SPEAKING: Stopping Work At 60
barely /ˈber.li/
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adverb
definition: by the smallest amount; almost not
example: Ram barely passed in this final exam.
mandatory /ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i/, /ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i/
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adjective
definition: describes something which must be done, or which is demanded by law
example: It is mandatory for all the children to learn the local language.
myth /mɪθ/
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noun
definition: an idea or story that is believed by many people but is not true
example: I don't believe the myths and legends surrounding this forest.
assumption /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
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noun
definition: something accepted as true without question or proof
example: On the assumption that we can produce four pages an hour, the work will be finished tomorrow.
restructuring /ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/
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noun
definition: the act of organizing a company, business, or system in a new way to make it operate more effectively
example: The company underwent restructuring and 1500 workers lost their jobs.
industrialized /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.ə.laɪzd/
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adjective
definition: having developed a lot of industry
example: This region will be industrialized before the rest of the country.
reduce /rɪˈduːs/
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verb
definition: to make something smaller in size, amount, or number
example: We should start reducing our garbage before it is too late.
soar /sɔːr/
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verb
definition: to rise very quickly to a high level
example: All night long fireworks soared into the sky.
pension /ˈpen.ʃən/
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noun
definition: an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works
example: Her pension arrives in the mail every month.
retiree /rɪˈtaɪ.ri/
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noun
definition: someone who has permanently stopped working in a job or profession; a person who has retired
example: The neighborhood is a mixture of retirees and single professionals.
READING: Out-of-Body Experience?
eerie /ˈɪr.i/
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adjective
definition: strange and mysterious
example: The eeriness of the coyote's howl kept me up all night.
sensation /senˈseɪ.ʃən/, /sɛnˈseɪʃən/
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noun
definition: a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences
example: She had the strange sensation that someone was watching her.
attribute /ˈæ.trɪ.bjuːt/
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verb
definition: to regard as arising from a particular cause or source
example: His doctor attributes his health problems to a poor diet and a lack of exercise.
zap /zæp/
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verb
definition: to destroy or attack something suddenly, especially with electricity, radiation, or another form of energy
example: Lightning zapped the tree.
intent /ɪnˈtent/
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noun
definition: the thing that you plan to do or achieve; an aim or purpose
example: I spent half the morning on the phone, which wasn't really my intent.
interfere /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈfɪr/
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verb
definition: to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful
example: I tried to offer advice without interfering.
evaluate /ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/
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verb
definition: to judge the value or condition of someone or something in a careful and thoughtful way
example: We need to evaluate our options.
patch /pætʃ/
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noun
definition: a piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot
example: His pants have patches on the knees.
bizarre /bɪˈzɑːr/
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adjective
definition: very unusual or strange
example: That party was too bizarre for me!
mystical /ˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl/
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adjective
definition: having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand
example: She says that the symbol has mystical powers.
phantom limb /ˈfæn.təm lɪm/
noun
definition: an often painful sensation of the presence of a limb that has been amputated
example: He often felt his phantom limb, especially during the winter.
limb /lɪm/
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noun
definition: a leg or arm of a human being
example: The cuts on the limbs were definitely fresh.
amputate /ˈæm.pjəˌteɪt/
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verb
definition: to cut off part of a person's body part
example: His leg was badly injured and had to be amputated.
detach /dɪˈtætʃ/
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verb
definition: to separate something from something larger
example: You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.
perception /pərˈsep.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a thought, belief, or opinion, often held by many people and based on appearances
example: People's perceptions of this town have changed radically.
simultaneous /ˌsaɪ.məlˈteɪ.ni.əs, ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs/
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adjective
definition: happening at the same time
example: The report will be broadcast in Russian with simultaneous English translation.
attempt /əˈtempt/
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verb
definition: to try to do something; to try to accomplish or complete something
example: Don’t attempt to do these dangerous tricks at home.
LISTENING: Meet You on the Air (Part 2)
make up /meɪk ʌp/
phrasal verb
definition: to put together; construct or compose
example: He makes up online advertisements as a part-time job.
proud /praʊd/
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adjective
definition: very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc.; feeling pride
example: He’s very proud of his daughters for their academic achievements.
match up /mætʃ ʌp/
phrasal verb
definition: to be the same
example: Their accounts of what happened that evening don't match up.
debate /dɪˈbeɪt/
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noun
definition: a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
example: Education is the current focus of public debate.
call-in show /ˈkɔːl-ɪn ʃoʊ/
noun
definition: broadcasting on television or radio programming; a type of talk show
example: Last night’s call-in show was bombarded with questions about the scandal.
host /hoʊst/
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noun
definition: a person who entertains guests socially or as a job
example: She is my favorite talk-show host.
WRITING: Avoiding Faulty Logic
convince /kənˈvɪns/
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verb
definition: to cause someone to believe that something is true
example: They convinced us of their innocence.
logic /ˈlɑː.dʒɪk/
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noun
definition: a proper or reasonable way of thinking about or understanding something
example: I fail to see the logic of your argument.
opponent /əˈpoʊ.nənt/
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noun
definition: a person, group, etc., that is against something such as an action, law, or system
example: Opponents of the project fear it will attract undesirables.
point /pɔɪnt/
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noun
definition: an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand
example: I see your point, but I do not think everyone will agree.
faulty /ˈfɔːl.ti/
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adjective
definition: having a mistake, fault, or weakness
example: The report is based on faulty statistics.
error /ˈer.ɚ/
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noun
definition: a mistake, especially in a way that can be discovered as wrong, or the making of such mistakes
example: Investigators said the train crash was caused by human error rather than mechanical failure.
mislead /mɪsˈliːd/
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verb
definition: to cause someone to believe something that is not true
example: We believe that her comments were deliberately meant to mislead the public.
proper /ˈprɑː.pɚ/
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adjective
definition: fitting or right for a particular situation; suitable
example: With proper treatment, she should recover completely.
context /ˈkɑːn.tekst/
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noun
definition: the influences and events related to a particular event or situation
example: We need to look at the event within the larger context of world history.
orchestra conductor /ˈɔːr.kə.strə kənˈdʌk.tɚ/
noun
definition: a person who directs the performance of musicians or a piece of music by an orchestra
example: He’s the orchestra conductor of the Toronto Symphony.
fallacy /ˈfæl.ə.si/
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noun
definition: an idea that a lot of people think is true but is false
example: The fallacy of their ideas about medicine soon became apparent.
apathetic /ˌæp.əˈθet̬.ɪk/
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adjective
definition: not having or showing much emotion or interest
example: Young people today are so apathetic about politics.
dexterity /dekˈster.ɪ.t̬i/
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noun
definition: the ability to think and act quickly and cleverly
example: Playing with blocks improves a child’s manual dexterity.
connotation /ˌkɑː.nəˈteɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning
example: For many people, the word “fat” has negative connotations.
guerrilla /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/
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noun
definition: a member of a usually small group of soldiers who do not belong to a regular army and who fight in a war as an independent unit
example: This Canadian professor is the best lecturer on the tactics of guerrilla warfare.
freedom fighter /ˈfriː.dəm ˌfaɪ.t̬ɚ/
noun
definition: a person who is part of an organized group fighting against a cruel and unfair government or system
example: The president has been assassinated by freedom fighters.
influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ /ɪnˈflu.əns/
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verb
definition: to affect someone
example: I was deeply influenced by my parents.
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