determine /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
(verb) to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
Example: After reading the contract, I was still unable to detemine if our company was liable for back wages.
(verb) to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
Example: After reading the contract, I was still unable to detemine if our company was liable for back wages.
reject /rɪˈdʒekt/
(verb) to refuse to accept or consider something
Example: We put the rejects in this box
(verb) to refuse to accept or consider something
Example: We put the rejects in this box
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/
(verb) to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
Example: I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand
(verb) to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
Example: I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand
represent /ˌreprɪˈzent/
(verb) to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.
Example: The colour violet represents faith.
(verb) to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.
Example: The colour violet represents faith.
anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/
(noun) a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
Example: We always celebrate our wedding anniversary every year.
(noun) a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
Example: We always celebrate our wedding anniversary every year.
diversity /daɪˈvɜːrsəti/
(noun) a range of many people or things that are very different from each other
Example: Is America the most ethnic diversity country in the world?
(noun) a range of many people or things that are very different from each other
Example: Is America the most ethnic diversity country in the world?
outlook /ˈaʊtlʊk/
(noun) the attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group or culture
Example: His outlook on this issue is quite subjective. He ignores his employees' needs.
(noun) the attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group or culture
Example: His outlook on this issue is quite subjective. He ignores his employees' needs.
universal /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl/
(adjective) done by or involving all the people in the world or in a particular group
Example: Illiteracy is a universal issue.
(adjective) done by or involving all the people in the world or in a particular group
Example: Illiteracy is a universal issue.
heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
(noun) the history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character
Example: Hue's Imperial City was listed as a Cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1993.
(noun) the history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character
Example: Hue's Imperial City was listed as a Cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1993.
glorious /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
(adjective) deserving or bringing great success and making somebody/something famous
Example: The match was over and Vietnam had a glorious victory.
(adjective) deserving or bringing great success and making somebody/something famous
Example: The match was over and Vietnam had a glorious victory.
legend /ˈledʒənd/
(noun) a story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true; this type of story
Example: The dance was based on several Hindu legends.
(noun) a story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true; this type of story
Example: The dance was based on several Hindu legends.
confide in somebody /kənˈfaɪd ɪn ˈsʌmbədi/
(verb)
Example: She's nice, but I don't feel I can confide in her
(verb)
Example: She's nice, but I don't feel I can confide in her
contractual /kənˈtræktʃuəl/
(adjective) connected with the conditions of a legal written agreement; agreed in a contract
Example: Are you under a contractual obligation to any other company?
(adjective) connected with the conditions of a legal written agreement; agreed in a contract
Example: Are you under a contractual obligation to any other company?
precede /prɪˈsiːd/
(verb) to happen before something or come before something/somebody in order
Example: It would be helpful if you were to precede the way.
(verb) to happen before something or come before something/somebody in order
Example: It would be helpful if you were to precede the way.
counterpart /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
(noun) a person or thing that has the same position or function as somebody/something else in a different place or situation
Example: The Prime Minister will meet with his European counterparts to discuss the war against drugs.
(noun) a person or thing that has the same position or function as somebody/something else in a different place or situation
Example: The Prime Minister will meet with his European counterparts to discuss the war against drugs.
oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/
(verb) to force somebody to do something, by law, because it is a duty, etc.
Example: He is obliged to sell their house in order to pay his debts.
(verb) to force somebody to do something, by law, because it is a duty, etc.
Example: He is obliged to sell their house in order to pay his debts.
base on /beɪs ɑːn/
(phrasal verb) to use an idea, a fact, a situation, etc. as the point from which something can be developed
Example: He was awarded a scholarship based on his marks in high school.
(phrasal verb) to use an idea, a fact, a situation, etc. as the point from which something can be developed
Example: He was awarded a scholarship based on his marks in high school.
banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/
(noun) a formal meal for a large number of people, usually for a special occasion, at which speeches are often made
Example: It could be only in the great hall that the banquet could take place.
(noun) a formal meal for a large number of people, usually for a special occasion, at which speeches are often made
Example: It could be only in the great hall that the banquet could take place.
blessing /ˈblesɪŋ/
(noun) God’s help and protection, or a prayer asking for this
Example: People do not know the blessing of good health until they lose it.
(noun) God’s help and protection, or a prayer asking for this
Example: People do not know the blessing of good health until they lose it.
sacrifice /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/
(noun) the fact of giving up something important or valuable to you in order to get or do something that seems more important; something that you give up in this way
Example: They sacrificed their whole life to the happiness of the people.
(noun) the fact of giving up something important or valuable to you in order to get or do something that seems more important; something that you give up in this way
Example: They sacrificed their whole life to the happiness of the people.