A change for the better

EN
pull the plug on electronic media
inhabit media
feature film
have doubts
have something at your fingertips
exile
hold long conversations
be capable of doing something
confirm my suspicion
rob someone of sleep
multitasker
be attracted by a digital lifestyle
conclude
persuade/convince
media dependence
competent cooks
finish the task more effectively
finish the task faster
By the end of the experiment, they were
capable of making entire meals with ease.
The film wasn't nearly as good as I thought it
would be.
Cats aren’t nearly as playful as dogs.
Caffeinated beverages
Word formation: Nouns 1
VERB NOUN
enjoy enjoyment
appear appearance
sad sadness
inform information
differ difference
My opinion differs from yours.
treat treatment
perform performance
resign resignation
He resigned from being a chairman.
exist existence
I don’t believe that ghost exist. She doesn’t know about my existence.
predict prediction
govern government
It is difficult to govern this country.
annoy annoyance
She looked at me in annoyance.
present presentation
depend dependence
It depends on you. Her dependence on his income made a divorce
impossible.
argue argument
able ability
tolerate tolerance
I won’t tolerate your behaviour. The school has helped the children learn
tolerance.
My mum looks upon my faults with tolerance.
lonely loneliness
explain explanation
obey Obedience
Everyone should obey the law. Children should show respect and obedience
toward their parents.
entertain entertainment
attend attendance
permit permission
decide decision
satisfy satisfaction
disappoint disappointment
pay payment
A single payment of £25 should be made by
Friday.(formal)
occur occurrence
The robbery occurred yesterday. There have been some strange occurrences at
the castle.
This is not an isolated occurrence, that is why I
expect you to give me a full refund. (formal)
Use of English
EN
Over the last century there number has
considerably reduced.
They hunt for food in small packs.
They prey on animals that are larger than
themselves.
Wolves give birth to between 4 and 7 cubs.
They are cared for by all members of the
pack until they reach maturity.
He made out (noticed) something grey on the
hillside.
He pulled the earphones out of his mobile
phone.
He turned the volume up.
He blasted heavy metal over his miniature
speakers.
To scare of the pack of wild animals.
Those animals trotted away.

Use of English
EN
Wide range of jobs
Fire eaters
Tight rope walkers
Adapt easily to new situations
You can’t afford to be careless.
Mistakes can have disastrous consequences.
Circuses are frequently on the move.
You must obtain the necessary training.