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– He earns an enormous salary.
– Sales were five percent lower than predicted.
– The child vanished while on her way home from school.
– We can predict changes with a surprising degree of accuracy.
– They lived in a house adjacent to the railway.
Definitions and samples consistent (adj.) someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. – His experience in a pro-style offense and consistent production boost his stock. coherence (n.) the quality of a logical or orderly relationship…
Definitions and samplesfacilitate (v.) to make easier– The computer program facilitated the scheduling of appointments.beforehand (adv.) in advance, in anticipation– To speed up the mailing, we should prepare the labels beforehand.courier (n.) a messenger, an official delivery person– We hired a courier to deliver the package.express (adj.) fast and direct– Express mail costs more than…
Definitions and samples salary (n.) money that you receive as payment from the organization you work for, usually paid to you every month – The average salary for a teacher is $39,000 a year. tank (n.) the place where gas is stored in a car or other vehicle – The water tank is leaking. obesity…
Definitions and samples punish (v.) inflict a penalty on as retribution for an offence – People operating illegal businesses can be punished by imprisonment or a fine. reward (n. & v.) a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement. Give a reward to – The prize was a just reward for all…
Definitions and samples topic (n.) subject that people think, write, or talk about – The environment is a popular topic these days. debate (n.) a discussion in which reasons for and against something are brought out – The debate between the two candidates was heated. evade (v.) get away from by trickery or cleverness –…
Definitions and samples definite (adj.) clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful – He was unusually definite about his current choice. accompany (v.) if you accompany someone, you go somewhere with them – The man I am doing business with has asked I accompany him and his daughter out for the night and I…