Vocabulary lesson 46

Definitions and samples infection (n.) a disease that affects a particular part of your body and is caused by BACTERIA or a Virus – The baby had an ear infection. deadline (n.) a time or day by which something must be done – There’s no way I can meet that deadline. destination (n.) the place…

Definitions and samples persecute (v.) to harass; to annoy continuously – They are trying to investigate anarchists and persecute them for their beliefs. martyrdom (n.) extreme suffering; the state of being a martyr (one who chooses death or makes a sacrifice rather than give up religious faith or other belief) – He has mentioned that…

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…

emotional (adj.) relating to emotions; showing strong feelings– He is in need of emotional support.enthusiastic (adj.) very interested in something or excited by it– Business leaders gave an enthusiastic welcome to the proposal.hospitable (adj.) generous towards visitors and guests– The local people were very kind and hospitable.impatient (adj.) annoyed because of delays, someone else’s mistakes…

Definitions and samples cruel (adj.) disregarding or taking pleasure in the pain or suffering of others – How could you be so cruel to someone who never did you any harm? dim (adj. & v.) (of a light, color, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly – The room was very dim. cheerful (adj.)…

Definitions and samples abet (v.) to aid, help, encourage, assist (someone) to do something wrong – Some governments aid and abet persecution by not protecting religious minorities. abhor (v.) to hate, detest, to dislike (someone or something) very much – If you are not eating and you abhor watery beer, you need to join a…