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Reading Explorer3-6
Unit 6 A & B vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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abuse (V) | to treat someone in a cruel and violent way, sometimes sexually |
exhibit (V) | to clearly show a particular quality, emotion, or ability |
furthermore (adv) | in addition to what has already been said |
proof (N) | facts, information, documents etc that prove something is true |
facilitate (V) | to make it easier for a process or activity to happen |
temporary (adj) | continuing for only a limited period of time |
contradict (V) | to disagree with something, especially by saying that the opposite is true |
make a mental note (idiom -V) | to make a special effort to remember something |
specialist (N) | someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, or is very skilled at it |
concentration (N) | the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time |
surroundings (N) | the objects, buildings, natural things etc that are around a person or thing at a particular time |
consequently (adv) | as a result |
switch (V) | to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another |
therapy (N) | the treatment of an illness (physical or mental) or injury over a fairly long period of time |
excessive (adj) | much more than is reasonable or necessary |
focus (N) | to give special attention to one particular person or thing, or to make people do this |
in turn | one after the other |
visual (adj) | relating to seeing |
revise (V) | to change a piece of writing by adding new information, making improvements, or correcting mistakes |