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Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 15
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ultimate
ˈʌltəmət
The finest or most superior quality of its kind — the ultimate goal is to finish university.
This is the ultimate guide to learning English.
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unit
ˈjuː.nɪt
Any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange — the central processing unit of a computer.
Each unit of the text book focuses on a different grammar point .
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vertical
ˈvɜːrtɪkəl
Something that is oriented vertically — the wall is vertical, not slanted.
The vertical line on the graph shows growth.
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virtue
ˈvɜːrtʃuː
The quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong — patience is a great virtue.
Patience is a great virtue.
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voice
vɔɪs
The distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech — a low-pitched / high-pitched voice.
She has a loud / quiet / soft voice.
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volume
ˈvɑːljuːm
The amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object — could you turn down the volume, please?
Could you turn down the volume, please?
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weight
weɪt
The vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity — what is the weight of this box?
What is the weight of this box?
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width
wɪdθ
The extent of something from side to side — measure the width of the table.
Measure the width of the table.
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worth
wɜrθ
An indefinite quantity of something having a specified value — she proved her worth as an employee.
The painting is worth a million dollars.
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yard
jɑːrd
An area of land next to a house or building, usually with grass and flowers — she planted flowers in her yard.
The children are playing in the yard.
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zero
ˈzɪr.oʊ
A quantity of no importance — five, four, three, two, one, zero.
Five, four, three, two, one, zero.
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abruptness
əˈbrʌptnəs
An abrupt discourteous manner — the abruptness of the weather change caught us without umbrellas.
The abruptness of her departure surprised everyone at the meeting.
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