Từ vựng ESL Level 4 Day 2

Speaking: A Cultural Difference: Being on Time

informal /ɪnˈfɔːr.məl/ 🔊
adjective
definition: not formal or ceremonious; casual or relaxed in manner
example: There will be an informal party after the concert.

formal /ˈfɔːr.məl/ 🔊
adjective
definition: requiring special or established formalities in order to be effective
example: A formal ceremony will be held to honor the new president.

several /ˈsev.ɚ.əl/ 🔊
adjective
definition: consisting of more than two but not very many
example: I’ve seen "Star Wars" several times.

situational /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: a fact such as a condition or event that affects someone or something at a particular time and place
example: I was in a situation where I didn’t have any cash with me.

lateness /ˈleɪt.nəs/ 🔊
noun
definition: happening or arriving after the planned, expected, usual, or necessary time
example: How do you handle other people's lateness?

appointed /əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/ 🔊
adjective
definition: decided on beforehand; fixed or set by authority or mutual agreement
example: The company physician will appoint a date for the medical examination.

respectively /rɪˈspek.tɪv.li/ 🔊
adverb
definition: in the same order previously mentioned
example: George and Kenneth were married in 1980 and 1985, respectively.

complicated /ˈkɑːm.plə.keɪ.t̬ɪd/ 🔊
adjective
definition: hard to understand, explain, or deal with; having many parts or steps
example: He gave me directions, but I got lost because they were so complicated.


Reading: Cross-Cultural Communication

benefit /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ 🔊
noun
definition: advantage, profit, or gain
example: She wanted her money to be used for the benefit of poor children.

inference /ˈɪn.fɚ.əns/ 🔊
noun
definition: a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
example: The police officer's inference about the bank robbery is on point.

typical /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ 🔊
adjective
definition: combining or showing the special characteristics of a group or kind
example: Morning sickness is a typical symptom of pregnancy.

tend /tend/ 🔊
verb
definition: to move, direct or develop one's course in a particular direction
example: Children tend to be like their parents.

convey /kənˈveɪ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to express or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture or appearance; to make known
example: Parents always convey the importance of honesty to their children.

technique /tekˈniːk/ 🔊
noun
definition: a way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill
example: The violinist’s technique was flawless.

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/ 🔊
noun
definition: a person who owns a house, apartment, inn, or pub for rent
example: Heather's landlord actually lowered her rent when she said she might move out.

possession /pəˈzeʃ.ən/ 🔊
noun
definition: something that is held by someone as property
example: We packed up all of our possessions and moved to a new house.

blush /blʌʃ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to become red in the face because of shame, embarrassment or confusion
example: He blushed when he thought of the girl he met at the library.

assure /əˈʃʊr/ 🔊
verb
definition: to give certainty; to inform positively; to provide a guarantee
example: I assure you that I will graduate this year.

attic /ˈæt.ɪk/ 🔊
noun
definition: a room or space that is just below the roof of a building that is often used for storing things
example: Sam stored his unused books in the attic.

terms /tɜːrmz/ 🔊
noun
definition: conditions that limit the nature and scope of something as a treaty or will
example: Before signing the contract, you had better read the terms.


LISTENING: Happiness Part 1

achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ 🔊
verb
definition: to get or reach something by working hard
example: I am hopeful that we can achieve peace eventually, but it is not going to be easy.

characteristic /ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ 🔊
noun
definition: a distinguishing trait or quality of someone or something that makes them different from the rest
example: Her kindness and honesty are some of her positive characteristics.

connection /kəˈnek.ʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: a relationship in which two or more persons, things, or ideas are linked or associated
example: Many people think that there is a connection between crime and poverty.

data /ˈdeɪ.tə/ 🔊
noun
definition: facts or information about something that can be used in calculation, reasoning or planning
example: They had data on health, education, and economic development.

goal /ɡoʊl/ 🔊
noun
definition: something that you are trying to do or achieve
example: My goal is to lose ten pounds before the summer.

gratitude /ˈɡræt̬.ə.tuːd/ 🔊
noun
definition: a feeling of appreciation or thanks
example: Please accept this small gift as an expression of my gratitude.

income /ˈɪn.kʌm/ 🔊
noun
definition: money that is earned through work or labor and usually from business or selling property
example: Lawyers and doctors receive the highest income.

measure /ˈmeʒ.ɚ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to find out the size, length, or amount of something
example: He was measured for a new suit.

method /ˈmeθ.əd/ 🔊
noun
definition: a careful or organized plan that controls the way something is done
example: New teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.

personality /ˌpɝː.sənˈæl.ə.t̬i/ 🔊
noun
definition: the qualities that make an individual different or interesting
example: Personality is formed at a very early age.

requirement /rɪˈkwaɪr.mənt/ 🔊
noun
definition: something that is needed for something else to happen or to be done
example: Previous work experience is one of the requirements for the job.

research /ˈriː.sɝːtʃ/ 🔊
noun
definition: a study, research or activity that is done to find and report new information about something
example: The US government has funded a research on high-speed trains.

strength /streŋθ/ 🔊
noun
definition: the quality of being strong; a quality that allows someone to deal with problems in a determined way
example: Creativity and diligence are some of my strengths at work.


WRITING: Writing the Introduction

introduction /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: the first part or beginning of a book, essay, speech, etc., that explains what will follow in the main part
example: A famous biologist wrote the introduction of the new textbooks.

hook (writing) /hʊk/ 🔊
noun
definition: the introduction of a literary work that attempts to grab the readers’ attention
example: This narrative essay lacks a hook.

observation /ˌɑːb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: an act of careful watching to get information about something or someone
example: She made an interesting observation about the poet’s intentions.

unique /juːˈniːk/ 🔊
adjective
definition: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
example: Each person’s DNA is unique.

scenario /səˈnær.i.oʊ/ 🔊
noun
definition: an expected sequence of events
example: One scenario in the drama I watched yesterday moved me to tears.

quote /kwoʊt/ 🔊
verb
definition: to write, say, or repeat the exact words written or said by someone else
example: The judge quoted several cases to support his opinion.

attention /əˈten.ʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: the act of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something; the act of focusing or concentrating on someone or something
example: Her attention was drawn to a very striking line in the book she was reading.

statistic /ˈstæt.ɪk/ 🔊
noun
definition: a number that represents a piece of information
example: The city’s most shocking statistic is its infant mortality rate.

shocking /ˈʃɑː.kɪŋ/ 🔊
adjective
definition: causing surprise, horror or disgust
example: The book was considered shocking when it was first published.

stated /steɪ.tɪd/ 🔊
adjective
definition: expressed formally or officially
example: He stated before that he was not interested in becoming a politician.

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to involve, include or express something in an indirect way
example: She didn't tell me she hated me but her actions implied them.

highlight /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ 🔊
verb
definition: to emphasize
example: The parade and ceremony highlighted the festival.


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