reduction /rɪˈdʌkʃn/
(noun) an act of making something less or smaller; the state of being made less or smaller
Example: The outlet store gave a 20 percent reduction in the price of the shelves and bookcases
(noun) an act of making something less or smaller; the state of being made less or smaller
Example: The outlet store gave a 20 percent reduction in the price of the shelves and bookcases
review /rɪˈvjuː/
(noun) a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report
Example: The terms of the contract are under review.
(noun) a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report
Example: The terms of the contract are under review.
separate /ˈseprət/
(adjective) forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
Example: I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
(adjective) forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
Example: I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
continent /ˈkɑːntɪnənt/
(adjective) connected with the control of your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
Example: There are seven continents on Earth.
(adjective) connected with the control of your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
Example: There are seven continents on Earth.
regard /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(verb) to think about somebody/something in a particular way
Example: Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas.
(verb) to think about somebody/something in a particular way
Example: Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas.
attractive /əˈtræktɪv/
(adjective) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way
Example: I saw a very attractive lady yesterday.
(adjective) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way
Example: I saw a very attractive lady yesterday.
prestigious /preˈstiːdʒəs/
(adjective) respected and admired as very important or of very high quality
Example: a prestigious award
(adjective) respected and admired as very important or of very high quality
Example: a prestigious award
sentiment /ˈsentɪmənt/
(noun) a feeling or an opinion, especially one based on emotions
Example: We all share the same sentiments of anger, disgust, and frustration.
(noun) a feeling or an opinion, especially one based on emotions
Example: We all share the same sentiments of anger, disgust, and frustration.
refinery /rɪˈfaɪnəri/
(noun) a factory where a substance such as oil is refined (= made pure)
Example: an oil refinery
(noun) a factory where a substance such as oil is refined (= made pure)
Example: an oil refinery
remoteness /rɪˈməʊtnəs/
(noun) the fact of being very far away from places where other people live
Example: The remoteness of the location hindered development.
(noun) the fact of being very far away from places where other people live
Example: The remoteness of the location hindered development.
static /ˈstætɪk/
(adjective) not moving, changing or developing
Example: The balance sheet provides a static picture of the financial position at a point in time.
(adjective) not moving, changing or developing
Example: The balance sheet provides a static picture of the financial position at a point in time.
barbarism /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
(noun) a state of not having any education, respect for art, etc.
Example: He called the ignorance an act of barbarism.
(noun) a state of not having any education, respect for art, etc.
Example: He called the ignorance an act of barbarism.
unproductive /ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/
(adjective) not producing very much; not producing good results
Example: unproductive meetings
(adjective) not producing very much; not producing good results
Example: unproductive meetings
penicillin /ˌpenɪˈsɪlɪn/
(noun) a substance obtained from mould , used as a drug to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria; a type of antibiotic
Example: There are patients who are allergic to penicillin.
(noun) a substance obtained from mould , used as a drug to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria; a type of antibiotic
Example: There are patients who are allergic to penicillin.
attribute /əˈtrɪbjuːt/
(verb) to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing
Example: Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher.
(verb) to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing
Example: Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher.
figurative /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
(adjective) used in a way that is different from the usual meaning, in order to create a particular mental picture. For example, ‘He exploded with rage’ shows a figurative use of the verb ‘explode’.
Example: Of course, she was using the term "massacre" in the figurative sense.
(adjective) used in a way that is different from the usual meaning, in order to create a particular mental picture. For example, ‘He exploded with rage’ shows a figurative use of the verb ‘explode’.
Example: Of course, she was using the term "massacre" in the figurative sense.
gender gap /ˈdʒendər ɡæp/
(noun) a difference that separates men and women, in terms of attitudes, opportunities and status
Example: The gender gap is still huge.
(noun) a difference that separates men and women, in terms of attitudes, opportunities and status
Example: The gender gap is still huge.
glass ceiling /ˌɡlæs ˈsiːlɪŋ/
(noun) the way in which unfair attitudes can stop women, or other groups, from getting the best jobs in a company, etc. although there are no official rules to prevent them from getting these jobs
Example: She is the first female to break through the glass ceiling in Engineering.
(noun) the way in which unfair attitudes can stop women, or other groups, from getting the best jobs in a company, etc. although there are no official rules to prevent them from getting these jobs
Example: She is the first female to break through the glass ceiling in Engineering.
unification /ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) the act or process of joining people, things, parts of a country, etc. together so that they can form a single unit
Example: the costs of German unification
(noun) the act or process of joining people, things, parts of a country, etc. together so that they can form a single unit
Example: the costs of German unification
fabulous /ˈfæbjələs/
(adjective) extremely good
Example: For thousands of years fabulous serpents and dragons have been the stuff of myth.
(adjective) extremely good
Example: For thousands of years fabulous serpents and dragons have been the stuff of myth.