Speaking: Sending Women into Combat
combat /ˈkɒm.bæt/
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noun
definition: a fight, especially during a war
example: No one knew how many troops were killed in combat.
exclude /ɪkˈskluːd/
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verb
definition: to prevent someone from doing something or being a part of a group
example: Until 1920, women were excluded from the right to vote in the U.S.
nagger /ˈnæɡ.ər/
noun
definition: one who nags habitually
example: My mom is such a nagger, she always nags me about my hair.
duty /ˈduː.ti/
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noun
definition: something that is done as part of a job; something that one feels is the right thing to do
example: I felt it was my duty to tell them the truth.
defense /dɪˈfɛns/
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noun
definition: something that is used to protect yourself, your country, etc.
example: They put up a good defense, but the city ultimately fell to the invaders.
revise /rɪˈvaɪz/
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verb
definition: to make changes, especially to correct or improve
example: His publishers made him revise his manuscript three times.
basic training /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
noun
definition: the first few weeks of training for someone who has recently joined the military
example: Our son is in his first week of basic training.
foolish /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
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adjective
definition: having or showing a lack of good sense or judgment
example: It would be foolish to believe such rumors.
wartime /ˈwɔːrˌtaɪm/
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noun
definition: a time when a country is involved in a war
example: Sometimes he dreamed of his home as it was before the wartime.
submarine /ˌsʌb.məˈriːn/
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noun
definition: a ship which can travel under water
example: The submarine dived just in time to avoid the enemy attack.
LISTENING: The Bible Hospital (Part 3)
trader /ˈtreɪ.dɚ/
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noun
definition: a person who buys and sells things
example: Traders import and export good quality products abroad.
ideal /aɪˈdiːl/
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adjective
definition: exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person
example: You may not like her personally but she’s the ideal person for the job, and you know it.
anonymous /əˈnɑːnəməs/
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adjective
definition: made or done by someone unknown
example: An anonymous person donated $1,000 for the school project.
impersonal /ɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
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adjective
definition: not caring about individual persons or their feelings
example: The congressman gave a short, impersonal speech and left soon afterward.
hardware /ˈhɑːrdˌwer/
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noun
definition: metal tools, materials, and equipment used in a house or a garden, such as hammers, nails, and screws
example: He owns a hardware store in our hometown.
prosperous /ˈprɑːspərəs/
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adjective
definition: successful, usually by earning a lot of money
example: In a prosperous country like this, no one should go hungry.
eventually /ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/
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adverb
definition: in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems, etc.
example: Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she eventually died.
take over /teɪk ˈoʊ.vɚ/
phrasal verb
definition: to replace someone or something
example: Some workers lose their jobs as machines take over.
major /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
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verb
definition: (of a college or university student) to have a specified subject as your main subject of study
example: She majored in economics when she was in university.
musician /mjuˈzɪʃ.ən/
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noun
definition: someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job
example: My father doesn't want me to be a musician because it is not a stable job.
unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət.li/
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adverb
definition: used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect
example: Journalists may enter the danger zone but, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee their safety.
persuade /pərˈsweɪd/
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verb
definition: to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason
example: The government persuaded consumers to save more.
thriving /ˈθraɪ.vɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: very healthy or successful
example: New York has a thriving black market in smuggled cigarettes.
unsettled /ʌnˈset.əld/
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adjective
definition: nervous and worried; unable to relax
example: She was feeling unsettled the entire morning before her interview.
diagnose /daɪəgˈnoʊs/
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verb
definition: to recognize a disease, illness, etc., by examining someone
example: He was diagnosed with cancer that year.
dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/
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verb
definition: to use time, money, energy, attention, etc., for something
example: He dedicated his life to helping the poor.
READING: A Whale of a Wheel
exposition /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/
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noun
definition: a show in which industrial goods, works of art, etc., are shown to the public
example: They were awarded the gold medal for excellence at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
exotic /ɪgˈzɒtɪk/
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adjective
definition: very different, strange, or unusual
example: Lisa is known for her exotic tastes.
surpass /sərˈpæs/
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verb
definition: to be better or greater than someone or something
example: The movie’s box office success has surpassed everyone’s expectations.
capable /ˈkeɪpəbl/
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adjective
definition: skilled at doing something; able to do something well
example: When she’s drunk, she’s capable of saying awful, rude things.
taper /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
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verb
definition: to become progressively smaller toward one end
example: The city's landmark tower can be seen tapering up into the sky.
in charge of /ɪn ˈtʃɑrdʒ əv/
idiom
definition: having control of or responsibility for something
example: I am in charge of this new project.
outrageous /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
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adjective
definition: very strange or unusual; surprising or shocking
example: She heard stories about what barbarians did to women, but she never put much faith in the outrageous tales.
gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
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adjective
definition: extremely large
example: Gigantic waves were crashing on the beach.
rigid /ˈrɪdʒɪd/
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adjective
definition: not able to be bent or moved easily
example: The patient's legs were rigid.
elastic /ɪˈlæstɪk/
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adjective
definition: able to return to an original shape or size after being stretched, squeezed, etc.
example: They use good elastic material for the waist band.
principle /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
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noun
definition: a law or fact of nature that explains how something works or why something happens
example: The lecturer explained the basic principles of gravity.
carriage /ˈkærɪdʒ/
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noun
definition: a separate section of a moving object carrying people
example: They had their own private train carriage.
marvel /ˈmɑːrvəl/
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noun
definition: someone or something that is extremely good or skillful
example: The bridge is a marvel of engineering.
input /ˈɪnˌpʊt/
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noun
definition: something such as power or energy that is put into a machine or system
example: The supercomputer needs a lot of electrical input in order to function at high speeds.
draft /dræft/
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noun
definition: a version of something such as a document that you make before you make the final version
example: The published poem differs quite a bit from earlier drafts.
obtain /əbˈteɪn/
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verb
definition: to gain or get something usually by effort
example: We obtained full permission to start the project.
distort /dɪˈstɔːrt/
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verb
definition: to change the natural, normal, or original shape, appearance, or sound of something in a way that is usually not attractive or pleasing
example: My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.
violate /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
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verb
definition: to do something that is not allowed by a law, rule, etc.
example: These practices violate basic human rights.
appreciable /əˈpriːʃəbl/
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adjective
definition: large enough to be noticed or measured
example: Researchers found that the chemical made no appreciable difference in the results.
WRITING: Planning with an Outline
intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/
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adjective
definition: of or relating to the ability to think in a logical way
example: He was among the intellectual leaders of his time.
drop out /drɑp aʊt/
phrasal verb
definition: to stop attending a school or university before you have completed your studies
example: He dropped out of school when he was 16.
massive /ˈmæsɪv/
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adjective
definition: large in amount or degree
example: You can find a massive amount of information on the Internet.
motor vehicle /ˈmoʊtər ˈviːɪkl/
noun
definition: a vehicle such as a car, truck, or motorcycle that is powered by a motor
example: Sally got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16.
accident /ˈæksɪdənt/
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noun
definition: a sudden event such as a crash that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury
example: I was hardly able to move my arm after the accident.
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