front 1 automated | back 1 done by machines, not by people EXAMPLE: Our new factory is fully automated. All of the work is done by machines. |
front 2 basic needs | back 2 the things we need to live EXAMPLE: Our basic needs are food, water, and a roof over our heads. |
front 3 capable of | back 3 able to do well EXAMPLE: Small children are not capable of carrying heavy loads. |
front 4 optimist | back 4 someone who always believes good things will happen EXAMPLE: My dad was an optimist. He never worried about the future. |
front 5 pessimist | back 5 someone who always believes bad things will happen EXAMPLE: I don't enjoy talking to pessimists. They say so many negative things. |
front 6 repetitive | back 6 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? |
front 7 unpredictable | back 7 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. |
front 8 appealing | back 8 attractive or interesting EXAMPLE: The new iPhone is very appealing. I love the new design. I can't wait to buy one. |
front 9 carry out | back 9 (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! |
front 10 creative | back 10 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. |
front 11 efficient | back 11 working well and not wasting time or energy EXAMPLE: Email is a quick and efficient way of contacting people. |
front 12 estimate | back 12 (verb) make an educated guess EXAMPLE: I am an expert in diseases. I estimate 6% of the population will get the flu in 2024. |
front 13 You have a point! | back 13 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. |
front 14 head for | back 14 likely to get or experience something soon EXAMPLE: Those children are heading for trouble. We had better warn their parents! |
front 15 hopefully | back 15 I hope EXAMPLE: Hopefully you will do well on your exam. You studied so hard! |
front 16 mass unemployment | back 16 when most people do not have jobs EXAMPLE: If there is mass unemployment, how will people earn money? |
front 17 miserable | back 17 unhappy EXAMPLE: Cold, rainy weather makes me feel miserable. I can't wait for sunshine! |
front 18 panic | back 18 (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. |
front 19 powerless | back 19 (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. |
front 20 provide | back 20 (verb) to supply something to someone EXAMPLE: My employer provides free childcare for my coworkers and me. |
front 21 reflect | back 21 (verb) to show EXAMPLE: This is a class of very serious students. They want to improve their English quickly. Their test scores reflect this. |
front 22 society | back 22 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. |
front 23 unreliable | back 23 not able to be trusted or depended on EXAMPLE: Some employees are unreliable. They show up late or don't come at all. |