lesson 1

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abroad
Louis Armstrong often traveled abroad. Living abroad can be an educational experience.
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adv. to or in another country Syn. overseas, internationally
abrupt adv. abruptly n. abruptness
There was an abrupt change in the weather. After the incident everyone left abruptly.
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adj. quick, without warning Syn. sudden
acceptable v. accept adv. acceptably n. acceptability adj. accepting
The idea was acceptable to everyone. The registrar accepted more applicants than he should have.
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adj. allowablke or satisfactory syn. permissible
acclaim adj. acclaimed n. acclamation
Isaac Stem has won acclaim abroad. Acclaimed authors often win Pulitzer Prizes.
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n. enthusiastic approval, applause Syn. praise
actually adj. actual
They were actually very good soccer players. The actual time allotted to complete the test is two hours.
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adv. being in existence, real or factual syn. truly
adverse adv. adversely n. adversity/ adversary
Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game. His indecision adversely affected his job performance.
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adj. displeasing, objectionable, or bad syn. unfavourable
advice v. advise adj. advisable n. advisability
Good advice is hard to find. It is not advisable to stay up late the night before a test.
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associated with the problem or situation syn. suggestion
attractive v. attract n. attraction/ attractiveness adv. attractively
The idea of working four, 10-hour work days was attractive to the employees. The major attraction of the show was a speech by the president.
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adj. calling attention to, pleasing, creating interest, pretty Syn. appealing
ideal adv. ideally n. ideal
The beach is an ideal place to relax. Candidates for the job should ideally have five years experience in similar positions.
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adj. having no flaw or mistake, excellent syn. perfect
persistent v. persist adv. persistently n. persistence
The attorney's persistent questioning weakened the witness. Her persistence earned her a spot on the team.
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adj. continuous, refusing to give up, firm in action or decision syn. constant

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