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Language & Communication — Lesson 32

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scandal

ˈskændəl

An action, event, or situation that shocks or disappoints the public and is — the company tried to cover up the scandal.

The politician resigned after the scandal broke.

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above

əˈbʌv

In or to a higher position than something — see the information above.

The bird flew above the trees.

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daring

ˈderɪŋ

Willing to do dangerous or frightening things — it was a daring rescue mission.

She made a daring escape from the prison.

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demanding

dɪˈmændɪŋ

Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or patience — he has very demanding standards for his work.

Teaching young children can be a demanding job.

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determined

dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd

Showing firm intention or purpose — the team played with a determined spirit in the final match.

She remained determined to finish her degree despite the challenges.

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exclusive

ɪkˈskluːsɪv

Excluding or not open to certain people — the newspaper has exclusive coverage of the event.

This club is exclusive — only famous people can join.

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opposite

ˈɑːpəzɪt

In a position facing something — there's a park opposite the school.

The bank is opposite the supermarket.

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repeated

rɪˈpiː.t̬ɪd

The person’s devices—laptop, phone, and tablet—send out the same blue signal waves repeatedly around them.

repeated attempts / mistakes / warnings

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smiling

ˈsmaɪlɪŋ

The action of turning the corners of the mouth upward to show happiness or pleasure — he couldn't stop smiling.

She is smiling at the camera.

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spiritual

ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl

Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul, rather than physical or material things — he has a spiritual connection with nature.

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

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standard

ˈstændərd

Normal, average, or typical — she speaks standard English.

This is the standard procedure for this type of problem.

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universal

ˌjuː.nəˈvɝː.səl

Five people of different ages—a young man in teal, an older man with a grey beard and glasses, a smiling woman in a hijab, a young man in orange, and a young woman in mustard—sit together around a round table in a sunlit room with potted plants, laughing and sharing the same warm moment.

a universal truth

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