Reading for the Real World 3/e-Book 1 Unit 12 (E)
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admission
the cost of entering a theater, event, etc.
The admission ticket to the movie was $5.
bargain
something bought for a good price; an advantageous purchase
However, at floating markets you will have a chance to meet native people and bargain with them for their goods.
capitalism
an economic system in which land, factories, etc. are owned byindividuals and companies rather than by the government
Most industries in the world today are based on capitalism.
charity
the act of giving money, food, or other help to people who are poor, sick, etc.; an organization that does charity work
The man was extremely poor and lived off of charity.
conditional
used to describe something (such as an agreement) that willhappen only if something else happens
He was found guilty and given a conditional discharge.
criterion (pl. criteria)
표준, 기준
What criterion are you using to evaluate the interviewees?
deposit
money given as a promise or a down payment for something
She made several large deposits at the bank during that month.
eager
very excited and interested
We were eager to get to school.
elderly
older people
Take the advice of your elders.
entrant
a person who enters a competition
After a very strict selection process, 12 entrants moved up to the finals.
exotic
very different, strange, or unusual
This exotic plant does not usually grow in this part of the country.
gross
total before anything (such as taxes or expenses) is taken away
Which week had the lowest total gross?
innovative
introducing or using new ideas or methods
His innovative way of thinking got him a top position in the company.
lava field
a large area of nearly fl at lava fl ows (hardened rock that fl owed as a liquid from a volcano)
Ever seen a country with landscape composed of fjords, geysers, and lava fields?
lounge
to sit or lie in a relaxed way
It is hot and the boys lounge around lethargically.
market share
the percentage of a market controlled by a certain company
A bad economy usually means that market shares will be small.
methodology
a particular procedure or set of procedures
The researcher was meticulous in following the research procedure.
morality
the degree to which something is right and good
Differences in morality and lack of understanding and communication have often led to violent conflicts.
multinational
working in several countries
They operate multinational company in Asia.
obscure
not known to most people
The old man travels the world in search of obscure books.
overview
a general explanation or description; a summary
My brother gave me an overview of the important parts of the book.
publication
a book, magazine, etc. that has been published
The publication of the magazine ceased with the April issue.
qualitative
of or relating to how good something is
These are very good quality shoes.
ranked
numbered in order according to one or more criteria
Tom Hanks ranked in third place.
revenue
money that is made by or paid to a business or organization
The revenue from her income property was not sufficient to cover her expenses.
sponsorship
an arrangement in which a person or organization agrees to give money to someone for participating in a charity event
The bank's sponsorship of the event was important.
trek
to travel by walking for pleasure and adventure
We trekked up the mountain and were exhausted afterward.
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