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dense
/drns/ adj.
thick; close together:
Finding your way in dense
forests
can be tricky.
fulfil
/ful
1
fil/ v.
to achieve a stated goal or promise:
It
is sad
when
a
promising young musician quits
before he fulfills his potential.
in reality
/m
ri
1
rel�ti/ phr.
actually; in fact:
Ireland
is
often mistakenly said to be part of Britain,
whereas, in reality, it
is
another country.
inflation
/m
1
fle1J�n/ n.
a continuing increase in prices over time:
When food prices
go
up, you can
be sure inflation
is
occurring.
investment
/m
1
vEstm�nt/
n.
something worth buying because it may be useful or worth more in the
future:
Investments, like property and bars of gold, are
a
good way of saving for the future.
necessity
/n�
1
sEs�ti/
n.
something that you must have in order to live properly, e.g., food and
housing:
In
some
countries, the poorest people cannot afford basic
necessities.
property
/'
p
rop�rti/
n.
things that one owns; often used to talk about one's house or land:
You
should always protect your property
as
best you can.
salary
/'srel�ri/
n.
money one is paid for working:
Salaries have remained the
same
in my country for
a/most a
decade.
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affluent
l'reflu�nt/ adj.
wealthy and having nice, expensive things:
Affluent people have fewer
worries than people who struggle to make
a
living.
ban
/bren/
v.
to not allow:
Smoking in public places
is
banned in many countries.
debt
/dct/
n.
money owed:
It
is
not
a
good idea to get into too much debt.
extravagant
/ck
1
strrev�g�nt/ adj.
spending or costing more money that is reasonable:
People are
generally more extravagant when they are young.
sensible
/'srns�b�l/ adj.
reasonable, practical, with good judgment:
Sensible people make good
decisions.
tricky
l'tnki/
adj.
difficult, complicated:
Preparing for an interview can
.
be tricky.
unforeseen
I Anfar
1
si:n/ adj.
not expected:
Small events can have unforeseen consequences.
wisely
/'wa1zli/
adv.
in
a smart way:
Parents always try to advise their children wisely.
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afford
/g
1
fard/ v.
to have enough money, be able to buy: Most
people can't afford to stay in luxury
hotels all the time when they are on vacation.
appropriate
/g
1
proupri
1
gt/ adj.
right for the situation:
Make sure you wear appropriate footwear when
hiking.
customary
/kAstg
1
mcri/ adj.
normal because the action is done in the usual or traditional way:
It
is
customary to give red envelopes during Chinese New Year.
engrave
/rn
1
gre1v/ v.
to mark, usually putting a name or a special message on an object:
Some
couples engrave their wedding rings with their partner's initials.
eternal
/i
1
t3rngl/ adj.
never-ending:
A person might die, but their spirit
is
eternal.
fabric
l'fcebnk/ n.
cloth:
Good clothes are made from high-quality fabric.
integrate
/mtg
1
gre1t/ v.
to blend or combine so together they are more effective:
Big cities such
as
New York integrate elements of many different cultures.
vice versa
/
1
va1s
1
v3rsg/ phr.
used to say the opposite of a situation just described is also true:
Opposition parties normally criticize governments and vice-versa.
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collide
/b
1
la1d/ v.
to smash together:
Some
atoms
form
a
chemical bond when they collide.
drive away
/dra1v g
1
we1/ phr.
v. to force to leave:
If you are always negative, you will drive all your
friends away.
explosion
/1:k
1
splou3gn/ n.
a violent burst of energy:
Factories that
use
volatile chemicals are at risk
of explosions.
in return
/m
fl't3:m/ phr.
exchange for:
Show respect to others and they will
show
you respect in return.
legend
/I1:d3gnd/ n.
an old and traditional story:
Many stories that are accepted
as
history are
actually legends.
nevertheless
/
1
n1:vgn)g
1
l1:s/ adv.
in contrast to:
Starting your own business is difficult; nevertheless, it
can be rewarding.
stuff
/stAfl v.
to put something inside another thing:
Green peppers can be stuffed with cheese to
make
a
tasty meal.
worship
/w3:rJ1p/ v.
to show respect to a god, for example, by praying:
People who follow
Hinduism worship many different gods and goddesses.
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