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1.accordingly KK[əˋkɔrdɪŋlɪ]  DJ[əˋkɔ:diŋli]

From:Accordingly, most computer products cost a lot.

adv.

-In accordance; correspondingly.

-So; consequently.

2.conventional KK[kənˋvɛnʃən!] DJ[kənˋvenʃənl]

From:The rechargeable battery runs on as little as 2 watts (a conventional laptop, by comparison, may need 45 watts).

adj.

-Based on or in accordance with general agreement, use, or practice; customary.

-Conforming to established practice or accepted standards; traditional.

-Devoted to or bound by conventions to the point of artificiality; ceremonious.

-Unimaginative; conformist.

-Represented, as in a work of art, in simplified or abstract form.

3.devoted KK[dɪˋvotɪd] DJ[diˋvəutid]

From:Negroponte founded One Laptop Per Child (OLPC), a program devoted to providing children in developing countries with information technology.

adj.

-Feeling or displaying strong affection or attachment; ardent.

-Having been consecrated; dedicated.

4.durable KK[ˋdjʊrəb!]  DJ[ˋdjurəbl]

From:The durable laptop can survive a 5-foot drop to the ground, and it can be used outdoors in direct sunlight.

adj.

-Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay.

-Made to withstand repeated use over a relatively long period, usually several years or more.

-Able to perform or compete over a long period, as by avoiding or overcoming injuries.

-Lasting; stable.

5.enterprising KK[ˋɛntɚ͵praɪzɪŋ]  DJ[ˋentə͵praiziŋ]

From:What can young enterprising companies do to cover their start-up costs and build their business?

adj.

-Showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects.