Speaking: My Husband, the Outsider
brilliantly /ˈbrɪl.jənt.li/
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adverb
definition: in an exceptionally clever or talented way
example: She plays jazz music brilliantly.
snobby /ˈsnɑː.bi/
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adjective
definition: having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than other people
example: The snobby waiter gave me a withering look when I ordered the cheapest wine on the list.
reluctantly /rɪˈlʌktənt.li/
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adverb
definition: in an unwilling and hesitant way
example: He reluctantly resigned from his job.
hound /haʊnd/
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verb
definition: to chase, bother or be enthusiastic to get someone or something in a constant or determined way
example: Celebrity stalkers hounded their idols everywhere they went.
percentage /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
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noun
definition: an amount of something often expressed in number; a part or share of the profit earned
example: The percentages of women completing high school and college were 95 percent and 52 percent, respectively.
insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: rude or offensive
example: It may be insulting to ignore her requests.
reluctantly /rɪˈlʌktənt.li/
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adverb
definition: with hesitation, doubt, or fear
example: He reluctantly resigned from his job.
uproar /ˈʌprɔːr/, /ˈʌproʊr/
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noun
definition: loud complaints of individuals or groups of people about something or someone
example: There was an uproar over the proposed rent increases.
snicker /ˈsnɪkər/
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verb
definition: to laugh quietly at someone or something in a way that shows disrespect
example: She heard someone snicker behind her back.
sarcastic /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
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adjective
definition: being in a habit of using sarcasm
example: He has a habit of making sarcastic comments over other people's failures.
mother tongue /ˈmʌðər tʌŋ/
noun
definition: the language that a person has grown up speaking from early childhood
example: Even if you are learning a second language, you should not forget to pay respect to your mother tongue.
outsider /ˈaʊtˌsaɪdər/
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noun
definition: a person who does not belong or is not accepted as part of a family, particular group or organization
example: I moved here three years ago, but I still feel like an outsider.
Reading: Cell Phones: For Better, Or For Worse?
thus /ðʌs/
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adverb
definition: in this way or with this result
example: This plan will reduce waste, and thus cut costs.
dramatic /drəˈmætɪk/
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adjective
definition: sudden and showing a big change
example: There has been a dramatic reduction in crime in New York City.
distract /dɪˈstrækt/
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verb
definition: to take someone's attention away from what that person is doing or should be doing
example: She liked to work with the radio playing and said it did not distract her.
disastrous /dɪˈzæstrəs/
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adjective
definition: causing great harm, suffering or loss
example: In 1837, there was a disastrous smallpox epidemic.
commute /kəˈmjuːt/
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noun
definition: the regular journey that you make when you travel from one place to another
example: The commute is not too bad because it’s just over an hour.
etiquette /ˈɛtɪkət/
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noun
definition: the rules or guidelines indicating or showing the proper and polite way to behave or to act
example: Before going to live in another country, you should learn the local etiquette.
obsessed /əbˈsɛst, əbˈsɛst/
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adjective
definition: unable to stop thinking about something
example: The kids are obsessed with video games.
advance /ədˈvæns, ædvæns/
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verb
definition: to develop or improve
example: The winner of today’s competition advances to the finals.
risk /rɪsk/
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verb
definition: to do something or to enter a situation where there is a possibility of hurt, loss or defeat
example: He risked his life helping another man escape the fire.
prevent /prɪˈvɛnt/
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verb
definition: to keep from happening; to hold or keep back
example: The police prevented the criminal from escaping.
perspective /pərˈspɛktɪv/
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noun
definition: the angle or direction in which a person looks at one object; a way of looking at or thinking about something; point of view
example: He brings a new perspective to the job.
convenient /kənˈvɪnɪənt/
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adjective
definition: allowing you to do something easily or without trouble
example: I shop here because it’s convenient.
Listening: Video Games Part 1
affect /əˈfɛkt/
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verb
definition: to produce an effect on someone or something
example: I was deeply affected by the film.
issue /ˈɪʃuː/
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noun
definition: a subject or problem that people are talking or thinking about; an important subject or topic
example: There is a great deal of debate over the property tax issues.
effect /ɪˈfɛkt/
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noun
definition: something that happens because of something else; the result of an influence
example: The medicine had the effect of making me sleepy.
consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/, /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/
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noun
definition: something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
example: The slightest error can have serious consequences.
violent /ˈvaɪələnt/
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adjective
definition: using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something
example: The police are concerned about the possibility of violent behavior at the demonstration.
aggressive /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
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adjective
definition: ready and willing to fight or argue
example: You have to be aggressive if you want to succeed in this business.
outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/
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noun
definition: something that happens as a result of an activity or process
example: It’s too early to predict the outcome of the election.
inform /ɪnˈfɔːrm/
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verb
definition: to give information to someone
example: I will inform you about any job opportunities.
interaction /ˌɪntəˈrækʃən/
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noun
definition: to talk or do things with other people
example: Language games are usually intended to encourage student interaction.
impact /ˈɪmpækt/
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noun
definition: the strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person
example: The environmental impact of this project will be enormous.
effortlessly /ˈɛfərtləsli/
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adverb
definition: easy; involving or requiring little or no effort
example: Differently from other contestants, she was dancing effortlessly.
discourteously /dɪsˈkɜːtɪəsli/
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adverb
definition: rudely or impolitely
example: He discourteously left after delivering his speech.
fluency /ˈfluːənsi/
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noun
definition: the ability to speak a language well and easily or without many pauses
example: He speaks in English fluently.
Writing: Developing Narrative Essay and Outlining Practice
clustering (writing) /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
noun
definition: one kind of visual map in which related or associated words or ideas are connected or grouped together
example: Writers sometimes use clustering to come up with ideas for their essays.
generate /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/
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verb
definition: to produce, create, or cause something, especially an emotion or situation, to arise or come about
example: The major changes being implemented by the new president are generating controversy.
associate /əˈsoʊsieɪt, -ʃi-/
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verb
definition: to connect (someone or something) with something else in one’s mind or imagination; to correlate logically
example: Asthma is associated with air pollution.
approximately /əˈprɒk.sə.mət.li/
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adverb
definition: almost or nearly, but not completely or perfectly accurate or exact
example: The journey took approximately 10 hours.
necessary /ˈnesəsəri/
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adjective
definition: required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential
example: He lacks the necessary skills and experience for the job.
atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/
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noun
definition: the particular way a place or situation makes you feel
example: The golf club provided a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for its members.
ceremony /ˈserəˌməni/
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noun
definition: a formal act or event that is part of a social or religious occasion
example: The winners were awarded prizes at a special ceremony.
embarrassing /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: making you feel embarrassed, ashamed, or shy
example: My most embarrassing moment was trying to introduce a woman whose name I couldn't remember.
suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/
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adjective
definition: having the qualities that are right, needed or appropriate for something
example: The movie may not be suitable for very young children.
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