automated
done by machines, not people
EXAMPLE: Our new factory is fully automated. All of the work is done by machines.
basic need
the things we need to live
EXAMPLE: Our basic needs are food, water, and a roof over our heads.
capable of
able to do well
EXAMPLE: Small children are not capable of carrying heavy loads.
optimist
someone who always believes good things will happen
EXAMPLE: My dad was an optimist. He never worried about the future.
pessimist
someone who always believes bad things will happen
EXAMPLE: I don't enjoy talking to pessimists. They say so many negative things.
repetitive
doing the same thing several times, especially in a way that is boring
EXAMPLE: Washing the floor is a repetitive chore. Could you do it this time and give me a break?
unpredictable
changing so much that you do not know what will happen next
EXAMPLE: The weather has been unpredictable lately. One day it snows and the next day is warm and sunny.
appealing
attractive or interesting.
EXAMPLE: The new iPhone is very appealing. I love the new design. I can't wait to buy one.
carry out
(phrasal verb) to do or complete something, like a plan
EXAMPLE: My boss explained her plan to me. Now it is my responsibility to carry out her plan. I have to make it a reality!
creative
good at thinking of new ideas
EXAMPLE: My sister is very creative. She is really good at coming up with new ideas to solve problems.
efficient
working well and not wasting time or energy
EXAMPLE: Email is a quick and efficient way of contacting people.
estimate
(verb) make an educated guess
EXAMPLE: I am an expert in diseases. I estimate 6% of the population will get the flu in 2024.
You have a point!
I agree with what you just said.
EXAMPLE:
A: Our company is doing very well and we will need to hire more employees soon. We should put the job openings online.
B: You have a point. Let's look for new employees now.
head for
likely to get or experience something soon
EXAMPLE: Those children are heading for trouble. We had better warn their parents!
hopefully
I hope
EXAMPLE: Hopefully you will do well on your exam. You studied so hard!
mass unemployment
when most people do not have jobs
EXAMPLE: If there is mass unemployment, how will people earn money?
miserable
unhappy
EXAMPLE: Cold, rainy weather makes me feel miserable. I can't wait for sunshine!
panic
(verb) to suddenly feel so worried or afraid that you cannot think or behave calmly
EXAMPLE: Yes, there is a terrible storm coming, but there's no reason to panic. We can go into the basement where we will be safe.
powerless
(adjective) not having the power to control events
EXAMPLE: Pablo felt powerless when he heard his parents were getting a divorce. There was nothing he could do to stop it.
provide
(verb) to supply something to someone
EXAMPLE: My employer provides free childcare for my coworkers and me.
reflect
(verb) to show
EXAMPLE: The high test scores reflect the fact that this is a class of very serious students. They want to improve their English quickly.
society
a large group of people who live in the same area and have the same laws and traditions
EXAMPLE: The United States is a multi-cultural society. People from all over the world live here.
unreliable
not able to be trusted or depended on
EXAMPLE: Some employees are unreliable. They show up late or don't come at all.