SPEAKING: On the Side of the Child
universal /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl/
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adjective
definition: existing or true at all times or in all places
example: Love and relationships will always be a topic of universal interest.
wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/
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noun
definition: knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life
example: Without wisdom a person cannot make the best decisions.
spunk /spʌŋk/
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noun
definition: courage or determination
example: Carmen was a mixture of beauty, spunk and danger.
biopsy /ˈbaɪɑːpsi/
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noun
definition: the removal of tissue, cells, or fluids from someone's body in order to check for illness
example: The doctor said it could have been cancerous, so they did a biopsy.
spurn /spɜːrn/
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verb
definition: to refuse to accept someone or something that you do not think deserves your respect, attention, affection, etc.
example: She spurned her family’s offers of help.
suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/
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adjective
definition: having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for something
example: There was no suitable hotel in the area for the backpackers.
mature /məˈtʃʊr/
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adjective
definition: having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult
example: We were surprised by how mature she had become.
undergo /ˌʌn.dɚˈɡoʊ/
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verb
definition: to experience or endure something
example: My best friend had undergone a complete transformation in college.
transplant /trænsˈplænt/
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verb
definition: to transfer a body organ or tissue from one part or individual to another
example: Doctors transplanted one of his kidneys into his sister.
glance /ɡlæns/
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noun
definition: a quick or brief look
example: She appears at first glance to be a very beautiful woman.
assert /əˈsɜːrt/
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verb
definition: to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others
example: He was not slow in asserting his new position.
weighty /ˈweɪti/
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adjective
definition: very important and serious
example: The film deals with some weighty issues.
vary /ˈveri/
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verb
definition: to make or be of different kinds
example: Fish vary in sizes and shapes.
anti-rejection drugs /ˌænti-rɪˈʤekʃən drʌɡs/
noun
definition: daily medications taken by organ transplant patients to prevent organ rejection
example: The patient was given anti-rejection drugs before the transplant.
verdict /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
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noun
definition: an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial
example: Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.
relevant /ˈreləvənt/
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adjective
definition: connected with what is happening or being discussed
example: Education should be relevant to the learner’s needs.
dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/
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verb
definition: to convince someone not to do something
example: Negative campaigning will only dissuade people from voting.
Listening: A Boy’s Shelter for Street People Part 1
society /səˈsaɪəti/
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noun
definition: the people of a particular country, area, time, etc., thought of especially as an organized community
example: We live in a multicultural society.
mental problem /ˈmɛntəl ˈprɑːbləm/
noun
definition: refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking, and behavior
example: People suffering from mental problems need serious medical attention.
startling /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: very surprising, shocking, or frightening
example: He made some startling admissions about his past.
resist /rɪˈzɪst/
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verb
definition: to fight against something; to try to stop or prevent something
example: I can never resist temptation.
impressionable /ɪmˈpreʃənəbl/
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adjective
definition: easily influenced by other people, especially because you are young
example: He's at that very impressionable age when he’s very easily led by other teenagers.
donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/
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noun
definition: something such as money, food, clothes, etc. that you give in order to help a person or organization
example: I'd like to make some donations in my mother's name.
volunteer /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
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verb
definition: to offer to do something that you do not have to do, often without having been asked to do it and/or without expecting payment
example: During the emergency, a lot of staff volunteered to work through the weekend.
commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/
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noun
definition: a promise to do or give something
example: You can try the product for two weeks with no commitment to buy.
filthy /ˈfɪlθi/
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adjective
definition: very dirty
example: Trucks poured out clouds of filthy, black smoke.
unconditionally /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəli/
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adverb
definition: in a manner not subject to conditions; completely and absolutely
example: He unconditionally loved his wife throughout their entire marriage.
threatening /ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: expressing a threat of something unpleasant or violent
example: She received several threatening phone calls after her appearance on television.
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/
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verb
definition: to organize a series of activities to try to achieve something
example: They've been campaigning for years to get him out of prison.
homeless /ˈhoʊmləs/
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noun
definition: people who have no place to live
example: The homeless sometimes have to sleep in the streets.
community /kəˈmjuːnəti/
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noun
definition: a group of people who live in the same area such as a city, town, or neighborhood
example: Bus fares were raised despite the protests of the community.
attitude /ˈætəˌtud/
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noun
definition: a feeling or way of thinking that affects a person's behavior
example: You should start each day with a positive attitude.
sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ bæɡ/
noun
definition: a warm, long bag that is used for sleeping outdoors or in a tent
example: We brought our sleeping bags when we went camping.
fast-food chain /fæst-fuːd ʧeɪn/
noun
definition: a set of connected or related restaurants serving fast food
example: My father bought a franchise of a famous fast-food chain for his new business.
grateful /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
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adjective
definition: feeling or showing thanks to someone for some helpful act
example: I’m grateful for your love and support.
exaggerate /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/
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verb
definition: to think of or describe something as larger or greater than it really is
example: The media is exaggerating the risks and benefits of research findings.
READING: A Whale of a Wheel
occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/
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noun
definition: a special event or time
example: They celebrated the occasion with their families.
erect /ɪˈrɛkt/
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verb
definition: to set or place something so that it stands up
example: Normally, they only erect statues for people who are dead.
dazzle /ˈdæzəl/
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verb
definition: to make someone feel strong admiration
example: Ice skaters dazzle the audience with their techniques.
fascinate /ˈfæsəˌneɪt/
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verb
definition: to cause someone to be very interested in something or someone
example: Her paintings never fail to fascinate people.
sprocket /ˈsprɑːkɪt/
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noun
definition: a device like a wheel with one or more rows of tooth-like parts sticking out that keeps a chain moving on a bicycle or pulls film, paper, etc., through a machine
example: I need to get my bike fixed because the sprockets don't hold the chain in place anymore.
artistic /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
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adjective
definition: relating to art or artists
example: His artistic talents were wasted in his boring job.
swamp /swɑːmp, swɒmp/
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noun
definition: an area that is always wet and often partly covered with water
example: Alligators live in the lowland swamps.
prior to /ˈpraɪər tu/
preposition
definition: before
example: Make sure all revisions are approved by the author prior to publication.
diameter /daɪˈæmɪtər/
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noun
definition: the distance through the center of something from one side to the other
example: The teacher asked the students to measure the diameter of the circle.
consider /kənˈsɪdər/
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verb
definition: to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
example: He seriously considered changing careers.
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