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ALC BK 26 L2

BK 26 L2 Vocabluary

TermDefinition
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.
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