SPEAKING: Suicide: Multiple Perspectives
sustain /səˈsteɪn/
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verb
definition: to provide what is needed for something or someone to continue or continue to exist
example: It is hard to see what will sustain them when they have no income.
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/
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verb
definition: to cause or keep something in good condition to exist or continue by making repairs or correcting problems
example: You have to maintain a minimum amount of money in your bank account.
fracture /ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
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noun
definition: a break or crack in something hard, especially a bone
example: He suffered multiple fractures in a motorcycle accident.
ethic /ˈeθ.ɪk/
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noun
definition: rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good or bad
example: His ethics are questionable.
argument /ˈɑːrɡ.jə.mənt/
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noun
definition: a statement or series of statements for or against something
example: A decision was finally made after some heated argument.
prevent /prɪˈvent/
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verb
definition: to make or stop something from happening or existing or for someone to not do something
example: The police tried to prevent him from escaping.
tolerate /ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt/
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verb
definition: to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them
example: I will not tolerate that kind of behavior in my company.
insinuate /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
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verb
definition: to suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true
example: Are you insinuating that I cheated?
coercion /koʊˈɜːr.ʒən/
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noun
definition: the use of force to persuade someone to do something that they are unwilling to do
example: He claimed the police had used coercion and threats for her to testify.
prescribe /prɪˈskraɪb/
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verb
definition: (of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have
example: The doctor prescribed some medicine and told her to have a week’s rest.
regulate /ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/
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verb
definition: to set or adjust the amount, degree or rate of something
example: A computer system can regulate the company's production.
presumption /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a belief that something is true even though it has not been proved
example: There is no scientific evidence to support such presumption.
READING: Will Computers Have Minds?
out-of-date /ˌaʊt.əvˈdeɪt/
adjective
definition: no longer useful or acceptable; not modern or current
example: The information in the book is out-of-date.
strenuous /ˈstren.ju.əs/
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adjective
definition: requiring or showing great energy or effort
example: I think football is much more strenuous than baseball.
stagger /ˈstæɡ.ɚ/
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verb
definition: to walk or move with difficulty as if you are going to fall
example: After he was attacked, he managed to stagger to the phone and call for help.
briefcase /ˈbriːf.keɪs/
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noun
definition: a flat case that is used for carrying papers or books
example: My briefcase was damaged the last time I traveled.
panel /ˈpæn.əl/
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noun
definition: a flat, usually rectangular part, or piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that fits into or onto something larger
example: He had the carpenter make a beautiful door with oak panels.
primitive /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/
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adjective
definition: very simple and basic; made or done in a way that is not modern and that does not show much skill
example: Our ancestors who settled in the west had to cope with primitive living conditions.
astronomical /ˌæs.trəˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/
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adjective
definition: relating to astronomy; extremely large calculations or problems
example: NASA is doing astronomical observations about the movements of the planets.
geological /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
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adjective
definition: relating to geology or to the geology of a particular area or place
example: According to my geological map, we are near our destination.
ditch /dɪtʃ/
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noun
definition: a long narrow hole that is dug along a road or field that is used to hold or move more water
example: The engineers designed a ditch for irrigation.
accurate /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/
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adjective
definition: correct, exact, and without any mistakes
example: Check if the information is accurate before posting it.
sketch /sketʃ/
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verb
definition: to describe something briefly
example: The writer made an excellent biographical sketch of the life and works of Helen Keller.
LISTENING: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Part 1
assume /əˈsuːm/
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verb
definition: to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true
example: We assume he is innocent simply because he is kind.
sequence /ˈsiː.kwəns/, /ˈsi.kwens/
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noun
definition: a series of related things or events, or the order in which they follow each other
example: The first chapter of the book describes the strange sequence of events that led to his death.
galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/
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noun
definition: any one of the very large groups of stars that make up the universe
example: The galaxy cannot be simply seen by telescopes.
intentionally /ɪnˈten.ʃən.əl.i/
adverb
definition: done in a way that is planned or intended; on purpose or not by mistake
example: The company was accused of intentionally dumping garbage into the river.
light year /ˈlaɪt ˌjɪr/
noun
definition: the distance that light travels in one year
example: NASA invented a spaceship that can travel light years in space.
project /ˈprɑː.dʒekt/, /ˈprɒdʒ.ɪkt/
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noun
definition: a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose and that usually requires a lot of time
example: Painting the bedroom is Steve’s next project.
estimate /ˈes.tə.mət/
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verb
definition: to guess or calculate the value, size or cost of something
example: It was difficult to estimate how many trees had been destroyed.
signal /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
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noun
definition: an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order
example: The fireworks were a signal that the festival had started.
spaceship /ˈspeɪs.ʃɪp/
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noun
definition: a vehicle that is used for travel in outer space
example: A spaceship full of miners may someday travel to outer space.
WRITING: Connectors and Building Better Vocabulary
product /ˈprɑː.dʌkt/, /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/
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noun
definition: someone or something that is produced or influenced by a particular environment or experience
example: A new product can require two years to develop.
autonomy /ɔːˈtɑː.nə.mi/
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noun
definition: the state of existing or acting separately from others; the power or right of a country or group to govern itself
example: District officials had rebuffed a proposal to grant greater autonomy to local schools.
criterion /kraɪˈtɪr.i.ən/
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noun
definition: something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision
example: The criterion for the winner of the contest will be announced later.
achievement /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/
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noun
definition: something that has been done or achieved or accomplished through effort
example: For an actor, winning an Oscar Award is one of the greatest achievements you can hope for.
paradigm /ˈpær.ə.daɪm/
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noun
definition: a model or very clear example or pattern for something that may be copied
example: His ruthless accumulation of wealth stands as a paradigm of greed in the business world.
vital /ˈvaɪ.t̬əl/
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adjective
definition: necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important
example: Trust is a vital ingredient in a successful marriage.
sound /saʊnd/
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adjective
definition: something that is reliable, firm or positive
example: Government bonds are a sound investment.
reform /rɪˈfɔːrm/
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noun
definition: an improvement, especially in a person’s behavior or in the structure of something
example: The new administration is proposing welfare and educational reform.
opportunity /ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬i/
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noun
definition: an occasion, a situation, or possibility in which something can be done
example: Once an opportunity presents itself, grab it.
utilize /ˈjuː.t̬əl.aɪz/
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verb
definition: to use something for a particular purpose
example: I utilized many rare books in the library for my research.
assess /əˈses/
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verb
definition: to make a judgment about something
example: Exams are not the only means of assessing a student’s ability.
rote /roʊt/
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noun
definition: the process of learning something in order to be able to repeat it from memory, rather than in order to understand it
example: As the teacher listened to the student’s response, she realized he was just reciting her words he had memorized by rote.
evaluate /ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/
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verb
definition: to judge the value or condition of something or someone in a careful and thoughtful way
example: The doctors evaluated the patient’s condition.
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