inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/
(noun) the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature
Example: His work is an inspiration to the marketing department.
(noun) the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature
Example: His work is an inspiration to the marketing department.
initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
(noun) a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose
Example: Employees are encouraged to take the initiative and share their ideas with management.
(noun) a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose
Example: Employees are encouraged to take the initiative and share their ideas with management.
dedication /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) the hard work and effort that somebody puts into an activity or a purpose because they think it is important
Example: The director's dedication to a high-quality product has motivated many of his employees
(noun) the hard work and effort that somebody puts into an activity or a purpose because they think it is important
Example: The director's dedication to a high-quality product has motivated many of his employees
appeal /əˈpiːl/
(noun) a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
Example: A restaurant with good food and reasonable prices has a lot of appeal
(noun) a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
Example: A restaurant with good food and reasonable prices has a lot of appeal
devoted /dɪˈvəʊtɪd/
(adjective) having great love for somebody/something and supporting them in everything
Example: They are devoted to their children.
(adjective) having great love for somebody/something and supporting them in everything
Example: They are devoted to their children.
aim /eɪm/
(verb) to try or plan to achieve something
Example: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
(verb) to try or plan to achieve something
Example: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
hesitate /ˈhezɪteɪt/
(verb) to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
Example: Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
(verb) to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
Example: Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
catastrophic /ˌkætəˈstrɑːfɪk/
(adjective) causing many people to suffer
Example: catastrophic effects/losses/results
(adjective) causing many people to suffer
Example: catastrophic effects/losses/results
devotion /dɪˈvəʊʃn/
(noun) great love, care and support for somebody/something
Example: Her devotion to the job left her with very little free time.
(noun) great love, care and support for somebody/something
Example: Her devotion to the job left her with very little free time.
hesitation /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/
(noun) the act of being slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
Example: After a slight hesitation, she began to speak.
(noun) the act of being slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
Example: After a slight hesitation, she began to speak.
initiate /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
(verb) to make something begin
Example: The program was initiated by the state government.
(verb) to make something begin
Example: The program was initiated by the state government.
appalled /əˈpɔːld/
(adjective) feeling or showing horror at something unpleasant or wrong
Example: They were appalled at the waste of recyclable material.
(adjective) feeling or showing horror at something unpleasant or wrong
Example: They were appalled at the waste of recyclable material.
appal /əˈpɔːl/
(verb) to make somebody feel extremely shocked and feel very strongly that something is bad
Example: The state of the kitchen appalled her.
(verb) to make somebody feel extremely shocked and feel very strongly that something is bad
Example: The state of the kitchen appalled her.
dedicate /ˈdedɪkeɪt/
(verb) to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or purpose because you think it is important
Example: In Hanoi, you can visit a museum dedicated to the life of Ho Chi Minh.
(verb) to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or purpose because you think it is important
Example: In Hanoi, you can visit a museum dedicated to the life of Ho Chi Minh.
epidemic /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/
(noun) a large number of cases of a particular disease or medical condition happening at the same time in a particular community
Example: The AIDS epidemic is very dangerous.
(noun) a large number of cases of a particular disease or medical condition happening at the same time in a particular community
Example: The AIDS epidemic is very dangerous.
epidemiology /ˌepɪˌdiːmiˈɑːlədʒi/
(noun) the scientific study of the spread and control of diseases
Example: Her major is epidemiology.
(noun) the scientific study of the spread and control of diseases
Example: Her major is epidemiology.
initiation /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn/
(noun) the act of somebody becoming a member of a group, often with a special ceremony; the act of introducing somebody to an activity or skill
Example: And that was his initiation into the world of spirit.
(noun) the act of somebody becoming a member of a group, often with a special ceremony; the act of introducing somebody to an activity or skill
Example: And that was his initiation into the world of spirit.
devote /dɪˈvəʊt/
(verb)
Example: She devoted herself to her career.
(verb)
Example: She devoted herself to her career.
catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/
(noun) a sudden event that causes many people to suffer
Example: The emigration of scientists is a catastrophe for our country.
(noun) a sudden event that causes many people to suffer
Example: The emigration of scientists is a catastrophe for our country.
aim to do something /eɪm tə du ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
(verb)
Example: I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 30.
(verb)
Example: I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 30.
be aimed at doing /bi eɪmd æt ˈduːɪŋ/
(verb)
Example: The publicity campaign was aimed at improving the eating habits of children.
(verb)
Example: The publicity campaign was aimed at improving the eating habits of children.
inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/
(verb) to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
Example: This machine was inspired by a drawing of Leonardo Da Vinci.
(verb) to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
Example: This machine was inspired by a drawing of Leonardo Da Vinci.