Từ vựng ESL Level 5 Day 14

Speaking: Family Life Turns Nasty

haunt /hɔnt/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adjective
definition: not able to be stopped or changed
example: His demands are inexorable.

offspring /ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ/ 🔊
noun
definition: a person's child
example: The disease can be transmitted from parent to offspring.

contraceptive /ˌkɑntrəˈsɛptɪv/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adjective
definition: existing or happening in many places and/or among many people
example: There was widespread damage due to the cyclone.

dispute /dɪˈspjut/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
verb
definition: to give people social or political freedom and rights
example: Positive thinking emancipates the mind and gives you courage.

liberate /ˈlɪbəˌreɪt/ 🔊
verb
definition: to help someone or something to be free
example: They sent troops in to liberate a country from a dictator.

siege /siːdʒ/ 🔊
noun
definition: a serious and lasting attack of something
example: The city was under siege for eight months.

interdependence /ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.dɪˈpen.dəns/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
noun
definition: a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing
example: That boy is a menace to himself and his friends.

diverse /daɪˈvɜrs/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
verb
definition: to make something less serious, difficult, or tense
example: The two groups are trying to defuse tensions between them.

chilling /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/ 🔊
adjective
definition: very disturbing or frightening
example: The chilling scenes of this horror movie make me shout.

humongous /hjuˈmʌŋɡəs/ 🔊
adjective
definition: very large
example: We had our picture taken next to a humongous cactus in New Mexico.

resent /rɪˈzɛnt/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adjective
definition: difficult, strict, or severe
example: The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs.

defiant /dɪˈfaɪənt/ 🔊
adjective
definition: proudly refusing to obey authority
example: Protesters blocking the entrance to the offices remained defiant this morning.

devoted /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
noun
definition: an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups
example: A big family quarrel left Judith in tears.

negotiator /nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪtər/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
verb
definition: to order someone not to use or do something
example: The law prohibited smoking in restaurants.

restricted /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adverb
definition: without any delay
example: The new law will become effective immediately.

conventional /kənˈvenʃənl/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
verb
definition: to get something
example: The two ships were acquired by the navy after the war.

protect /prəˈtekt/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
adjective
definition: having many pages, items, etc.
example: The man has a lengthy criminal record.

demonstration /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
verb
definition: to show that something is false or wrong
example: The allegations have been disproved.

benefit /ˈben.ə.fɪt/ 🔊
noun
definition: a good or helpful result or effect
example: I see no benefit in changing the system now.

uniform /ˈjuː.nɪ.fɔːrm/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
noun
definition: the quality of being good and deserving praise
example: His book has the merit of being both informative and readable.

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ 🔊
noun
definition: the outer part of something
example: She watched the sunlight dancing on the water’s surface.

state /steɪt/ 🔊
verb
definition: to express in words
example: Please state the purpose of your visit.

resource /ˈriːsɔːrs/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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/ 🔊
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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