Unit 7 Vocabulary: Reading, Grammar, Use of English, Writing, and Speaking

Vocabulary flashcards with terms, phonetics, and clear English definitions based on Unit 7 notes.

accompaniment

Music or sound played to complement something else (phonetic: /ə'kʌmpənimənt/).

accompany

To go somewhere with someone or to occur together with something else (phonetic: /ə'kʌmpəni/).

cognitive

Relating to mental processes of perception, memory, and judgment (phonetic: /'kɒɡnətɪv/).

critical of

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments (phonetic: /'krɪtɪkəl əv/).

cut sb off from reality

To isolate someone from the real world or real life (phonetic: /ˌkʌt ˌsʌmbədi ɒf frəm ri'æləti/).

deeply engaging

Extremely interesting and captivating (phonetic: /'diːpli ɪn,ɡeɪdʒɪŋ/).

enhance the reading experience

To make the process of reading more enjoyable, rich, or meaningful (phonetic: /ɪnˌhɑːns ðə 'riːdɪŋ ɪkˌspɪəriəns/).

improve literacy rates

To increase the proportion of people in a population who can read and write (phonetic: /ɪm'pruːv 'lɪtərəsi reɪts/).

leave sth to your imagination

To allow someone to picture or figure out details in their own mind rather than providing them (phonetic: /ˌliːv ˌsʌmθɪŋ tə jər ɪˌmædʒə'neɪʃən/).

memorisation

The process of committing something to memory or learning it by heart (phonetic: /'meməraɪzeɪʃən/).

read in the old-fashioned way

To read traditional printed books rather than digital media (phonetic: /ˌriːd ɪn ði ˌəʊld 'fæʃənd weɪ/).

sensuous

Relating to or affecting the physical senses or emotions rather than the intellect (phonetic: /'senʃuəs/).

spine

The essential core or back cover edge of a bound book (phonetic: /spaɪn/).

sympathetic

Showing or feeling compassion, understanding, and sensitivity toward others (phonetic: /ˌsɪmpə'θetɪk/).

be nominated for an Oscar

To be officially proposed as a candidate for an Academy Award (phonetic: /bi ˌnɒmɪneɪtɪd fər ən 'ɒskə/).

screenplay

The written script for a film, including dialogue and stage directions (phonetic: /'skriːnpleɪ/).

split up with

To end a romantic relationship or partnership with someone (phonetic: /ˌsplɪt 'ʌp wɪð/).

headquarters

The main office or central site of an organization (phonetic: /'hedˌkwɔːtəz/).

presenter

A person who hosts or introduces a television or radio show (phonetic: /prɪ'zentə/).

reality TV

Television programs featuring unscripted real-life situations and everyday people (phonetic: /riˌæləti ˌtiː 'viː/).

devastated

Extremely shocked, deeply upset, or overwhelmed by grief (phonetic: /'devəsteɪtɪd/).

ecstatic

Feeling or expressing intense joy, enthusiasm, or excitement (phonetic: /ɪk'stætɪk/).

festivalgoer

A person who attends a cultural, musical, or arts festival (phonetic: /'festəvəlˌɡəʊə/).

starving

Suffering severely from extreme hunger or feeling extremely hungry (phonetic: /'stɑːvɪŋ/).

suggest improvements

To offer ideas or recommendations to make something better (phonetic: /səˌdʒest ɪm'pruːvmənts/).

ask for permission

To request authorization or consent to perform an action (phonetic: /ˌɑːsk fə pə'mɪʃən/).