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ReadingExplorer3 - 9
Unit 9 A & B vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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actual (adj) | used to emphasize that something is real or exact |
alter (V) | |
get to (V) | to have an opportunity to do something: |
to go over (V) | to examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way |
downside (N) | the negative part or disadvantage of something |
conference (N) | a large formal meeting where a lot of people discuss important matters such as business, politics, or science, especially for several days |
demonstrate (V) | to show or prove something clearly |
conversely (adv) | used when one situation is the opposite of another |
downpour (N) | a lot of rain that falls in a short time |
downsize (V) | to reduce the number of people one employs in order to reduce costs |
assess (V) | to make a judgment about a person or situation after thinking carefully about it |
affordable (adj) | cheap enough for most people to be able to buy or pay for |
sufficient (adj) | as much as is needed for a particular purpose |
ambitious (adj) | determined to be successful, rich, powerful etc |
withhold (V) | to refuse to give someone something |
suspend (V) | to officially stop something from continuing, especially for a short time |