C1 Advanced: Everyday life & people

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

internationalist

If someone has internationalist beliefs or opinions, they believe that countries should work with, help, and be friendly with one another

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as internationalist.”

autism

a mental disorder (= problem ) that makes people unable to communicate properly, or to form relationships

“A clear definition of the word “autism” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

cagey

unwilling to tell people about your plans, intentions, or opinions

“The speaker uses “cagey” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

counsellor

someone whose job is to help and support people with problems

“Learners saw the word “counsellor” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

mentor

an experienced person who advises and helps a less experienced person

“The speaker used the word “mentor” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

segregate

to separate one group of people from others, especially because they are of a different race, sex, or religion

“A clear example helps learners use “segregate” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

tout

to try to persuade people to buy goods or services you are offering

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “tout” describes an action or change.”

ferry

to carry people or things a short distance from one place to another in a boat or other vehicle

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “ferry” describes an action or change.”

migrate

if people migrate, they go to live in another area or country, especially in order to find work

“The speaker explains how “migrate” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

quiver

to shake slightly because you are cold, or because you feel very afraid, angry, excited etc

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “quiver” describes an action or change.”

simulate

to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “simulate” describes an action or change.”

paralysis

the loss of the ability to move all or part of your body or feel things in it

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “paralysis.””

hardy

strong and healthy and able to bear difficult living conditions

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as hardy.”

conform

to be similar to what people expect or think is usual

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “conform” describes an action or change.”

disturbance

a situation in which people behave violently in public

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “disturbance.””

psychoanalysis

medical treatment that involves talking to someone about their life, feelings etc in order to find out the hidden causes of their problems

“Learners saw the word “psychoanalysis” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

hospitality

friendly behaviour towards visitors

“Learners saw the word “hospitality” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

multitude

a very large number of people or things

“The speaker used the word “multitude” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

convene

if a group of people convene, or someone convenes them, they come together, especially for a formal meeting

“Learners hear “convene” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

calcium

a silver-white metal that helps to form teeth, bones, and chalk . It is a chemical element : symbol Ca

“Learners saw the word “calcium” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

convoke

to tell people that they must come together for a formal meeting

“The speaker explains how “convoke” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

perplex

if something perplexes you, it makes you feel confused and worried because it is difficult to understand

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “perplex” describes an action or change.”

scramble

to climb up, down, or over something quickly and with difficulty, especially using your hands to help you

“The speaker explains how “scramble” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

donate

to give something, especially money, to a person or an organization in order to help them

“A clear example helps learners use “donate” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

foresee

to think or know that something is going to happen in the future

“The speaker explains how “foresee” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

terrace

the wide steps that the people watching a football match can stand on

“Learners saw the word “terrace” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

disseminate

to spread information or ideas to as many people as possible

“Learners hear “disseminate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

reaffirm

to formally state an opinion, belief, or intention again, especially when someone has questioned you or expressed a doubt

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “reaffirm” describes an action or change.”

restorative

Something that is restorative makes you feel healthier, stronger, or more cheerful after you have been feeling tired, weak, or miserable

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as restorative.”

sensitize

to give someone some experience or knowledge of a particular problem or situation so that they can notice it and understand it easily

“Learners hear “sensitize” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

detente

Detente is a state of friendly relations between two countries when previously there had been problems between them

“The speaker used the word “detente” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

overrate

If you say that something or someone is overrated, you mean that people have a higher opinion of them than they deserve

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “overrate” describes an action or change.”

aphasia

Aphasia is a mental condition in which people are often unable to remember simple words or communicate

“A clear definition of the word “aphasia” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

clannish

a group of people who are clannish are very close to each other, and seem unfriendly towards strangers

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as clannish.”

libellous

containing untrue written statements about someone which could make other people have a bad opinion of them

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “libellous” signals a particular quality.”

propitiate

to make someone who has been unfriendly or angry with you feel more friendly by doing something to please them

“The speaker explains how “propitiate” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

providence

Providence is God, or a force that is believed by some people to arrange the things that happen to us

“A clear definition of the word “providence” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

reassurance

something that is said or done which makes someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “reassurance.””

serotonin

a chemical in the body that helps carry messages from the brain and is believed to make you feel happy

“The speaker used the word “serotonin” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

sophistry

the clever use of reasons or explanations that seem correct but are really false, in order to deceive people

“The speaker used the word “sophistry” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

standoffish

If you say that someone is standoffish, you mean that they behave in a formal and rather unfriendly way

“The speaker uses “standoffish” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

tendentious

a tendentious speech, remark, book etc expresses a strong opinion that is intended to influence people

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as tendentious.”

dietetics

the science that is concerned with what people eat and drink and how this affects their health

“Learners saw the word “dietetics” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

glee

a feeling of satisfaction and excitement, often because something bad has happened to someone else

“The speaker used the word “glee” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

incoherent

speaking in a way that cannot be understood, because you are drunk, feeling a strong emotion etc

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “incoherent” signals a particular quality.”

odium

a strong feeling of hatred that a lot of people have for someone because of something they have done

“Learners saw the word “odium” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

opiate

a drug that contains opium. Opiates can be used to reduce severe pain and help people to sleep.

“Learners saw the word “opiate” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

tranquilizer

A tranquilizer is a drug that makes people feel calmer or less anxious. Tranquilizers are sometimes used to make people or animals become sleepy or unconscious.

“Learners saw the word “tranquilizer” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

discretion

the ability to deal with situations in a way that does not offend, upset, or embarrass people or tell any of their secrets

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “discretion.””

disharmony

disagreement about important things which makes people be unfriendly to each other

“Learners saw the word “disharmony” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

facilitate

To facilitate an action or process, especially one that you would like to happen, means to make it easier or more likely to happen

“Learners hear “facilitate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

faction

a small group of people within a larger group, who have different ideas from the other members, and who try to get their own ideas accepted

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “faction.””

libidinous

People who are libidinous have strong sexual feelings and express them in their behaviour

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as libidinous.”

nostrum

an idea that someone thinks will solve a problem easily, but will probably not help at all

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “nostrum.””

pogrom

a planned killing of large numbers of people, usually done for reasons of race or religion

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “pogrom.””

verdict

an official decision made in a court of law, especially about whether someone is guilty of a crime or how a death happened

“The speaker used the word “verdict” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

convocation

a large formal meeting of a group of people, especially church officials

“A clear definition of the word “convocation” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

propitiatory

intended to please someone and make them feel less angry and more friendly

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as propitiatory.”

canvass

to try to persuade people to support a political party, politician, plan etc by going to see them and talking to them, especially when you want them to vote for you in an election

“A clear example helps learners use “canvass” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

chatty

a piece of writing that is chatty has a friendly informal style

“The speaker uses “chatty” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

rhetoric

the art of speaking or writing to persuade or influence people

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “rhetoric.””

tiff

a slight argument between friends or people who are in love

“The speaker used the word “tiff” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

consanguinity

when people are members of the same family

“A clear definition of the word “consanguinity” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

cynical

unwilling to believe that people have good, honest, or sincere reasons for doing something

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “cynical” signals a particular quality.”

biography

a book that tells what has happened in someone’s life, written by someone else

“The speaker used the word “biography” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

cooperative

a business or organization owned equally by all the people working there

“The speaker used the word “cooperative” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

fraud

the crime of deceiving people in order to gain something such as money or goods

“Learners saw the word “fraud” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

prerequisite

something that is necessary before something else can happen or be done

“Learners saw the word “prerequisite” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

scandalize

to make people feel very shocked

“Learners hear “scandalize” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

bulletin

an official statement that tells people about something important

“A clear definition of the word “bulletin” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

transit

the process of moving goods or people from one place to another

“The speaker used the word “transit” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

triple

having three parts or involving three groups, people, events etc

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as triple.”

shrewd

good at judging what people or situations are really like

“The speaker uses “shrewd” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

acoustic

relating to sound and the way people hear things

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “acoustic” signals a particular quality.”

evoke

to produce a strong feeling or memory in someone

“Learners hear “evoke” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

outrage

to make someone feel very angry and shocked

“A clear example helps learners use “outrage” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

destructive

causing damage to people or things

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as destructive.”

poll

the process of finding out what people think about something by asking many people the same question, or the record of the result

“A clear definition of the word “poll” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

prophet

a man who people in the Christian, Jewish, or Muslim religion believe has been sent by God to lead them and teach them their religion

“Learners saw the word “prophet” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

fickle

someone who is fickle is always changing their mind about people or things that they like, so that you cannot depend on them – used to show disapproval

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as fickle.”

humane

treating people or animals in a way that is not cruel and causes them as little suffering as possible

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as humane.”

tragic

a tragic event or situation makes you feel very sad, especially because it involves death or suffering

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as tragic.”

bug

a small piece of electronic equipment for listening secretly to other people’s conversations

“Learners saw the word “bug” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

sanctuary

a peaceful place that is safe and provides protection, especially for people who are in danger

“Learners saw the word “sanctuary” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

texture

the way a surface or material feels when you touch it, especially how smooth or rough it is

“The speaker used the word “texture” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

versus

used to show that two people or teams are competing against each other in a game or court case

“In this everyday conversation, the word “versus” helps express a precise idea.”

complication

a problem or situation that makes something more difficult to understand or deal with

“Learners saw the word “complication” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

disperse

if a group of people disperse or are dispersed, they go away in different directions

“A clear example helps learners use “disperse” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

prediction

a statement about what you think is going to happen, or the act of making this statement

“The speaker used the word “prediction” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

exodus

a situation in which a lot of people leave a particular place at the same time

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “exodus.””

scorn

the feeling that someone or something is stupid or does not deserve respect

“The speaker used the word “scorn” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

domesticate

to make an animal able to work for people or live with them as a pet

“Learners hear “domesticate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

hostility

when someone is unfriendly and full of anger towards another person

“The speaker used the word “hostility” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

precedent

something of the same type that has happened or existed before

“Learners saw the word “precedent” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

sympathy

the feeling of being sorry for someone who is in a bad situation

“A clear definition of the word “sympathy” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

attendance

the number of people who attend a game, concert, meeting etc

“A clear definition of the word “attendance” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

periodic

happening a number of times, usually at regular times

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “periodic” signals a particular quality.”

quench

to stop yourself feeling thirsty, by drinking something

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “quench” describes an action or change.”

rekindle

to make someone have a particular feeling, thought etc again

“Learners hear “rekindle” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

tickle

a feeling in your throat that makes you want to cough

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “tickle.””

ensue

to happen after or as a result of something

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “ensue” describes an action or change.”

grandiloquent

Grandiloquent language or behaviour is very formal, literary, or exaggerated, and is used by people when they want to seem important

“The speaker uses “grandiloquent” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

medication

medicine or drugs given to people who are ill

“The speaker used the word “medication” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

sentient

able to experience things through your senses

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as sentient.”

beforehand

before something else happens or is done

“The team responded beforehand when the everyday conversation plan changed.”

informal

an informal style of writing or speaking is suitable for ordinary conversations or letters to friends

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as informal.”

pathological

pathological behaviour or feelings happen regularly, and are strong, unreasonable, and impossible to control

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “pathological” signals a particular quality.”

debatable

things that are debatable are not certain because people have different opinions about them

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as debatable.”

reschedule

to arrange for something to happen at a different time from the one that was previously planned

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “reschedule” describes an action or change.”

chat

to talk in a friendly informal way, especially about things that are not important

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “chat” describes an action or change.”

semiotics

the way in which people communicate through signs and images, or the study of this

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “semiotics.””

speech

a talk, especially a formal one about a particular subject, given to a group of people

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “speech.””

stammer

to speak with a lot of pauses and repeated sounds, either because you have a speech problem, or because you are nervous, excited etc

“The speaker explains how “stammer” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

tease

to laugh at someone and make jokes in order to have fun by embarrassing them, either in a friendly way or in an unkind way

“Learners hear “tease” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

intervention

the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens

“The speaker used the word “intervention” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

snobbish

behaving in a way that shows you think you are better than other people because you are from a higher social class or know more than they do

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as snobbish.”

acquiesce

to do what someone else wants, or allow something to happen, even though you do not really agree with it

“A clear example helps learners use “acquiesce” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

casualty

the part of a hospital that people are taken to when they are hurt in an accident or suddenly become ill

“Learners saw the word “casualty” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

circus

a group of people and animals who travel to different places performing skilful tricks as entertainment

“The speaker used the word “circus” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

destiny

the things that will happen to someone in the future, especially those that cannot be changed or controlled

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “destiny.””

heighten

if something heightens a feeling, effect etc, or if a feeling etc heightens, it becomes stronger or increases

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “heighten” describes an action or change.”

leopard

a large animal of the cat family, with yellow fur and black spots, which lives in Africa and South Asia

“A clear definition of the word “leopard” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

congestion

If there is congestion in a place, the place is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people

“The speaker used the word “congestion” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

escort

a person or a group of people or vehicles that go with someone in order to protect or guard them

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “escort.””

massacre

to kill a lot of people or animals in a violent way, especially when they cannot defend themselves

“A clear example helps learners use “massacre” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

retard

to delay the development of something, or to make something happen more slowly than expected

“Learners hear “retard” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

speaker

someone who makes a formal speech to a group of people

“A clear definition of the word “speaker” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

superiority

the quality of being better, more skilful, more powerful etc than other people or things

“A clear definition of the word “superiority” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

grope

to try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands

“The speaker explains how “grope” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

hug

to put your arms around someone and hold them tightly to show love or friendship

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “hug” describes an action or change.”

indignation

feelings of anger and surprise because you feel insulted or unfairly treated

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “indignation.””

mainstream

the most usual ideas or methods, or the people who have these ideas or methods

“The speaker used the word “mainstream” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

romance

an exciting and often short relationship between two people who love each other

“The speaker used the word “romance” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

murmur

a soft low sound made by people speaking quietly or a long way away

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “murmur.””

popularity

when something or someone is liked or supported by a lot of people

“The speaker used the word “popularity” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

reproduction

the act or process of producing babies, young animals, or plants

“Learners saw the word “reproduction” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

adore

to love someone very much and feel very proud of them

“A clear example helps learners use “adore” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

consequent

happening as a result of a particular event or situation

“The speaker uses “consequent” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

melancholy

a feeling of sadness for no particular reason

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “melancholy.””

strife

trouble between two or more people or groups

“The speaker used the word “strife” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

tangible

if something is tangible, you can touch or feel it

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as tangible.”

timely

done or happening at exactly the right time

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as timely.”

clinic

a place, often in a hospital, where medical treatment is given to people who do not need to stay in the hospital

“Learners saw the word “clinic” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

ironic

an ironic situation is one that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as ironic.”

oxygen

a gas that has no colour or smell, is present in air, and is necessary for most animals and plants to live. It is a chemical element: symbol O

“Learners saw the word “oxygen” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

predicament

a difficult or unpleasant situation in which you do not know what to do, or in which you have to make a difficult choice

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “predicament.””

whim

a sudden feeling that you would like to do or have something, especially when there is no important or good reason

“The speaker used the word “whim” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

cohesion

if there is cohesion among a group of people, a set of ideas etc, all the parts or members of it are connected or related in a reasonable way to form a whole

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “cohesion.””

exemplary

an exemplary punishment is very severe and is intended to stop other people from committing the same crime

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “exemplary” signals a particular quality.”

revitalize

To revitalize something that has lost its activity or its health means to make it active or healthy again

“A clear example helps learners use “revitalize” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

ruthless

so determined to get what you want that you do not care if you have to hurt other people in order to do it

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as ruthless.”

arrogant

behaving in an unpleasant or rude way because you think you are more important than other people

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as arrogant.”

photosynthesis

the production by a green plant of special substances like sugar that it uses as food, caused by the action of sunlight on chlorophyll (= the green substance in leaves )

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “photosynthesis.””

renown

when you are famous and a lot of people admire you for a special skill, achievement, or quality

“The speaker used the word “renown” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

ardent

showing strong positive feelings about an activity and determination to succeed at it

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as ardent.”

jargon

words and expressions used in a particular profession or by a particular group of people, which are difficult for other people to understand – often used to show disapproval

“The speaker used the word “jargon” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

precursor

something that happened or existed before something else and influenced its development

“The speaker used the word “precursor” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

reiterate

to repeat a statement or opinion in order to make your meaning as clear as possible

“The speaker explains how “reiterate” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

savage

an offensive word used to describe people who have a simple traditional way of life

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “savage” signals a particular quality.”

stubborn

determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “stubborn” signals a particular quality.”

delineate

to describe or draw something carefully so that people can understand it

“A clear example helps learners use “delineate” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

specialty

a subject or job that you know a lot about or have a lot of experience of

“Learners saw the word “specialty” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

despoil

to steal from a place or people using force, especially in a war

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “despoil” describes an action or change.”

feign

to pretend to have a particular feeling or to be ill, asleep etc

“The speaker explains how “feign” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

population

the number of people living in a particular area, country etc

“A clear definition of the word “population” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

reticent

Someone who is reticent does not tell people about things

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as reticent.”

articulate

to express your ideas or feelings in words

“Learners hear “articulate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

avert

to prevent something unpleasant from happening

“Learners hear “avert” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

discredit

to make people stop believing in a particular idea

“A clear example helps learners use “discredit” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

sustenance

food that people or animals need in order to live

“The speaker used the word “sustenance” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

herbivore

an animal that only eats plants

“Learners saw the word “herbivore” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

blunt

to make a feeling less strong

“The speaker explains how “blunt” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

nomadic

nomadic people are nomads

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “nomadic” signals a particular quality.”

genial

friendly and happy

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as genial.”

heretical

A belief or action that is heretical is one that most people think is wrong because it disagrees with beliefs that are generally accepted

“The speaker uses “heretical” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

miscellaneous

a miscellaneous set of things or people includes many different things or people that do not seem to be connected with each other

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as miscellaneous.”

preponderance

if there is a preponderance of people or things of a particular type in a group, there are more of that type than of any other

“Learners saw the word “preponderance” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

intrusion

when someone does something, or something happens, that affects your private life or activities in an unwanted way

“A clear definition of the word “intrusion” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

propaganda

information which is false or which emphasizes just one part of a situation, used by a government or political group to make people agree with them

“The speaker used the word “propaganda” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

ultraviolet

ultraviolet light cannot be seen by people, but is responsible for making your skin darker when you are in the sun

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “ultraviolet” signals a particular quality.”

commentary

a spoken description of an event, given while the event is happening, especially on the television or radio

“A clear definition of the word “commentary” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

compelling

an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as compelling.”

discreet

careful about what you say or do, so that you do not offend, upset, or embarrass people or tell secrets

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “discreet” signals a particular quality.”

intuition

the ability to understand or know something because of a feeling rather than by considering the facts

“A clear definition of the word “intuition” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

mutation

a change in the genetic structure of an animal or plant that makes it different from others of the same kind

“The speaker used the word “mutation” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

pedigree

the parents and other past family members of an animal or person, or an official written record of this

“The speaker used the word “pedigree” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

plankton

the very small forms of plant and animal life that live in water, especially the sea, and are eaten by fish

“A clear definition of the word “plankton” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

synchronize

to happen at exactly the same time, or to arrange for two or more actions to happen at exactly the same time

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “synchronize” describes an action or change.”

begrudge

to feel angry or upset with someone because they have something that you think they do not deserve

“The speaker explains how “begrudge” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

caste

A caste is one of the traditional social classes into which people are divided in a Hindu society

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “caste.””

extent

how large, important, or serious something is, especially something such as a problem or injury

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “extent.””

exterminate

to kill large numbers of people or animals of a particular type so that they no longer exist

“Learners hear “exterminate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

federation

a group of organizations, clubs, or people that have joined together to form a single group

“The speaker used the word “federation” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

frantic

extremely worried and frightened about a situation, so that you cannot control your feelings

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “frantic” signals a particular quality.”

hoary

a hoary joke, remark etc is so well-known that people no longer find it amusing or interesting

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “hoary” signals a particular quality.”

interlude

a period of time between two events or situations, during which something different happens

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “interlude.””

mortality

the number of deaths during a particular period of time among a particular type or group of people

“The speaker used the word “mortality” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

tolerant

allowing people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them

“The speaker uses “tolerant” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

corroborate

to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else’s statement, idea etc

“Learners hear “corroborate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

solicitor

a type of lawyer in Britain who gives legal advice, prepares the necessary documents when property is bought or sold, and defends people, especially in the lower courts of law

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “solicitor.””

auditorium

the part of a theatre where people sit when watching a play, concert etc

“A clear definition of the word “auditorium” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

cling

to hold someone or something tightly, especially because you do not feel safe

“The speaker explains how “cling” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

collateral

relating to something or happening as a result of it, but not as important

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “collateral” signals a particular quality.”

enchant

to attract sb strongly and make them feel very interested, excited, etc.

“The speaker explains how “enchant” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

enlightenment

when you understand something clearly, or when you help someone do this

“Learners saw the word “enlightenment” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

haven

a place where people or animals can live peacefully or go to in order to be safe

“Learners saw the word “haven” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

introvert

someone who is quiet and shy, and does not enjoy being with other people

“The speaker used the word “introvert” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

intuitive

an intuitive idea is based on a feeling rather than on knowledge or facts

“The speaker uses “intuitive” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

milieu

the things and people that surround you and influence the way you live and think

“The speaker used the word “milieu” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

perfunctory

a perfunctory action is done quickly, and is only done because people expect it

“The speaker uses “perfunctory” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

sanitation

the protection of public health by removing and treating waste, dirty water etc

“Learners saw the word “sanitation” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

suburb

an area where people live which is away from the centre of a town or city

“A clear definition of the word “suburb” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

anecdotal

consisting of short stories based on someone’s personal experience

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “anecdotal” signals a particular quality.”

apportion

to decide how something should be shared among various people

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “apportion” describes an action or change.”

congenial

pleasant in a way that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as congenial.”

debase

to make someone or something lose its value or people’s respect

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “debase” describes an action or change.”

delinquency

illegal or immoral behaviour or actions, especially by young people

“The speaker used the word “delinquency” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

engulf

if an unpleasant feeling engulfs you, you feel it very strongly

“The speaker explains how “engulf” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

infuse

to fill something or someone with a particular feeling or quality

“Learners hear “infuse” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

intangible

an intangible quality or feeling is difficult to describe exactly

“The speaker uses “intangible” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

mediate

to try to end a quarrel between two people, groups, countries etc

“The speaker explains how “mediate” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

pollinate

to give a flower or plant pollen so that it can produce seeds

“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “pollinate” describes an action or change.”

prosper

If people or businesses prosper, they are successful and do well

“A clear example helps learners use “prosper” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

appreciation

a feeling of being grateful for something someone has done

“A clear definition of the word “appreciation” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

assertive

behaving in a confident way, so that people notice you

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as assertive.”

canary

a small yellow bird that people often keep as a pet

“Learners saw the word “canary” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

discourteous

not polite, and not showing respect for other people

“The speaker uses “discourteous” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

dispense

to give something to people, especially in fixed amounts

“A clear example helps learners use “dispense” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

evacuate

to send people away from a dangerous place to a safe place

“Learners hear “evacuate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

fervent

believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as fervent.”

hypothetical

based on a situation that is not real, but that might happen

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as hypothetical.”

incursion

a sudden attack into an area that belongs to other people

“Learners saw the word “incursion” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”

mite

a very small creature that lives in plants, carpet s etc

“A clear definition of the word “mite” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

obesity

when someone is very fat in a way that is unhealthy

“A clear definition of the word “obesity” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

pallid

very pale, especially in a way that looks weak or unhealthy

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as pallid.”

perennial

a plant that is perennial lives for more than two years

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as perennial.”

postulate

to suggest that something might have happened or be true

“The speaker explains how “postulate” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”

prescient

able to imagine or know what will happen in the future

“The speaker uses “prescient” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”

seasonal

happening, expected, or needed during a particular season

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as seasonal.”

spasmodic

happening for short irregular periods, not continuously

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “spasmodic” signals a particular quality.”

antagonism

hatred between people or groups of people

“The speaker used the word “antagonism” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”

betray

to show feelings that you are trying to hide

“A clear example helps learners use “betray” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”

enfranchise

to give a group of people the right to vote

“Learners hear “enfranchise” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”

hive

a place that is full of people who are very busy

“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “hive.””

malevolent

a malevolent person wants to harm other people

“During the everyday conversation discussion, “malevolent” signals a particular quality.”

maternal

typical of the way a good mother behaves or feels

“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as maternal.”

haughty

behaving in a proud unfriendly way

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as haughty.”

obese

very fat in a way that is unhealthy

“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as obese.”

omen

a sign of what will happen in the future

“A clear definition of the word “omen” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”

placate

to make someone stop feeling angry

“Learners hear “placate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”