Definition: to fall or drop heavily
Ex.Tony's hair keeps flopping
Definition: to treat someone or something as if they are not important
Ex.The marginalization of certain groups within the community may lead to social unrest.
Definition: a person with a lot of scientific or technical knowledge who has an important position in a government or in an industry
Ex.Technocrats don't always have the marketing skills necessary to be successful businessmen.
4.cronyism /ˈkrəʊ.ni.ɪzm/ (n.)
Ex.Many small town mayor and city official practice cronyism.
Definition: to fall very quickly and suddenly
Ex.The parachute failed to open and he plummeted to the ground.
6.cicada /səˈkeid·ə/ (n.)
Definition: a large insect with transparent wings which it rubs together to produce a high, continuous sound esp. when the weather is hot:
Ex.Cicadas buzzing in the maple trees is the sound of hot summer.
7.chasm /ˈkæz·əm/ (n.)
Definition: a deep opening in earth or rock
Ex.The little bridge over that deep chasm looked very unsafe.
8.irreconcilable /ˌɪr.ek.ənˈsaɪ.lə.bl ̩/ (a.)
Definition: impossible to find agreement between or with; impossible to deal with
Ex.They have become irreconcilable, with both sides refusing to compromise any further.
9.synthesis /ˈsin·θə·sɪs/ (n.)
Definition: the act of combining different ideas or things to make a whole that is new and different from the items considered separately
Ex.His latest album is a synthesis of African and Latin rhythms.
10.implicit /imˈplis·it/ (a.)
Definition: suggested but not communicated directly
Ex.Some reporters thought there was an implicit threat in the president's speech.
11.federation /ˌfed·əˈreɪ·ʃən/ (n.)
Definition:a group of organizations, states, etc., that have united to form a larger organization or government
Ex.Canada is a federation of provinces and territories.
12.commendation /ˌkɑm·ənˈdeɪ·ʃən/ (n.)
Definition:It is a formal statement of praise for someone who has done something admirable.
Ex.Their hard work deserves commendation.
13.manliness /ˈmæn·li·nəs/ (n.)
Definition:appropriate in character to a man
Ex.We no longer equate aggression with manliness.
14.industrialized /ɪnˈdʌs·tri·əˌlɑɪzd/ (a.)
Definition:the companies and activities involved in the production of goods for sale, esp. in a factory
Ex.Industrialized countries must reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
15.metric /ˈme·trɪk/ (a.)
Definition:of or using the meter or a system of measurement based on it
Ex.The metric system is fit to all of the world.
16.blackout/ˈblæk·ɑʊt/ (n.)
Definition:a period of time when electric power has failed, causing a loss of lights
Ex.A blackout ended the game early.
17.congress/ˈkɑŋ·grəs/ (n.)
Definition:a formal meeting of representatives from countries or organizations at which ideas are discussed and information is exchanged
Ex.Congress is the legislative branch of the U.S. government.
18.piracy/ˈpɑɪ·rə·si/ (n.)
Definition:the practice of attacking and stealing from ships at sea
Ex.The government has already adopted effective measures against piracy.
19.outspoken/ˌɑʊtˈspoʊ·kən/ (a.)
Definition:(of a person) expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people will be upset by them
Ex.She is an outspoken critic of the school system in this city.
20.caregiver/ˈkeərˌgɪv·ər/ (n.)
Definition:someone who provides for the needs of children or of people who are ill or cannot provide for their own needs
Ex.That brings caregiver burden, which a higher risk for depression and other stress - related illnesses.
21.infuriating /ɪnˈfjuər·iˌeɪ·tɪŋ/ (a.)
Definition: causing anger and annoyance
Ex.It's infuriating to be kept waiting for him.
22.wake /weɪk/ (v.)
Definition: to become awake and conscious after sleeping, or to cause someone to stop sleeping
Ex.Did you wake at all during the night?
23.exasperation /ɪgˌzɑː.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/ (n.)
Definition: actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
Ex.There is growing exasperation within the government at the failure of these policies to reduce unemployment.
24.stonemason /ˈstəunˌmeɪ.sən/ (n.)
Definition: a person whose job it is to cut, prepare and use stone for building
Ex.Lucius got apprenticed to a stonemason.
25.piety /ˈpɑɪ·ɪ·ti/ (n.)
Definition: a strong belief in God or a religion, shown by your worship and behavior
Ex.Experience makes us see an enormous difference between piety and goodness.
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