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Practical English
Unit 1 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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transcend | to rise above; to go beyond |
hypodermic | under the skin |
hypothermia | below normal body temperature |
intospection | to examine oneself; to look within |
spectator | one who watches |
dialogue | communicating through words |
spectrum | the full range to be seen |
subpar | below what is accepatble quality |
diagonal | across tow angles slantwise |
intrastate | inside the state |
sperfluous | beyond what is needed; excessive |
hyperbole | overstated; exaggerated |
alleviate | to lessen pain |
alienate | to shun; to push away |
intimate | close; personal |
intercede | to go between; to mediate |
recede | to go back |
proceed | to go forward |
logic | reasoning with words |
transport | to carry across |
diction | choice of words |