week 11 part3

departure

/dɪˈpɑːr.tʃɚ/

the fact of a person or vehicle, etc. leaving somewhere

eg: Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.

conclusion

/kənˈkluː.ʒən/

the final part of something

capable

/ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results

eg: She's a very capable woman

regress

/rɪˈɡres/

to return to a previous and less advanced or worse state, condition, or way of behaving

eg: The disease may regress if the patient stops smoking.

endure

/ɪnˈdʊr/

to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful

eg: We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.

shake someone/something off

to get away from someone or something that will not stop following you

eg: i drove through the red light in an attempt to shake of the police car that was chasing me

devoted

/dɪˈvoʊ.t̬ɪd/

extremely loving and loyal

eg: i devoted my room i made

wondrous

/ˈwʌn.drəs/

extremely and surprisingly good

eg: It was a wondrous feeling to see my little brother take his first steps.

consolation prize

/kɑːn.səˈleɪ.ʃən ˌpraɪz/

a small prize given to someone who has taken part in a competition, but who has not won

companionship

/kəmˈpæn.jən.ʃɪp/

the enjoyment of spending time with other people

eg: i always enjoy the companionship of others

receptive

/rɪˈsep.tɪv/

willing to listen to and accept new ideas and suggestions

eg: my boss is never receptive to my new ideas

melt away

/melt/

If a strong feeling melts away, you feel it less strongly and it disappears

eg: my anger melts away when i think of sth positive

possess

/pəˈzes/

to have or own something, or to have a particular quality

eg: in the past, i didn’t possess a single bedroom

fit the bill

to be suitable for a particular purpose

eg: my plan fits the bill with the boss’s idea

injustice

/ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

a situation in which there is no fairness and justice

eg: i felt there was injustice in the meeting because i wasn’t allowed to speak during the time

convinced

/kənˈvɪnst/

certain

eg: i convinced that she is lying

majestic

/məˈdʒes.tɪk/

beautiful, powerful, or causing great admiration and respect

eg: the tourist spot is incredibly majestic

rushing

/ˈrʌʃ.ɪŋ/

moving quickly

eg: you need to be rushing to the destination

novice

/ˈnɑː.vɪs/

a person who is not experienced in a job or situation

eg: i’m a complete novice in planting tree

lodging

/ˈlɑː.dʒɪŋ/

a temporary place to stay

eg: during our trip to dalat, we found a cheap lodging near the nigh market