SPEAKING: Proper Etiquette
abstain /əbˈsteɪn/
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verb
definition: to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad
example: He abstained from taking part in the discussion.
etiquette /ˈet.ɪ.kət/
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noun
definition: the set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior in particular social groups or social situations
example: In a proper courtship, it is considered good etiquette to open doors for the lady.
majority /məˈdʒɔːr.ə.t̬i/
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noun
definition: the larger number of something
example: A large majority of people approve of the death sentence.
chain-smoke /ˈtʃeɪn.smoʊk/
verb
definition: to smoke cigarettes one after another
example: Most people who partied at the club last night chain-smoked.
unreasonable /ʌnˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/
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adjective
definition: not fair or acceptable
example: She makes unreasonable demands on her husband.
period /ˈpɪr.i.əd/
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noun
definition: a length of time
example: We have had two power failures in a five-month period.
last /læst/
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verb
definition: to continue in time
example: They say the snow will last until the end of next week.
right /raɪt/
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noun
definition: something that a person is or should be morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do
example: She has the right to know the truth.
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mayor /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/
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noun
definition: the elected leader of a city or town
example: The mayor announced a reorganization of the police department.
responsible /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/
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adjective
definition: being the cause of a particular action or situation, especially a harmful or unpleasant one
example: The government is responsible for their people's safety.
realize /ˈriː.ə.laɪz/
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verb
definition: to become aware of or understand a situation
example: We realized the store will be closing in a few minutes.
stay together /ˌsteɪ təˈɡeð.ɚ/
verb
definition: to be loyal to one another, especially in times of trouble
example: My parents stay together through thick or thin.
hope /hoʊp/
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verb
definition: expressing the feeling or wish that something desired will happen
example: Maggie sends her love and hopes you'll feel better soon.
solution /səˈluː.ʃən/
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noun
definition: an answer to a problem
example: There’s no easy solution to this problem.
psychologist /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
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noun
definition: someone who studies the mind and emotions and their relationship to behavior
example: My friend is a psychologist, so she knows if I am lying.
reason /ˈriː.zən/
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noun
definition: the cause of an event or situation
example: There must be a reason why she’s not here yet.
famous /ˈfeɪ.məs/
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adjective
definition: known by very many or most people
example: Scotland is famous for its spectacular countryside.
hide /haɪd/
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verb
definition: to put or keep away from notice
example: She tried to hide her disappointment.
satisfied /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/
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adjective
definition: contented, happy or pleased
example: Some people are never satisfied with what they have.
interviewer /ˈɪn.tɚ.vjuː.ɚ/
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noun
definition: a person who manages an interview and asks the questions
example: The interviewer was asking serious questions.
response /rɪˈspɑːns/
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noun
definition: a reply or an answer
example: She applied for admission and is still waiting for a response from the school.
excerpt /ˈek.sɜːpt/
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noun
definition: extract, part
example: I read the excerpts from the news article this morning.
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preview /ˈpriː.vjuː/
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verb
definition: to give a general description of something that will happen in the future
example: The preview of the movie gave us an idea about its storyline.
plague /pleɪɡ/
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verb
definition: to cause worry, pain or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time
example: There are people out there who will plague our entire lives.
eyesore /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/
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noun
definition: an unpleasant or ugly sight in a public place
example: The old building is a real eyesore.
abandon /əˈbæn.dən/
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verb
definition: to leave behind or run away from someone or something, or to give up
example: She had to abandon her car and walk to work after getting stuck in the snow.
snob /snɑːb/
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noun
definition: a person who judges the importance of people mainly by their social position or wealth
example: Her husband is a terrible snob because he won’t speak to you if you don’t come from an affluent family.
caretaker /ˈkerˌteɪ.kər/
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noun
definition: a person employed to take care of a large building or property, doing cleaning, repairs, gardening, or other jobs
example: Tony, the caretaker, always came to sweep and tidy up the church in preparation for Sunday.
tagger /ˈtæɡ.ər/
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noun
definition: someone who paints his/her name or a special mark on buildings
example: The tagger spray painted along the walls of the subway station.
graffiti /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/
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noun
definition: writings or drawings made on surfaces in public places
example: The walls of the old building are covered in graffiti.
fame /feɪm/
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noun
definition: the condition of being known or recognized by many people
example: Her rise to fame was quite phenomenal – in less than two years she was a household name.
alternative /ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/
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adjective
definition: a plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one
example: An alternative venue for the concert is being sought.
interpret /ɪnˈtɜːr.prət/
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verb
definition: to decide what the intended meaning of something is
example: How do you interpret this passage of the poem?
valuable /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/
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adjective
definition: important, useful, or beneficial
example: He was able to provide the police with some valuable information to arrest the suspect.
legislation /ˌledʒ.ɪˈsleɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a law or set of laws that is being created
example: Certain animals are protected under state legislation.
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bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/
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noun
definition: the intimidation of weaker people
example: He fought against bullying in high school.
behavior /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ/
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noun
definition: the manner in which one acts or behaves
example: Many people complained about the behavior of some of the fans who were loud and threatening to those around them.
aggressive /əˈɡres.ɪv/
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adjective
definition: using strong, forceful methods especially to sell or persuade
example: You have to be aggressive if you want to succeed in this business.
exhibit /ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/
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verb
definition: showing something, especially a quality, by your behavior
example: He is exhibiting poor judgment.
abuse /əˈbjuːs/
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verb
definition: treating a person or animal badly or cruelly, or to use something in the wrong way
example: He was abusing his privilege so we have to warn him.
the public /ðə ˈpʌblɪk/
noun
definition: the people and society of a nation or community, or the whole of humanity
example: The park is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.
unacceptable /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/
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adjective
definition: not pleasing or welcome; not acceptable
example: These recurring mistakes are unacceptable.
incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
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noun
definition: unexpected and usually unpleasant things that happen
example: About three demonstration incidents took place yesterday in different parts of the city.
self-esteem /ˌself.əˈstiːm/
noun
definition: a feeling of having respect for yourself and your abilities
example: The program is intended to build students’ self-esteem.
outlook /ˈaʊt.lʊk/
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noun
definition: the way that a person thinks about things
example: He has a positive outlook on life.
victim /ˈvɪk.təm/
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noun
definition: a person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, or killed by someone else
example: She’s just a victim of circumstances beyond her control.
anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
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noun
definition: extreme suffering, grief, or pain
example: Somehow we deal with the anguish of serious illness.
therapy /ˈθer.ə.pi/
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noun
definition: the treatment of physical or mental illnesses
example: With physical therapy, you should eventually be able to walk again.
ensure /ɪnˈʃʊr/
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verb
definition: to make something sure, certain, or safe
example: We had the reports checked to ensure the accuracy of the story.
stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/
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adjective
definition: firmly fixed or not likely to move or change
example: She’s in the hospital in stable condition.
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