assemble /əˈsembl/
(verb) to come together as a group; to bring people or things together as a group
Example: All the students were asked to assemble in the main hall
(verb) to come together as a group; to bring people or things together as a group
Example: All the students were asked to assemble in the main hall
coincide /ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/
(verb) to take place at the same time
Example: My cousin's wedding coincided with a holiday weekend, so it was a perfect time to rent a car and go for a drive
(verb) to take place at the same time
Example: My cousin's wedding coincided with a holiday weekend, so it was a perfect time to rent a car and go for a drive
extensive /ɪkˈstensɪv/
(adjective) covering a large area; great in amount
Example: It is an extensive collection of silver.
(adjective) covering a large area; great in amount
Example: It is an extensive collection of silver.
estate /ɪˈsteɪt/
(noun) an area of land with a lot of houses or factories of the same type on it
Example: They're estate agents.
(noun) an area of land with a lot of houses or factories of the same type on it
Example: They're estate agents.
ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/
(adjective) belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past
Example: The ancient forests were found only in books.
(adjective) belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past
Example: The ancient forests were found only in books.
proper /ˈprɑːpər/
(adjective) right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules
Example: We should have had a proper discussion before voting.
(adjective) right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules
Example: We should have had a proper discussion before voting.
interpretation /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃn/
(noun) the particular way in which something is understood or explained
Example: Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events.
(noun) the particular way in which something is understood or explained
Example: Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events.
manner /ˈmænər/
(noun) behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture
Example: He has a friendly manner.
(noun) behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture
Example: He has a friendly manner.
multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/
(adjective) for or including people of several different cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs and traditions, etc.)
Example: My company is multicultural and has many international employees.
(adjective) for or including people of several different cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs and traditions, etc.)
Example: My company is multicultural and has many international employees.
neglect /nɪˈɡlekt/
(verb) to fail to take care of somebody/something
Example: He neglected to write to her.
(verb) to fail to take care of somebody/something
Example: He neglected to write to her.
renovation /ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/
(noun) the act or process of repairing and painting an old building, piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again
Example: The house underwent major renovations.
(noun) the act or process of repairing and painting an old building, piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again
Example: The house underwent major renovations.
devote /dɪˈvəʊt/
(verb)
Example: She devoted herself to her career.
(verb)
Example: She devoted herself to her career.
organic /ɔːrˈɡænɪk/
(adjective) produced or practised without using artificial chemicals
Example: We buy organic food at the farmers' market. It costs a little bit more, but we think it's better for our health.
(adjective) produced or practised without using artificial chemicals
Example: We buy organic food at the farmers' market. It costs a little bit more, but we think it's better for our health.
imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/
(adjective) likely to happen very soon
Example: the imminent threat of invasion
(adjective) likely to happen very soon
Example: the imminent threat of invasion
die down /daɪ daʊn/
(phrasal verb) to become gradually less strong, loud, easy to notice, etc.
Example: The storm has died down.
(phrasal verb) to become gradually less strong, loud, easy to notice, etc.
Example: The storm has died down.
dismissive of /dɪˈsmɪs.ɪv ɒv/
(phrase)
Example: Some people littered on roads, they were so dismissive of the rule of law.
(phrase)
Example: Some people littered on roads, they were so dismissive of the rule of law.
modification /ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) the act or process of changing something in order to improve it or make it more acceptable; a change that is made
Example: Today, genetic modification efforts are much more directed.
(noun) the act or process of changing something in order to improve it or make it more acceptable; a change that is made
Example: Today, genetic modification efforts are much more directed.
silversmith /ˈsɪlvərsmɪθ/
(noun) a person who makes, repairs or sells articles made of silver
Example: He became a successful watchmaker and silversmith.
(noun) a person who makes, repairs or sells articles made of silver
Example: He became a successful watchmaker and silversmith.
tribal /ˈtraɪbl/
(adjective) connected with a tribe or tribes
Example: Tribal lands were held in common and each man was entitled to a share in the products.
(adjective) connected with a tribe or tribes
Example: Tribal lands were held in common and each man was entitled to a share in the products.
cumbersome /ˈkʌmbərsəm/
(adjective) large and heavy; difficult to carry
Example: The cumbersome box was too big for the shopping cart.
(adjective) large and heavy; difficult to carry
Example: The cumbersome box was too big for the shopping cart.