The words
Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.
- inbound
- An inbound flight is one that is arriving from another place
- “During the travel plan discussion, “inbound” signals a particular quality.”
- prudent
- sensible and careful, especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as prudent.”
- jeopardize
- to risk losing or spoiling something important
- “The speaker explains how “jeopardize” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- circumspect
- thinking carefully about something before doing it, in order to avoid risk
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as circumspect.”
- orientation
- the type of activity or subject that a person or organization seems most interested in and gives most attention to
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “orientation.””
- expire
- if a period of time when someone has a particular position of authority expires, it ends
- “The speaker explains how “expire” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- cautious
- careful to avoid danger or risks
- “The speaker uses “cautious” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- compact
- a small flat container with a mirror, containing powder for a woman’s face
- “A clear definition of the word “compact” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- obscure
- to make something difficult to know or understand
- “A clear example helps learners use “obscure” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- bizarre
- very unusual or strange
- “During the travel plan discussion, “bizarre” signals a particular quality.”
- congressional
- A congressional policy, action, or person relates to the U.S. Congress.
- “During the travel plan discussion, “congressional” signals a particular quality.”
- pirate
- someone who sails on the seas, attacking other boats and stealing things from them
- “The speaker used the word “pirate” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- terminology
- the technical words or expressions that are used in a particular subject
- “The speaker used the word “terminology” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- preside
- to be in charge of a formal event, organization, ceremony etc
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “preside” describes an action or change.”
- gauge
- an instrument for measuring the size or amount of something
- “The speaker used the word “gauge” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- maturity
- the quality of behaving in a sensible way like an adult
- “A clear definition of the word “maturity” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- corporate
- belonging to or relating to a corporation
- “During the travel plan discussion, “corporate” signals a particular quality.”
- lipoprotein
- any of a group of proteins to which a lipid molecule is attached, important in the transport of lipids in the bloodstream
- “The speaker used the word “lipoprotein” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- ailment
- an illness that is not very serious
- “Learners saw the word “ailment” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- undercapitalize
- to provide or issue capital for (a commercial enterprise) in an amount insufficient for efficient operation
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “undercapitalize” describes an action or change.”
- odometer
- an instrument in a vehicle that shows how many miles or kilometres the vehicle has travelled
- “A clear definition of the word “odometer” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- chaise
- a light open horse-drawn carriage, esp one with two wheels designed for two passengers
- “The speaker used the word “chaise” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- convert
- to change something into a different form, or to change something so that it can be used for a different purpose or in a different way
- “The speaker explains how “convert” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- prescription
- a piece of paper on which a doctor writes what medicine a sick person should have, so that they can get it from a pharmacist
- “Learners saw the word “prescription” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- treasury
- a government department that controls the money that the country collects and spends
- “A clear definition of the word “treasury” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- coherent
- if a piece of writing, set of ideas etc is coherent, it is easy to understand because it is clear and reasonable
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as coherent.”
- insulate
- to cover or protect something with a material that stops electricity, sound, heat etc from getting in or out
- “The speaker explains how “insulate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- preflight
- of or relating to the period just prior to a plane taking off
- “The speaker uses “preflight” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- refuel
- to fill a plane or vehicle with fuel before continuing a journey
- “A clear example helps learners use “refuel” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- reversal
- A reversal of a process, policy, or trend is a complete change in it
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “reversal.””
- impulse
- a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about whether it is a sensible thing to do
- “A clear definition of the word “impulse” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- inherent
- a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it and cannot be separated from it
- “The speaker uses “inherent” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- staple
- a small piece of thin wire that is pushed into sheets of paper and bent over to hold them together
- “The speaker used the word “staple” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- ultimate
- someone’s ultimate aim is their main and most important aim, that they hope to achieve in the future
- “The speaker uses “ultimate” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- induce
- to persuade someone to do something, especially something that does not seem wise
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “induce” describes an action or change.”
- probe
- a long thin metal instrument that doctors and scientists use to examine parts of the body
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “probe.””
- superficial
- not studying or looking at something carefully and only seeing the most noticeable things
- “During the travel plan discussion, “superficial” signals a particular quality.”
- beam
- a long heavy piece of wood or metal used in building houses, bridges etc
- “The speaker used the word “beam” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- pamphlet
- a very thin book with paper covers, that gives information about something
- “A clear definition of the word “pamphlet” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- pedestrian
- someone who is walking, especially along a street or other place used by cars
- “A clear definition of the word “pedestrian” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- slump
- to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand
- “The speaker explains how “slump” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- analogy
- something that seems similar between two situations, processes etc
- “A clear definition of the word “analogy” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- hurricane
- a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water
- “The speaker used the word “hurricane” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- rigorous
- demanding that particular rules, processes, etc. are strictly followed
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as rigorous.”
- trigger
- to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “trigger” describes an action or change.”
- velocity
- the speed of something that is moving in a particular direction
- “A clear definition of the word “velocity” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- barren
- land or soil that is barren has no plants growing on it
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as barren.”
- cereal
- a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “cereal.””
- eject
- to make someone leave a place or building by using force
- “A clear example helps learners use “eject” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- extinct
- an extinct type of animal or plant does not exist any more
- “During the travel plan discussion, “extinct” signals a particular quality.”
- fraction
- a part of a whole number in mathematics, such as ½ or ¾
- “Learners saw the word “fraction” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- implicit
- suggested or understood without being stated directly
- “During the travel plan discussion, “implicit” signals a particular quality.”
- primitive
- an artist who paints simple pictures like those of a child
- “The speaker used the word “primitive” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- simultaneous
- things that are simultaneous happen at exactly the same time
- “The speaker uses “simultaneous” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- stationery
- paper for writing letters, usually with matching envelopes
- “Learners saw the word “stationery” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- transition
- when something changes from one form or state to another
- “A clear definition of the word “transition” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- formidable
- very powerful or impressive, and often frightening
- “The speaker uses “formidable” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- fragile
- weak and uncertain; easily destroyed or spoilt
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as fragile.”
- magnitude
- the great size or importance of something
- “Learners saw the word “magnitude” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- paradigm
- a very clear or typical example of something
- “The speaker used the word “paradigm” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- propagate
- to spread an idea, belief etc to many people
- “A clear example helps learners use “propagate” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- absurd
- completely stupid or unreasonable
- “The speaker uses “absurd” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- assert
- to state firmly that something is true
- “Learners hear “assert” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- buoyant
- able to float or keep things floating
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as buoyant.”
- deliberate
- to think about something very carefully
- “The speaker explains how “deliberate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- emerge
- to appear or come out from somewhere
- “The speaker explains how “emerge” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- notorious
- famous or well-known for something bad
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as notorious.”
- quantum
- a unit of energy in nuclear physics
- “A clear definition of the word “quantum” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- abeyance
- something such as a custom, rule, or system that is in abeyance is not being used at the present time
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “abeyance.””
- adhere
- to stick firmly to something
- “The speaker explains how “adhere” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- detrimental
- causing harm or damage
- “The speaker uses “detrimental” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- errand
- a short journey in order to do something for someone, for example delivering or collecting something for them
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “errand.””
- garment
- a piece of clothing
- “Learners saw the word “garment” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- divest
- If you divest yourself of something that you own or are responsible for, you get rid of it or stop being responsible for it
- “A clear example helps learners use “divest” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- siege
- a situation in which an army or the police surround a place and try to gain control of it or force someone to come out of it
- “The speaker used the word “siege” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- tour
- a journey for pleasure, during which you visit several different towns, areas etc
- “Learners hear “tour” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- audacity
- the quality of having enough courage to take risks or say impolite things
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “audacity.””
- hover
- to stay nervously in the same place, especially because you are waiting for something or are not certain what to do
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “hover” describes an action or change.”
- implication
- a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act
- “The speaker used the word “implication” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- inertia
- the force that keeps an object in the same position or keeps it moving until it is moved or stopped by another force
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “inertia.””
- renaissance
- a new interest in something, especially a particular form of art, music etc, that has not been popular for a long period
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “renaissance.””
- spiral
- a line in the form of a curve that winds around a central point, moving further away from the centre all the time
- “A clear definition of the word “spiral” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- affiliation
- the connection or involvement that someone or something has with a political, religious etc organization
- “Learners saw the word “affiliation” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- amputate
- to cut off someone’s arm, leg, finger etc during a medical operation
- “The speaker explains how “amputate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- gland
- an organ of the body which produces a substance that the body needs, such as hormones, sweat, or saliva
- “Learners saw the word “gland” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- overwhelm
- to have such a strong emotional effect on sb that it is difficult for them to resist or know how to react
- “The speaker explains how “overwhelm” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- quarantine
- to keep a person or animal apart from others for a period of time in case they are carrying a disease
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “quarantine” describes an action or change.”
- retrace
- to repeat exactly the same journey that someone else has made
- “Learners hear “retrace” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- boycott
- to refuse to buy something, use something, or take part in something as a way of protesting
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “boycott” describes an action or change.”
- inspiration
- a good idea about what you should do, write, say etc, especially one which you get suddenly
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “inspiration.””
- exceptional
- Exceptional situations and incidents are unusual and only likely to happen infrequently
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as exceptional.”
- hatch
- a hole in a ship or aircraft, usually used for loading goods, or the door that covers it
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “hatch.””
- juvenile
- A juvenile is a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult
- “Learners saw the word “juvenile” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- orthodox
- orthodox ideas, methods, or behaviour are accepted by most people to be correct and right
- “During the travel plan discussion, “orthodox” signals a particular quality.”
- sensation
- a feeling that you get from one of your five senses, especially the sense of touch
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “sensation.””
- collide
- to hit something or someone that is moving in a different direction from you
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “collide” describes an action or change.”
- concede
- to admit that something is true or correct, although you wish it were not true
- “The speaker explains how “concede” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- deem
- to think of something in a particular way or as having a particular quality
- “A clear example helps learners use “deem” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- denounce
- to express strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in public
- “The speaker explains how “denounce” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- discrepancy
- a difference between two amounts, details, reports etc that should be the same
- “The speaker used the word “discrepancy” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- humble
- to show that you are not too proud to ask for something, admit you are wrong etc
- “The speaker explains how “humble” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- lobby
- a wide passage or large hall just inside the entrance to a public building
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “lobby.””
- medieval
- connected with the Middle Ages ( the period between about 1100 and 1500 AD )
- “During the travel plan discussion, “medieval” signals a particular quality.”
- neutral
- a country, person, or group that is not involved in an argument or disagreement
- “A clear definition of the word “neutral” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- plaintiff
- someone who brings a legal action against another person in a court of law
- “The speaker used the word “plaintiff” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- pusillanimous
- frightened of taking even small risks
- “The speaker uses “pusillanimous” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- charter
- a statement of the principles, duties, and purposes of an organization
- “The speaker used the word “charter” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- cluster
- a group of things of the same kind that are very close together
- “Learners saw the word “cluster” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- drainage
- the process or system by which water or waste liquid flows away
- “A clear definition of the word “drainage” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- exaggerate
- to make something seem better, larger, worse etc than it really is
- “The speaker explains how “exaggerate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- immune
- someone who is immune to a particular disease cannot catch it
- “During the travel plan discussion, “immune” signals a particular quality.”
- intrinsic
- being part of the nature or character of someone or something
- “During the travel plan discussion, “intrinsic” signals a particular quality.”
- litter
- a group of baby animals that a mother gives birth to at the same time
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “litter.””
- outstrip
- to do something better than someone else or be more successful
- “Learners hear “outstrip” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- plateau
- a large area of flat land that is higher than the land around it
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “plateau.””
- portfolio
- a large flat case used especially for carrying pictures, documents etc
- “Learners saw the word “portfolio” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- regiment
- to organize and control people firmly and usually too strictly
- “A clear example helps learners use “regiment” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- resume
- to start doing something again after stopping or being interrupted
- “The speaker explains how “resume” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- statute
- a law passed by a parliament, council etc and formally written down
- “Learners saw the word “statute” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- aggravate
- to make a bad situation, an illness, or an injury worse
- “Learners hear “aggravate” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- alleviate
- to make something less painful or difficult to deal with
- “A clear example helps learners use “alleviate” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- antedate
- to come from an earlier time in history than something else
- “Learners hear “antedate” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- commensurate
- matching something in size, quality, or length of time
- “During the travel plan discussion, “commensurate” signals a particular quality.”
- discharge
- to send out gas, liquid, smoke etc, or to allow it to escape
- “Learners hear “discharge” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- generate
- to produce heat, electricity, or another form of energy
- “A clear example helps learners use “generate” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- hinder
- to make it difficult for something to develop or succeed
- “Learners hear “hinder” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- increment
- the amount by which a number, value, or amount increases
- “The speaker used the word “increment” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- latitude
- The latitude of a place is its distance from the equator.
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “latitude.””
- optimism
- a tendency to believe that good things will always happen
- “Learners saw the word “optimism” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- sturdy
- someone who is sturdy is strong, short, and healthy looking
- “During the travel plan discussion, “sturdy” signals a particular quality.”
- toxic
- containing poison, or caused by poisonous substances
- “During the travel plan discussion, “toxic” signals a particular quality.”
- trench
- a long narrow hole dug into the surface of the ground
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “trench.””
- vegetation
- Plants, trees, and flowers can be referred to as vegetation
- “Learners saw the word “vegetation” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- aggressive
- an aggressive disease spreads quickly in the body
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as aggressive.”
- comply
- to do what you have to do or are asked to do
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “comply” describes an action or change.”
- decimal
- a decimal system is based on the number 10
- “During the travel plan discussion, “decimal” signals a particular quality.”
- dexterity
- skill and speed in doing something with your hands
- “Learners saw the word “dexterity” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- diverge
- to separate and go in different directions
- “Learners hear “diverge” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- divulge
- to give someone information that should be secret
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “divulge” describes an action or change.”
- formaldehyde
- a strong-smelling gas that can be mixed with water and used for preserving things such as dead animals to be used in science etc
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “formaldehyde.””
- insert
- to put something inside or into something else
- “The speaker explains how “insert” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- negligible
- too slight or unimportant to have any effect
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as negligible.”
- recreation
- an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “recreation.””
- reign
- the period when someone is king, queen, or emperor
- “The speaker used the word “reign” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- stowaway
- A stowaway is a person who hides in a ship, aeroplane, or other vehicle in order to make a journey secretly or without paying
- “A clear definition of the word “stowaway” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- value-added
- the difference between the total revenues of a firm, industry, etc, and its total purchases from other firms, industries, etc
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “value-added.””
- vertical
- the direction of something that is vertical
- “Learners saw the word “vertical” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- autarky
- (esp of a political unit) a system or policy of economic self-sufficiency aimed at removing the need for imports
- “The speaker used the word “autarky” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- authenticate
- to prove that something is true or real
- “A clear example helps learners use “authenticate” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- deficiency
- a lack of something that is necessary
- “A clear definition of the word “deficiency” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- exchequer
- The Exchequer is the department in the British government responsible for receiving, issuing, and accounting for money belonging to the state
- “Learners saw the word “exchequer” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- humidity
- the amount of water contained in the air
- “The speaker used the word “humidity” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- refrain
- to not do something that you want to do
- “A clear example helps learners use “refrain” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- robust
- a robust person is strong and healthy
- “During the travel plan discussion, “robust” signals a particular quality.”
- symmetry
- the quality of being symmetrical
- “Learners saw the word “symmetry” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- espousal
- A government's or person's espousal of a particular policy, cause, or belief is their strong support of it
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “espousal.””
- genetic
- relating to genes or genetics
- “During the travel plan discussion, “genetic” signals a particular quality.”
- instantaneous
- happening immediately
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as instantaneous.”
- interdict
- If an armed force interdicts something or someone, they stop them and prevent them from moving. If they interdict a route, they block it or cut it off.
- “Learners hear “interdict” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- travelogue
- a film or piece of writing that describes travel in a particular country, or a particular person’s travels
- “Learners saw the word “travelogue” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- convalesce
- If you are convalescing, you are resting and getting your health back after an illness or operation
- “A clear example helps learners use “convalesce” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- exogamy
- the custom or an act of marrying a person belonging to another tribe, clan, or similar social unit
- “Learners saw the word “exogamy” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- superb
- extremely good
- “The speaker uses “superb” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- 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 travel plan report includes a section on the word “faction.””
- off-the-shelf
- already made and available in shops rather than being designed especially for a customer
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as off-the-shelf.”
- solidarity
- loyalty and general agreement between all the people in a group, or between different groups, because they all have a shared aim
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “solidarity.””
- stitch
- a short piece of thread that has been sewn into a piece of cloth, or the action of the thread going into and out of the cloth
- “A clear definition of the word “stitch” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- yaw
- if a ship, aircraft etc yaws, it turns away from the direction it should be travelling in
- “The speaker explains how “yaw” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- botulism
- serious food poisoning caused by bacteria in preserved meat and vegetables
- “A clear definition of the word “botulism” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- domain
- an area of activity, interest, or knowledge, especially one that a particular person, organization etc deals with
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “domain.””
- slick
- if something is slick, it is done in a skilful and attractive way and seems expensive, but it often contains no important or interesting ideas
- “Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as slick.”
- arbitrageur
- In finance, an arbitrager is someone who buys currencies, securities, or commodities on one country's market in order to make money by immediately selling them at a profit on another country's market
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “arbitrageur.””
- coalition
- a union of two or more political parties that allows them to form a government or fight an election together
- “Learners saw the word “coalition” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- diploma
- a document showing that a student has successfully completed their high school or university education
- “Learners saw the word “diploma” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- incision
- a neat cut made into something, especially during a medical operation
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “incision.””
- infringement
- An infringement is an action or situation that interferes with your rights and the freedom you are entitled to
- “Learners saw the word “infringement” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- innovative
- an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before
- “During the travel plan discussion, “innovative” signals a particular quality.”
- microprocessor
- the central chip in a computer, which controls most of its operations
- “Learners saw the word “microprocessor” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- missile
- a weapon that can fly over long distances and that explodes when it hits the thing it has been aimed at
- “Learners saw the word “missile” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- prudence
- a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks
- “Learners saw the word “prudence” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- 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 travel plan.”
- attune
- to adjust or accustom (a person or thing); acclimatize
- “The speaker explains how “attune” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- caution
- the quality of being very careful to avoid danger or risks
- “A clear definition of the word “caution” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- clarity
- the clarity of a piece of writing, law, argument etc is its quality of being expressed clearly
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “clarity.””
- elicit
- to succeed in getting information or a reaction from someone, especially when this is difficult
- “Learners hear “elicit” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- eta
- the time when a plane, ship etc is expected to arrive
- “Learners saw the word “eta” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- pragmatic
- dealing with problems in a sensible practical way instead of strictly following a set of ideas
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as pragmatic.”
- remnant
- a small part of something that remains after the rest of it has been used, destroyed, or eaten
- “The speaker used the word “remnant” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- simulate
- to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “simulate” describes an action or change.”
- compress
- to press something or make it smaller so that it takes up less space, or to become smaller
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “compress” describes an action or change.”
- cynical
- unwilling to believe that people have good, honest, or sincere reasons for doing something
- “During the travel plan discussion, “cynical” signals a particular quality.”
- encroach
- to gradually take more of someone’s time, possessions, rights etc than you should
- “A clear example helps learners use “encroach” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- kernel
- the part of a nut or seed inside the shell, or the part inside the stone of some fruits
- “The speaker used the word “kernel” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- particular
- a particular thing or person is the one that you are talking about, and not any other
- “During the travel plan discussion, “particular” signals a particular quality.”
- permeate
- if liquid, gas etc permeates something, it enters it and spreads through every part of it
- “A clear example helps learners use “permeate” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- reconcile
- to have a good relationship again with someone after you have quarrelled with them
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “reconcile” describes an action or change.”
- scrupulous
- Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right
- “The speaker uses “scrupulous” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- wanderlust
- a strong desire to travel to different places
- “The speaker used the word “wanderlust” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- aggregate
- the total after a lot of different figures or points have been added together
- “A clear definition of the word “aggregate” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- avalanche
- a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down the side of a mountain
- “A clear definition of the word “avalanche” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- chary
- unwilling to risk doing something
- “During the travel plan discussion, “chary” signals a particular quality.”
- deflect
- to change direction or make sth change direction, especially after hitting sth
- “A clear example helps learners use “deflect” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- dilute
- a dilute liquid has been made weaker by the addition of water or another liquid
- “During the travel plan discussion, “dilute” signals a particular quality.”
- dormant
- not active or not growing at the present time but able to be active later
- “The speaker uses “dormant” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- exile
- to force someone to leave their country, especially for political reasons
- “A clear example helps learners use “exile” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- impede
- to make it difficult for someone or something to move forward or make progress
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “impede” describes an action or change.”
- intersection
- a place where roads, lines etc cross each other, especially where two roads meet
- “A clear definition of the word “intersection” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- intrigue
- to make secret plans to harm someone or make them lose their position of power
- “A clear example helps learners use “intrigue” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- optimum
- the best or most suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular situation
- “During the travel plan discussion, “optimum” signals a particular quality.”
- overt
- An overt action or attitude is done or shown in an open and obvious way
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as overt.”
- rudimentary
- a rudimentary knowledge or understanding of a subject is very simple and basic
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as rudimentary.”
- sedentary
- spending a lot of time sitting down, and not moving or exercising very much
- “During the travel plan discussion, “sedentary” signals a particular quality.”
- solvency
- A person's or organization's solvency is their ability to pay their debts
- “A clear definition of the word “solvency” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- stun
- to surprise or upset someone so much that they do not react immediately
- “Learners hear “stun” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- surge
- a sudden quick movement of a liquid, electricity, chemical etc through something
- “Learners saw the word “surge” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- tenant
- someone who lives in a house, room etc and pays rent to the person who owns it
- “Learners saw the word “tenant” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- crude
- not exact or without any detail, but generally correct and useful
- “During the travel plan discussion, “crude” signals a particular quality.”
- diversify
- to change something or to make it change so that there is more variety
- “The speaker explains how “diversify” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- erode
- to gradually reduce something such as someone’s power or confidence
- “A clear example helps learners use “erode” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- frisky
- full of energy and fun
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as frisky.”
- malleable
- something that is malleable is easy to press or pull into a new shape
- “During the travel plan discussion, “malleable” signals a particular quality.”
- peart
- lively; spirited; brisk
- “The report describes the travel plan issue as peart.”
- restrain
- to stop someone from doing something, often by using physical force
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “restrain” describes an action or change.”
- scrape
- a mark or slight injury caused by rubbing against a rough surface
- “Learners saw the word “scrape” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- strip
- to remove something that is covering the surface of something else
- “Learners hear “strip” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- terrestrial
- relating to the Earth rather than to the moon or other planets
- “The speaker uses “terrestrial” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- advent
- the time when something first begins to be widely used
- “Learners saw the word “advent” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- arithmetic
- the science of numbers involving adding, multiplying etc
- “Learners saw the word “arithmetic” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- brochure
- a thin book giving information or advertising something
- “Learners saw the word “brochure” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- compliment
- a remark that shows you admire someone or something
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “compliment.””
- deplete
- To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it
- “A clear example helps learners use “deplete” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- dwindle
- to gradually become less and less or smaller and smaller
- “A clear example helps learners use “dwindle” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
- entity
- something that exists as a single and complete unit
- “The speaker used the word “entity” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- excavate
- to make a hole in the ground by digging up soil etc
- “The speaker explains how “excavate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
- galaxy
- one of the large groups of stars that make up the universe
- “Learners saw the word “galaxy” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
- gravel
- small stones, used to make a surface for paths, roads etc
- “The speaker used the word “gravel” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- ignite
- to start burning, or to make something start burning
- “In the travel plan discussion, the verb “ignite” describes an action or change.”
- mandatory
- if something is mandatory, the law says it must be done
- “During the travel plan discussion, “mandatory” signals a particular quality.”
- obstacle
- something that makes it difficult to achieve something
- “The speaker used the word “obstacle” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- peregrination
- a long journey
- “A clear definition of the word “peregrination” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- pertinent
- directly relating to something that is being considered
- “The speaker uses “pertinent” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
- rupture
- an occasion when something suddenly breaks apart or bursts
- “A clear definition of the word “rupture” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- sediment
- solid substances that settle at the bottom of a liquid
- “The speaker used the word “sediment” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
- accord
- a formal agreement between countries or groups
- “The travel plan report includes a section on the word “accord.””
- acoustic
- relating to sound and the way people hear things
- “During the travel plan discussion, “acoustic” signals a particular quality.”
- ample
- large in a way that is attractive or pleasant
- “During the travel plan discussion, “ample” signals a particular quality.”
- amplify
- to make sound louder, especially musical sound
- “Learners hear “amplify” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- catholic
- A Catholic is a member of the Catholic Church
- “A clear definition of the word “catholic” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
- classify
- to decide what group something belongs to
- “Learners hear “classify” while following the travel plan explanation.”
- deduct
- to take away an amount or part from a total
- “The speaker explains how “deduct” is used in a report about the travel plan.”