manual /ˈmænjʊəl/ noun.
definition :
a book containing instructions for doing something,
especially for operating amachine
hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/ noun.
definition :
an idea that attempts to explain something,
but has not yet been tested or provedto be correct
ex.
Our findings support the hypothesis
that these patients are at increased risk ofheart disease.
stereotype /ˈsteriəˌtaɪp/ noun.
definition :
a very firm and simple idea about what a particular type of person or thing is like
ex.
He certainly doesn't fit the stereotype of the emotional Italian.
applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/ noun.
definition :
someone who applies for something, such as a job or a loan of money
ex.
job applicants
participant /pɑrˈtɪsɪpənt/noun.
definition :
someone who takes part in something
ex.
It was argued that he was a willing participant in the crime.
exclude /ɪkˈsklud/ verb
definition :
to deliberately not include something
ex.
These figures exclude cash receipts.
external /ɪkˈstɜrn(ə)l/ adjective
definition :
coming from outside a place or organization
ex.
sources of external financing
exterior /ɪkˈstɪriər/ noun
definition :
the outside part of something, especially a building
ex.
There are plans to improve the hotel’s exterior.
extract /ɪkˈstrækt/ verb
definition :
to remove something from a particular place
ex.
He opened a drawer and extracted a file.
extracurricular /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/ adjective
definition :
extracurricular activities are things
that you do at school or college that are not part of your program of study
reorganization /͵riɔrgənəˋzeʃən/ noun
definition :
the process of organizing something again in a different way
ex.
The general manager has planned a reorganization of the sales department
repeat /rɪˋpit/ verb
definition :
to say or write something again
ex.
If you repeat those allegations, we will consult our lawyers.
reprss /rɪˈpres/ verb
definition :
a feeling
ex.
I couldn’t repress my curiosity.
retrieve /rɪˈtriv/ verb
definition :
to get something back, especially something that is not easy to find
ex.
She stooped to retrieve the key from the ground.
revive /rɪˈvaɪv/ verb
definition :
to make someone become conscious or alive again
ex.
Attempts to revive him failed, and he died soon afterward.
childish /tʃ'ɑɪldɪʃ/ adj
definition :
behaving in a silly and annoying way, like a small child
ex.
It’s simply childish to refuse to talk to her.
foolish /ˈfulɪʃ/ adjective
definition :
lacking good sense and judgment
ex.
I did some stupid things when I was young and foolish.
selfish /ˈselfɪʃ/ adjective
definition :
thinking only about yourself and not caring about other people
ex.
I decided to go for purely selfish reasons.
reddish /ˈredɪʃ/ adjective
definition :
similar to red, or slightly red
rubbish /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ adjective
definition :
something that is useless, of no value, or of very low quality
irrational /ɪˈræʃ(ə)nəl/ adjective
definition :
done or happening without clear or sensible reasons
ex.
The market’s enthusiasm for high-tech stocks was irrational but understandable.
irregular /ɪˈreɡjələr/ adjective
definition :
not even, smooth, or straight in shape or appearance
ex.
The original date of the translation is irrelevant to its value as a historical source.
irresponsible /ˌɪrɪˈspɑnsəb(ə)l/ adjective
definition :
done or said without thinking of the possible results of your actions or words
ex.
It was irresponsible of you to leave her alone.
irresistible /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəb(ə)l/ adjective
definition :
strong or powerful and impossible to control or defeat.
ex.
The arguments for a change in the law are irresistible.
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