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Friday, September 26, 2008

WORDS THAT YOU SHOULD LEARN FROM BBC NEWS 1

1. dominate- verb  to have control over a place or a person, or to be the most  important person or thing 
2. alternative-noun  something that is different form something else , especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility of  of choice
3 . ingrain- adj.  (of beliefs) so firmly held that they are not likely to change  
4. fidget- verb  to make continuous small movements which annoy other people
5. stimulus- noun (c) [plural stimuli] something that causes growth or activity
6. linear- adj. consisting of or to do with lines
7. provoke- verb (CAUSE REACTION) to cause a reaction, especially a negative one
8. fundamental- adj. forming the base, from which everything else originates; more important that anything else
9. cocaine- noun a drug used in medicine to prevent pain and also used illegally, often in the form of white powder which is breathed in through the nose
10. preconception - noun an idea or opinion firmed before enough  information is available to form it correctly
11. contemplate- verb to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long tine in a serious and a quiet way

 

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