W12
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
reaction (n.)
a response to something that happens
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His reaction to the joke was to laugh loudly.
prerecorded (adj.)
recorded earlier
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The radio station played a prerecorded interview with the singer.
incorrectly (adv.)
done in the wrong way
3
She answered the question incorrectly and had to try again.
incredibly (adv.)
extremely or unbelievably
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The movie was incredibly exciting, and I couldn’t look away from the screen.
disobedient (adj.)
not following rules or instructions
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The disobedient dog refused to follow any of the commands.
disagreeable (adj.)
not pleasant or enjoyable
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His disagreeable attitude made it hard for anyone to work with him.
refreshment (n.)
a light snack or drink
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After the long hike, they stopped for a quick refreshment at the rest area.
unbreakable (adj.)
cannot be broken
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The glass was made of unbreakable material, so it could withstand any impact.
declaration (n.)
an official statement
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The declaration of the winners was met with cheers from the crowd.
retirement (n.)
the time when someone stops working, usually because of age
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He looked forward to his retirement, planning to travel and spend more time with his family.
misdialed (v.)
dialed a phone number incorrectly
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misdialled = British spelling
I accidentally misdialed the wrong number and ended up speaking to a stranger.
undefined (adj.)
not clearly explained or identified
12
The artist’s painting featured abstract, undefined shapes that seemed to change each time you looked at them.
unhappily (adv.)
in a sad or unhappy way
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Despite her unhappily giving up her seat, she knew it was the polite thing to do.
watchfully (adv.)
in a careful and alert way
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The mother stood watchfully by the playground, keeping an eye on her children as they played.
gleefully (adv.)
in a happy and excited way
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The children gleefully opened their presents on Christmas morning.
sportsmanship (n.)
fair and respectful behavior in sports
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Even though he lost the match, he showed great sportsmanship by congratulating his opponent.
repayment (n.)
money paid back
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After borrowing money from her friend, Sarah made sure to send the repayment as soon as she could.
questionable (adj.)
not certain; doubtful
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His questionable behavior at the meeting made everyone wonder if he was hiding something.
displacement (n.)
the act of moving something from its usual place
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The displacement of water in the tank increased as more fish were added, causing water level to rise noticeably.
midshipman (n.)
a student training to be a naval officer
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The midshipman cleaned the deck and helped with the crew with daily tasks on the ship.
pleasant (adj.)
nice and enjoyable
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It was a pleasant day, so we decided to go for a walk in the park.
joyfully (adv.)
in a happy and joyful way
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She skipped joyfully down the street, excited for the upcoming party.
inattentively (adv.)
not paying attention
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She was walking inattentively and ran into a pole.
unfairness (n.)
not treating people equally or justly
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The unfairness of the decision was clear, as some people got better treatment than others.
certain (adj.)
sure or confident
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She was certain that she left her keys on the kitchen counter, but they were nowhere to be found.
unexceptionally (adv.)
in a usual or ordinary way
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The boy was unexceptionally average, with no particular power to stand out.
statement (n.)
something said or written
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The witness gave a statement of what he saw that night.
relocation (n.)
the act of moving to a new place
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The relocation to a new office made the employees excited for a fresh start.
vague (adj.)
not clear or specific
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His explanation was so vague that no one really understood what he meant.
indestructible (adj.)
cannot be destroyed
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The fortress was built to be indestructible, able to withstand any attack.