Extensive Reading-Book B Unit 17 (E)

afflictions

something that makes you suffer
She had several afflictions which prevented her from being able to participate classroom activities.

agencies

an organization that offers a particular kind of assistance
The social service agencies offer aide to hurricane victims.

challenges

something needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully
She is a very motivated and intelligent person and she will rise to the challenges of her new job.

chartered

to establish a local branch or chapter
The bank took a risk and chartered a branch in Africa.

conferences

a formal meeting of a number of people for discussion or consultation
The doctor presented his new research ideas at several medical conferences.

constitution

the principles and rules, set forth in a written document, governing a country
The constitution of the United states, which contain the fundamental laws of the country, was adopted in 1789.

credited

to give credit to or deserved commendation for
The actor was credited with starting a movement in promoting foreign adoption.

encourages

to make someone more likely to do something
My teacher always encourages me to do my best.

eradication

to get rid of; wipe out
eradication of polio was possible with the discovery of a vaccine.

founded

to set up
The university was founded in 1922.

funding

money given by a government or organization for an event or activity
The funding for the school building project was not sufficient, so project had to be halted.

geographic

of a particular location
The decorations are distinctive based on geographic regions.

hemisphere

half of a sphere, especially the Earth
The northern hemisphere lies on the north side of the equator.

inception

the establishment of an organization or official activity
Since its inception, the university has been the forerunner in producing highly trained engineers.

infrastructure

a substructure or underlying foundation
The war damaged the country's infrastructure.

monitors

to check the performance of
The parole officer monitors his every move; one bad decision and he goes back to jail.

objectives

something which you plan to do or achieve
After she was elected to the presidency, her main objective was to stay in power.

personnel

persons employed in any work, enterprise, service, establishment
The personnel at his company are highly trained; they all have a doctorate degree.

promote

to further the popularity
The event was held to promote world peace.