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Vocab Unit 4
Vocab Unit 4
Attachment (to) /ə (to somebody) a feeling of At university I formed a strong attachment to one of my tutors.
ˈtætʃmənt/ love for
somebody/something
Exploit (v) to use something well in The company has been successful in exploiting new technology to the full.
order to gain as much from
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ it as possible
Regulate (v) to control something Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch.
/ˈreɡjuleɪt/
Exposure (n) /ɪk the fact of experiencing You should always limit your exposure to the sun.
ˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ something or being affected
by it because of being in a
particular situation or place
Manipulation (n) behaviour that controls or Most of us want our kids to be kids to explore their interests and develop as well-rounded human
influences beings without constant manipulation by ads
/məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn/ somebody/something, often
in a dishonest way so that
Manipulate (v)
they do not realize it
Take into account consider I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks
my paper.
Give in to finally agree to If you want them to give in you'll have to offer them more than that.
something that someone
wants after first refusing