WORD DEFINITION
Abstract (adj) based on general ideas or
principles rather than specific
examples or real events
Aggregate (v) (Usually Passive) to put together
different items, amount, etc. into a
single group or total
Cooperative (adj) willing to cooperate
Discrimination (n) The practice of treating somebody
or a particular group in the society
less fairly than others.
Diversity (n) a range of different people, things,
or ideas.
Exceed (v) to be more than a particular
number or amount
Immigrant (n) someone who enters another
country to live there permanently.
Inevitable (adj) Certain to happen and impossible
to avoid.
Phenomenon (n) something that happens or exists
in society, science, or nature,
especially something that is
studied because it is difficult to
understand.
Paradox (n) a situation that seems strange
because it involves two ideas or
qualities that are very different.
Intrusion (n) When someone does something or
something happens, that affects
you private life or activities in an
unwanted way.
Involuntary (adj) Happening without the person
concerned wanting it to.
Itinerary (n) a plan of a journey, including the
route and the places that you visit.
Lucid (adj) clearly expressed; easy to
understand.
Lucrative (adj) producing a large amount of
money; making a large profit.
Ludicrous (adj) Unreasonable; that you cannot
take seriously.
Jurisdiction (n) the authority that an official
organization has to make legal
decisions about
somebody/something.
Lenient (adj) not as strict as expected when
punishing somebody or when
making sure that rules are obeyed.
SENTENCE
Human beings are the only creatures
capable of abstract thought.
The scores were aggregated with the
first-round totals to decide the
winner.
He was doing his best to be
cooperative.
Government figures suggest that
ethnic minorities face discrimination
looking for jobs.
Cultural diversity is a central feature
of modern British society.
Working hours must not exceed 42
hours a week.
Large numbers of illegal immigrants
have found their way into the country.
A rise in the interest rates seems
inevitable.
The idea that we may be able to live
forever is not a new phenomenon.
It’s a paradox that in such a rich
country there can be so much
poverty.
This is a governmental intrusion
on the freedom of the press.
The distinction between voluntary
and involuntary unemployment is
often blurred.
Visits to four different countries are
included in your itinerary.
There is only one lucid explanation for
this problem.
Many of the engineers left the service
for more lucrative jobs abroad.
It was ludicrous to think that the plan
might succeed.
The British courts have universal
jurisdiction over torture cases.
School examiners say that marking
has become more lenient in recent
years.
Loathe (v) To dislike somebody/something Many of the people fear and loathe
very much. the new government.
Obsess (v) to completely fill your mind so that Modern people are becoming
you cannot think of anything else, obsessed with material wealth.
in a way that is not normal.
Metropolitan (adj) connected with a large or capital A metropolitan area of South
city. Germany is becoming developing
rapidly.
Mimic (v) to look or behave like something The robot was programmed to mimic
else. a series of human movements.
Miniature (adj) very small; much smaller than Some parents expect their children to
usual. behave like miniature adults.
Moderation (n) The quality of being reasonable Moderation in eating and drinking is
and not being extreme. the way to stay healthy.
Monarchy (n) a country that is ruled by a king or There are several constitutional
a queen. monarchies in Europe.
Mirage (n) a hope or wish that you cannot His idea of love was a mirage.
make happen because it is not
realistic.
Mischievous (adj) enjoying playing tricks and A mischievous boy
annoying people.
Miser (n) a person who loves money and Mike was a stereotypical miser, he
hates spending it spent nothing he could save; neither
giving to charity nor enjoying his
wealth.
Lackadaisical (adj) not showing enough care or He has a lackadaisical approach to
enthusiasm. finding a job.
Legitimate (adj) allowed and acceptable according The legitimate government was
to the law reinstated after the uprising.