Hacker Voca Day 28

aptly
/ˈæptli/ - adv. - appropriately, suitably, relevantly
Ex: The region was aptly named the Iron Triangle because steel rails connected the cities.

attract
/əˈtrækkt/ - v. - appeal, draw, charm, allure
Ex: Many students were attracted to their teacher.

beverage
/ˈbɛvərɪdʒ/ - n. - drink
Ex: The dormitory bans students from drinking any kind of alcoholic beverages.

blunt
/blʌnt/ - adj. - dull, obtuse
Ex: All the cook could find was a blunt knife.

bustling
/ˈbʌs(t)lɪŋ/ - adj. - busy, active, energetic
Ex: The sidewalks and shops are bustling with people.

control
/kənˈtroʊl/ - v. - manage, dominate, govern, rule
Ex: The governor's policies were a means of controlling the economy of the colonies.

controversy
/kántrəvərsi/ - n. - dispute, debate, disagreement, argument
Ex: Brown had been abroad during most of the controversy.

dichotomy
/daikátəmi/ - n. - division
Ex: Jane planned the concert to break the dichotomy of pure and popular art.

disruption
/disrápion/ - n. - interruption
Ex: Protesters caused a major disruption at the conference.

enthusiasm
/indú:ziæzam/ - n. - eagerness, zeal, passion, fervor, ardor
Ex: Warren showed no marked enthusiasm for doing his chores.

episode
/épisõud/ - n. - event, occurrence, incident, happening
Ex: Watergate was an embarrassing episode in the history of the U.S.

equivalent
/ikwivələnt/ - adj. - equal, even, commensurate
Ex: Although much international aid goes to help the masses, an equivalent amount is lost due to corruption and inefficiency.

evoke
/ivóuk/ - v. - draw, arouse, elicit, educe
Ex: The sudden accident has evoked social disorder.

exotic
/igzátik/ - adj. - unusual, strange, weird, odd
Ex: People can go to zoos to see rare and exotic animals on exhibition.

flair
/flɛər/ - n. - talent, aptitude, knack
Ex: Bach developed a reputation because of his flair for composing music.

flight
/flaɪt/ - n. - escape, breakout, getaway
Ex: Although the driver did not participate in the robbery, he was put in jail for aiding in the robber's flight from police.

formidable
/fɔːrmɪdəbl/ - adj. - dreadful, threatening, fearful, frightful
Ex: The prospect of an outbreak of disease was so formidable that the authorities ordered victims to be quarantined.

frugal
/fruːgəl/ - adj. - economical, thrifty
Ex: Patrick has been very frugal with money since losing his job.

fuel
/fjʊəl/ - v. - encourage, stimulate
Ex: The government's attempt to stop the protest only fuelled the demonstrators' resentment.

game
/geɪm/ - n. - wild animals (hunted for food or sport)
Ex: French cookbooks often have a section for recipes involving game meat such as wild boars, rabbits, and deer.

hand in hand
together
Ex: The boys should solve the problem hand in hand.

intermittent
/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/ - adj. - sporadic, periodic, occasional
Ex: Intermittent service caused Michael to change cell phone carriers.

intersect
/Intərsékt/ - v. - cross, intercross
Ex: Traffic lights are built where city streets intersect.

make sense
be logical
Ex: The roommates drew up a cleaning schedule that made sense, so that no one person always had to wash the dishes.

movement
/mű:vmənt/ - n. - (political or social) movement
Ex: The anti-slavery movement became a formidable force in northern politics.

pass through
penetrate, pierce, permeate
Ex: It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.

precise
/prisais/ - adj. - accurate, exact, definite, strict
Ex: The investigators will look into the precise details of the accident.

publish
/páblij/ - v. - declare, announce, proclaim
Ex: New procedures to reduce the time it takes to resolve disputes between telecoms companies were published by the communications agency.

readily
/rédali/ - adv. - easily, effortlessly; willingly, without reluctance
Ex: Claire can't readily make a decision about her future.

record
/rékard/ - n. - document, evidence
Ex: Fossil records do not give any information on the origin of insects.

relieve
/rili:v/ - v. - reduce, ease, alleviate, assuage
Ex: Drugs are used to relieve pain.

settle down
calm down, pacify
Ex: The doctors were finally able to settle down the violent patient with a sedative.

shun
/ʃʌn/ - v. - elude, avoid, evade
Ex: Due to the scandal, Regina has been shunned by her neighbors.

spectacular
/spektækjulər/ - adj. - splendid, impressive, sensational
Ex: Each room had a spectacular view of the ocean.

steady
/stédi/ - adj. - stable, solid, firm, fixed
Ex: After years of unemployment, Ben finally found a steady job.

store
/stɔːr/ - v. - reserve, keep, save
Ex: Students are provided a locker to store their books and personal belongings.

stupid
/stjú:pid/ - adj. - fatuous, dull, silly, senseless
Ex: It was stupid of Travis to lose his temper.

success
/səksés/ - n. - achievement, accomplishment, triumph
Ex: Bill Gates has achieved great success in the computer business.

tend
/tend/ - v. - look after, care for, foster
Ex: Alice asked her neighbors to tend her garden when she went away on vacation.

wattle
/wátl/ - n. - stick
Ex: Mr. Johnson used wattle and cedar logs to make a fence around his home.

wrath
/rɑːθ/ - n. - anger, fury, resentment
Ex: Zeus looked back at Hera with wrath in his eyes.


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