English vocabulary note week 3

1.        proportion  /prəp'ɔrʃən/

Definition: magnitude or extent

For example: A large proportion of this country is desert.

2.        chairman  /tʃ'ɛrmən/

Definition:  the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

For example: The chairman is quite familiar with the procedure for conducting a meeting.

3.         impose  /ɪmp'oz/

Definition: compel to behave in a certain way

For example: Don’t impose your wishes on me.

4.        yield  /j'ild/

Definition: production of a certain amount

For example: The government refused to yield to the terrorists’ demands.

5.        hence  /h'ɛns/

Definition:  used to introduce a logical conclusion

For example: This is a gold ring; hence, it is expensive.

6.        prevail  /prɪv'el/

Definition: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

For example: Good will prevail over evil.

7.        overall  /'ovɚ,ɔl/

Definition: work clothing consisting of denim trousers

For example: Overall, this is a nice trip.

8.        strain  /str'en/

Definition: deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

For example: The rope broke under the strain.

9.        bureau  /bj'ʊro/

Definition: an administrative unit of government

For example: The weather bureau predicts rain.

10.   category  /k'ætəg,ɔri/

Definition: a collection of things sharing a common attribute

For example: These books are divided into many categories according to subject.

11.   jury  /dʒ'ʊri/

Definition: a committee appointed to judge a competition

For example: The jury were divided in opinion.

12.   massive  /m'æsɪv/

Definition: imposing in size or bulk or solidity

For example: Massive efforts must be made to fight terrorism.

13.   extensive  /ɪkst'ɛnsɪv/

Definition:  large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

For example: The flood caused extensive damage.

14.   institute  /'ɪnstət,ut/

Definition: an association organized to promote art or science or education

For example: Mary studies at a science institute.

15.   external  /ɪkst'ɚnəl/

Definition: happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

For example: The ointment is for external use.

16.   testimony  /t'ɛstəm,oni/

Definition:   a solemn statement made under oath

For example: The witness’s testimony proved him guilty.

17.   legislation  /l,ɛdʒəsl'eʃən/

Definition: law enacted by a legislative body

For example: Legislation is the duty of a congress.

18.   specialist  /sp'ɛʃələst/

Definition: One who devotes himself to some specialty.

For example: He’s a specialist in eye surgery.

19.   resume  /rɪz'um/

Definition: To begin again; to recommence, as something which has been interrupted.

For example: I resumed my work after a rest.

20.   sponsor  /sp'ɑnsɚ/

Definition: One who binds himself to answer for another, and is

responsible for his default.

For example: A cigarette company sponsored the football game.

21.   qualify  /kw'ɑləf,ɑɪ/

Definition: The condition of being of such and such a sort as

Distinguished from others.

For example: Does her experience qualify her for the job?

22.   enterprise  /'ɛntɚpr,ɑɪz/

Definition: Willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities.

For example: My father is a man of great enterprise.

23.   observer  /əbz'ɚvɚ/

Definition: One who observes, or pays attention to, anything.

For example: He’s a poor observer of the rule.

24.   potential  /pət'ɛnʃəl/

Definition: Being potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result.

For example: The boy has great potential as an antor.

25.   potent  /p'otənt/

Definition: Producing great physical effects.

For example: This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects.