stable /ˈsteɪbl/
(adjective) fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail
Example: She seems more stable these days.
(adjective) fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail
Example: She seems more stable these days.
series /ˈsɪriːz/
(noun) a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters
Example: Hello Fatty is a popular TV cartoon series for kids.
(noun) a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters
Example: Hello Fatty is a popular TV cartoon series for kids.
empire /ˈempaɪər/
(noun) a group of countries or states that are controlled by one leader or government
Example: The Roman empire ruled many countries in the past.
(noun) a group of countries or states that are controlled by one leader or government
Example: The Roman empire ruled many countries in the past.
Currency /ˈkɜːrənsi/
(noun) the system of money that a country uses
Example: We use different currencies in here.
(noun) the system of money that a country uses
Example: We use different currencies in here.
accelerator /əkˈseləreɪtər/
(noun) the pedal in a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot to control the speed of the engine
Example: In a car, you push the accelerator with your foot.
(noun) the pedal in a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot to control the speed of the engine
Example: In a car, you push the accelerator with your foot.
Buddhism /ˈbuːdɪzəm/
(noun) an Indian religion widely followed in Asia, based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama (or Buddha)
Example: Buddhism is the dominant religion in Thailand.
(noun) an Indian religion widely followed in Asia, based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama (or Buddha)
Example: Buddhism is the dominant religion in Thailand.
Buddhist /ˈbuːdɪst/
(adjective) following or connected with the religion of Buddhism
Example: There is a Buddhist temple at the centre of the city.
(adjective) following or connected with the religion of Buddhism
Example: There is a Buddhist temple at the centre of the city.
integrate /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
(verb) to combine two or more things so that they work together; to combine with something else in this way
Example: We need to help disabled students to become independent, integrate in the community and achieve success at school.
(verb) to combine two or more things so that they work together; to combine with something else in this way
Example: We need to help disabled students to become independent, integrate in the community and achieve success at school.
predominant /prɪˈdɑːmɪnənt/
(adjective) most obvious or easy to notice
Example: Research is the predominant part of my job.
(adjective) most obvious or easy to notice
Example: Research is the predominant part of my job.
Islam /ˈɪzlɑːm/
(noun) the Muslim religion, based on belief in one God and revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah
Example: Islam was created by Muhammad.
(noun) the Muslim religion, based on belief in one God and revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah
Example: Islam was created by Muhammad.
accelerate /əkˈseləreɪt/
(verb) to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier
Example: I accelerated to overtake the bus.
(verb) to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier
Example: I accelerated to overtake the bus.
acceleration /əkˌseləˈreɪʃn/
(noun) an increase in how fast something happens
Example: An older car usually has poor acceleration.
(noun) an increase in how fast something happens
Example: An older car usually has poor acceleration.
integration /ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/
(noun) the act or process of combining two or more things so that they work together
Example: The integration of different kinds of cultures has become a new trend.
(noun) the act or process of combining two or more things so that they work together
Example: The integration of different kinds of cultures has become a new trend.
integrated /ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/
(adjective) in which many different parts are closely connected and work successfully together
Example: The town's modern architecture is very well integrated with the old.
(adjective) in which many different parts are closely connected and work successfully together
Example: The town's modern architecture is very well integrated with the old.
predominance /prɪˈdɑːmɪnəns/
(noun) the situation of being greater in number or amount than other things or people
Example: There is a predominance of people with a university degree on the board of governors.
(noun) the situation of being greater in number or amount than other things or people
Example: There is a predominance of people with a university degree on the board of governors.
forge /fɔːrdʒ/
(verb) to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last
Example: He forged a great suit of black armour
(verb) to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last
Example: He forged a great suit of black armour
gross domestic product (GDP) /grəʊs dəˈmestɪk prɒdʌkt/
(noun)
Example: If the gross domestic product continues to shrink, the country will be in a recession.
(noun)
Example: If the gross domestic product continues to shrink, the country will be in a recession.
namely /ˈneɪmli/
(adverb) used to introduce more exact and detailed information about something that you have just mentioned
Example: I learned an important lesson when I lost my job, namely that nothing is a hundred percent guaranteed.
(adverb) used to introduce more exact and detailed information about something that you have just mentioned
Example: I learned an important lesson when I lost my job, namely that nothing is a hundred percent guaranteed.
stability /stəˈbɪləti/
(noun) the quality or state of being steady and not changing or being upset in any way (= the quality of being stable)
Example: ASEAN focuses on maintaining regional peace and stability.
(noun) the quality or state of being steady and not changing or being upset in any way (= the quality of being stable)
Example: ASEAN focuses on maintaining regional peace and stability.
Islamic /ɪzˈlæmɪk/
(adjective) connected with the Muslim religion
Example: According to Islamic law, a man can get married to four women.
(adjective) connected with the Muslim religion
Example: According to Islamic law, a man can get married to four women.
Muslim /ˈmʊzlɪm/
(adjective) believing in and practising Islam; connected with the religion of Islam
Example: Most of the population in Indonesia are Muslims.
(adjective) believing in and practising Islam; connected with the religion of Islam
Example: Most of the population in Indonesia are Muslims.
Catholicism /kəˈθɑːləsɪzəm/
(noun) the beliefs and principles of the part of the Christian Church that has the pope as its leader
Example: The Pope is the leader of Catholicism.
(noun) the beliefs and principles of the part of the Christian Church that has the pope as its leader
Example: The Pope is the leader of Catholicism.
Christianity /ˌkrɪstiˈænəti/
(noun) the religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the belief that he was the son of God
Example: Christianity is a religion based on belief in God and Jesus.
(noun) the religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the belief that he was the son of God
Example: Christianity is a religion based on belief in God and Jesus.
imperialism /ɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/
(noun) a system in which one country controls other countries, often after defeating them in a war
Example: That was the age of imperialism.
(noun) a system in which one country controls other countries, often after defeating them in a war
Example: That was the age of imperialism.
imperial /ɪmˈpɪriəl/
(adjective) connected with an empire
Example: The imperial army is very strong.
(adjective) connected with an empire
Example: The imperial army is very strong.
emperor /ˈempərər/
(noun) the ruler of an empire
Example: The first university in Vietnam was built in 1076 under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong.
(noun) the ruler of an empire
Example: The first university in Vietnam was built in 1076 under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong.