SPEAKING: Surrogate Mother
surrogate /ˈsɜːr.ə.ɡət/, /ˈsɜːr.ə.ɡeɪt/
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noun
definition: a woman who had a baby for another person who is unable to become pregnant or have a baby
example: She looked upon them as a surrogate family when her real parents abandoned her.
incubator /ˈɪn.kjəˌbeɪ.tɚ/
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noun
definition: a container that has controlled air and temperature conditions in which a weak or premature baby, one which was born too early, can be kept alive
example: Newborn weak babies are kept in an incubator.
confirm /kənˈfɝːm/
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verb
definition: to tell someone that something has definitely happened or is going to happen; to make something definite or official
example: The dentist's office called to confirm your appointment for tomorrow.
relatively /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/
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adverb
definition: quite good, bad, etc. in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect
example: There were relatively few people at the meeting last night.
LISTENING: Living through Divorce (Part 1)
divorce /dɪˈvɔːrs/, /-ˈvɔʊrs/
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noun
definition: the legal ending of a marriage
example: Both of them agreed to the divorce.
turn to (sby/sth) /tɜːrn tuː/
phrasal verb
definition: to go to someone or use something in order to get help
example: I have always been able to turn to my parents when I've had a problem.
get used to (sby/sth) /ɡet juːst tuː/
phrasal verb
definition: to become familiar with someone or something
example: I just can’t get used to waking up early.
share /ʃer/, /ʃæɹ/
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verb
definition: to tell someone about your thoughts, feelings, ideas, etc.
example: It’s nice to have someone you can share your problems with.
reassure /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr/
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verb
definition: to comfort someone and stop them from worrying
example: The firmness of his handshake reassured me.
recital /rɪˈsaɪ.təl/
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noun
definition: a public performance of music or dance, especially by a solo performer
example: Gary's first piano recital will be tonight.
guidance counselor /ˈɡaɪ.dəns ˈkaʊn.səl.ɚ/
noun
definition: a person who is employed, usually in a school, to offer advice on problems, help troubled students, and assist students in making career or college plans
example: The students consulted the school guidance counselor for career advice.
get through /ɡet θruː/
phrasal verb
definition: to survive something; to finish something
example: She was able to get through her problems and now she's a stronger person.
pack up /pæk ʌp/
phrasal verb
definition: to gather one's things together for one's departure
example: I only packed up a few things for our camping trip.
fault /fɔːlt/
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noun
definition: a mistake; an error
example: Some people find fault in everything they see.
series /ˈsɪr.iːz/
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noun
definition: a set of books having the same format, related content, etc., published by one firm
example: What was your favorite book series when you were in high school?
sympathy /ˈsɪm.pə.θi/
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noun
definition: the ability to share the feelings of another, especially in sorrow or trouble; compassion; commiseration
example: When Robert died, I sent a letter of sympathy to his wife.
advice /ædˈvaɪs/
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noun
definition: an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation
example: She gave me some good advice on how to manage my anger.
situation /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: condition; case
example: I was in a situation where I didn’t have enough money to pay my bills.
worried /ˈwɝː.id/, /ˈwʌr.id/
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adjective
definition: feeling uneasy about a situation or thing; anxious
example: We were very worried when he did not answer his phone.
READING: Public Art Controversies
criteria /kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ə/
noun
definition: a condition or fact used as a standard by which something can be judged or considered
example: What were the criteria used to choose the winner?
mutual /ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/
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adjective
definition: feeling the same emotion, or doing the same thing to or for each other
example: Any relationship lasts on mutual trust.
sponsor /ˈspɑːn.sɚ/
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verb
definition: to support a person, organization, or activity by giving money, encouragement, or other help
example: The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts.
mural /ˈmjʊr.əl/
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noun
definition: a large picture painted on a wall
example: While restoring the church, huge mural paintings were discovered.
shelter /ˈʃel.tɚ/
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noun
definition: something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided
example: He built the abandoned puppy a shelter.
vandalism /ˈvæn.dəl.ɪ.zəm/
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noun
definition: the crime of intentionally damaging property belonging to other people
example: The angry mob resorted to vandalism.
exhibit /ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/
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noun
definition: an object or a collection of things shown publicly for people to enjoy or learn about
example: The artist will have an art exhibit next week.
insufficient /ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
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adjective
definition: not enough in amount, strength, or quality; less than is needed
example: There was insufficient money to fund the project.
shocking /ˈʃɑː.kɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: very upsetting or surprising
example: She went to see the shocking sight after the disastrous flood.
momentary /ˈmoʊ.mən.ter.i/
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adjective
definition: lasting for a very short time
example: There was a momentary pause between songs.
specification /ˌspes.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a clear, detailed plan or description of how something will be done, made, etc.
example: The equipment will be manufactured to your specifications.
consideration /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting
example: You should give some serious consideration to your retirement plans.
two-way /ˈtuː.weɪ/
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adjective
definition: permitting movement or communication in two directions
example: Communication is a two-way process.
policy /ˈpɑː.lə.si/
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noun
definition: a set of ideas or a plan for action followed by a business, a government, a political party, or a group of people
example: Ask the cashier what the store's return policy is.
WRITING: Building Better Sentences
potential /poʊˈten.ʃəl/
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adjective
definition: possible when the necessary conditions exist
example: He was eager to talk with potential customers.
ideology /ˌaɪ.diˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
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noun
definition: a theory or set of beliefs, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based
example: Many senators don't agree with the president's ideology about the economy.
prevalent /ˈprev.ə.lənt/
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adjective
definition: widely or commonly occurring, existing, accepted, or practiced
example: Drought conditions have been prevalent across the area for several years.
repatriate /riˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/
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verb
definition: to send or bring someone, or sometimes money or other property, back to their own country
example: The refugees were repatriated to rebuild their country.
reinvigorate /ˌriː.ɪnˈvɪɡ.ə.reɪt/
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verb
definition: to revitalize, bring back to life
example: His beliefs, both political and religious, seem to reinvigorate him.
momentous /məˈmen.təs/
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adjective
definition: very important, especially because of the effects on future events
example: Choosing a university is a momentous decision as it affects your future.
tension /ˈten.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a condition in which people, groups, countries, etc., disagree with and feel anger toward each other
example: There are growing tensions between the two countries.
independence /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/
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noun
definition: freedom from outside control or support
example: Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821.
communist /ˈkɑː.mjə.nɪst/
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noun
definition: a person who believes in or belongs to a party that supports communism
example: North Korea is a communist country.
economy /ɪˈkɑː.nə.mi/
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noun
definition: the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country or region
example: Tourism contributes millions of dollars to the region’s economy.
emerging /ɪˈmɝː.dʒɪŋ/
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adjective
definition: newly created or noticed and growing in strength or popularity; becoming widely known or established
example: The US government and businesses must become partners in these emerging markets.
priority /praɪˈɔːr.ə.t̬i/
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noun
definition: the things that someone cares about and thinks are important
example: The president vowed to make education one of his top priorities.
ethnic group /ˈeθ.nɪk ˌɡruːp/
noun
definition: a group of people who share a common race, religion, language, or other characteristics
example: Every society has its own ethnic group.
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