Unit 3 - Vocabulary

Vocabulary

1.       Imperative

adjective

·                     1 of vital importance; crucial:immediate action was imperative[with clause] :it is imperative that standards are maintained

2.       Creative

 adjective

·                     relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something:change unleashes people's creative energy creative writing

3.       Spirited

adjective

·                     1 full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination:a spirited campaigner for women's rights

4.       Engaging

adjective

·                     charming and attractive:an engaging smile

5.       Describing

verb

[with object]

·                     1 give a detailed account in words of:he described his experiences in a letter to his parents

6.       Fractions

noun

·                     1 a numerical quantity that is not a whole number (e.g. ¹ / ₂ , 0.5).

7.       Tosses

verb

·                     1 [with object and adverbial of direction] throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually:Suzy tossed her bag on to the sofa[with two objects] :she tossed me a box of matches

8.       Exhilaration

noun

[mass noun]

·                     a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation:they felt the exhilaration of victory

9.       Style

noun

·                     1 a particular procedure by which something is done ; a manner or way:different styles of management

10.   Conducting

 [mass noun]

·                     1 the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation:they were arrested for disorderly conducta code of conduct for directors of listed companies

11.   Enclosures

 noun

·                     1 an area that is surrounded by a barrier:a deer enclosure

·                     British a section of a racecourse for a specified activity or group of people:the members' enclosure

·                     a barrier that surrounds an area.

12.   Resources

noun

·                     1 (usually resources) a stock or supply of money, materials, staff , and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively:local authorities complained that they lacked resources

13.   Quantities

[mass noun]

·                     1 the amount or number of a material or abstract thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement:the quantity and quality of the fruit can be controlled

14.   Scrutinising

verb

[with object]

·                     examine or inspect closely and thoroughly:customers were warned to scrutinize the small print

15.   Texture

noun

[mass noun]

·                     the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance:skin texture and tonethe cheese is firm in texture

16.   Interviewed

noun

·                     a meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

·                     a conversation between a journalist or radio or television presenter and a person of public interest, used as the basis of a broadcast or publication:a half-hour interview with the prime minister

17.   Confidence

[mass noun]

·                     1 the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something:we had every confidence in the staffhe had gained the young man's confidence

18.   Crucial

adjective

·                     decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something:negotiations were at a crucial stage

·                     of great importance:this game is crucial to our survival

·                     informal excellent.

19.   Disabilities

noun (plural disabilities)

·                     1 a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities:children with severe physical disabilities[mass noun] :differing types of disability

20.   Dyslexic

noun

[mass noun]

·                     a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.

21.   Endeavours

verb

[no object, with infinitive]

·                     try hard to do or achieve something:he is endeavouring to help the Third World

22.   Fidgety

adjective

·                     inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy:I get nervous and fidgety at the dentist

23.   Efforts

noun

·                     1 a vigorous or determined attempt:in an effort to reduce inflation, the government increased interest rates

24.   Imparting

verb

[with object]

·                     make (information) known:the teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils

25.   Unruly

adjective (unrulier, unruliest)

·                     disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control:a group of unruly childrenfigurativeKate tried to control her unruly emotions

26.   Rented

noun

[mass noun]

·                     a tenant's regular payment to a landlord for the use of property or land.

·                     a sum paid for the hire of equipment.

27.   Convinced

adjective

·                     completely certain about something:she was not entirely convinced of the soundness of his motives

28.   Check-ups

noun

·                     a thorough examination, especially a medical or dental one , to detect any problems.

29.   Accompanying

verb (accompanies, accompanying, accompanied)

[with object]

·                     1 go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort:the two sisters were to accompany us to London

30.   Spotted

adjective

·                     marked or decorated with spots:a red spotted handkerchief

31.   Threatened

verb

[with object]

·                     1 state one's intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done:how dare you threaten me?the men threatened staff with a handgun

32.   Suicide

noun

[mass noun]

·                     the action of killing oneself intentionally:he committed suicide at the age of forty

33.   Counsel

noun

·                     1 [mass noun] advice, especially that given formally.

·                     archaic consultation, especially to seek or give advice.

34.   Pray

verb

[no object]

·                     address a prayer to God or another deity:the whole family are praying for Michael

35.   Implore

verb

[reporting verb]

·                     beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something:[with object and infinitive] :he implored her to change her mind

36.   Challenge

noun

·                     1 a call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

·                     a task or situation that tests someone's abilities:the traverse of the ridge is a challenge for experienced climbershe took up the challenge of organizing a sports afternoon

37.   Pursuing

verb (pursues, pursuing, pursued)

[with object]

·                     1 follow or chase (someone or something):the officer pursued the van

38.   Curriculum

noun (plural curricula /-lə/ or curriculums)

·                     the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

39.   Research

noun

[mass noun] (also researches)

·                     the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions:the group carries out research in geochemistrymedical researchhe prefaces his study with a useful summary of his own researches

40.   Education

noun

[mass noun]

·                     1 the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university:a course of education

·                     the theory and practice of teaching:colleges of education