Speaking: Changing Lifestyles and New Eating Habits
skip /skɪp/
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verb
definition: to avoid doing something; to avoid a responsibility especially by leaving or not appearing
example: Many adults usually skip breakfast.
survey /ˈsɜː.veɪ/
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noun
definition: an activity in which many people are asked questions to gather information about something
example: A recent survey found that working women raise competitive children.
variety /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/
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noun
definition: the quality or state of having different forms or types
example: The market offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
cafeteria /ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə/
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noun
definition: a place in a building or a school where people get food in a counter and pay to eat
example: Schools must serve healthy and delicious food in their cafeteria.
habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/
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noun
definition: a usual way of behaving; something that a person does often or in a regular or repeated way
example: I have a habit of checking my e-mail as soon as I log in to my computer.
compile /kəmˈpaɪl/
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verb
definition: to create or put together various things such as songs or others in a collection or publication
example: We compile some facts and figures about articles on Russian economy.
awareness /əˈwer.nəs/
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noun
definition: knowledge or consciousness that something exists; understanding of a situation at the present time based on information
example: Environmental awareness has increased dramatically over the past decade.
Reading: Google It!
entrepreneur /ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/
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noun
definition: a person who organizes and operates a business
example: David is an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to make a lot of money out of trash.
search engine /ˈsɜːrtʃ ˈen.dʒən/
noun
definition: a computer program or software used for finding information on the internet
example: Google is the most famous search engine in the world.
persuade /pərˈsweɪd/
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verb
definition: to cause people to do or believe something especially by explaining why they should
example: The government is trying to persuade consumers to save more.
advise /ədˈvaɪz/
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verb
definition: to give advice to someone or to suggest something
example: My parents advise me to study English in Canada.
efficient /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
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adjective
definition: capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy
example: Manual lawn mowers are efficient only for small yards.
garage /ɡəˈrɑːʒ, ɡəˈrædʒ/
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noun
definition: a building or a part of a building where a car or cars are kept; a place where cars are also repaired
example: The car wasn’t in the garage so I thought you weren’t home.
accessible /ɪkˈses.ə.bəl/
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adjective
definition: able or possible to approach, reach, use or obtain
example: We made our services more accessible for our customer.
graduate school /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ət skuːl/
noun
definition: a school that gives advanced academic degrees such as master's and doctoral degrees
example: After my university studies, I will continue to study in graduate school.
immediately /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/
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adverb
definition: now or without waiting or thinking; without delay
example: “Finish your task immediately”, the teacher told her students.
common /ˈkɒm.ən/
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adjective
definition: found frequently in many places or among many people
example: Money is a common problem for parents raising their children.
headquarters /ˈhedˌkwɔːr.t̬ɚz/
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noun
definition: a building or place that serves as an organization’s center of operations or administration
example: The school has its headquarters in a very famous city.
corporation /ˌkɔːr.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a legal company
example: He works for a large American corporation.
additionally /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.i/
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adverb
definition: in addition to what has been said
example: The diet recommends fruit juice for breakfast and, additionally, fresh fruit once a day.
workout /ˈwɝːk.aʊt/
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noun
definition: physical exercise and training sessions
example: I feel good after a workout.
despite /dɪˈspaɪt/
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preposition
definition: without being affected by something; in spite of
example: The game continued despite the rain.
term /tɝːm/
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noun
definition: a word or phrase used to describe or express a concept or thing
example: The term "millennial" started in 2010.
universally /ˌjuː.nəˈvɝː.sə.li/
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adverb
definition: existing everywhere or involving everyone
example: Water is one of the most common and universally known substances.
analyze /ˈæn.əl.aɪz/
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verb
definition: to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of something by a close and careful examination
example: Scientists analyze the effect of exercise in cancer prevention.
critic /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪk/
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noun
definition: a person who expresses disagreement or opinion with something or disapproval of someone
example: He has been the most outspoken critic of this administration.
exploration /ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the act of traveling to a place or searching a place in order to learn about it
example: Astronauts do space exploration to discover new things about our solar system.
development /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/
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noun
definition: the act or process of growing or creating something over a period of time to become larger or advanced
example: A good diet and regular exercise are essential for a child’s healthy growth and development.
procedure /prəˈsiː.dʒɚ/
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noun
definition: an order or method of doing something in a certain way
example: What is the procedure for applying for a loan?
LISTENING: A Time to Learn Part 2
intelligence /ɪnˈtel.ə.dʒəns/
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noun
definition: the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations
example: High scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence.
rhetorical /rɪˈtɔːr.ɪ.kəl/
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adjective
definition: expressed in a way that impresses or persuades
example: The new governor delivered a long rhetorical speech about the state's future.
affect /əˈfekt/
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verb
definition: to have an effect on someone or something
example: The accident will surely affect the value of the car.
successful /səkˈses.fəl/
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adjective
definition: having the correct or desired result
example: George is pursuing a successful career in New York.
critical period /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈpɪə.ri.əd/
noun
definition: extremely important time
example: The economic crisis is a critical period for all.
opinion /əˈpɪn.jən/
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noun
definition: a belief, judgment or way of thinking about something; advice from someone with special knowledge
example: We all have the right to express our opinion.
idea /aɪˈdiː.ə/
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noun
definition: a thought, plan or suggestion about what to do; an opinion or belief
example: The CEO accepted his ideas on new marketing strategies.
WRITING: Making an Outline
puzzled /ˈpʌz.əld/
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adjective
definition: feeling or showing confusion because something is difficult to understand
example: He had a puzzled look on his face.
make sense /meɪk ˈsens/
idiom
definition: to have a clear meaning; to be easy to understand
example: Why the company fired him didn’t make sense at all.
restatement /ˌriːˈsteɪt.mənt/
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noun
definition: to say something again or in a different way especially to make the meaning clearer
example: The media will release a restatement of the President's speech.
aspect /ˈæs.pekt/
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noun
definition: a part of something
example: A farmer has to handle various aspects of the business.
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/
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verb
definition: to keep something in good condition by making repairs or correcting problems
example: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a lot of hard work.
odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/
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adjective
definition: causing hatred or strong dislike
example: It was one of the most odious crimes of recent history.
combine /kəmˈbaɪn/
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verb
definition: to have two or more different things at the same time to form a single thing or idea
example: We decided to combine both methods.
eliminate /ɪˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/
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verb
definition: to remove something that is not wanted or needed
example: Many countries, especially members of the United Nations, have signed a treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons.
smooth out /smuːð aʊt/
phrasal verb
definition: to flatten or even something by pressing or smoothing
example: Larry finished making the bed by smoothing out the sheets.
general /ˈdʒen.rəl, ˈdʒen.ə.rəl/
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adjective
definition: relating to the main or major parts of something rather than the details; not specific
example: He has only a general knowledge of anatomy.
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Ngày từ vựng tiếp theo - Level 4 Day 6
