"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 13

This list focuses on safety, security, and navigation systems (Chapters 77-80).

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  1. restraint
    a device that hinders something's motion
    Restraint systems include seat belts and air bags, as well as the vehicle's body, frame, steering column, and dash. An active restraint, such as a seat belt, requires that the occupants ready the system. A passive restraint, such as an air bag, operates without human activation.
  2. collision
    an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
  3. crush
    the act of compressing with violence
  4. collapse
    fold or close up
  5. pillar
    a vertical cylindrical structure supporting a structure
  6. withstand
    resist or confront with resistance
  7. bolster
    a pillow put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
  8. supplement
    add to what seems insufficient
  9. reinforced
    given added strength or support
  10. inert
    having only a limited ability to react chemically
  11. retrofit
    provide with parts not in use in the original manufacture
  12. deflect
    turn from a straight course or fixed direction
  13. acoustic
    relating to the study of the physical properties of sound
  14. optimal
    most desirable possible under a restriction
  15. prolonged
    relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
  16. pendulum
    an apparatus in which an object is mounted to swing freely
  17. deployment
    the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work
  18. disarm
    take away the weapons from; render harmless
  19. reserve
    something kept back or saved for future use
  20. salvage
    property or goods saved from damage or destruction
  21. disposal
    the act or means of getting rid of something
  22. security
    measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage
  23. deterrent
    tending to prevent
  24. alter
    cause to change; make different
    A transponder is a device that receives a signal, alters it, and then retransmits the signal in the altered state to another device. Some ignition keys have a built-in transponder: every time the vehicle is started, new signals are sent and altered. If the on-board computer does not receive the correct signal, it disables the starting and engine support systems.
  25. navigation
    guidance of ships, planes, or vehicles from place to place
  26. satellite
    man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
  27. destination
    the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
  28. renewable
    capable of being replaced
  29. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  30. cooperative
    done with or working with others for a common purpose
  31. curious
    eager to investigate and learn or learn more
  32. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
  33. productive
    yielding positive results
  34. professionalism
    the expertness characteristic of a business person
  35. commission
    a fee for services rendered
  36. facility
    a building or place that provides a particular service
  37. specialty
    the special line of work you have adopted as your career
  38. resume
    a summary of your academic and work history
  39. employment
    the state of having a job
  40. interview
    go for a formal discussion in the hope of being hired
Created on Wed Nov 02 12:20:48 EDT 2016 (updated Thu Dec 29 17:04:47 EST 2016)

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