Unit 1: Going underground
by Dang Nhu Quynh
1. 7. liberal (adj) /ˈlɪb(ə)r(ə)l/
1.1. Def: Willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.
1.2. Syn: generous, open-minded...
1.3. Eg: My parents are very liberal and open so we'll be fine.
2. 8. locate (v) /lə(ʊ)ˈkeɪt/
2.1. Def: Discover the exact place or position of.
2.2. Syn: find, discover...
2.3. Eg: It was easy for us to locate the exact location of the incident.
3. 9. notwithstanding (p) /nɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋ/
3.1. Def: In spite of
3.2. Syn: in spite of
3.3. Eg: Bad luck notwithstanding, it was still a light day.
4. 10. predict (v) /prɪˈdɪkt/
4.1. Def: Say or estimate that will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
4.2. Syn: forecast
4.3. Eg: In the future, we may be able to predict such events, and their impact on the Earth.
5. 11. similar (adj) /ˈsɪmɪlə/
5.1. Def: Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
5.2. Syn: alike
5.3. Eg: You can also get more information by comparing figures for similar companies.
6. 12. structure (n) /ˈstrʌktʃə/
6.1. Def: The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
6.2. Syn: construction
6.3. Eg: These are integral elements of a competitive structure.
7. 13. technique (n) /tɛkˈniːk/
7.1. Def: A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure.
7.2. Syn: method
7.3. Eg: There are several psychological techniques to help people cope with dementia.
8. 1. assume (v) /ə'sju:m/
8.1. Def: Suppose to be the case, without proof.
8.2. Syn: presume, suppose...
8.3. Eg: The author assumes no prior knowledge on the part of the reader.
9. 2. create (v) /kri:eit/
9.1. Def: Bring (something) into existence
9.2. Syn: generate, establish, produce...
9.3. Eg: We are going to create new jobs from bringing in new products and services to the community.
10. 3. emerge (v) /ɪˈməːdʒ/
10.1. Def: Move out of or away from something and become visible.
10.2. Syn: come out, appear...
10.3. Eg: A creature emerged at the end of the rope.
11. 4. environment (n) /ɪnˈvʌɪrənm(ə)nt/
11.1. Def: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
11.2. Syn: habitat
11.3. Eg: They have no respect for their environment, their surroundings and their neighbours.
12. 5. ethnic (adj) /ˈɛθnɪk/
12.1. Def: Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.
12.2. Syn: racial
12.3. Eg: Pupils from a wide variety of ethnic origins
13. 6. immigrate (v) /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/
13.1. Def: Come to live permanently in a foreign country.
13.2. Syn: settle
13.3. Eg: An Australian who immigrated to Britain in 1982.
14. 14. unique (adj) /juːˈniːk/
14.1. Def: Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
14.2. Syn: distinctive, special...
14.3. Eg: A new book claims to give a unique insight into becoming a better driver.