Vocabulary lesson 12

Definitions and samples stroke (n.) if someone has a stroke, a blood vessel in their brain bursts or becomes blocked, which may kill them or make them unable to move one side of their body – He had a minor stroke in 1987, which left him partly paralyzed. valuable (adv.) worth a lot of money;…

Definitions and samples spice (n.) a substance made from a plant, which is used to give a special flavor to food – Spices are widely used in South Asian cooking. fitness (n.) when you are healthy and strong enough to do hard work or play sports – Running marathons requires a high level of physical…

Definitions and samples skyscraper (n.) a very tall modern city building – In Hong Kong, there is also a plan to build a skyscraper over 480 metres tall. addiction (n.) the fact or condition of being addicted – Participants are offered help in everything from fighting drug addiction to getting a job. subway (n.) a…

Definitions and samplesprimarily (adv.) first; most importantly– We are primarily concerned with convincing the board of directors to apply for the second loan.risk (n.) the chance of loss or damage– Expanding into a new market is a big risk.strategy (n.) a plan of action– Let’s develop a strategy for promoting our ice cream parlor.strong (adj.)…

Definitions and samples client (n.) a client of a professional person or organization is a person that receives a service from them in return for payment – Both of the lawyers say that their clients broke no laws. colleague (n.) your colleagues are the people you work with, especially in a professional job – Her…

Definitions and samples dismal (adj.) depressing; dreary; dark – Two weeks worth of dismal weather finally left the area at the end of last week. ability (n.) 1. being able; having power to do something; 2. skill, expertise, power – The characters are human, and some have the ability to use magic and some don’t….