Unit 1: Going underground

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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.