Reading Fusion-Book 2 Unit 04 (E)

appliance

electrical device (ex: refrigerator)
Most apartments in the United States are supplied with appliances.

campaign

movement; focused effort
He participated a campaign against smoking for years.

coincide with

happen at the same time as something else
The publication is timed to coincide with a major exhibition.

collectively

all together
The students collectively designed the logo for the designer's clothing line.

constructive

productive; positive and supportive
The meeting was frank and constructive.

contribution

assistance; support
His contributions to the arts was significant; he had created five art museums.

coordinate

organize; arrange
She coordinated her schedule to fit that of her husband.

endangered

at risk of becoming extinct
We all need to help in protecting endangered species.

flyer

information sheet
Cindy grabbed one of the flyers that had been stacked on the table below the sign.

from the outset

since the beginning
As I said from the outset, I think this whole conception is fundamentally in error.

glacier

a very large, slow-moving mass of ice
Many glaciers are starting to melt.

harvest

gathering of the crops
The harvest is usually collected in the fall.

highlight

bring attention to; provide a good example of
This year’s school concert will highlight a famous singer.

in the face of

up against; challenged by
I need to show courage in the face of unspeakable danger.

legislation

law
The president vetoed the legislation, forcing the law makers to compromise in order to pass the bill.

politician

lawmaker; member of the government
Elections are important because it is the time when people choose the politicians who will become their leaders.

preserve

maintain; protect
Environment must be preserved for future generation.

raise awareness

to attempt to make others know or understand something
People are trying to raise awareness about pollution.

reach out

contact; make a connection
The church needs to find new ways of reaching out to young people.

spearhead

lead; direct
The founder of the bill spearheaded the vote in Congress.

take root

become strongly and deeply established (ex: a tradition)
The idea had taken root in my mind.

tip

idea; suggestion
The professor gave the students a few useful tips regarding exam preparation.

urbanization

growth of cities and city life
urbanization can be very good for people.

vital

very important
The sun is also vital to the weather.