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1.disregard(n.)[͵dɪsrɪˋgɑrd]
lack of consideration or respect
eg.Her actions manifested a complete disregard for personal safety.
2.inaction(n.)[ɪnˋækʃən]
failure to do anything that might provide a solution to a problem
eg.The shame which he suffered as a result of his inaction recalled him to a sense of duty.
3.negligence(n.)[ˋnɛglɪdʒəns]
failing to be careful enough or to give enough attention to your responsibilities, esp. when this results in harm or loss to others
eg.The burden of proof lay on the plaintiff to prove negligence.
4.cozy(adj.)[ˋkozɪ]
comfortable, pleasant, and inviting, esp. (of a room or building) because small and warm
eg.The room has a nice cozy feel.
5.merciless(adj.)[ˋmɝsɪlɪs]
showing no kindness; cruel
eg.This judge is merciless towards anyone found guilty of murder.
6.disorient(v.)[dɪsˋɔrɪ͵ɛnt]
to make people confused about where they are and where they are going
eg.The staff aura makes you immune to the disorient effect.
7.stout(adj.)[staʊt]
(of people) fat and solid-looking, esp. around the waist, or (of things) thick and strong
eg.This is the time for stout fellows to prove their worth!
8.directory(n.)[dəˋrɛktərɪ]
a list of telephone numbers, names, addresses, or other information
eg. Her name is listed in the telephone directory .
9.peculiar(adj.)[pɪˋkjuljɚ]
unusual and strange
eg.A peculiar austerity marked his judgments of modern life.
10.inhale(v.)[ɪnˋhel]
to breathe in something
eg.Don't inhale dust into your lung.
11.abstract(adj.)[ˋæbstrækt]
existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object
eg. It's the abstract that is called system analysis.
12.counterfeit(adj.)[ˋkaʊntɚ͵fɪt]
copied exactly in order to make someone believe that the copy is the original
eg.It is against the law to counterfeit money.
13.supervise(v.)[ˋsupɚvaɪz]
to be responsible for the good performance of an activity or job, or for the correct behavior or safety of a person
eg.He had left her at the car to supervise the baggage.
14.comrade(n.)[ˋkɑmræd]
a friend or trusted companion, esp. one with whom you have been involved in difficult or dangerous activities, or another soldier in a soldier’s group
eg. It goes without saying that we should help a comrade in difficulty.
15.apparently(adv.)[əˋpærəntlɪ]
according to what seems to be true or what is likely, based on what you know
eg. The trouble was sparked off by an apparently harmless phrase.
16.prospective(adj.)[prəˋspɛktɪv]
possible
eg.The story should act as a warning to other prospective buyers.
17.undertake(v.)[͵ʌndɚˋtek]
to take responsibility for and begin doing something
eg.We can't undertake that you will make a profit.
18.deficit(n.)[ˋdɛfɪsɪt]
the amount by which money spent is more than money received
eg.Rising budget deficit is beginning to bite.
19.relevant(adj.)[ˋrɛləvənt]
related to a subject or to something happening or being discussed
eg.On presentation of the relevant identity documents you may collect your property.
20.flatter(v.)[ˋflætɚ]
to make someone feel important or attractive, or to praise someone in order to please him or her
eg. We flatter ourselves that we provide the best service in town.
21.candidate(n.)[ˋkændədet]
a person who is competing to get a job or elected to a position
eg.The candidate was put in by a majority of one thousand.
22.welfare(n.)[ˋwɛl͵fɛr]
physical and mental health and happiness
eg.The worker's concern about cuts in the welfare funding has not abated.
23.terminal(n.)[ˋtɝmən!]
the place where a train, bus, aircraft, or ship begins or ends a trip, or the building used by passengers who are arriving or leaving
eg.The terminal was constructed of reinforced concrete.
24.ingredient(n.)[ɪnˋgridɪənt]
one of the parts in a mixture
eg. Individualism has been the secret ingredient in developing his chain of fashion stores.
25.validity(n.)[vəˋlɪdətɪ]
the quality of being logically valid
eg.The tests have been shown to be of dubious validity .
lack of consideration or respect
eg.Her actions manifested a complete disregard for personal safety.
2.inaction(n.)[ɪnˋækʃən]
failure to do anything that might provide a solution to a problem
eg.The shame which he suffered as a result of his inaction recalled him to a sense of duty.
3.negligence(n.)[ˋnɛglɪdʒəns]
failing to be careful enough or to give enough attention to your responsibilities, esp. when this results in harm or loss to others
eg.The burden of proof lay on the plaintiff to prove negligence.
4.cozy(adj.)[ˋkozɪ]
comfortable, pleasant, and inviting, esp. (of a room or building) because small and warm
eg.The room has a nice cozy feel.
5.merciless(adj.)[ˋmɝsɪlɪs]
showing no kindness; cruel
eg.This judge is merciless towards anyone found guilty of murder.
6.disorient(v.)[dɪsˋɔrɪ͵ɛnt]
to make people confused about where they are and where they are going
eg.The staff aura makes you immune to the disorient effect.
7.stout(adj.)[staʊt]
(of people) fat and solid-looking, esp. around the waist, or (of things) thick and strong
eg.This is the time for stout fellows to prove their worth!
8.directory(n.)[dəˋrɛktərɪ]
a list of telephone numbers, names, addresses, or other information
eg. Her name is listed in the telephone directory .
9.peculiar(adj.)[pɪˋkjuljɚ]
unusual and strange
eg.A peculiar austerity marked his judgments of modern life.
10.inhale(v.)[ɪnˋhel]
to breathe in something
eg.Don't inhale dust into your lung.
11.abstract(adj.)[ˋæbstrækt]
existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object
eg. It's the abstract that is called system analysis.
12.counterfeit(adj.)[ˋkaʊntɚ͵fɪt]
copied exactly in order to make someone believe that the copy is the original
eg.It is against the law to counterfeit money.
13.supervise(v.)[ˋsupɚvaɪz]
to be responsible for the good performance of an activity or job, or for the correct behavior or safety of a person
eg.He had left her at the car to supervise the baggage.
14.comrade(n.)[ˋkɑmræd]
a friend or trusted companion, esp. one with whom you have been involved in difficult or dangerous activities, or another soldier in a soldier’s group
eg. It goes without saying that we should help a comrade in difficulty.
15.apparently(adv.)[əˋpærəntlɪ]
according to what seems to be true or what is likely, based on what you know
eg. The trouble was sparked off by an apparently harmless phrase.
16.prospective(adj.)[prəˋspɛktɪv]
possible
eg.The story should act as a warning to other prospective buyers.
17.undertake(v.)[͵ʌndɚˋtek]
to take responsibility for and begin doing something
eg.We can't undertake that you will make a profit.
18.deficit(n.)[ˋdɛfɪsɪt]
the amount by which money spent is more than money received
eg.Rising budget deficit is beginning to bite.
19.relevant(adj.)[ˋrɛləvənt]
related to a subject or to something happening or being discussed
eg.On presentation of the relevant identity documents you may collect your property.
20.flatter(v.)[ˋflætɚ]
to make someone feel important or attractive, or to praise someone in order to please him or her
eg. We flatter ourselves that we provide the best service in town.
21.candidate(n.)[ˋkændədet]
a person who is competing to get a job or elected to a position
eg.The candidate was put in by a majority of one thousand.
22.welfare(n.)[ˋwɛl͵fɛr]
physical and mental health and happiness
eg.The worker's concern about cuts in the welfare funding has not abated.
23.terminal(n.)[ˋtɝmən!]
the place where a train, bus, aircraft, or ship begins or ends a trip, or the building used by passengers who are arriving or leaving
eg.The terminal was constructed of reinforced concrete.
24.ingredient(n.)[ɪnˋgridɪənt]
one of the parts in a mixture
eg. Individualism has been the secret ingredient in developing his chain of fashion stores.
25.validity(n.)[vəˋlɪdətɪ]
the quality of being logically valid
eg.The tests have been shown to be of dubious validity .
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