Daily Learning Vocabulary| English Vocabulary| 11

 

Daily Learning Vocabulary| English Vocabulary| 11 

headquarters /ˈhɛdˌkwoɚtɚz/  noun

[plural]

: a place from which something (such as a business or a military action) is controlled or directed

◊ Headquarters is plural in form but is used with both plural and singular verbs.

§ The company's headquarters is/are in Atlanta.

 

 

adrift /əˈdrɪft/  adjective

1 of a boat : floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone

§ We could see a ship adrift [=drifting] in the storm.

§ The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings.

2 : without guidance, purpose, or support

§ She was alone and adrift in the city.

§ Many workers were cast adrift by massive layoffs.

 

document /ˈdɑːkjəmənt/  noun

[count]

1 : an official paper that gives information about something or that is used as proof of something

§ It is important to keep all of your financial documents in a safe place.

§ legal/official/historical documents

§ An important classified document has been leaked to the media.

2 : a computer file that contains text that you have written

§ creating a new document on your computer

§ I lost the document when the hard drive crashed.

 

 

 

famous /ˈfeɪməs/  adjective

[more famous; most famous]

: known or recognized by very many people : having fame

§ an internationally famous hotel

§ a famous entertainer/explorer/athlete/politician

— often + for or as

§ The hotel is (justly) famous for its luxury.

§ The hotel is famous as the place where the treaty was signed.

 

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhoɚn/  verb

[+ object]

: to force (something or someone) into a small space, a short period of time, etc.

§ A parking garage has been shoehorned between the buildings.

§ She's trying to shoehorn a year's worth of classes into a single semester.

§ I don't know how they managed to shoehorn everyone into that little room.

 

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Daily Learning Vocabulary| English Vocabulary| 10

 

Daily Learning Vocabulary| English Vocabulary| 10

 

quarrel /ˈkworəl/  verb

[no object]

: to argue about or disagree with something

§ The children quarrel all the time.

§ She and her husband are always quarreling about/over money.

§ I don't want to quarrel with you.

§ I won't quarrel [=disagree] with your version of what happened.

 

 

smudge /ˈsmʌʤ/  verb

1 [+ object] : to make a dirty mark, spot, streak, etc., on (something)

§ Don't smudge the picture with your dirty hands!

§ His face was smudged with grease.

2 a [no object] : to become blurry and unclear by being touched or rubbed

§ Charcoal drawings smudge easily.

2 b [+ object] : to make (something) blurry or unclear by touching or rubbing it

§ Be careful not to smudge [=smear] the ink.

 

 

swamp /ˈswɑːmp/  verb

[+ object]

1 : to cover (something) with water

§ The sea level rose and swamped the coastal villages.

§ The boat sank after it was swamped by waves.

2 : to cause (someone or something) to have to deal with a very large amount of things or people at the same time — usually used as (be) swamped

§ The agency has been swamped by requests for assistance.

§ I'm swamped with work right now. [=I'm extremely busy right now]

§ Because of the new laws, we were swamped with paperwork.

§ In the summer, the town is swamped with/by tourists.

 

 

spread /ˈsprɛd/  noun

1 [noncount] : growth or increase that causes something to cover a larger area, affect a larger number of people, etc. — often + of

§ We need to slow the spread of the disease/virus.

§ the spread of infection

§ the spread of new technology

2 : a soft food that is spread on bread, crackers, etc.

   [count]

§ She offered crackers and a cheese spread.

   [noncount]

§ He uses low-fat spread on his toast.

 

 

flatter /ˈflætɚ/  verb

[+ object]

1 : to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere

§ He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance.

§ His comments flattered her.

§ You're just flattering me.

2 : to cause (someone) to feel pleased by showing respect, affection, or admiration

§ It flattered her to be asked to sing at their wedding.

— usually used as (be) flattered

§ She was flattered when they asked her to sing.

§ I'm flattered that he asked me out, but he isn't my type.

 

 

component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/  noun

one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture)

: one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture) : an important piece of something

§ The components of an electric circuit

§ He sells spare computer components.

§ The interview is a key component in the hiring process.

§ Hard work has been a major component of his success.

 

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Learning English Vocabulary| Learner's Dictionary| 06

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Word of today: 1) edible /ˈɛdəbəl/ adjective : suitable or safe to eat • edible fruit • a plant with edible leaves • All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible. — edibility /ˌɛdəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount] — edibles noun, informal [plural] • cheese, crackers, and other edibles 2) time-out /ˈtaɪmˈaʊt/ noun 1. : a short period of time during a sports event when the game stops and the players rest or talk to their coach [count] • The coach asked for a time-out to talk to her players. • The coach called a time-out. • [noncount] • The quarterback called time-out [=asked for a time-out] with 20 seconds remaining. 2. : a short period of time when you stop doing something so that you can rest or do something else [count] • We've been working all morning. Let's take a time-out and get some coffee. • [noncount] • Let's take time-out for a few minutes. 3) dodge /ˈdɑːʤ/ verb 1. a [+ object] : to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something) • He dodged the first punch but was hit by the second. • dodging traffic 2. b always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to move quickly in order to avoid being hit, seen, stopped, etc. • She dodged through the crowds as she hurried home. • He dodged [=ducked] behind the bushes. • We dodged between the cars as we raced across the street. 3. [+ object] : to get away from or avoid (someone or something) in a skillful or dishonest way • She dodged [=evaded] the question by changing the subject. • They managed to dodge the reporters by leaving through the back exit. • She accused him of dodging his responsibilities as a parent. • Many young men tried to dodge the draft [=to avoid being drafted into the military] by leaving the country. 4) (as) bold as brass /ˈæz ˈboʊld əz ˈbræs/ Idiom : not afraid at all : very confident or bold • I was too nervous to do it, but my sister went right up to him (as) bold as brass and asked for his autograph. 5) humanitarian /hjuˌmænəˈterijən/ noun [count] : a person who works to make other people's lives better • She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger. — humanitarian adjective, always used before a noun • humanitarian efforts • humanitarian aid [=help or money given to people, countries, etc., in order to improve living conditions] — humanitarianism /hjuˌmænəˈterijəˌnɪzəm/ noun [noncount] • She has been honored for her humanitarianism. 6) take it easy /ˈteɪk ət ˈiːzi/ idiom 1. : to relax and avoid hard work or strain • The doctor told her she should take it easy for a while. 2. : to stay or become calm and unexcited — usually used as a command • Take it easy, Joe. Everything is going to be just fine.

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Learning English Vocabulary| Learner's Dictionary| 05

Word of today:
1) Contagious /kənˈteɪʤəs/ adjective

1. : able to be passed from one person or animal to another by touching
• a contagious disease
• It's a highly contagious virus.
2. : having a sickness that can be passed to someone else by touching
• I have a cold and I'm still contagious.
• I'm sick, but the doctor says I'm not contagious.
3. : capable of being easily spread to others : causing other people to feel or act a similar way
• She has a contagious smile. [=her smile makes other people smile; her smile makes other people happy]
• contagious enthusiasm/laughter
— contagiously adverb
— contagiousness noun, [noncount]

2) Spiral /ˈspaɪrəl/ noun
[count]
1. : a circular curving line that goes around a central point while getting closer to or farther away from it
• The glider flew in a wide spiral over the field.
2. : a situation in which something continuously increases, decreases, or gets worse — usually singular
• an inflationary spiral [=a continuous increase in prices]
• a spiral of problems
• Gas prices continued their dizzying upward spiral. [=gas prices got higher]
• His drug use drove him into a downward spiral. [=his condition became worse and worse]

3) Parade /pəˈreɪd/ noun
[count]
1. : a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles (called floats)
• the annual Thanksgiving Day parade
• After the team won the championship, the city threw/had a parade for them.
• The town will put on a parade.
2. : a military ceremony in which soldiers march or stand in lines so that they can be examined by officers or other important people
3. : a long series of people or things that come one after the other — usually singular — usually + of
• We had a parade of visitors this morning. [=we had many visitors this morning]
• The prosecution called a parade of witnesses to the stand.
• We watched a parade of cars go by our house on the way to the stadium for the game.

4) Impractical /ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/ adjective
: not practical: such as
1. : not easy to do or use : not suitable for the situation
• Little sports cars are impractical for large families.
• an attractive but completely impractical pair of shoes [=shoes that look nice but are not comfortable for walking]
• an impractical plan/solution
2. of a person : not sensible : not able to deal with practical matters effectively
• He was a dreamy and impractical young man.
— impracticality /ɪmˌpræktɪˈkæləti/ noun, plural impracticalities
[count]
• They adopted the plan despite all its impracticalities.
• [noncount]
• the impracticality of the plan
— impractically /ɪmˈpræktɪkli/ adverb
• an impractically large book

5) Place setting /ˈpleɪs ˈsɛtɪŋ/ noun
[count]
: a set of dishes, knives, forks, etc., that are put on a table for one person
• Please lay another place setting for our guest.

6) Hang out /ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/ phrasal verb
1. informal : to be or stay somewhere for a period of time without doing much
• The gang hangs out at the corner store.
• Our dog spends all his time hanging out [=hanging around ] on the front porch.
2. hang out with (someone) informal : to spend time relaxing, talking, or doing something with (someone) : to hang around with (someone)
• He spent a couple of days hanging out with his old friends.

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Learning English Vocabulary| Learner's Dictionary |04

Word of today (Section 04):
1) mobilize /ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/ verb
1. [+ object] : to bring (people) together for action
• The President mobilized [=rallied] his supporters.
• They couldn't mobilize enough support to pass the new law.
2. [no object] : to come together for action
• Several groups have mobilized to oppose the proposed new law.
• They have the ability to mobilize quickly.
3. [+ object] : to make (soldiers, an army, etc.) ready for war
• The government had to mobilize the army quickly.
• More than 10,000 troops were mobilized for war.
• mobilizing the nation's resources
— mobilization /ˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/
British mobilisation /ˌməʊbəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun, plural mobilizations [count, noncount]
• The army carried out a full-scale mobilization.

2) oops /ˈʊps/ interjection
— used to express surprise or distress or to say in a mild way that you are sorry about having done or said something wrong
• Oops [=whoops, woops], I spilled a little milk.
• Oops, I didn't mean to do that.

 
3) core /ˈkoɚ/ noun
[count]
1. : the central part of a fruit (such as an apple) that contains the seeds
• an apple core
2. : the central part of something
• the core of a golf ball
• The pads have a foam core.
• the engine core
3. : the most important or basic part of something
• Lack of money is the core of the problem.
• The core of the government's plan is to provide loans for small businesses.
• voters who form the core of the party
• The economy is at the very core of this year's election.

4) platter /ˈplætɚ/ noun
[count]
1. : a large plate that is used for serving food and especially meat
• a silver platter
2. : the food that is served on a platter
• large platters of hot turkey and ham
• a platter [=plate] of cheese and crackers
3. : a meal in a restaurant that has a particular type of food
• The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw.
• She ordered the seafood platter.
 
5) egotist /ˈiːgəˌtɪst/ noun
: a person who has the feeling or belief that they are better, more important, more talented, etc., than other people
• a selfish egotist

6) braid /ˈbreɪd/ noun
1. [count] chiefly US : an arrangement of hair made by weaving three sections together
• She wore her hair in a long braid. [=(chiefly Brit) plait]
2. [noncount] : a piece of cord or ribbon made of three or more strands woven together
• a hat trimmed with braid

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Learning English Vocabulary| Learner's Dictionary| 03

debt /ˈdɛt/  noun

1.    [count] : an amount of
money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.

·        
He is trying to pay off gambling debts.

·        
The company has run up huge debts.

·        
Their debts are
piling up.

2.    [noncount] : the
state of owing money to someone or something

·        
He is drowning in a sea of debt. [=he owes a very large amount of money]

·        
a mountain of debt

casserole /ˈkæsəˌroʊl/  noun

1.    : food (such as meat, noodles,
and vegetables) baked together and served in a deep dish

[count]

·        
a seafood casserole

·        
[noncount]

·        
I made tuna casserole for
dinner.

2.     [count] : a
deep dish used for baking

·        
meat and noodles served in a casserole

·        
— called also casserole
dish

assortment /əˈsoɚtmənt/  noun

[count] : a
group or collection of different things or people

·        
an assortment of vegetables

·        
The book has a wonderful assortment of characters.

·        
You can choose from a wide assortment of
options.

alternate /ˈɑːltɚˌneɪt/  verb

: to place or do (different things) so that one follows the
other in a repeated series

[+ object]

·        
To make the appetizer, you should alternate layers of tomatoes and cheese.
[=you should place a layer of tomatoes, then a layer of cheese, then a layer of
tomatoes, etc.]

·        
The poem/poet alternates fear and hope.

— often + with

·        
The necklace is made by alternating glass beads with shells.

·        
The poem/poet alternates fear and hope with each other. = The poem/poet alternates fear with hope.

shabby /ˈʃæbi/  adjective

1.     : in poor condition especially because of age or use

·        
The furniture was old and shabby.

·        
He wore a shabby coat.

·        
Her first apartment was pretty shabby.

2.     : dressed in clothes that are old and worn

·        
shabby workmen

3.     informal : not fair,
generous, or reasonable

·        
They complained about the shabby treatment
they received at the hotel.

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Word of today: Topic about Weather| Final| Vocabulary

sunny /ˈsʌni/  adjective

1 : having plenty of bright sunlight

§ 
a sunny room/day

§ 
sunny weather

§ 
the sunniest parts of the country

2 : cheerful and happy

§ 
a sunny smile/disposition

thunder /ˈθʌndɚ/  noun

1 [noncount] : the
very loud sound that comes from the sky during a storm : the
sound that follows a flash of lightning

§ 
Her dog is afraid of thunder.

§ 
Lightning flashed and thunder boomed/crashed.

§ 
Suddenly there was a loud clap of thunder.

§ 
We could hear the rumble of thunder in the
distance.

2 [singular] : a
loud noise that sounds like thunder

§ 
the thunder of horses' hooves

§ 
the distant thunder of cannon fire

§ 
She accepted the award to a thunder of applause.

a face like thunder  British : a face that
looks very angry

§ 
He burst into the room with a face like thunder.

thunderstorm /ˈθʌndɚˌstoɚm/  noun

[count]

: a storm with lightning and thunder

§ 
There are thunderstorms in the forecast.

§ 
The weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.

tornado /toɚˈneɪdoʊ/  noun

[count]

: a violent and destructive storm in which
powerful winds move around a central point

§ 
in the path of a tornado

§ 
a tornado warning

windchill /ˈwɪndˌtʃɪl/  noun

1 [noncount] : the
effect that wind has of making air feel colder than it actually is

§ 
It's cold outside, and it feels even colder because of the windchill.

— called also windchill
factor

2 [count] : a
temperature that shows how cold the air feels because of the wind

§ 
Expect windchills in the 20s tonight.

windy /ˈwɪndi/  adjective

1 : having a lot of wind

§ 
It's a windy day.

§ 
It's windy outside.

§ 
a windy part of the country

2 : using too many words

§ 
He gave a long, windy speech.

§ 
a windy politician

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