S1E2 - Vocabulary: Lesson 2

Encourage ・Teachers often encourage students to ask more questions. ・Her success will encourage others to try harder. Basement ・The laundry room is located in the basement. ・We store all our old books in the basement. Critic ・The food critic gave the new restaurant a five-star review. ・He is his own harshest critic when it comes to his work. Literary ・She is well-known for her literary achievements. ・The magazine publishes high-quality literary works. Advertisement ・I saw an advertisement for a new car in the newspaper. ・The company spent a lot of money on TV advertisements. Court ・The lawyer presented new evidence in court. ・The basketball court was newly painted. Hostage ・The kidnappers released the hostage after receiving the money. ・Negotiations for the hostage's release lasted all night. Capable ・She is capable of handling much more responsibility. ・The new software is capable of processing large amounts of data. Attitude ・A positive attitude is essential for success. ・He has a very professional attitude toward his work. Protest ・The workers staged a peaceful protest against the low wages. ・Thousands of people joined the protest in the city center. Accident ・The car accident caused a major traffic jam. ・It was just an accident; I didn't mean to break it. Supply ・The village has a limited supply of fresh water. ・Schools provide a steady supply of learning materials. Prone ・He is prone to headaches when he is stressed. ・Children are more prone to catching colds in the winter. Flood ・The heavy rain caused a massive flood in the valley. ・The city built a new dam to prevent future floods. Harbor ・The ships returned to the harbor before the storm. ・You can see beautiful yachts in the harbor. Meant ・What he said was not what he meant. ・The gift was meant to be a surprise for her birthday. Participation ・Active participation in class will help you learn better. ・The contest requires the participation of at least ten teams. Hurricane ・The island was devastated by a category 4 hurricane. ・A hurricane warning was issued for the coastal areas. Stress ・He handles stress very well under difficult conditions. ・Exercise is a great way to relieve physical stress. Emphasize ・The teacher tried to emphasize the importance of grammar. ・The report will emphasize the need for more funding. Prominence ・The actor rose to prominence after his first movie. ・The statue occupies a position of prominence in the square. Correspondence ・I have been in regular correspondence with my pen pal. ・The business correspondence was filed away in the office. Inference ・We can make an inference from the data provided. ・The reader had to draw an inference about the ending. Prose ・The writer is famous for his beautiful prose. ・The story is written in simple and clear prose. Skim ・You should skim the text before reading it in detail. ・He skimmed the cream off the top of the milk. Glide ・The swans glided gracefully across the lake. ・The airplane began to glide toward the runway. Instrument ・The violin is a very difficult instrument to master. ・The laboratory is equipped with precise scientific instruments. Acoustic ・The guitar has excellent acoustic qualities. ・The band played an acoustic set at the cafe. Stun ・The sudden news of his resignation stunned the board. ・She was stunned by the beauty of the mountain scenery. Stewardess ・The stewardess helped the passengers with their luggage. ・She dreamed of becoming a stewardess when she was young. Fare ・The bus fare has increased by five dollars this month. ・He didn't have enough money for the train fare. Representative ・She is the student representative on the school committee. ・A representative from the insurance company will call you.