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ALC BK 26 L2
BK 26 L2 Vocabluary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amusement | The feeling of being entertained or finding something funny. |
| author | A person who writes a book, article, or story. |
| cartoon | A funny drawing, animation, or comic strip. |
| chapter | A main division or section of a book. |
| column | A regular newspaper or magazine article written by a specific writer. |
| editor | A person who prepares and corrects text or film before it is published. |
| editorial | An article expressing the official opinion of a newspaper or editors. |
| emphasis | Special importance, value, or prominence given to something. |
| governor | The elected leader or official head of a state or region. |
| handicap | A condition or disadvantage that makes progress or success difficult. |
| hardship | Severe suffering, difficulty, or bad luck. |
| legislature | A group of elected people who have the power to make or change laws. |
| sort | A group or class of people or things that share a common feature; a type. |
| viewpoint | A particular attitude, perspective, or way of considering a matter. |
| assume | To accept something as true without checking or having proof. |
| be up on | To be well-informed about a specific subject or current events. |
| chip in | To contribute money, time, or help to a joint cause or project. |
| come across | To meet or find someone or something by chance. |
| come up with | To suggest or think of an idea, plan, or solution. |
| emphasize | To give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing. |
| endorse | To publicly or officially support a person, statement, or product. |
| interrupt | To stop a person from speaking or stop an action from continuing. |
| publish | To prepare and print a book, journal, or article for public sale. |
| put across | To explain or communicate an idea clearly so people understand it. |
| oppose | To disagree strongly with a plan, law, or person and try to stop them. |
| resign | To officially give up a job, position, or office. |
| stress | To emphasize or highlight a specific point or fact because it is vital. |
| subscribe | To pay money regularly to receive a magazine, newspaper, or digital service. |
| think up | To invent or create an excuse, idea, or plan using your imagination. |
| be charged with | To be officially accused of a crime or given a specific duty. |
| objective | Based on real facts rather than personal feelings or opinions. |
| strange | Unusual, surprising, difficult to understand, or odd. |