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TOEIC Everyday communication

Business Precision: Everyday life & people

More exact language for finance, operations, negotiation, and business decisions. Focus: everyday life & people.

Independent TOEIC study resource — not official exam material.

  • Teens and up
  • Everyday life
  • Advanced · C1
  • 250 words
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The words

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

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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
scandalize
to make people feel very shocked
“Learners hear “scandalize” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
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.”
mentor
an experienced person who advises and helps a less experienced person
“The speaker used the word “mentor” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
propitiatory
intended to please someone and make them feel less angry and more friendly
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as propitiatory.”
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.”
outrage
to make someone feel very angry and shocked
“A clear example helps learners use “outrage” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
multitude
a very large number of people or things
“The speaker used the word “multitude” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
ideology
a set of beliefs on which a political or economic system is based, or which strongly influence the way people behave
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “ideology.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
resonance
the special meaning or importance that something has for you because it relates to your own experiences
“Learners saw the word “resonance” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
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.”
extinction
The extinction of a species of animal or plant is the death of all its remaining living members
“The speaker used the word “extinction” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
impartial
not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or piece of advice
“During the everyday conversation discussion, “impartial” signals a particular quality.”
precede
to happen or exist before something or someone, or to come before something else in a series
“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “precede” describes an action or change.”
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.”
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.”
ardent
showing strong positive feelings about an activity and determination to succeed at it
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as ardent.”
hinterland
an area of land that is far from the coast, large rivers, or the places where people live
“The speaker used the word “hinterland” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
parasite
a plant or animal that lives on or in another plant or animal and gets food from it
“The speaker used the word “parasite” 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.”
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.”
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.””
pigment
a natural substance that makes skin, hair, plants etc a particular colour
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “pigment.””
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.”
dispel
to make something go away, especially a belief, idea, or feeling
“The speaker explains how “dispel” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”
dissent
to say that you disagree with an official decision or accepted opinion
“Learners hear “dissent” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
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.”
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.”
hostility
when someone is unfriendly and full of anger towards another person
“The speaker used the word “hostility” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
hybrid
an animal or plant produced from parents of different breeds or types
“Learners saw the word “hybrid” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
modification
a small change made in something such as a design, plan, or system
“Learners saw the word “modification” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
novice
someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “novice.””
incorporate
to include something as part of a group, system, plan etc
“Learners hear “incorporate” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
rekindle
to make someone have a particular feeling, thought etc again
“Learners hear “rekindle” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
sentient
able to experience things through your senses
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as sentient.”
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.”
nomadic
nomadic people are nomads
“During the everyday conversation discussion, “nomadic” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
genial
friendly and happy
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as genial.”
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.”
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.”
fraught
If a situation or action is fraught with problems or risks, it is filled with them
“The speaker uses “fraught” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
aftermath
the period of time after something such as a war, storm, or accident when people are still dealing with the results
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “aftermath.””
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.”
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.”
overflow
the amount of something or the number of people that cannot be contained in a place because it is already full
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “overflow.””
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
nexus
a connection or network of connections between a number of people, things, or ideas
“A clear definition of the word “nexus” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
pulp
a very soft substance that is almost liquid, made by crushing plants, wood, vegetables etc
“The speaker used the word “pulp” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
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.”
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.”
extraneous
not belonging to or directly related to a particular subject or problem
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as extraneous.”
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.”
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.”
embarrassed
feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you, for example because you have made a silly mistake, or because you have to talk or sing in public
“The speaker uses “embarrassed” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”
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.”
hardy
strong and healthy and able to bear difficult living conditions
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as hardy.”
infuse
to fill something or someone with a particular feeling or quality
“Learners hear “infuse” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
triple
having three parts or involving three groups, people, events etc
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as triple.”
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.”
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.”
fervent
believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as fervent.”
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.”
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.”
seasonal
happening, expected, or needed during a particular season
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as seasonal.”
antagonism
hatred between people or groups of people
“The speaker used the word “antagonism” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
gloomy
making you feel that things will not improve
“During the everyday conversation discussion, “gloomy” signals a particular quality.”
strife
trouble between two or more people or groups
“The speaker used the word “strife” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
upheaval
a very big change that often causes problems
“Learners saw the word “upheaval” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
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.”
pugnacious
very eager to argue or fight with people
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as pugnacious.”
incipient
starting to happen or exist
“During the everyday conversation discussion, “incipient” signals a particular quality.”
upsurge
a sudden strong feeling
“A clear definition of the word “upsurge” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
ecosystem
all the animals and plants in a particular area, and the way in which they are related to each other and to their environment
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “ecosystem.””
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.”
measles
an infectious illness in which you have a fever and small red spots on your face and body. People often have measles when they are children.
“Learners saw the word “measles” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
Paleolithic
relating to the stone age (= the period of time thousands of years ago when people used stone tools and weapons )
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as paleolithic.”
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.”
complacency
a feeling of satisfaction with a situation or with what you have achieved, so that you stop trying to improve or change things – used to show disapproval
“Learners saw the word “complacency” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
syndrome
an illness which consists of a set of physical or mental problems – often used in the name of illnesses
“The speaker used the word “syndrome” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
halo
a bright circle that is often shown above or around the heads of holy people in religious art
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “halo.””
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.”
flippant
not being serious about something that other people think you should be serious about
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as flippant.”
fake
a copy of a valuable object, painting etc that is intended to deceive people
“A clear definition of the word “fake” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
cult
a group of people who are very interested in a particular thing
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “cult.””
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.”
insuperable
an insuperable difficulty or problem is impossible to deal with
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as insuperable.”
posterity
all the people in the future who will be alive after you are dead
“A clear definition of the word “posterity” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
biosphere
the part of the world in which animals, plants etc can live
“The speaker used the word “biosphere” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
electorate
all the people in a country who have the right to vote
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “electorate.””
periodic
happening a number of times, usually at regular times
“During the everyday conversation discussion, “periodic” signals a particular quality.”
astronomy
the scientific study of the stars and planet s
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “astronomy.””
enlist
to persuade someone to help you to do something
“A clear example helps learners use “enlist” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
medication
medicine or drugs given to people who are ill
“The speaker used the word “medication” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
prefigure
to be a sign that something will happen later
“The speaker explains how “prefigure” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”
premature
happening before the natural or proper time
“The speaker uses “premature” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”
herbivore
an animal that only eats plants
“Learners saw the word “herbivore” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
pantheon
a group of famous and important people
“The speaker used the word “pantheon” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
seedling
a young plant or tree grown from a seed
“A clear definition of the word “seedling” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
humanity
people in general
“A clear definition of the word “humanity” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
teem
If you say that a place is teeming with people or animals, you mean that it is crowded and the people and animals are moving around a lot
“A clear example helps learners use “teem” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
vaccine
a substance which contains a weak form of the bacteria or virus that causes a disease and is used to protect people from that disease
“The speaker used the word “vaccine” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
booth
A booth is a small area separated from a larger public area by screens or thin walls where, for example, people can make a telephone call or vote in private
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “booth.””
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.”
inscrutable
someone who is inscrutable shows no emotion or reaction in the expression on their face so that it is impossible to know what they are feeling or thinking
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as inscrutable.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
stunt
something that is done to attract people’s attention, especially in advertising or politics
“Learners saw the word “stunt” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
mint
a small plant with green leaves that have a fresh smell and taste and are used in cooking
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “mint.””
nutrient
a chemical or food that provides what is needed for plants or animals to live and grow
“The speaker used the word “nutrient” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
overrun
if unwanted things or people overrun a place, they spread over it in great numbers
“The speaker explains how “overrun” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”
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.”
vegetative
relating to plants, and particularly to the way they grow or make new plants
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as vegetative.”
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.”
inhabit
if animals or people inhabit an area or place, they live there
“A clear example helps learners use “inhabit” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
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.”
offensive
a planned military attack involving large forces over a long period
“The speaker used the word “offensive” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
plane
a vehicle that flies in the air and has wings and at least one engine
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “plane.””
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.”
despise
to dislike and have a low opinion of someone or something
“The speaker explains how “despise” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”
disturbance
a situation in which people behave violently in public
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “disturbance.””
shrewd
good at judging what people or situations are really like
“The speaker uses “shrewd” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”
evoke
to produce a strong feeling or memory in someone
“Learners hear “evoke” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
maternal
typical of the way a good mother behaves or feels
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as maternal.”
melancholy
a feeling of sadness for no particular reason
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “melancholy.””
stifle
to stop something from happening or developing
“A clear example helps learners use “stifle” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
discord
disagreement or arguing between people
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “discord.””
fungus
a simple type of plant that has no leaves or flowers and that grows on plants or other surfaces. mushrooms and mould are both fungi.
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “fungus.””
envision
to imagine something that you think might happen in the future, especially something that you think will be good
“A clear example helps learners use “envision” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
inconsiderate
If you accuse someone of being inconsiderate, you mean that they do not take enough care over how their words or actions will affect other people
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as inconsiderate.”
literally
used to emphasize a strong expression or word that is not being used in its real or original meaning. Some people consider this use to be incorrect.
“The team responded literally when the everyday conversation plan changed.”
nutritious
food that is nutritious is full of the natural substances that your body needs to stay healthy or to grow properly
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as nutritious.”
bias
an opinion about whether a person, group, or idea is good or bad that influences how you deal with it
“A clear definition of the word “bias” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
chatter
to talk quickly in a friendly way without stopping, especially about things that are not serious or important
“A clear example helps learners use “chatter” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
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.””
hypochondriac
someone who always worries about their health and thinks they may be ill, even when they are really not ill
“A clear definition of the word “hypochondriac” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
racism
unfair treatment of people, or violence against them, because they belong to a different race from your own
“A clear definition of the word “racism” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
recede
When something such as a quality, problem, or illness recedes, it becomes weaker, smaller, or less intense
“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “recede” describes an action or change.”
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.”
asteroid
one of the many small planet s that move around the Sun, especially between Mars and Jupiter
“A clear definition of the word “asteroid” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
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.”
cheetah
a member of the cat family that has long legs and black spots on its fur, and can run extremely fast
“In this everyday conversation, the word “cheetah” helps express a precise idea.”
dismal
if a situation or a place is dismal, it is so bad that it makes you feel very unhappy and hopeless
“Researchers describe the everyday conversation evidence as dismal.”
forestall
to prevent something from happening or prevent someone from doing something by doing something first
“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “forestall” describes an action or change.”
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.”
pinpoint
to discover or explain exactly the real facts about something or the cause of a problem
“The speaker explains how “pinpoint” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”
recluse
someone who chooses to live alone, and does not like seeing or talking to other people
“A clear definition of the word “recluse” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
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.”
telecommunication
the telegraphic or telephonic communication of audio, video, or digital information over a distance by means of radio waves, optical signals, etc, or along a transmission line
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “telecommunication.””
vine
a plant with long thin stems that attach themselves to other plants, trees, buildings etc
“Learners saw the word “vine” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
communal
shared by a group of people or animals, especially a group who live together
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as communal.”
ethic
a general idea or belief that influences people’s behaviour and attitudes
“The speaker used the word “ethic” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
hypothesize
to suggest a possible explanation that has not yet been proved to be true
“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “hypothesize” describes an action or change.”
inflammation
swelling and pain in part of your body, which is often red and feels hot
“A clear definition of the word “inflammation” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
misrepresent
to deliberately give a wrong description of someone’s opinions or of a situation
“The speaker explains how “misrepresent” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”
overlord
someone with great power over a large number of people, especially in the past
“The speaker used the word “overlord” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
recreational
Recreational means relating to things people do in their spare time to relax
“The speaker uses “recreational” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”
automate
to start using computers and machines to do a job, rather than people
“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “automate” describes an action or change.”
bland
without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character
“The speaker uses “bland” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”
clump
a group of trees, bushes, or other plants growing very close together
“The speaker used the word “clump” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
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.”
indignant
angry and surprised because you feel insulted or unfairly treated
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as indignant.”
plough
to turn over the earth using a plough so that seeds can be planted
“A clear example helps learners use “plough” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
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.”
preceding
happening or coming before the time, place, or part mentioned
“The speaker uses “preceding” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”
quiz
a competition or game in which people have to answer questions
“The speaker used the word “quiz” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
stalk
a long narrow part of a plant that supports leaves, fruits, or flowers
“A clear definition of the word “stalk” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
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.”
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.”
ancestry
the members of your family who lived a long time ago
“The speaker used the word “ancestry” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
certitude
the state of being or feeling certain about something
“The speaker used the word “certitude” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
demolish
to prove that an idea or opinion is completely wrong
“The speaker explains how “demolish” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”
expedient
a quick and effective way of dealing with a problem
“Learners saw the word “expedient” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
foil
to prevent something bad that someone is planning to do
“Learners hear “foil” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
foreshadow
to show or say that something will happen in the future
“Learners hear “foreshadow” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
fortify
to encourage an attitude or feeling and make it stronger
“A clear example helps learners use “fortify” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
orator
someone who is good at making speeches and persuading people
“A clear definition of the word “orator” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
planetary
Planetary means relating to or belonging to planets
“The report describes the everyday conversation issue as planetary.”
quench
to stop yourself feeling thirsty, by drinking something
“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “quench” describes an action or change.”
sequester
to keep a person or a group of people away from other people
“The speaker explains how “sequester” is used in a report about the everyday conversation.”
anecdote
a short story based on your personal experience
“A clear definition of the word “anecdote” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
avert
to prevent something unpleasant from happening
“Learners hear “avert” while following the everyday conversation explanation.”
congregation
a group of people gathered together in a church
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “congregation.””
discredit
to make people stop believing in a particular idea
“A clear example helps learners use “discredit” in a sentence about the everyday conversation.”
ensue
to happen after or as a result of something
“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “ensue” describes an action or change.”
concurrent
existing or happening at the same time
“During the everyday conversation discussion, “concurrent” signals a particular quality.”
homestead
a farm and the area of land around it
“Learners saw the word “homestead” while comparing two sides of the everyday conversation issue.”
interstellar
happening or existing between the stars
“The speaker uses “interstellar” to characterize the everyday conversation situation.”
contingent
a group of people who all have something in common, such as their nationality, beliefs etc, and who are part of a larger group
“The speaker used the word “contingent” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
dogma
a set of firm beliefs held by a group of people who expect other people to accept these beliefs without thinking about them
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “dogma.””
fictitious
Fictitious is used to describe something that is false or does not exist, although some people claim that it is true or exists
“During the everyday conversation discussion, “fictitious” signals a particular quality.”
iconography
The iconography of a group of people consists of the symbols, pictures, and objects that represent their ideas and way of life
“A clear definition of the word “iconography” helped the group discuss the everyday conversation topic.”
mischievous
someone who is mischievous likes to have fun, especially by playing tricks on people or doing things to annoy or embarrass them
“During the everyday conversation discussion, “mischievous” signals a particular quality.”
pancreas
a gland inside your body, near your stomach, that produces insulin and a liquid that helps your body to use the food that you eat
“The speaker used the word “pancreas” while explaining the everyday conversation problem.”
rangeland
land that naturally produces forage plants suitable for grazing but where rainfall is too low or erratic for growing crops
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “rangeland.””
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.”
chromosome
a part of every living cell that is shaped like a thread and contains the gene s that control the size, shape etc that a plant or animal has
“The everyday conversation report includes a section on the word “chromosome.””
circumvent
to avoid a problem or rule that restricts you, especially in a clever or dishonest way – used to show disapproval
“In the everyday conversation discussion, the verb “circumvent” describes an action or change.”