Từ vựng ESL Level 4 Day 9

Speaking: Loneliness: How Can We Overcome It?

factor /ˈfæk-tər/ 🔊
noun
definition: a fact or situation that helps or influences a result
example: Economic factors had a lot to do with their decision to sell the company.

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ 🔊
adjective
definition: not similar; different
example: Unlike you, I’m not a great dancer.

heave (weight) /hiːv/ 🔊
verb
definition: to pull, push or throw something heavy with effort
example: He leaned his weight against the door and heaved it open.

destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to damage something especially in a violent way so that it can no longer be used
example: A big fire destroyed the main business center of the city last night.

temporary /ˈtempəˌrerē/ 🔊
adjective
definition: continuing or limited to a certain amount of time; not lasting or permanent
example: The conditions in your contract are temporary until you become a regular employee.

predict /prɪˈdɪkt/ 🔊
verb
definition: to say that an event or action will happen in the future
example: Astronomers predicted the exact time of the eclipse.

proper /ˈprɒpər/ 🔊
adjective
definition: fitting, right or correct for a particular situation or according to social or moral rules
example: We didn’t have the proper tools to do the job right.

remain /rɪˈmeɪn/ 🔊
verb
definition: to stay in the same place or in the same condition where it is left
example: The doctor said he should remain in bed for a few days.

shy /ʃaɪ/ 🔊
adjective
definition: uncomfortable with other people; unwilling or feeling nervous to talk to other people
example: He was too shy to ask her to dance with him.

frequent /ˈfriːkwənt/ 🔊
adjective
definition: happening often or regularly
example: She makes frequent trips to Beijing.


Reading: Hoaxes And April Fool’s Day

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to produce something like a book or magazine and make it available to the public
example: She was 29 when her first novel was published.

hoax /hoʊks/ 🔊
noun
definition: an act that is meant to trick or deceive people
example: She was the victim of a cruel hoax.

astounding /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ 🔊
adjective
definition: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder
example: The team had astounding success last year.

ape /eɪp/ 🔊
noun
definition: the type of animal that is closely related to monkeys and humans and that is covered in hair and has very short or no tail
example: The ape is the most popular attraction in that zoo.

switch /swɪtʃ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to change from one thing to another
example: I am planning to switch to another job soon.

biologist /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ 🔊
noun
definition: a scientist who studies living things
example: Biologists experiment on different kinds of bacteria in the laboratory.

bony /ˈboʊni/ 🔊
adjective
definition: full of bones; having large or noticeable bones
example: It’s very difficult to eat bony fish.

borer /ˈbɔːrər/ 🔊
noun
definition: an insect that digs holes in the woody parts of plants
example: Locust borers can do serious damages to trees.

slush /slʌʃ/ 🔊
noun
definition: partly melted snow or ice
example: The streets are covered with slush.

species /ˈspiːʃiːz, ˈspiːsiːz/ 🔊
noun
definition: a particular group of things or people that belong together or have some shared quality
example: There are several species of zebra.


Listening: Negotiating For Success Part 2

win-win /'wɪn'wɪn/
adjective
definition: guaranteeing an outcome that benefits each of two or often opposing groups
example: The agreement guarantees a win-win situation for both buyer and seller.

negotiator /nɪˈgoʊʃiˌeɪtər/ 🔊
noun
definition: a person who is involved in formal financial or political discussions in order to try to reach an agreement
example: Mr. Kim is the negotiator between the company and the Japanese clients.

solution /səˈluːʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem; something that solves a problem
example: There’s no easy solution to this problem.

strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ 🔊
noun
definition: a plan of action to achieve a goal or solve a problem
example: We need a unique strategy to increase sales of our products.

clarify /ˈklærəˌfaɪ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to make something clear or clearer
example: The law aims to clarify building regulations.

confirm /kənˈfɜːrm/ 🔊
verb
definition: to state or show that something is true or correct
example: I’m calling to confirm our appointment.

explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ 🔊
verb
definition: to make something clear or easy to understand
example: Tim explained his plan in detail.

argue /ˈɑːrɡjuː/ 🔊
verb
definition: to give, say or write reasons for or against something in order to change someone's opinion about what is true or what should be done
example: The staff argued about the new plan for a long time before reaching an agreement.


Writing: Narrative Essay

rip through /'rip θru/
phrasal verb
definition: to move through a place quickly and with violent force
example: The strong typhoon ripped through the area and caused big agricultural damages.

roar /rɔr, rɔːr/ 🔊
noun
definition: a loud, long, and deep sound
example: The audience roared with laughter.

blazing /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
adjective
definition: very hot, fast, or powerful
example: We quickly got tired while walking under the blazing sunshine.

accident /ˈæksɪdənt, ˈæk-/ 🔊
noun
definition: a sudden event such as a car crash that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury
example: He lost his life in the accident.

waiting room /'weɪtɪŋ ruːm/
noun
definition: a room in a hospital, doctor's office, train station, etc., where people can sit down and wait
example: The secretary led me to the waiting room to wait for the CEO.

whale /weɪl/ 🔊
noun
definition: an often very large animal that lives in the ocean and that is a mammal rather than a fish
example: I saw a whale while I cruised around the Caribbean.

mammal /'mæməl/ 🔊
noun
definition: a type of animal that feeds milk to its young and that usually has hair or fur covering most of its skin
example: Whales are classified as mammals.

gleaming /'gliːmɪŋ/ 🔊
adjective
definition: bright and shiny from being cleaned
example: Her new car is gleaming under the sun.

treacherous /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/ 🔊
adjective
definition: very dangerous and difficult to deal with
example: The roads are treacherous in winter.

terrain /təˈreɪn/ 🔊
noun
definition: an area of land especially when considering its natural features
example: The terrain in my hometown is quite dangerous to pass by.

ring out /rɪŋ aʊt/
phrasal verb
definition: to be heard loudly and clearly
example: A strange voice rang out in the middle of the night.

panic /ˈpænɪk/ 🔊
noun
definition: a state or feeling of extreme fear that makes someone unable to act or think normally
example: He had a panic attack during his exams.

scowl /skaʊl/ 🔊
verb
definition: to look at someone or something in a way that shows anger or disapproval
example: He scowled at me from behind.

terminal /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/ 🔊
noun
definition: a building where buses or trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off
example: This bus will take you to the international terminal.

well-lit /ˈwɛlˈlɪt/
adjective
definition: well-lighted; provided with artificial light
example: The parking lot is well-lit at night.

anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ 🔊
adjective
definition: afraid or nervous especially about what may happen
example: She’s very anxious about her exams.

prim /prɪm/ 🔊
adjective
definition: very formal and proper
example: She’s too prim and proper to drink pints of beer.


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