• Simulation (n) /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃn/ - imitation of a situation or

process.
e.g., The simulation of the crime that happened a
year was shocking. It was like a real one.

• Opponent (n) /əˈpoʊnənt/ - someone who competes

with or opposes another in a contest, game, or
argument.
e.g., Our opponents won last year, but we’re
positive that we’re going to win this time.
My opponent in the chess competition 2020 is
Thao.

Tomorrow is a spelling bee and my opponent is a

Filipino.

• Impartially (adv) /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/ - in a way that treats all

rivals or disputants equally.
e.g., I am impartially giving my opinions and
decisions on this competition.
I am impartially evaluating my employees’
performance.

• Regulation (n) /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/ - a rule or directive made

and maintained by an authority.
e.g., Everybody has to follow the rules and
regulations of this competition.

• Dubious (adj) /ˈduːbiəs/ - hesitating or doubting

 e.g., I was dubious about the team leader’s
capacity to lead our group, but he proved me wrong.

• Gamesmanship (n) /ˈɡeɪmzmənʃɪp/ - the art of winning

games by using various ploys and tactics to gain a
psychological advantage.
e.g., Our gamesmanship made us win the
competition.

Yesterday, I saw the police knocking out a criminal.

I tried out for a basketball team yesterday, and I got

accepted.

I tried out for a football team and I didn’t get accepted.

I should have given her a reward for being a good

employee.

Thao should have eaten more vegetables when she was

young.

I shouldn’t have shown this document to Thao because

she got so angry yesterday when I showed this to her.

Thao shouldn’t have hit her son because it’s dangerous.

I shouldn’t have accepted this job.