assume /əˈsuːm/
(verb) to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
Example: The young man felt ready to assume the new responsibilities of his promotion
(verb) to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
Example: The young man felt ready to assume the new responsibilities of his promotion
circumstance /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
(noun) the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Example: Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
(noun) the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Example: Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
propose /prəˈpəʊz/
(verb) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on
Example: He proposed changing the name of the company.
(verb) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on
Example: He proposed changing the name of the company.
official /əˈfɪʃl/
(adjective) agreed to, said, done, etc. by somebody who is in a position of authority
Example: Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce.
(adjective) agreed to, said, done, etc. by somebody who is in a position of authority
Example: Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce.
facility /fəˈsɪləti/
(noun) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: Schools and hospitals are necessary facilities.
(noun) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: Schools and hospitals are necessary facilities.
committee /kəˈmɪti/
(noun) a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
Example: The local council have just set up a committee to study recycling.
(noun) a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
Example: The local council have just set up a committee to study recycling.
alternate /ˈɔːltərnət/
(adjective) happening or following one after the other regularly
Example: She alternated between cheerfulness and deep despair.
(adjective) happening or following one after the other regularly
Example: She alternated between cheerfulness and deep despair.
federation /ˌfedəˈreɪʃn/
(noun) a country consisting of a group of individual states that have control over their own affairs but are controlled by a central government for national decisions, etc.
Example: The United States is a federation of 50 individual states.
(noun) a country consisting of a group of individual states that have control over their own affairs but are controlled by a central government for national decisions, etc.
Example: The United States is a federation of 50 individual states.
championship /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
(noun) a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport
Example: The world championships will be held in Scotland next year.
(noun) a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport
Example: The world championships will be held in Scotland next year.
inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒn/
(noun) the fact of including somebody/something; the fact of being included
Example: She is being considered for inclusion on the England team.
(noun) the fact of including somebody/something; the fact of being included
Example: She is being considered for inclusion on the England team.
spectator /ˈspekteɪtər/
(noun) a person who is watching an event, especially a sports event
Example: The singer performed in front of 2000 cheerful spectators.
(noun) a person who is watching an event, especially a sports event
Example: The singer performed in front of 2000 cheerful spectators.
squad car /ˈskwɑːd kɑːr/
(noun) a police car
Example: A squad car is a car in which policemen cruise the streets.
(noun) a police car
Example: A squad car is a car in which policemen cruise the streets.
walkie talkie radio /ˌwɑː.kiˈtɑː.ki ˈreɪ.di.oʊ/
(noun)
Example: Our range of walkie-talkie radios is great to keep in touch together.
(noun)
Example: Our range of walkie-talkie radios is great to keep in touch together.
phenomenon /fəˈnɑːmɪnən/
(noun) a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
Example: Interestingly, the song has quickly become a phenomenon among the young.
(noun) a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
Example: Interestingly, the song has quickly become a phenomenon among the young.
referee /ˌrefəˈriː/
(noun) the official who controls the game in some sports
Example: The principal often acts as a referee for his students.
(noun) the official who controls the game in some sports
Example: The principal often acts as a referee for his students.
content to /kənˈtent tə/
(a.)
Example: I'm content to sit at the back.
(a.)
Example: I'm content to sit at the back.
conceptualize /kənˈseptʃuəlaɪz/
(verb) to form an idea of something in your mind
Example: To conceptualize is to form a concept or idea of something.
(verb) to form an idea of something in your mind
Example: To conceptualize is to form a concept or idea of something.
rationale /ˌræʃəˈnæl/
(noun) the principles or reasons which explain a particular decision, course of action, belief, etc.
Example: What is the rationale behind these new exams?
(noun) the principles or reasons which explain a particular decision, course of action, belief, etc.
Example: What is the rationale behind these new exams?
oversight /ˈəʊvərsaɪt/
(noun) the fact of making a mistake because you forget to do something or you do not notice something
Example: They claimed it was simply an oversight.
(noun) the fact of making a mistake because you forget to do something or you do not notice something
Example: They claimed it was simply an oversight.
formalize /ˈfɔːrməlaɪz/
(verb) to make an arrangement, a plan or a relationship official
Example: They offered me the job, but the contract has not been formalized yet.
(verb) to make an arrangement, a plan or a relationship official
Example: They offered me the job, but the contract has not been formalized yet.