ACEPT VOCABULARY PART A
No. 1
Thomas Edison was a well-known American businessman and (1) ………. who made significant contributions to the invention of the phonograph, motion picture camera, and electric light bulb. Edison, who was born in 1847, possessed more than 1,000 patents, demonstrating his continuous (2) ………. and innovative spirit. His contributions transformed living standards by enabling houses and companies to have electric light, which had a profound effect on business and daily life. The first device capable of (3) ………. and reproducing sound was the phonograph, created by Edison in 1877, and it was a significant (4) ………. for the entertainment sector. Furthermore, the foundation for the contemporary film business was established by his (5) ………. of the motion picture camera.