life easier. http://www.hwa.co.uk/services/images/manufacture-1.jpg

3. patent- a legal paper that gives a person or company the right to make, use, or sell a new invention Charles Darrow received a patent to produce the game, Monopoly, in 1935. http://patentpending.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/monopoly_patent.jpg

4. brand- the name a company uses for a particular product Many well known brands are featured in ads around the world. http://faizanbaloch.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/brands1.jpg

5. invention- something new that a person makes or thinks of Some inventions are used to help make life easier. http://www.coool-stuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/coolinvention.jpg

6. risk- to take the chance that could lead to harm or loss Walking on a high wire without a safety net is a risk. http://images.quickblogcast.com/105143-97899/risk.gif

7. ease- having no trouble doing something Dropping beans in a jar can be done with ease. http://www.pipigiftideas.com/images/easy-homemade-gift-ideas.gif

8. astonish- to amaze or greatly surprise He was astonished at the sight of the winning raffle number. http://nocturnalsoldier.org/Tealin/azka/sirius-astonish.jpg

9. simplify- to make something easier to do or understand Cartoons are a way to simplify a message. http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/rma/lowres/rman4830l.jpg

10. device- something made for a particular purpose A pencil sharpener is a device that sharpens pencils quickly. http://cdn.dickblick.com/items/214/10/21410-1055-3ww-l.jpg

11. amazing- something that causes great surprise or wonderment The artwork on the sidewalk was amazing to many bystanders. http://www.cleancutmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/3d-chalk-art-river1.jpg