Từ vựng ESL Level 4 Day 14

Speaking: My Husband, the Outsider

brilliantly /ˈbrɪl.jənt.li/ 🔊
adverb
definition: in an exceptionally clever or talented way
example: She plays jazz music brilliantly.

snobby /ˈsnɑː.bi/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adverb
definition: in an unwilling and hesitant way
example: He reluctantly resigned from his job.

hound /haʊnd/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adjective
definition: rude or offensive
example: It may be insulting to ignore her requests.

reluctantly /rɪˈlʌktənt.li/ 🔊
adverb
definition: with hesitation, doubt, or fear
example: He reluctantly resigned from his job.

uproar /ˈʌprɔːr/, /ˈʌproʊr/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adverb
definition: in this way or with this result
example: This plan will reduce waste, and thus cut costs.

dramatic /drəˈmætɪk/ 🔊
adjective
definition: sudden and showing a big change
example: There has been a dramatic reduction in crime in New York City.

distract /dɪˈstrækt/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adjective
definition: causing great harm, suffering or loss
example: In 1837, there was a disastrous smallpox epidemic.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adjective
definition: unable to stop thinking about something
example: The kids are obsessed with video games.

advance /ədˈvæns, ædvæns/ 🔊
verb
definition: to develop or improve
example: The winner of today’s competition advances to the finals.

risk /rɪsk/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
verb
definition: to keep from happening; to hold or keep back
example: The police prevented the criminal from escaping.

perspective /pərˈspɛktɪv/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
verb
definition: to produce an effect on someone or something
example: I was deeply affected by the film.

issue /ˈɪʃuː/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
verb
definition: to give information to someone
example: I will inform you about any job opportunities.

interaction /ˌɪntəˈrækʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: to talk or do things with other people
example: Language games are usually intended to encourage student interaction.

impact /ˈɪmpækt/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adverb
definition: easy; involving or requiring little or no effort
example: Differently from other contestants, she was dancing effortlessly.

discourteously /dɪsˈkɜːtɪəsli/ 🔊
adverb
definition: rudely or impolitely
example: He discourteously left after delivering his speech.

fluency /ˈfluːənsi/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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-/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adverb
definition: almost or nearly, but not completely or perfectly accurate or exact
example: The journey took approximately 10 hours.

necessary /ˈnesəsəri/ 🔊
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)/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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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