Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book Intro Unit 10 (E)
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ban
to make something illegal or not allowed
My workplace banned all men from wearing earrings to work.
barely
in a way that is difficult but still possible
I barely had enough change for the bus.
commodity
a product that is bought and sold
Money, gold, silver, wheat, corn are all important commodities.
contract
an official legal agreement between different people, groups, companies, or organizations
You must sign a contract before you move into an apartment.
crisis
an emergency or disaster
The fire caused a major crisis in the hospitals; there was not enough room for all the victims.
drastically
in a sudden, extreme or severe manner
Our budget has been drastically reduced.
estimate
to make a general guess or judgment without using exact calculations regarding the value, quality, or nature of something
It is estimated that over 98% of people in Korea are literate.
imminent
happening soon
A strike by the workers is imminent.
monopoly
complete control of a service or product
Men like John D. Rockefeller had a monopoly on all of the oil produced in America.
precious
being extremely loved and emotionally valuable
She had lost her wedding ring which was precious to her.
promote
to help increase the sales of something by advertising it
Advertisers work hard to find new ways to promote their products.
revolt
to openly and often violently rise up against a government
His speech is encouraging students to revolt against society.
severe
being very firm or strict
He received a severe punishment for his crime.
shortage
a condition in which there is a lack of something necessary
Currently in Beijing, teaching is a well-paid job because there is a shortage of English teachers.
swell
to increase in size or number
The union membership swelled.
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