require /rɪˈkwaɪər/
(verb) to need something; to depend on somebody/something
Example: The law requires that each item clearly display the warranty information
(verb) to need something; to depend on somebody/something
Example: The law requires that each item clearly display the warranty information
time-consuming /ˈtaɪm kənsuːmɪŋ/
(adjective) taking or needing a lot of time
Example: Five interviews later, Ms. Lopez had the job, but it was the most time-consuming process she had ever gone through
(adjective) taking or needing a lot of time
Example: Five interviews later, Ms. Lopez had the job, but it was the most time-consuming process she had ever gone through
effective /ɪˈfektɪv/
(adjective) producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
Example: Howard was pleased to find that the diet recommended by his doctor was quite effective
(adjective) producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
Example: Howard was pleased to find that the diet recommended by his doctor was quite effective
reform /rɪˈfɔːrm/
(noun) change that is made to a social system, an organization, etc. in order to improve or correct it
Example: For years I was an alcoholic, but I reformed when the doctors gave me six months to live.
(noun) change that is made to a social system, an organization, etc. in order to improve or correct it
Example: For years I was an alcoholic, but I reformed when the doctors gave me six months to live.
lecture /ˈlektʃər/
(noun) a talk that is given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject, often as part of a university or college course
Example: The lecture was very interesting.
(noun) a talk that is given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject, often as part of a university or college course
Example: The lecture was very interesting.
blame /bleɪm/
(verb) to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
Example: She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
(verb) to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
Example: She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/
(noun) a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim
Example: In October, we decided to start a “Special Christmas Gifts” campaign.
(noun) a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim
Example: In October, we decided to start a “Special Christmas Gifts” campaign.
curriculum /kəˈrɪkjələm/
(noun) the subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college, etc.
Example: Music and arts should be added to the school curriculum.
(noun) the subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college, etc.
Example: Music and arts should be added to the school curriculum.
creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/
(noun) the use of skill and imagination to produce something new or to produce art
Example: Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.
(noun) the use of skill and imagination to produce something new or to produce art
Example: Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.
stimulate /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/
(verb) to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something
Example: Reading stories can stimulate children's imagination.
(verb) to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something
Example: Reading stories can stimulate children's imagination.
eradicate /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
(verb) to destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad
Example: The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption.
(verb) to destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad
Example: The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption.
compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
(adjective) that must be done because of a law or a rule
Example: Some people think that students in high schools should study music as a compulsory school subject.
(adjective) that must be done because of a law or a rule
Example: Some people think that students in high schools should study music as a compulsory school subject.
demonstration /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/
(noun) a public meeting or a march (= an organized walk by many people) at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting somebody/something
Example: Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.
(noun) a public meeting or a march (= an organized walk by many people) at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting somebody/something
Example: Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.
disabled /dɪsˈeɪbld/
(adjective) unable to use a part of your body completely or easily because of a physical condition, an illness, an injury, etc.; unable to learn easily
Example: Although she is a disabled student, she is always the best student in our class.
(adjective) unable to use a part of your body completely or easily because of a physical condition, an illness, an injury, etc.; unable to learn easily
Example: Although she is a disabled student, she is always the best student in our class.
passion /ˈpæʃn/
(noun) a very strong feeling of love, hate, anger, enthusiasm, etc.
Example: Politics and philosophy were his lifelong passions.
(noun) a very strong feeling of love, hate, anger, enthusiasm, etc.
Example: Politics and philosophy were his lifelong passions.
illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtərəsi/
(noun) the fact of being unable to read or write
Example: There is a mass campaign aiming to mobilize 100,000 teachers with the aim of eradicating illiteracy.
(noun) the fact of being unable to read or write
Example: There is a mass campaign aiming to mobilize 100,000 teachers with the aim of eradicating illiteracy.
mentally retarded /ˈmen.təl.i rɪˈtɑːr.dɪd/
(a.)
Example: She's mentally retarded.
(a.)
Example: She's mentally retarded.
schooling /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
(noun) the education you receive at school
Example: Jack received much formal schooling.
(noun) the education you receive at school
Example: Jack received much formal schooling.
undergraduate course /ˌʌn.dɚˈɡræd.ju.ət kɔːrs/ /
(phrase)
Example: I'm attending an undergraduate course.
(phrase)
Example: I'm attending an undergraduate course.
tertiary study /ˈtɜːʃəri ˈstʌdi/
(phrase)
Example: Tertiary study is an education level beyond high school.
(phrase)
Example: Tertiary study is an education level beyond high school.