English Vocabulary - Use of English, Writing, and Speaking

Vocabulary flashcards covering unit sections 8.6 Use of English, 8.7 Writing, and 8.8 Speaking with phonetic transcriptions and definitions.

anti-virus software

/ˌænti 'vaɪərəs ˌsɒftweə/ - Software designed to detect and protect computers against malicious viruses.

blame yourself

/'bleɪm jɔːˌself/ - To hold yourself responsible for something bad or wrong that happened.

digital footprint

/ˌdɪdʒɪtl 'fʊtˌprɪnt/ - The record of a person's activity and information left behind on the internet.

enjoy yourself

/ɪn'dʒɔɪ jɔː'self/ - To have fun or take pleasure in what you are doing.

express yourself

/ɪk'spres jɔːˌself/ - To convey your thoughts, feelings, or personality.

identity theft

/aɪ'dentəti θeft/ - The crime of stealing someone's personal information to impersonate them.

introduce yourself

/ˌɪntrə'djuːs jɔːˌself/ - To tell someone your name and present yourself when meeting for the first time.

password

/'pɑːswɜːd/ - A secret combination of characters used to access a computer system or account.

prepare yourself

/prɪ'peə jɔːˌself/ - To make yourself ready for a future event or situation.

protect yourself

/prə'tekt jɔːˌself/ - To keep yourself safe from harm, danger, or injury.

majority

/mə'dʒɒrəti/ - The greater part or number; more than half of a total group.

phone-addicted people

/ˌfəʊn əˌdɪktəd 'piːpəl/ - Individuals who compulsively and excessively use their mobile phones.

pleasures of life

/ˌpleʒəz əv 'laɪf/ - Things or activities in life that give happiness and enjoyment.

point of view

/ˌpɔɪnt əv 'vjuː/ - An individual's opinion, attitude, or perspective on a matter.

polite

/pə'laɪt/ - Having or showing good manners and respect for others.

politician

/ˌpɒlə'tɪʃən/ - A person active in party politics or holding an elected government office.

selfish

/'selfɪʃ/ - Caring only about oneself and lacking consideration for other people.

voluntary work

/'vɒləntəri wɜːk/ - Work that is done willingly without payment.

well-mannered

/ˌwel 'mænəd/ - Having polite and courteous behavior towards others.

be fortunate/less fortunate

/ˌbi 'fɔːtʃənət/, /ˌles 'fɔːtʃənət/ - To be lucky or privileged / to have less luck or fewer advantages in life.

call on

/'kɔːl ɒn/ - To pay a visit to someone.

elderly people

/'eldəli ˌpiːpəl/ - Older adults or senior citizens.

honest

/'ɒnɪst/ - Truthful, sincere, and free of deceit.

lonely

/'ləʊnli/ - Unhappy because of being alone or feeling isolated from others.

organise a sale

/ˌɔːɡənaɪz ə 'seɪl/ - To plan and arrange an event for selling goods or items.

patient

/'peɪʃənt/ - Able to wait calmly or endure difficulties without getting annoyed or angry.

second-hand clothes

/ˌsekəndˌhænd 'kləʊðz/ - Clothing that was previously owned and worn by another person.

uniform

/'juːnəfɔːm/ - A specific set of clothes worn by members of an organization, school, or workplace.