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Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* most of the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1) perpetrator (perp) - someone who has committed a crime or a violent or harmful act
Example: the perpetrators of the massacre must be brought to justice as war criminals
2) fasten - to (cause something to) become firmly fixed together or closed
Example 2.1: seat belt is securely fastened
Example 2.2: this shirt fastens at the back
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canvass (GET SUPPORT) - to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an areaExample 3.1: I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party everyevening this week
canvass verb (ASK) - to try to discover information or opinionsby asking peopleExample 3.2: the council has been canvassing local opinion/localpeople to get their thoughts on the proposed housing development
canvass (SUGGEST) - to suggest an idea or plan to be consideredExample 3.3: wind and wave power are now being seriouslycanvassed as the solution to our energy problems
4) evict - to force someone to leave somewhere
Example 4.1: tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted
Example 4.2: he was evicted from the bar for drunken and disorderly behaviour
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slam (verb) - to close or shut with great force, that action is often accompanied by a loud noiseExample 5.1: the wind made the door/window slam (shut)
Example 5.2: close the door carefully, don't slam it
slam (verb) - to criticizeExample 5.3: Although the reviewers slammed the play, the audience loved it
slam (noun) - a sudden loud noiseExample 5.4: the door shut with a slam
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testament - proofExample 6.1: the detail of her wildlife paintings is (a) testament to (= proof of) her powers of observation
testament- will that someone makes, saying what should be done with their money and property after they dieExample 6.2: this article will give clear instructions for making a last will and testament
7) stakeout - the continuous watching of a building or area, especially by the police
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disregard - the fact of showing no care or respect for somethingExample 8.1: what amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion
disregard - to ignore somethingExample 8.2: he told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again
9) mumble - to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand
Example: she mumbled something about being too busy
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molest (ATTACK SEXUALLY) - to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishesExample 10.1: the girl had been molested frequently by her stepfather from the age of eight
Example 10.2: the man had previously been arrested several times for molesting young boys
molest (ATTACK) - to touch, push, etc. someone violentlyExample 10.3: United Nations premises were looted and personnel were molested by demonstrators
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Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
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pole - a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support thingsExample 1.1: a telegraph/electricity pole
pole - either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth, around which the earth turnsExample 1.2: the North/South Pole
Example 1.3: most weather satellites are stationed over the Equator or travel over the poles
pole - one of the ends of a magnet (= an object that both attracts and pushes away iron and steel objects) where the magnetic force is strongestExample 1.4 :Like poles repel and unlike poles attract
pole - one of the two points on a battery (= a device that produces electricity) where a connection can be made in an electrical circuit. One point is negative and the other positiveExample 1.5: a wire ran from the clock to one of the poles of the battery
2) turnstile - a device that controls the way into or out of a building, room, or area of land, especially one that you have to pay to enter. It is a post with a number of short poles sticking out from it that have to be pushed round as each person walks through the entrance
Example: the number of spectators going through the turnstiles is up from last season
3) to relegate - to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position
Example: she resigned when she was relegated to a desk job
4) a suave man is very polite, pleasant, and usually attractive, often in a way that is slightly false
Example: he's very suave and sophisticated.
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steep (of a slope) (adj)- rising or falling at a sharp angleExample 5.1: the castle is set on a steep hill/hillside
a steep (adj) rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to lowExample 5.2:there has been a steep increase/rise in prices
steep(especially of prices) (adj) - too much, or more than is reasonableExample 5.3: they are having to face very steep taxes
to steep (v) - to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavourExample 5.4:leave the cloth to steep in the dye overnight
Example 5.5:We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert
6) gorge - a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through hard rock
not in the audio but you should keep in mind too: to gorge - to eat until you are unable to eat any more: If you gorge yourself on snacks like that, you won't eat your dinner
7) beverage - a drink of any type
Example: hot beverages include tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
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flair - natural ability to do something wellExample 8.1: he has a flair for languages
flair - a situation in which something is done in an exciting and interesting wayExample 8.2: he played with great imagination and flair
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intent (adj) - giving all your attention to somethingExample 9.1:an intent stare
Example 9.2:she had an intent look on her face
intent (noun) - the fact that you want and plan to do something:Example 9.3: I spent half the morning on the phone, which wasn't really my intent
to be intent (steady expression) - to be determined to do or achieve somethingExample 9.4: I've tried persuading her not to go but she's intent on it
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to squirm (v) - to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or painExample 10.1: nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment
Example 10.2:the fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still
to squirm (v) - to feel nervous or embarrassed about somethingExample 10.3: he would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour
squirm (noun) - a side to side, awkward movement, sometimes made because of nervousness, embarrassment, or painExample 10.4: his squirms of discomfort were hilarious to watch
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Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org1) dainty - small, attractive, and delicate
Example: dainty feet2) swerve - to change direction suddenly, especially when you are driving a vehicle Example: He swerved to avoid a cyclist and hit another car
3) to cease - to stop
Example 3.1: He ordered his men to cease firing. Example 3.2: Her behaviour never ceases to amaze me4)
forge verb (COPY) - to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:Example 4.1: a forged passport or forged signature Example 4.2: a number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine
forge verb (CREATE) - to make or produce something, especially with some difficultyExample 4.3: she forged a new career for herself as a singer
forge verb (MOVE) - to suddenly and quickly move forwardExample 4.4: just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead Example 4.5: she forged through the snow
forge noun- a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes5)
abrupt - sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasantExample 5.1 (abrupt end): our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room
Example 5.2 (abrupt change): there was an abrupt change in her attitude towards me when she heard that I was Alan's girlfriend
abrupt - using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendlyExample 5.3: he is sometimes very abrupt with clients
6) diligence - the quality of working carefully and with a lot of effort
Example 6.1: she hoped that her diligence would be noticed at work
Example 6.2: the exhibition has been researched with extraordinary diligence
7) superfluous - more than is needed; extra and not necessary
Example: the report was spoiled by a mass of superfluous detail
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queer adjective (STRANGE) - strange, unusual, or not expectedExample 8.1: what a queer thing to say!
Example 8.2: I'm feeling rather queer (= ill), may I sit down?
queer noun - a person whose gender identity or sexuality does not fit society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality queer verb - to change something so that it does not relate only to one gender, either male or female, or so that it no longer fits traditional ideas about gender or sexualityExample 8.3: teenage boys with Instagram accounts are queering the cosmetics industry
9) brisk - quick, energetic, and active
Example 9.1: a brisk walk
Example 9.2: he set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up
Example 9.3: her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words)
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soar - to rise very quickly to a high levelExample 10.1: all night long fireworks soared into the sky
Example 10.2: emperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters
Example 10.3: house prices soared a further 20 percent
soar - to reach a great heightExample 10.4: the highest peak in the range soars 15,771 feet into the sky
soar (FLY) - (of a bird or aircraft) to rise high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using powerExample 10.5: she watched the gliders soaring effortlessly above her
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Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1) moisture (~humidity) - a liquid such as water in the form of very small drops, either in the air, in a substance, or on a surface
Example: These plants need a rich soil that retains moisture
2) to derive - to get or obtain somethingExample: The institute derives all its money from foreign investments3) figurehead - someone who has the position of leader in an organization but who has no real power
Example: The president of this company is just a figurehead - the Chief Executive has day-to-day control
4) perilous - extremely dangerous
Example: The country roads are quite perilous
5) reminisce - to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure
Example: My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy
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endorsement - the act of saying that you approve of or support something or someoneExample 6.1: The campaign hasn't received any political endorsements
Example 6.2: He hoped to secure quick endorsement of the plan from the president
endorsement - the fact of a famous person appearing in an advertisement saying that they use and like a productExample 6.3: products that carry an endorsement from a celebrity
endorsement - a mark on a driving licence that shows the driver is guilty of driving in an illegal wayExample 6.4: He's got a couple of endorsements on his licence already
7) deterrence - the action or the fact of holding people from doing something
Example: They believed in the principle of nuclear deterrence
8) Allege - to say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof
Example: The two men allege (that) the police forced them to make false confessions
9) Adverse - having a negative or harmful effect on something
Example 9.1: They received a lot of adverse publicity about the changes
Example 9.2: I had an adverse reaction to the injection
10) soothe - to make someone feel calm or less worried
Example: to soothe a crying baby
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Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1) Influx - the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time
Example: Turkey is expecting an influx of several thousand refugees over the next few days
2) Retention - the ability to keep or continue having somethingExample: 2.1 The ability of a company to keep its employees and stop them from going to work somewhere else
2.2 The retention of old technology has slowed the company's growth
3) Jeopardy ~ hazard, risk
Example: 3.1 The lives of thousands of birds are in jeopardy as a result of the oil spill
3.2 The 1.2 billion euro investment programme was being put in jeopardy by the strikes
4) Tangible - real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experiencedExample: 4.1 We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action
4.2 Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours
5) Designate - to choose someone officially to do a particular job
Example: Thompson has been designated (as/to be) team captain
Designate - to say officially that a place or thing has a particular character or purposeExample: This area of the park has been specially designated for children
6) Dissipate - to gradually disappear or waste
Example: 6.1 The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere
6.2 His anger dissipated as the situation became clear
7) Ambience - the character of a place or the quality it seems to have
Example: Despite being a busy city, Dublin has the ambience of a country town
8) Wit - the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way
Example: a woman of great intelligence and wit
9) Auxiliary - giving help or support, especially to a more important person or thing
Example: 9.1 Auxiliary staff/nurses
Auxiliary - A verb that gives grammatical information not given by the main verb of a sentence9.2 In the sentence "she has finished her book," "has" is an auxiliary
10) Extrinsic - coming from outside, or not related to something
Example: Extrinsic forces were responsible for the breakdown of the peace talks
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Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
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whine - to make a long, high, sad sound, if you whine, especially as a child, you complain or express disappointment or unhappinessrepeatedly
Example: Alice, if you keep whining I won't take you - do you understand?
whine (n) - an unpleasant high sound or voice2)
demise - the end of something that was previously considered to be powerful, such as a business, industry, or systemExample 2.1: the demise of the company was sudden and unexpected
sb's demise - the death of a personExample 2.2: much has been written about the circumstances surrounding her demise
3) coercion - the use of force to persuade someone to do something that they are unwilling to do
Example: he claimed the police had used coercion, threats, and promises to obtain the statement illegally
4) incentive - something that encourages a person to do something
Example: tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income
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implication - an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directlyExample 5.1: she accused the party and, by implication, its leader too
implication - the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the futureExample 5.2: what are the implications of the new law?
implication - an occasion when you suggest or show that someone is involved in a crimeExample 5.3: the case depended upon his implication of his co-workers in the fraud
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concede (verb) - to admit, often unwillingly, that something is trueExample 6.1: the government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster
concession (noun) - something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreementExample: both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks
7) fallacy - an idea that a lot of people think is true but is in fact false
Example: it is a common fallacy that women are worse drivers than men
8) rebut - to argue that a statement or claim is not true
Example: He appeared on TV to rebut the charges against him
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disposable (adj) - a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after useExample 9.1: disposable cups/plates
disposable (noun) - a product that is intended to be thrown away after useExample 9.2: paper/plastic/medical disposables
10) feasible - able to be made, done, or achieved
Example with the extra resources, the project now seems feasible
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