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ALC BK 27 L2

ALC BK 27 L2 Vocabulary

TermDefinition
basis The foundation, underlying support, or main reason on which something is developed.
enthusiasm A strong feeling of excitement, interest, and eagerness about an activity or subject.
fund A sum of money saved or made available for a specific purpose.
intention An aim, plan, or purpose; something that you mean to do.
lecture A formal talk given to a group of people, especially students, to teach them about a subject.
leisure Time when you are not working or studying; free time for relaxation.
style A particular design, shape, or way of doing or presenting something.
wealth A large amount of money, valuable possessions, or property.
catch on To understand or learn something after a short time; to become popular.
get ahead To make progress, succeed, or become more successful than others in your career.
get by (with) To survive, manage, or complete a task using only the bare minimum or what is available.
gripe To complain continuously about unimportant things or minor problems.
imitate To copy the behavior, speech, appearance, or style of someone or something else.
make up To invent a story, explanation, or excuse; to form or compose a whole.
stand out To be much better, more noticeable, or more prominent than others in a group.
trim To cut a small amount off something to make it neat, tidy, or the correct size.
absolute Complete, total, and perfect; not limited in any way.
all in all When considering every fact, situation, or detail together; overall.
considerable Large or important enough to have a noticeable effect or be worthy of attention.
dependent Needing someone or something else for support, survival, or help.
distinguished Famous, respected, and admired for professional excellence or achievements.
each other Used to show that an action or feeling is shared between two people or things.
genuine Real, authentic, and true; not fake or forced.
in common Shared as a common feature, interest, characteristic, or background.
in comparison Compared to another person, object, or situation to show differences.
in conclusion Used to introduce the final point or paragraph of a speech or essay.
in short Used to summarize a long statement or situation in a few words; briefly.
independent Not controlled, influenced, or supported by any other person, country, or entity.
negative Expressing disagreement, bad results, or a lack of hope and enthusiasm.
numerous Many; existing in a large quantity or number.
one another Used to show that an action or feeling is shared among three or more people or things.
orderly Neat, organized, clean, and well-behaved; following a clear system.
positive Expressing agreement, good results, or full confidence and hope.
to conclude Used as a transitional phrase to state the final point or summary.
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