This episode’s vocabulary
Condition
noun — the particular state that something or someone is in.
Well-maintained
adj. — kept in good order or condition.
Fend off someone/something
phrase — to defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing.
Horrendous
adj. — extremely unpleasant or bad.
Screeching
adj. — a long, loud, high noise that is unpleasant to hear.
Hindrance
noun — something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or for something to develop.
Motherboard
noun — the main printed circuit board that contains the CPU of a computer and makes it possible for the other parts of a computer to communicate with each other.
Techno wizard
noun — an expert computer user.
In the interim
phrase — in the time between two particular periods or events.
Hook-up
noun — a connection to an electricity supply, a telephone network, the internet, etc.
Port
noun — a part of a computer where wires can be connected in order to control other pieces of equipment, such as a printer.
Via
preposition — by way of, or by use of.
Inconvenience
noun — a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort.
Software
noun — the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs.
Maintenance
noun — the activity of keeping a building, vehicle, road, etc. in good condition by checking it regularly and repairing it when necessary.
Hardware
noun — the physical and electronic parts of a computer, rather than the instructions it follows.
Clogged
adj. — blocked or filled with something.
