Reading Fusion-Book 2 Unit 05 (E)
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avatar
2D or 3D image that represents someone
avatar is a Hollywood science fiction film written and directed by James Cameron.
coincidence
the happening of two or more events at the same time by chance
It was no coincidence that you did well on your exam; it was through your hard work and determination that you were able to receive such a good grade.
conduct
hold (ex: a meeting)
Please remember to conduct yourself with dignity.
currency
money
Korean currency is called the Won.
enhance
improve
Improving democracy is about enhancing the oppotunities for local communities to make their own decisions
envelop
completely cover or encircle
The mother enveloped her children in her skirt and escaped from the flames.
extension
addition; expansion
Due to the flooding, students were given a two month extension on their history papers.
facet
aspect; element
That is only one facet of many other situations.
fickle
prone to frequently changing one's mind
Now the impression is of a fickle politician who has lots of ideas but no staying power to see them through.
flexible
changeable; able to adapt
Because she was self-employed, her schedule was very flexible.
hands-on
practical; active
In all, participants get hands-on training in eight skill areas of hunting and taking game.
illustrate
show; demonstrate
The executive illustrated the decreasing profits of the company.
keynote speech
an important speech at a conference
Who's going to give the keynote speech?
out of favor
no longer popular or supported
He is out of favor in the eyes of the boss.
principle
a fundamental truth
The survival principle simply states you either live or you die.
restraint
limitation; restriction
Decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget.
sheer
actual; utter (used for emphasis)
I was impressed by her sheer dedication to jogging.
socialize
meet and talk with people
Wolfgang and his wife socialized with some of the richest people in Vienna.
stake (one's) claim
assert one's right to something
Jane has the chance to stake her claim for damaged product.
surroundings
environment; setting
It is difficult to keep up with a two year old who is keen to explore every new surrounding.
transient
temporary; not staying in one place
A man's life is as transient as the morning dew.
tricky
difficult; not easy to do
He has the tricky task of deciding where the side will pay in the future.
unmistakable
clear; obvious
It was the unmistakable sound of Musak drifting around the terminus.
venue
location
The hockey arena will serve as the venue for tonight's rock concert.
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