1031 Week 15

(1) additional notes in class

current event :

In the aftermath of the hostage crisis in downtown Sydney, Australians are showing the world they're not caving to racism or Islamophobia. On Monday, an armed gunman stormed a cafe in Martin Place, entering a tense standoff with police. After the hostage-taker displayed an Islamic flag in the cafe's window, many of Australia's Muslims are understandably anxious about facing retribution. But instead, Australians have banded together on Twitter with #IllRideWithYou, a hashtag showing their solidarity with fellow countrymen scared of being attacked on public transportation. It started simply, with an act of compassion.

etymology :

car = car ; run

cargo /ˈkɑː(r)ɡəʊ/

/noun/ things that are being sent by ship, plane, train, or truck

e.g. The ship and all its cargo sank.

carry /ˈkæri/

/verb/ to hold someone or something using your hands, arms, or body and take them somewhere

e.g. Do you mind carrying this box for me?

cart /kɑː(r)t/

/verb/ to carry or take something somewhere, especially something that is heavy or difficult to hold

e.g. The police carted the protesters off to jail.

just = law ; right

justice /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

/noun/ treatment of people that is fair and morally right

e.g. He appealed to their sense of justice.

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/

/verb/ to change something slightly in order to make it better, more accurate, or more effective

e.g. The figures have been adjusted for inflation.

unjust /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

/adjective/ an unjust decision, judgment, or action is not fair or reasonable, or is not done according to accepted legal or moral standards

e.g. Most people agreed that the poll tax was fundamentally unjust.

(2) vocabulary journey

day1

eliminate /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/ verb

sentence (in the article) : Our goal is to eliminate poverty.

meaning : to get rid of something that is not wanted or needed

simple sentence : He has had to eliminate dairy products from his diet.

parasite /ˈpærəsaɪt/ noun

sentence (in the article) : The man was a parasite on his family.

meaning : a lazy person who lives by getting money, food etc. from other people

simple sentence : Unlike the dropouts, they are not parasites.

idea /aɪˈdɪə/ noun

sentence (in the article) : Have you any idea of what he is up to?

meaning : information or knowledge that you have about something

simple sentence : They had no idea what time they were supposed to arrive.

sponge /spʌndʒ/ noun

sentence (in the article) : Give the table a quick sponge, will you?

meaning : a piece of a soft artificial or natural substance that is used for taking liquid into itself, for cleaning things, or for washing yourself

simple sentence : The sponge drank up the water.

full-time

sentence (in the article) : It is hard to combine study with a full-time job.

meaning : done for the number of hours that people normally work in a complete week. Part-time work or study is done during just some of these hours

simple sentence : Will you be able to stay here full-time?

day2

enchant /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ verb

sentence (in the article) : Sinbad could remove Antle’s head with a single bite, but I’m more enchanted than scared.

meaning : to interest and attract someone very strongly

simple sentence : We were all enchanted by the beautiful island.

exotic /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adjective

sentence (in the article) : By the mid-1980s, Antle had become a fulltime exotic animal guy, breeding and training large species for exhibition and rental to the entertainment industry.

meaning : interesting or exciting because of being unusual or not familiar

simple sentence : His material marries the domestic and the exotic.

have a soft spot for

sentence (in the article) : Nunke has a soft spot for all “stripeys.”

meaning : to like someone a lot, even if they do not deserve it

simple sentence : She always had a soft spot for her brother.

hybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ noun

sentence (in the article) : The hybrid from a donkey and a horse is called a mule.

meaning : an animal or plant that has been produced from two different types

simple sentence : These are hybrid roses.

itch /ɪtʃ/ noun

sentence (in the article) : Horses will rub on you because they have an itch.

meaning : an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch it

simple sentence : I have an itch on my left hand.

day3

offspring /ˈɒfˌsprɪŋ/ noun

sentence (in the article) : Fortunately, his offspring are diligent and intelligent.

meaning : someone's child or children

simple sentence : She's the offspring of a scientist and a musician.

show off

sentence (in the article) : Don’t take any notice of him, he’s just showing off.

meaning : to behave in a way that is intended to attract people's attention and make them admire you

simple sentence : The children start showing off the minute anyone comes into the house.

soul /səʊl/ noun

sentence (in the article) : There wasn't a soul to be seen.

meaning : a person

simple sentence : I promise I won't tell a soul.

camel /ˈkæm(ə)l/ noun

sentence (in the article) : A camel can bear burden.

meaning : a large animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

simple sentence : The last straw breaks the camel’s back.

donkey /ˈdɒŋki/ noun

sentence (in the article) : He gave the donkey a whack across the back with his stick.

meaning : a grey or brown animal similar to a horse, but smaller and with long ears

simple sentence : Don't be such a donkey.

day4

crude /kruːd/ adjective

sentence (in the article) : The country exports lots of crude oil.

meaning : made using very simple methods or materials

simple sentence : Atomic safety has gone far beyond such crude beginnings, but a risk-free reactor has yet to be built.

captivate /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ verb

sentence (in the article) : Their romance captivated the whole country.

meaning : to attract or interest someone very much

simple sentence : The speaker captivated the audience.

beyond description

sentence (in the article) : The play was dull beyond description.

meaning : used for emphasizing that something is very extreme, usually in a way that is bad

simple sentence : I was sickened and shocked beyond description.

litter /ˈlɪtə(r)/ verb

sentence (in the article) : Don’t litter up the floor with scraps of paper.

meaning : to be spread around a place in large numbers

simple sentence : Paper cups littered the ground.

rural /ˈrʊərəl/ adjective

sentence (in the article) : I am longing for quiet rural life.

meaning : relating to the countryside, or in the countryside

simple sentence : The rural town stretched along the bay.

day5

suite /swiːt/ noun

sentence (in the article) : I suggest we fit you up with an office suite.

meaning : a set of rooms

simple sentence : She really likes the hotel's honeymoon suite.

conform /kənˈfɔː(r)m/ verb

sentence (in the article) : If you don't conform to the traffic laws, you might get hurt.

meaning : to obey something such as a rule or law

simple sentence : All fireworks must conform to British safety standards.

coupon /ˈkuːpɒn/ noun

sentence (in the article) : The coupon is not valid if detached.

meaning : a piece of paper that allows you to buy something at a reduced price

simple sentence : The coupon cannot be redeemed for cash or merchandise.

trail behind 

sentence (in the article) : We leave our hotel room and walk down the hall, Brendan walking backward so he can film us; our sound guy trails behind.

meaning : to move along behind someone or a group in a competition

simple sentence : Sally trailed behind the rest of the marathon runners.

deputy /ˈdepjʊti/ noun

sentence (in the article) : You can talk with my deputy during my absence.

meaning : someone whose job is the second most important in a department or organization, and who takes the responsibilities of the most important person in some situations

simple sentence : He is unworthy of acting as your deputy.