SPEAKING: Stop the Clock
jittery /ˈdʒɪt.ər.i/
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adjective
definition: being in a tense state; nervous
example: I always get jittery when I have to give a speech.
domesticity /ˌdoʊ.mesˈtɪs.ə.ti/, /ˌdɑː.mesˈtɪs.ə.ti/
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noun
definition: life inside a home; the activities of a family or of the people who share a home
example: We got married and settled into a life of comfortable domesticity.
funky /ˈfʌŋ.ki/
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adjective
definition: modern, fashionable, and interesting
example: People gathered to hear the funky music.
contraption /kənˈtræp.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a piece of equipment or machinery that is unusual or strange
example: The people in the town wondered how the contraption worked.
tedious /ˈtiː.di.əs/
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adjective
definition: boring and too slow or long
example: I find most forms of exercise so tedious.
disposal /dɪˈspoʊ.zəl/
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noun
definition: the act of getting rid of something
example: The safe disposal of nuclear wastes is a major problem.
snooze /snuːz/
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verb
definition: to sleep lightly especially for a short period of time
example: Her day included watching TV and snoozing on the couch.
lavish /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/
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adjective
definition: more than enough, especially if expensive; very generous
example: Every room in the five-star hotel was filled with lavish furnishings.
savvy /ˈsæv.i/
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noun
definition: practical understanding or knowledge of something; ability
example: Our buyers draw on their commercial savvy to ensure our collections do exactly that.
impatient /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
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adjective
definition: wanting or eager to do something without waiting
example: The patient became very impatient while waiting to see the doctor.
chip in /ˈtʃɪp ɪn/
phrasal verb
definition: to contribute something
example: My friends and I thought about chipping in and buying a nice gift for our teacher.
time-saving /ˈtaɪmˌseɪ.vɪŋ/
adjective
definition: designed to reduce the time usually needed to do something
example: The school implemented new time-saving measures to increase productivity.
addict /ˈæd.ɪkt/
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noun
definition: a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful
example: Some drug addicts turn to crime in order to support their habit.
contact /ˈkɑːn.tækt/
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noun
definition: a small round curved piece of transparent plastic which is worn on the surface of your eye to improve your sight; contact lens
example: I usually wear contacts, but I sometimes wear glasses when my eyes are tired.
opt for /ɒpt fɔːr/
phrasal verb
definition: to choose something, especially over some other option
example: I usually order strawberry ice cream but today I will opt for chocolate.
instant food /ˈɪn.stənt fuːd/
noun
definition: a term used to describe food that does not need a lot of time to prepare
example: Is there such a thing as healthy instant food?
financially /fəˈnæn.ʃəl.i/, /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl.i/
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adverb
definition: in a way that is related to money or making money
example: Financially, they think it's a sound move to have four people share the rent.
cram /kræm/
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verb
definition: to do many things in a short period of time
example: He's cramming for the exam tomorrow.
credit /ˈkred.ɪt/
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noun
definition: money in your bank account
example: I was relieved to see from my statement that my account was in credit.
utensil /juːˈten.səl/
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noun
definition: a tool with a particular use, especially in a kitchen or house
example: Sarah placed the utensils into the basket for the picnic.
pleasure /ˈpleʒ.ɚ/
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noun
definition: enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this
example: It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to such a renowned artist.
READING: Not Like Other Kids
obvious /ˈɑːb.vi.əs/
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adjective
definition: easy to see or notice
example: Her doctor immediately noticed the obvious signs of the disease.
factor /ˈfæk.tɚ/
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noun
definition: a fact or situation that influences the result of something
example: Price will be a major factor in the success of this new product.
pursue /pɚˈsuː/
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verb
definition: to make an effort to find out more about something
example: The press has pursued this story relentlessly.
spring from /sprɪŋ frəm/
phrasal verb
definition: to come from or be a result of something
example: The idea sprang from a dream I had.
uncover /ʌnˈkʌv.ɚ/
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verb
definition: to find or become aware of something that was hidden or secret
example: We are still trying to uncover what happened.
theory /ˈθɪr.i/, /ˈθiː.ə.ri/
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noun
definition: an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events
example: In theory, women can still have children at the age of 50.
concentrate /ˈkɑːn.sən.treɪt/
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verb
definition: to think about something; to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc.
example: We need to concentrate on dealing with this problem.
subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/, /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/
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noun
definition: an area of knowledge that is studied in school
example: Chemistry was my favorite subject in high school.
expertise /ˌek.spɝːˈtiːz/, /ˌek.spɜːˈtiːz/
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noun
definition: special skill or knowledge
example: His expertise on defense will help the team.
considerably /kənˈsɪd.ɚ.ə.bli/
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adverb
definition: greatly; by a notably large amount or to a notably large extent
example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.
utilize /ˈjuː.t̬əl.aɪz/
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verb
definition: to make use of, especially for a certain job
example: Many of the library's resources are not utilized by townspeople.
enormous /ɪˈnɔːr.məs/
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adjective
definition: very great in size or amount
example: An enormous amount of money was spent on the construction of the dam.
upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ.ɪŋ/
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noun
definition: the way in which you are treated and educated when young, especially by your parents, in relation to how this affects your behavior and moral decisions
example: He rebelled against his strict upbringing.
compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/
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noun
definition: a device for finding direction which has a freely moving needle that always points to magnetic north
example: The needle of the compass always points to the north.
heredity /həˈred.ə.t̬i/, /həˈred.ɪ.ti/
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noun
definition: the process by which characteristics are given from a parent to their child through the genes
example: Because of heredity, I have my mother’s red hair and my father’s green eyes.
analogy /əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/
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noun
definition: a comparison between things which have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea
example: He made an analogy between flying a kite and fishing.
advancement /ədˈvæns.mənt/, /ædˈvæns.mənt/
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noun
definition: the act of moving forward; improvement, development
example: The program supports economic advancement in rural areas.
sacrifice /ˈsæk.rə.faɪs/
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verb
definition: to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person
example: He sacrificed his personal life in order to get ahead in his career.
trait /treɪt/
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noun
definition: a quality that makes one person or thing different from another
example: Perseverance is a good trait that one should possess.
inherit /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
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verb
definition: to be born with the same physical or mental characteristics as one of your parents or grandparents
example: Sheila inherited her mother's good looks.
LISTENING: Their Old Lifestyle is Worth Keeping (Part 2)
eating pattern /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈpæt.ɚn/
noun
definition: the way a person or group eats, considered in terms of what types of food are eaten, in what quantities
example: People have different eating patterns.
diet /ˈdaɪ.ət/
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noun
definition: a specific allowance or selection of food, especially prescribed to control weight or disorders in which certain foods are contraindicated
example: A healthy diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
standard /ˈstæn.dɚd/
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noun
definition: a level of quality, achievement, etc., that is considered acceptable or correct
example: That’s not their usual standard of service.
packaged /ˈpæk.ɪdʒd/
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adjective
definition: wrapped before being sold
example: Packaged food is convenient for busy people.
boiled /bɔɪld/
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adjective
definition: cooked by boiling in water
example: We need boiled eggs for the salad.
accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/
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verb
definition: to be included with something or someone
example: Students cannot leave the building during class hours unless they are accompanied by an adult.
typical /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
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adjective
definition: showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things
example: He looked like the typical tourist with his camera and baseball cap.
course /kɔːrs, kʊərs/
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noun
definition: in dining, a course is a specific set of food items served together during a meal, all at the same time
example: Steak is the meat course for tonight.
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