hurricane (n.) /ˈhʌrɪkən/
definition:
a violent storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain
sitcom (n.) /ˈsɪtkɒm/
definition:
a television or radio series about a particular group of characters who deal with situation in a humorous way
fiction (n.) /ˈfɪkʃ(ə)n/
definition:
books and stories about imaginary events and people. Books that give facts about real events, things, or people are called non-fiction
a report, story, or explanation that is not true
ex:
Hardy wrote poetry as well as fiction.
His alibi was pure fiction.
It is sometimes difficult to distinguish fact from fiction in the book.
sworn (adj.) /swɔː(r)n/
definition:
made or given by someone who promises that everything they are going to say is true
sworn enemies or friends have expressed strong dislike or friendship for each other
ex:
The committee has begun taking sworn statements from people involved in this matter.
testimony (n.) /ˈtestɪməni/
definition:
- 1. a formal statement about something that you saw, know, or experienced, usually given in a court of law
- 2. evidence that something exists or is true
ex:
- 1. I was asked to give testimony.
- 2. The latest trade figures are testimony to the failure of government policies.
idle (adj.) /ˈaɪd(ə)l/
definition:
machines or factories that are idle are not being used
ex:
The extra power stations are idle when demand is lower.
biased(adj.)/ˈbaɪəst/
definition:
preferring one person, thing, or idea to another in a way that is unfair
ex:
The salary structure was biased against women returning to work later in life.
alleged (adj.) /əˈledʒd/
definition:
claimed to be true, even though this has not been proved
ex:
The alleged victim's evidence could not be relied upon.
stab (v.) /stæb/
definition:
to kill or hurt someone by pushing a knife or other sharp object into their body
ex:
His brother was stabbed in the hand.
arrangement (n.) /əˈreɪndʒmənt/
definition:
a way of organizing things so that problems are solved or avoided
ex:
I'm staying with Sally until my heating gets fixed – it's just a temporary arrangement.
dilemma (n.) /dɪˈlemə/
definition:
a situation in which you have to make a difficult decision
ex:
I'm in a dilemma over whether to tell him or not.
summon (v.) /ˈsʌmən/
definition:
to officially order someone to come to a place, especially a court of law
ex:
He was urgently summoned to Washington for consultations.
seek (v.) /siːk/
definition:
to ask for something, or to try to get something
ex:
Seek medical advice if symptoms last more than a week.
butcher (n.) /ˈbʊtʃə(r)/
definition:
someone whose job is to sell meat and sometimes also to kill animals for meat.
ex:
The shop they work in is called a butcher's or a butcher's shop.
chain (n.) /tʃeɪn/
definition:
a series of metal rings connected to each other, used for fastening, pulling, or lifting things
ex:
- 1. There was a rusty iron chain hanging from the gate.
- 2. The crate was secured with a strong chain.
adultery (n.) /əˈdʌlt(ə)ri/
definition:
sex that takes place between a married person and someone who is not their husband or wife
ex:
They were divorced on the grounds of adultery.
anthology (n.) /ænˈθɒlədʒi/
definition:
a book containing poems, stories, or songs written by different people.
ex:
Someone who produces an anthology is called an anthologist.
trivial (adj.) /ˈtrɪviəl/
definition:
not very important, serious, or valuable
ex:
- 1. The injuries were relatively trivial.
- 2. Why do they get so upset over such a trivial matter?
divergence (n.) /daɪˈvɜː(r)dʒ(ə)ns/
definition:
a difference in the way that two or more things develop from the same thing
ex:
a wide divergence of opinion on this issue
hairy (adj.) /ˈheəri/
definition:
with a lot of hair
ex:
The leaves are soft and hairy.
tusk (n.) /tʌsk/
definition:
one of the two very long pointed teeth on an animal such as an elephant or a walrus
fringed (adj.) /frɪndʒd/
definition:
decorated with a fringe or fringes
plow = plough (v.) /plaʊ/
definition:
to turn over the soil before putting seeds into it using a plough
ex:
The fields were being ploughed for winter wheat.
enormous (adj.) /ɪˈnɔː(r)məs/
definition:
very large in size or quantity
ex:
- 1. The enormous birthday cake dwarfed everything else on the table.
- 2. The stress they're under is enormous.
grapple (v.) /ˈɡræp(ə)l/
definition:
to fight with someone
ex:
The row led to them grappling on the floor.
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