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34 Cards in this Set
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Authorities |
(n.) /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/ The people or organizations that have the power to make decisions or enforce rules. |
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Emission |
(n.) /iˈmɪʃ.ən/ The act of producing or sending out something, especially gas, heat, or light.
Car emissions are a major source of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. |
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Factor in |
(V) /ˈfæktər ɪn/ To include or consider something as part of a decision, plan, or calculation. Factor sth in When buying a car, you should factor in the cost of maintenance, insurance, and fuel. |
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Impact |
(n.) /ˈɪmpækt/ The effect or influence that an event, situation, or person has on someone or something. The impact of car pollution on human health is significant and can cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. |
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Incentive |
(n.): /ɪnˈsentɪv/ Something that encourages or motivates someone to do something. Rental properties are often unloved and poorly equipped as landlords have little incentive to make them great places to live. |
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Pollutant |
(n.): /pəˈluːtənt/ A substance that pollutes something, especially air, water, or soil. Some pollutants from cars can cause acid rain, smog, and ozone depletion. |
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Qualify |
(v.): /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ To have the right to do, have, or be a part of something, especially because you have the necessary skills, knowledge, or money. To qualify for the car loan, you must have a good credit score and a stable income. |
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Rebate |
(n.): /ˈriːbeɪt/ An amount of money that is paid back to you after you have paid too much or more than you should. The rebate for trading in your old car for a new one is $500, which will be given to you as a check. |
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Rude shock |
(n.): /ruːd ʃɒk/ A sudden and unpleasant surprise that makes you feel upset or angry. The car owner got a rude shock when he saw the bill for repairing his car after the accident. |
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Trunk |
(n.): /trʌŋk/ The large, usually metal, box at the back of a car, where you can put bags, tools, etc. The trunk of the car was full of luggage, so there was no space for anything else. |
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Uptake |
(n.): /ˈʌpteɪk/ The process of taking something in or absorbing it, especially by a living organism, a plant, or a cell. The uptake of carbon dioxide by plants is an important part of the carbon cycle. |
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Work out |
(v.): /wɜːk aʊt/ To calculate or find an answer to something by using mathematics or logic. To work out the fuel efficiency of your car, you need to divide the distance traveled by the amount of fuel used. |
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Alien |
(n.): /ˈeɪliən/ A creature from another planet or a person who is not from your country or society. The movie is about a group of aliens who invade Earth and try to destroy humanity. |
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Coin |
(v.): /kɔɪn/ (C2) To invent a new word or phrase, or to use a word or phrase in a new way. The astronomer Carl Sagan coined the phrase “pale blue dot” to refer to Earth as seen from space. |
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Concern |
(v.): /kənˈsɜːn/ (Involve-B2, worry-C1) To be related to The report concerns the possible existence of extraterrestrial intelligence and its implications for humanity. |
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Defect |
/'di:.fekt/ n. a fault or Problem in something or someone that spoils them or causes them not to work correctly.
There are so many defects in our education. |
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Concerning |
(Prep.): /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ (B2) About or relating to something or someone The government has released some classified documents concerning UFO sightings and investigations. |
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Definitely |
(adv.): /ˈdefɪnətli/ (B1) Without any doubt or uncertainty; certainly The astronomers have definitely confirmed that the object is an asteroid and not a spacecraft. |
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Dramatically |
(adv.): /drəˈmætɪkli/ (B2) In a sudden, striking, or impressive way The discovery of water on Mars has dramatically changed our understanding of the red planet. |
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Estimate |
(v.): /ˈestɪmeɪt/ (B2) To make a rough or approximate calculation or judgment of something, such as a number, amount, value, or quality The scientists estimate that there are billions of planets in the Milky Way galaxy that could support life. |
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Mysterious |
(adj.): /mɪˈstɪəriəs/ (B2) Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify The mysterious signal from space was detected by a radio telescope in Puerto Rico. |
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Mysteriously |
(C1) Adv.
her boyfriend mysteriously disappeared the radio went mysteriously quiet. |
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Publicize |
(v.): /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/ To make something known to the public; to advertise or promote something The space agency publicized its plans to send a manned mission to Mars by 2030. |
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Spot |
(v.): /spɒt/ (B2). (See, Rain) To see or notice someone or something, usually because you are looking hard. The astronaut spotted a strange light in the distance while he was on a spacewalk.
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Supposedly |
(adv.): /səˈpəʊzɪdli/ (C1) According to what is generally thought or believed, but not known for certain; allegedly The UFO was supposedly a secret military aircraft that was being tested. |
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Unidentified |
(adj.): /ˌʌnaɪˈdentɪfaɪd/ Not recognized or known; not having a name or identity
An unidentified caller claimed to have information about the alien invasion. |
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investigation |
(n.) /ɪnˌves.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ (B2)
the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth: An investigation has been under way for several days into the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy. |
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controversial |
(Adj.) /ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/. (B2) causing disagreement or discussion. a controversial issue/decision/speech/figure The book was very controversial. |
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Invade |
(V.). /ɪnˈveɪd/. (B2)
to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it: Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days. |
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Module |
(n.) /ˈmɑː.dʒuːl/. (C)
one of a set of separate parts that, when combined, form a complete whole: The emergency building is transported in individual modules, such as bedrooms and a kitchen, which are put together on site. The full computer program is made up of several modules (= small programs) which should be individually tested before being integrated.
one of the units that together make a complete course, taught especially at a college or university |
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Comprehend |
(V.) formal. /ˌkɑːm.prəˈhend/ to understand something completely: - I fail to comprehend their attitude. - He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem [ + question word ] I'll never comprehend why she did what she did. [ + that ] I don't think he fully comprehends that she won't be here to help him. If you don’t comprehend something, don’t be afraid to seem dumb, just speak out. |
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Ethnic |
(adj). /ˈeθ.nɪk/. C1 relating or belonging to a group of people who can be seen as distinct (= different) because they have a shared culture, tradition, language, history, etc. : A question on ethnic origin was included in the census. They are the second largest ethnic group in Kenya. The factory's workforce reflects the ethnic mix from which it draws its labour. |
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Dialect |
(n). /ˈdaɪ.ə.lekt/. C2 - a form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country, containing some different words and grammar, etc.: regional dialect The various regional dialects are still spoken locally. in dialect The poem is written in northern dialect. Speak dialects |
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Dialect, native language or first language or mother tongue, second or third languages, Bilingual or multilingual, Monolingual |
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