Vocabularies
１economy [ɪˋkɑnəmɪ]
Definition
the system by which a country's money and goods are produced and used, or a country considered in this way; the careful use of money, time, goods etc so that nothing is wasted
Sentence
The employees of the firm practised economy in doing everything.

２discount [ˋdɪskaʊnt]
Definition
a reduction in the cost of goods that you are buying; bought or sold for less than the usual price; to regard an idea, opinion, or piece of news as unimportant or unlikely to be true
Sentence
That store discounts all its slow-selling goods.

３refer [rɪˋfɝ]
Definition
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another; seek information from; have as a meaning
Sentence
Please refer to the last page of the book for answers.

４proposal [prəˋpoz!]
Definition
a plan or suggestion which is made formally to an official person or group, or the act of making it; the act of asking someone to marry you
Sentence
The congress didn't accept the proposal of the senator.

５supper [ˋsʌpɚ]
Definition
the last meal of the evening;
Sentence
We finished our supper and then went out for a walk.
What do we have for supper today?




Vocabularies
１scratch [skrætʃ]
Definition
to rub your skin with your nails, especially because it itches; to rub something sharp or rough against a hard surface so that it makes a thin mark; a thin mark or cut on the surface of something or on someone's skin
Sentence
His arms were scratched by thorns.

２facility [fəˋsɪlətɪ]
Definition
rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose; a special part of a piece of equipment or a system which makes it possible to do something; skillful performance without difficulty
Sentence
He has great facility in learning languages.

３extracurricular [͵ɛkstrəkəˋrɪkjəlɚ]
Definition
characterized by adultery; an adulterous relationship;outside the regular academic curriculum
Sentence
He has extracurricular activities.

４worthwhile [ˋwɝθˋhwaɪl]
Definition
sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest; something worthwhile deserves the time, effort, or money you give to it
Sentence
You'd better spend your time on some worthwhile reading.

５practical [ˋpræktɪk!]
Definition
concerned with real situations and events rather than ideas; sensible and basing your decisions on what is possible and what will really work; concerned with actual use or practice
Sentence
She was a simple, practical and hardworking woman.




Vocabularies
１curriculum [kəˋrɪkjələm]
Definition
the subjects that are taught by a school, college etc, or the things that are studied in a particular subject
Sentence
The professor is busy preparing his chemistry curriculum plan.

２stretch [strɛtʃ]
Definition
to make something bigger or looser by pulling it, or to become bigger or looser as a result of being pulled; it can become bigger or longer when you pull it and then return to its original shape when you stop
Sentence
She stretched out her hand for the dictionary.

３journey [ˋdʒɝnɪ]
Definition
a trip from one place to another, especially over a long distance; the process by which something gradually changes and develops
Sentence
He journeyed frequently to Paris and other places.

４priority [praɪˋɔrətɪ]
Definition
the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else; status established in order of importance or urgency; preceding in time
Sentence
Safety has high priority in factories.

５affectionately [əˋfɛkʃənɪtlɪ]
Definition
with affection; a gentle feeling of love and caring
Sentence
When the couple were united, they kissed each other affectionately.





Vocabularies
１patrol [pəˋtrol]
Definition
the act of going around different parts of an area at regular times to check that there is no trouble or danger; a group of police, soldiers, vehicles, planes etc sent out to search a particular area
Sentence
The policemen are now on patrol.

２delight [dɪˋlaɪt]
Definition
feelings of great pleasure and satisfaction; something that makes you feel very happy or satisfied; to give someone great satisfaction and enjoyment; to enjoy something very much, especially something unpleasant
Sentence
He enjoyed the delights of New York's night life.

３buck [bʌk]
Definition
mature male of various mammals; a piece of paper money worth one dollar; move quickly and violently
Sentence
People are into making a quick buck.

４consider [kənˋsɪdɚ]
Definition
to think about something, especially about whether to accept something or do something; to think of someone or something in a particular way; an opinion based on careful thought
Sentence
Please take time to consider the problem.

５grumble [ˋgrʌmb!]
Definition
to keep complaining in an unhappy way; something that you feel dissatisfied about and keep complaining about
Sentence
But there is no use in grumbling.





Vocabularies
１reliable [rɪˋlaɪəb!]
Definition
someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on
Sentence
I found this to be a reliable brand of washing machines.

２bug [bʌg]
Definition
a small insect, especially one that people think is unpleasant; an illness that people catch very easily from each other but is not very serious
Sentence
There might be some bugs in the machine.

３wander [ˋwɑndɚ]
Definition
to move slowly across or around an area, without a clear direction or purpose; to move away from where you are supposed to stay
Sentence
He wandered in the streets.

４explore [ɪkˋsplor]
Definition
to travel through or examine an area in order to find out what is there or what it is like; to examine or discuss something carefully in order to find out more about it
Sentence
They explored this desert region in 1923.

５bite [baɪt]
Definition
to cut or crush something with your teeth; a wound made when an animal or insect bites you; the act of cutting or crushing something with your teeth
Sentence
The dog has bitten three people since it was brought here.