THREE

IDIOTS

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• ILLITERATE (adj)
unable to read and write
In the past many people asked young people to read their letters for them as they were illiterate.
• AISLE (n)
a long , narrow space between rows, seats in an aircraft, cinema or church
Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window?
• EXTENSION (n)
addition, an increase in the period of time
a contract extension
I applied for an extension to my visa.
an extension to the deadline
• SLIP INTO (class)
to enter something or some place easily, quickly without being noticed.
The students who were late slipped into class while the teacher was writing
something on the board.
• FRANK (adj)
honest, open, sincere and direct in speech or writing even there is a risk of causing bad feelings.
To be frank with you, I don’t think this hair style suits you.
In an effort to be frank and sincere, the doctor explained both the benefits and the risks of the surgery.
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• SUSPENSION (n) NOTE
a punishment in which a person is temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an
activity.
He was angry about his suspension from the team.
He’s under suspension for breaking the rules.
• ASSIST (v)
aid= help assistance(n), assistant(n-person)
With some financial assistance, we’ll be able to start our own business.
She assisted the doctor during the operation.
Technical assistance for the product is free of charge.
Please assist her in moving the furniture.
They had no maps to assist them, so they got lost.
• CROSS ONE’S MIND
If something crosses your mind, you think of it.
It never crossed my mind (I never thought) that she might be married.
What was the first thing that crossed your mind when you won the prize?
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• CONVINCE (v) NOTE
persuade, to cause sb to believe sth or to do sth
He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.
If she doesn’t want to do it, nothing you say will convince her.
We tried to convince my grandfather to live with us.

• REGRET(v)
to feel sorry about sth bad, wrong or a mistake you have made
I have always regretted not having studied harder at school.
Is there anything you have done in your life that you regret?
We regret to inform you that you haven’t been selected for the job.
Emily regretted telling Beatrice her secret after her friend told everyone at school.

• FRUSTRATION (n): frustrated, frustrating (adj)

the state of being annoyed because things aren’t happening in the way that you want
or in the way that they should

The student felt frustrated when the teacher did not like the presentation she prepared spending 4
hours of her precious time.
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• YELL (v)
NOTE
to shout very loudly
The policeman yelled at them to stop.
Don’t yell at the children; it scares them.
I yelled at the bus driver to wait as I was running but he didn’t hear me.
• OATH (n)
a formal promise
If someone is under oath, they have promised to tell the truth in a law court.
Break your oath
Giving an oath to love her forever, the groom was told to kiss the bride.
• STINK (n, v)
to smell very bad
I can’t stand the stink of rotten meat.
Fish always stink from the head down.
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• EMERGENCY (n) NOTE
sth dangerous or serious, such as an accident , that happens suddenly or unexpectedly
and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results
Emergency exit/ emergency landing
In an emergency, dial 112 for an ambulance.
• BARGAIN (n)
low price / sth on sale at a lower price than its true value
This coat was half-price – a real bargain.
• BARGAIN (v)
to try to reach agreement with sb in order to get a lower price
You can usually bargain with antique dealers.
• CONSISTENT (adj)
not changing / always happening or behaving in a similar way
Brent is our most consistent scorer, averaging at least one goal or assist per game.
Your son has been consistently late for class for the last two weeks. What’s going on?
Paul is an inconsistent performer, one day he’s great, and the next he’s terrible.
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• OFFENSE (n)
NOTE
the feeling of being upset or angry at sth that sb has said or done
The photo may cause offense to some people.
No one will take offense (feel upset or insulted) if you leave early.
no offense (idiom)
used to say that you don’t mean to upset or show a lack of respect by sth you say or do
No offense, but are you sure your calculations are right?
• SACRED (adj)
holy/ relating to a religion
a sacred music / a mountain/ an object
Jerusalem is a city which is sacred to Christians, Muslims and Jews.
• FATIGUE (n)
extreme tiredness
My mom was suffering from fatigue.
Despite his fatigue, the athlete refused to stop running until he crossed the finish line .