SPEAKING: Right to Have Sex
unilateral /ˌjuː.nəˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
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adjective
definition: involving only one group or country; one-sided
example: Too often, my husband makes unilateral decisions without seeking my advice.
celibate /ˈsel.ɪ.bət/
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adjective
definition: not having sexual activity, especially because you have made a religious promise not to
example: He was celibate for many years following the death of his wife.
therapist /ˈθer.ə.pɪst/
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noun
definition: someone whose job is to treat a particular type of mental or physical illness or disability, usually with a particular type or therapy
example: Therapists helped her regain the use of his fingers.
out of the blue /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈbluː/
idiom
definition: completely unexpected
example: One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving.
nervous wreck /ˈnɜrvəs rɛk/
noun
definition: a person suffering from stress or emotional exhaustion
example: She was a nervous wreck, crying when anyone asked her about her experience.
nightmarish /ˈnaɪtˌmɛrɪʃ/
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adjective
definition: an extremely unpleasant event or experience or possible event or experience
example: The heavy turbulence caused a nightmarish experience for all of the passengers.
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/
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verb
definition: to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game
example: I'm going to pretend we never had this conversation.
LISTENING: Living through Divorce (Part 3)
obligation /ˌɑː.bləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: something that you must do because of a law, rule, promise, etc.
example: The government has an obligation to assist in relief efforts.
case study /keɪs ˈstʌdi/
noun
definition: a situation in real life that can be looked at or studied to learn about something.
example: She published a case study on how schools use computers in language learning.
percentage /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
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noun
definition: a part of a whole.
example: TV ratings are based on the percentage of sets tuned to a particular program.
family counselor /ˈfæməli ˈkaʊnsələr/
noun
definition: a person who provides advice or a type of therapy that can help families with any of the issues they may be facing.
example: You need to consult a family counselor if you have problems regarding your marriage.
attached /əˈtætʃt/
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adjective
definition: emotionally connected; to like someone or something very much.
example: I’m very attached to my old guitar.
fond /fɑːnd/
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adjective
definition: having a liking for or love of someone or something.
example: Many of us have fond memories of our childhood.
daughter-in-law
noun
definition: the wife of one’s son.
example: She would’ve been a perfect daughter-in-law if she were just good at cooking.
differ /ˈdɪf.ər/
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verb
definition: to have opinions that don’t agree.
example: His views differ considerably from those of his parents.
appreciate /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
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verb
definition: to admire and value something or someone.
example: We appreciate the need for immediate action.
see (sby) /siː/
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verb
definition: to have a romantic relationship with someone.
example: How long has she been seeing him?
grown up /ɡroʊn ʌp/
adjective
definition: like an adult; behaving in a responsible way.
example: He seems very grown up for a ten-year-old.
ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/
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adjective
definition: feeling shame or guilt.
example: She is ashamed that she's late for the meeting.
share /ʃer/
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verb
definition: to tell someone else about your thoughts, feelings, ideas, etc.
example: I would like to share this proposal to all of you.
model /ˈmɑː.dəl/
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noun
definition: something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type.
example: I want to be a good role model to my children.
Reading: One Person's Vandalism is Another One's Art
subset /ˈsʌb.set/
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noun
definition: a set (a group of similar numbers, objects, or people) that is part of another, larger set.
example: Only a small subset of the patients in the study experienced these side effects.
world-renowned /ˌwɜːrld.rɪˈnaʊnd/
adjective
definition: known and admired throughout the world.
example: Brad Pitt is a world-renowned actor.
plaster /ˈplæs.tɚ/
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verb
definition: to spread plaster on a surface; to make something stick in a flat smooth layer.
example: The posters were plastered on the wall.
aesthetic /esˈθetɪk/
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adjective
definition: relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty.
example: There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons for planting trees.
edginess /ˈɛdʒɪnəs/
noun
definition: new and unusual in a way that is likely to make some people uncomfortable.
example: She had lost that edginess and appeared even more beautiful than he remembered.
splash /splæʃ/
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verb
definition: to cause a liquid to scatter in flying masses.
example: The kids were splashing about in the shallow end of the swimming pool.
logical /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
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adjective
definition: of or relating to the formal processes used in thinking and reasoning.
example: Students need the ability to construct a logical argument.
bureaucrat /ˈbjʊrəˌkræt/
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noun
definition: a person who is one of the people who run a government or big company and who does everything according to the rules of that government or company; a person who is part of a bureaucracy.
example: They were known as capable and energetic bureaucrats.
struggle /ˈstrʌɡl/
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verb
definition: to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems.
example: I struggle to balance work and family commitments.
commercial /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
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adjective
definition: describes a record, film, book, etc. that has been produced with the aim of making money and, as a result, lacks artistic value.
example: Museums are becoming too commercial these days.
fad /fæd/
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noun
definition: something such as an interest or fashion that is very popular for a short time.
example: She's always interested in the latest fads.
ethnicity /eθˈnɪsəti/
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noun
definition: a particular ethnic affiliation or group.
example: My grandfather came from a rare ethnicity.
mainstream /ˈmeɪnˌstrim/
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noun
definition: the way of life or set of beliefs accepted by most people.
example: The new law should allow more disabled people to enter the mainstream of American life.
substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/
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adjective
definition: large in amount, size, or number.
example: There has been a substantial increase in the number of forest fires this year due to our unusual dry weather.
greenery /ˈɡrinəri/
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noun
definition: green foliage or plants.
example: The lush greenery of the islands attracted many visitors.
interpretation /ɪnˌtɜrprɪˈteɪʃən/
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noun
definition: the act or result of explaining or interpreting something; the way something is explained or understood.
example: The evidence suggests a different interpretation of events.
rationalize /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/
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verb
definition: to try to find reasons to explain your behavior, decisions, etc.
example: He couldn't rationalize buying such an expensive car.
legislate /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪt/
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verb
definition: to control, create, or cause something by making laws.
example: They promised to legislate against cigarette advertising.
inspector /ɪnˈspɛktər/
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noun
definition: a person whose job is to officially inspect something.
example: The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.
commission /kəˈmɪʃən/
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noun
definition: a fee paid to an agent or employee for transacting a piece of business or performing a service; a percentage of the money received from a total paid to the agent responsible for the business.
example: He received his commissions after the contract signing.
exposure /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
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noun
definition: the act of revealing secrets about someone or something.
example: Studies show that constant exposure to media content normalizes violence.
critically acclaimed /ˈkrɪtɪkəli əˈkleɪmd/
adjective
definition: to offer enthusiastic praise or applause from critics.
example: Although it was critically acclaimed, the album wasn’t a commercial success.
WRITING: Supporting Information
plop /plɑp/
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verb
definition: to sit down or land heavily, or to put something down heavily without taking care.
example: My sisters came home and plopped down next to me.
routine /ruˈtin/
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noun
definition: a usual set of activities or way of doing things.
example: Waking up at 5 a.m. in the morning is part of my daily routine.
troubles /ˈtrʌbəlz/
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noun
definition: problems or difficulties.
example: She thought her troubles would be over once she got a job, but she was wrong.
laziness /ˈleɪzinəs/
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noun
definition: state of not liking to work hard or to be active.
example: I could go to the gym but laziness stops me.
distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/
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verb
definition: to recognize or understand the difference between two things.
example: Distinguishing between scientific fact and fiction can be difficult sometimes.
lead to /lid tu/
phrasal verb
definition: to result in (something).
example: Reducing speed limits should lead to fewer deaths on the roads.
inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriɪt/
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adjective
definition: unsuitable.
example: His casual clothes were inappropriate for such a formal occasion.
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