Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book 3 Unit 16 (E)
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abandon
to leave a person who needs your help
The home was abandoned after the hurricane had damaged it beyond repair.
accommodate
to provide a place for someone to stay or use
The restaurant was not set up to accommodate the physically disabled.
application
the specific use, or purpose, of a machine, idea, or discovery
After several applications of the ointment, the wound finally healed.
completion
the act of finishing something
At the completion of my contract, I will move to another city.
conduct
to direct or control some process or procedure
Please remember to conduct yourself with dignity.
contribution
the act of helping a cause, person, or group by giving money, things, or services
His contributions to the arts was significant; he had created five art museums.
controversial
causing a great deal of argument, discussion, or conflict
Abstinence is a very controversial subject among educators.
facility
a building, place or machine that is made for a specific purpose
The apartment complex had a nice recreational facility including a weight room and indoor swimming pools.
guarantee
to promise to pay for something if another person fails to do so
I guarantee that you will be happy with car or I'll give you your money back.
probe
a device used to send back information from outer space
The probe was able to take the long journey to Mars to investigate the planet.
promote
to move someone to a higher position
We went to various record companies to promote our new song.
solar system
the sun and the eight planets that orbit it
Pluto is no longer considered a planet in our solar system.
state
to say something in speech or writing, usually in a formal way
Tom had to state his side of the story for the accident report.
treatment
a medicine or method to make someone healthier
The doctor offered his patient a cutting-edge treatment to alleviate the pain.
unlikely
not being likely to happen or not likely to be the truth
It is very unlikely that he will be here much longer.