Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book 2 Unit 09 (E)
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세트공유
agenda
a list of things that will be addressed
It seems clear that he has an agenda that is threatening to our country.
commit
to promise that something will be done or given
Under this agreement, the supplier will commit to the weekly delivery of goods for three years.
confrontation
a tense meeting or a clash
The soldiers prepared for a possible confrontation.
contaminant
a substance that pollutes or causes something to be impure or dirty
Make sure that all equipment is clean and free of contaminants.
crater
a large hole in the earth's surface that is usually caused by the impact of a large object
The impact of the meteor made a large crater on the Earth.
environmental
of or about the natural world in which plants and animals live
Many schools are teaching their students to become more aware of environmental issues.
explosion
the act of something bursting into small pieces loudly
There has been an explosion of reality shows in recent days.
imminent
happening soon
The imminent sound of the bell made everyone nervous.
ingredient
one of the food items used when making a meal or drink
Because she lacked several ingredients, the cake did not turn out very good.
initial
relating to or taking place at the beginning of something
We are in the initial stages of the project: recruiting participants and finding facilities.
opposition
the state of being extremely different from something else
The opposition to the president's idea was very disorganized.
representative
a person who has been chosen to act or speak for another person or organization
The ambassador was too busy to meet with us, but she's sending a representative from her staff.
stage
to organize and perform an event in order to gain public interest
Seoul staged the Summer Olympics in 1988.