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Practical English
Unit 1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |