VOCABULARY

Imaginary
adjective

/ɪˈmædʒɪnəri/
existing only in your mind or imagination
>The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth.
Outweigh
verb

/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
to be greater or more important than something

>The risks are vastly outweighed by the potential benefits.

Appeal

verb

/əˈpiːl/
to make a deeply felt request, especially for something that is needed
immediately

>Appeal directly to the public, answer their questions.

Portal

noun

/ˈpɔːtl/
a large, impressive gate or entrance to a building

>The castle’s portals have opened to many famous guests.

Absorb

verb

/əbˈzɔːb/
to take something into the mind and learn or understand it

>It's a lot of information to absorb all at once.

Sensory
adjective

/ˈsensəri/
connected with your physical senses

>The show reflects the sensory overload of contemporary culture, with all
the flashing screens and blaring music.

Tablet

noun

/ˈtæblət/
a small computer that is easy to carry, with a large touch screen and
usually without a physical keyboard

>Consumers show a growing preference for tablets and smartphones over

PCs and laptops.

Musty
adjective

/ˈmʌsti/
smelling wet and unpleasant because of a lack of fresh air

>These clothes smell musty.