Speaking: Family Life Turns Nasty
haunt /hɔnt/
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verb
definition: to eventually cause problems for someone as time passes
example: If you ignore the problem now, it will come back to haunt you.
inexorable /ˌɪnˈɛksərəbl/
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adjective
definition: not able to be stopped or changed
example: His demands are inexorable.
offspring /ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ/
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noun
definition: a person's child
example: The disease can be transmitted from parent to offspring.
contraceptive /ˌkɑntrəˈsɛptɪv/
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noun
definition: any of various devices or drugs intended to prevent pregnancy
example: The clinic provides a free supply of contraceptives upon request.
widespread /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/
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adjective
definition: existing or happening in many places and/or among many people
example: There was widespread damage due to the cyclone.
dispute /dɪˈspjut/
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noun
definition: an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between, for example, workers and employers or two countries with a common border
example: They have been unable to settle the dispute over working conditions.
emancipate /ɪˈmænsəˌpeɪt/
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verb
definition: to give people social or political freedom and rights
example: Positive thinking emancipates the mind and gives you courage.
liberate /ˈlɪbəˌreɪt/
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verb
definition: to help someone or something to be free
example: They sent troops in to liberate a country from a dictator.
siege /siːdʒ/
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noun
definition: a serious and lasting attack of something
example: The city was under siege for eight months.
interdependence /ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.dɪˈpen.dəns/
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noun
definition: related in such a way that each needs or depends on the other; mutually dependent
example: Interdependence between the workers and the management strengthens the economy.
LISTENING: Attached to Crime Part 1
menace /ˈmɛnəs/
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noun
definition: a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing
example: That boy is a menace to himself and his friends.
diverse /daɪˈvɜrs/
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adjective
definition: different from each other
example: Lowell, Massachusetts, is noted for its diverse ethnic communities, among them are French-Canadians, English, Irish, Greeks, Poles, and Cambodians.
committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/
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adjective
definition: loyal and willing to give your time, energy, etc., to something that you believe in
example: The whole family are committed vegetarians.
conflict /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
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noun
definition: strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., that results in often angry arguments
example: Negotiations with both sides have not yet led to a resolution of the conflict.
mediator /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtər/
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noun
definition: a person who tries to end a disagreement by helping the two sides to talk about and agree on a solution
example: The company lawyers held another meeting with the mediators this week.
defuse /dɪˈfjuz/
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verb
definition: to make something less serious, difficult, or tense
example: The two groups are trying to defuse tensions between them.
chilling /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: very disturbing or frightening
example: The chilling scenes of this horror movie make me shout.
humongous /hjuˈmʌŋɡəs/
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adjective
definition: very large
example: We had our picture taken next to a humongous cactus in New Mexico.
resent /rɪˈzɛnt/
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verb
definition: to be angry or upset about someone or something that you think is unfair
example: I resent being treated as a child.
ban /bæn/
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verb
definition: to forbid people from using something; to say that something cannot be used or done
example: The law banned drivers from using hand-held phones.
stiff /stɪf/
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adjective
definition: difficult, strict, or severe
example: The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs.
defiant /dɪˈfaɪənt/
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adjective
definition: proudly refusing to obey authority
example: Protesters blocking the entrance to the offices remained defiant this morning.
devoted /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
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adjective
definition: having strong love or loyalty for something or someone
example: My mother is a devoted woman who loves us very much.
quarrel /ˈkwɔːrəl/
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noun
definition: an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups
example: A big family quarrel left Judith in tears.
negotiator /nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪtər/
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noun
definition: a person who is involved in formal financial or political discussions in order to try to reach an agreement
example: The negotiators settled the agreement between the two companies.
prohibit /proʊˈhɪbɪt/
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verb
definition: to order someone not to use or do something
example: The law prohibited smoking in restaurants.
restricted /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/
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adjective
definition: having definite rules about what or who is allowed and not allowed
example: Don't enter this area, it is restricted.
advertise /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/
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verb
definition: to make the public aware of something such as a product that is being sold
example: The vacation was advertised as a week in paradise.
nuisance /ˈnuːsns/
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noun
definition: a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or that causes trouble or problems
example: I'm sorry to be such a nuisance but I need your help again.
READING: Summer Fun under Scrutiny
immediately /ɪˈmiːdiətli/
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adverb
definition: without any delay
example: The new law will become effective immediately.
conventional /kənˈvenʃənl/
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adjective
definition: used and accepted by most people; usual or traditional
example: Today, many patients seek healing through both alternative medicine and conventional medicine.
acquire /əˈkwaɪər/
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verb
definition: to get something
example: The two ships were acquired by the navy after the war.
protect /prəˈtekt/
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verb
definition: to keep someone or something from being harmed, lost, etc.
example: It is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/
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verb
definition: to continue to be or to live
example: The organization may soon cease to exist if more funding isn't provided.
adviser /ədˈvaɪzər/
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noun
definition: to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done as a profession
example: She's an adviser to the President on foreign affairs.
strict /strɪkt/
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adjective
definition: used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed
example: They want to impose strict limits on government spending.
post /poʊst/
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verb
definition: to put up a sign, notice, etc. so that it can be seen by many people
example: When we lost our cat, we posted signs all over the neighbourhood asking if people had seen him.
lengthy /ˈleŋθi/
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adjective
definition: having many pages, items, etc.
example: The man has a lengthy criminal record.
demonstration /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
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noun
definition: an act of showing someone how something is used or done
example: I went to a sculpture demonstration last weekend.
WRITING: Building Better Sentences – Counterargument and Refutation
viewpoint /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/
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noun
definition: a way of looking at or thinking about something
example: The story is told from the viewpoint of someone who grew up during the Great Depression.
disprove /dɪˈspruːv/
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verb
definition: to show that something is false or wrong
example: The allegations have been disproved.
benefit /ˈben.ə.fɪt/
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noun
definition: a good or helpful result or effect
example: I see no benefit in changing the system now.
uniform /ˈjuː.nɪ.fɔːrm/
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noun
definition: a special kind of clothing that is worn by all the members of a group or organization such as an army or team
example: They say that most women love men in uniform.
merit /ˈmer.ɪt/
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noun
definition: the quality of being good and deserving praise
example: His book has the merit of being both informative and readable.
surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/
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noun
definition: the outer part of something
example: She watched the sunlight dancing on the water’s surface.
state /steɪt/
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verb
definition: to express in words
example: Please state the purpose of your visit.
resource /ˈriːsɔːrs/
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noun
definition: a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively
example: Books are indispensable resources for students.
knowledge /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
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noun
definition: information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education
example: The children amazed us with their knowledge of environmental issues.
physical education /ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/
noun
definition: sports and exercise taught in schools
example: He teaches physical education at the high school.
promote /prəˈmoʊt/
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verb
definition: to encourage the popularity, sale, development, or existence of something
example: The school distributed pamphlets promoting good dental hygiene.
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