New World 5

Front 1

GPS: Global positioning system

Back 1

A navigation system that uses radio waves for detecting location anywhere on Earth.

Hint 1

We can use the GPS to track our location and obtain directions while driving.

Front 2

Internet

Back 2

global network of computers based on standard communication protocols

Hint 2

We can obtain a lot of information by accessing the internet.

Front 3

Computer

Back 3

an electronic device for data processing and storage

Hint 3

I always keep my personal computer updated.

Front 4

complain

Back 4

express dissatisfaction about something

Hint 4

Front 5

no use (adv.)

Back 5

pointless, useless, not worth doing, especially because it is not likely to succeed

Front 6

stick (v.)

Back 6

be unable to move

Hint 6

We should stick to the plan.

Front 7

delay (n.)

Back 7

to make late in doing something, to postpone

Hint 7

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

Front 8

complaint (n.)

Back 8

something that you say or write when you are not happy about something

Hint 8

You may drop your complaints in the suggestion box.

Front 9

fee (n.)

Back 9

a fixed sum charged, as by an institution or by law, for a privilege

Front 10

overbooked

Back 10

to accept reservations for in excess of the available space

Hint 10

The receptionist informed that the hotel was overbooked due to New Year celebration.

Front 11

unacceptable

Back 11

Not allowable, not approved

Hint 11

It is unacceptable for students to play videos for prolonged hours.

Front 12

techincal

Back 12

machine-related (industrial or mechanical)

Hint 12

The airplane is delayed due to technical issues.

Front 13

magazine

Back 13

a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations or pictures

Hint 13

What type of magazine do you see in the picture?

Front 14

Unit 4 (Reading) Satisfaction

Back 14

pleasure, fulfilment

Hint 14

I'm not satisfied with the customer service offered by the bank.

Front 15

Unit 4 (Reading) approval

Back 15

accept or admit that something is good or satisfactory or permitted

Hint 15

I have requested an approval for my project report.

Front 16

Unit 4 (Reading) outrageous

Back 16

bold or startling

Hint 16

Some actors and actresses like acting out outrageous roles in movies. My cousin likes wearing outrageous costumes.

Front 17

Once upon a time

Back 17

a long time ago

Hint 17

Once upon a time, there lived a king and queen.

Front 18

shipwreck

Back 18

destruction of a ship due to a storm

Front 19

cast a spell

Back 19

cause a spell (magical words) to take effect

Hint 19

The wicked witch cast a spell on the villagers.

Front 20

adventure

Back 20

an unsual, exciting experience involving danger and unknown risks

Front 21

journey

Back 21

act of traveling from one place to another

Front 22

expedition

Back 22

group of people traveling to a place for a specific purpose

Front 23

approval

Back 23

accept as satisfactory

Hint 23

The staff needs to acquire the manager's approval before taking a leave (absence at work, holiday).

Front 24

approval

Back 24

accept as satisfactory

Hint 24

The staff needs to acquire the manager's approval before taking a leave (absence at work, holiday).

Front 25

approval

Back 25

accept as satisfactory

Hint 25

The staff needs to acquire the manager's approval before taking a leave (absence at work, holiday).

Front 26

approval

Back 26

accept as satisfactory

Hint 26

The staff needs to acquire the manager's approval before taking a leave (absence at work, holiday).

Front 27

outrageous

Back 27

bold, startling

Hint 27

The rate of interest charged by some banks on car loans is outrageous.

Front 28

procedure

Back 28

way to do something

Hint 28

Learning to drive a car has a step-by-step procedure.

Front 29

resolution

Back 29

a firm to do or not do something, determination

Hint 29

One of my new year resolution is to learn karate.