Speaking: Language: Is it Always Spoken?
babble /ˈbæb.əl/
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verb
definition: to talk foolishly or too much or to talk without sense
example: Babies babble when they want something.
consistent /kənˈsɪs.tənt/
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adjective
definition: continuing to happen or develop in the same way; always acting or behaving the same way
example: The president has been consistent on changing the country's welfare system.
deliberate /dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/
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adjective
definition: done consciously and intentionally
example: He accused her of writing deliberate lies about him.
resemble /rɪˈzem.bəl/
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verb
definition: to look or to be like something or someone else
example: The twins resemble each other.
prove /pruv/
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verb
definition: to show the existence, truth, or correctness of something by using evidence or logic
example: We have evidence that will prove he is guilty.
Reading: A Woman with Cyber Vision
co-found /ˈkoʊ faʊnd/
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verb
definition: to establish an organization with another or others
example: College students Jerry Yang and David Filo co-founded Yahoo.
dodge /dɑdʒ/
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verb
definition: to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one side
example: She tried to dodge the ball before it hit her.
refugee /ˌrɛf.juˈdʒi/, /ˌrɛf.juˈdʒeɪ/
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noun
definition: someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons
example: The war refugees were taken care of by a foreign charity group.
lecturer /ˈlek.tʃə.rɚ/
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noun
definition: someone who teaches at a college or university
example: Mr. Green is a senior lecturer at a university.
columnist /ˈkɑː.ləm.nɪst/
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noun
definition: someone who writes a regular article or story for a newspaper or magazine
example: Charles is a columnist for Times Magazine.
vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/
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noun
definition: the ability to imagine how a country, society, or industry will develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way
example: He believes in his vision that his company will become a global leader.
demonstration /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a public meeting to express views or protest against a political issue
example: Students held a demonstration in the school gym.
interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/
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verb
definition: to describe the meaning of something or to examine in order to explain
example: Interpreting these statistics without knowing how they were obtained is difficult.
terrorist /ˈter.ə.rɪst/
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noun
definition: someone who uses violent action or threats of violent action for political purposes
example: Several terrorists have been killed by their own bombs.
maternity clothes /məˈtɜː.nɪ.ti kləʊðz, kloʊðz/
noun
definition: designed to be worn by a woman who is pregnant
example: She went shopping for maternity clothes.
consulting /kənˈsʌl.tɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: acting to provide professional advice
example: I sought the advice of a consulting lawyer concerning my divorce.
child-rearing /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪə.rɪŋ/
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noun
definition: the work of taking care of children until they are old enough to take care of themselves
example: Why shouldn't a woman have a job after years of child-rearing?
persist /pərˈsɪst, pərˈzɪst/
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verb
definition: to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition
example: If symptoms still persist for the next few days, you should consult a doctor.
LISTENING: Sleep Part 1
aspect /ˈæs.pekt/
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noun
definition: a part of something
example: He knows almost every aspect of the criminal justice system.
consequence /ˈkɑːn.sɪ.kwəns/
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noun
definition: something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
example: For someone who is old and weak, the consequence of a broken hip can be serious.
function /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
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noun
definition: the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used
example: The function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart.
immediate /ɪˈmɪdiət/
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adjective
definition: happening or done without delay
example: She made an immediate impact when she started to coach the team.
impact /ˈɪmpækt/
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noun
definition: a powerful or major influence or effect
example: The impact of the crash destroyed the car.
injured /ˈɪndʒərd/
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adjective
definition: suffering from an injury; physically hurt or harmed
example: She was told to rest her injured back.
link /lɪŋk/
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noun
definition: a connecting element or relationship
example: There is a clear link between poverty and malnutrition.
likely /ˈlaɪkli/
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adjective
definition: having the qualities or characteristics that make something probable
example: People are more likely to take precautions after last month's fire incident.
percent /pərˈsɛnt/
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noun
definition: one part in a hundred; used with a number
example: You got 20 percent of the answers right.
realize /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/
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verb
definition: to understand or become aware of something
example: He realized the store would be closing in a few minutes.
shift /ʃɪft/
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noun
definition: a period in which different groups of workers do the same job on a regular schedule
example: If given a choice, nobody would like to work the night shift.
sleep deprivation /sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/
noun
definition: the state of not having enough sleep that people need
example: Students usually experience sleep deprivation a week before exams.
suffer /ˈsʌfər/
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verb
definition: to experience pain, illness or injury
example: The survivors of the bombing still suffer from serious trauma.
WRITING: Writing the Conclusion and Building Better Vocabulary
pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/
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adjective
definition: causing a feeling of happiness or pleasure
example: We spent a pleasant afternoon at the beach.
unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛzənt/
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adjective
definition: not pleasant or enjoyable; causing discomfort or pain
example: The way she talked to the manager was very unpleasant.
lack /læk/
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noun
definition: the state or condition of not having any or enough of something
example: A lack of ambition cannot get you anywhere.
confident /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/
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adjective
definition: having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
example: David is confident that he will pass the examination.
tuition /tʃuˈɪʃən/
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noun
definition: money that is paid to a school for the right to study there
example: University tuition is getting more expensive as years go by.
reluctant /rɪˈlʌktənt/
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adjective
definition: feeling or showing doubt about doing something; not willing or eager to do something
example: She had trouble sleeping but was reluctant to take sleeping pills.
drawback /ˈdrɔːˌbæk/
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noun
definition: something that causes problems or difficulty; downside
example: One drawback of working for a big company is that you have to follow a lot of rules.
prevalent /ˈprevələnt/
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adjective
definition: accepted, done, or happening often or over a large area at a particular time
example: Drought conditions have been prevalent across the area for several years.
suspicious /səˈspɪʃəs/
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adjective
definition: causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly
example: Many of the workers were suspicious about the labor agreement.
hesitant /ˈhez.ə.tənt/
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adjective
definition: slow to act or speak especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do
example: You seem a little hesitant about asking your friends for help.
rare /reər/
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adjective
definition: not common or usual; having only a few of its kind in existence
example: There are 100 rare species of birds in the world.
wary /ˈweəri/
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adjective
definition: not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could cause trouble or be dangerous
example: I am usually wary when I talk to strangers.
enough /ɪˈnʌf/
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adjective
definition: equal to what is needed
example: Do we have enough lettuce for a salad?
claim /kleɪm/
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verb
definition: to say that something is true when people may say it is not true
example: Henry claimed he did not commit the crime he was being accused of.
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