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ENG 111TOP NOTCH 1
WEEK 2
UNIT 2 GOING OUT
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1. Genre (n) : a style, especially in the arts and music
Synonyms: type Ex: What genre is this book - comedy or tragedy? Ex: a literary/musical/film genre
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2. Meet (v): to come together with someone intentionally
Word Formation : meeting (n)Definition : an occasion when people come together
intentionally or not intentionally
Ex: John and I meet for lunch once a month. Ex: We're having a meeting on Thursday to discuss the
problem.
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3. Movie (n): a cinema film Word Formation : the movies (n)Definition : a cinema or group of cinemas
Synonyms: film Ex: My favourite movie is “Breave Heart”. Ex: What's showing at the movies this week?
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4. Play (n): a dramatic performance on the stage
Word Formation : play (v)Definition:to act the part of (a person or character) in a dramat
ic performance Ex: There is a very good play in Reed Theater on Thursday.
Would you like to come with me?Ex: She played Lady Macbeth successfuly for two years.
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5. Concert (n): a public musical performance in which a number of singers participate
Collocations : give a concert listen to a concert
Ex: a pop/classical concert a school concertEx: After 7 years, U2 is giving a concert in Turkey next month.
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6. Talk/Lecture (n): when someone speaks to a
group of people about a particular subject
Synonyms : speechCollocations: to give a talk/lecture about sth
Ex: He gave a talk about his visit to Greece. Ex: I had to give a speech at my brother's wedding.
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7. Exhibition (n): when objects such as paintings are shown to the public
Word Formation : exhibit (v)Definition : to show something publicly Collocations: be on exhibition
Ex: The photographs will be on exhibition until the end of the month.
Ex: Bill Goree frequently exhibits at the art gallery.
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8. Event (n): anything that happens, especially
something important or unusual
Word Formation : eventful (adj)Definition : full of interesting or important events
Ex: This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event.
Ex: Her time at university was the most eventful period of her life.
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9. Direction (n): the position towards which
someone or something moves or faces
Word Formation : direct (v)Definition : to aim in a particular direction Word Formation : directions (n)Definition : instructions that you give to someone about how
to find a particular place
Ex: "No, go that way," I said, pointing in the opposite direction. Ex: Can you give me directions to your house?
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10. Available (adj): able to be bought, used, or
reached
Collocations: available for sthavailable in sth
Ex: Is this dress available in a larger size? Ex: There's no money available for an office party this year.
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11. Expensive (adj): costing a lot of money
Word Formation : 1. expensively (adv)Definition : in an expensive way Word Formation : 2. expense (n)Definition : when you spend or use money, time or effort
Synonyms: high-priced, costly
Ex: She has expensive tastes. Ex: Sarah is always very expensively dressed.Ex: This garage is built at great expense.
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12. Travel (v): to make a journey, usually over a long
distance Word Formation : travel (n)Definition : the activity of travelling
Collocations : travel to somewhere by sth
Ex: I travel to work by train. Ex: space travel
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13. Convenient (adj): suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty
Word Formation : convenience (n)Definition : when something is convenient Synonyms: appropriate, usefulAntonym: inconvenient
Collocations : Interpret sth as/into
Ex: A bike's a very convenient way of getting around. Ex: I like the convenience of living so near work.
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14. Stressed (out) (adj): worried and nervous Word Formation : 1. stress (n)Definition : great worry caused by a difficult situationWord Formation : 2. stressful (adj)Definition : making you feel worried and nervousSynonyms: worriedAntonyms: calm, relaxedCollocations : feel stressed
Ex: Paul has been feeling very stressed out since he started his new job. Ex: Yoga is a very effective technique against stress.Ex: a stressful job/day
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15. Relaxed (adj): feeling happy and comfortable
because nothing is worrying you
Word Formation : 1. relax (v)Definition : to become less active and more calm and happyWord Formation : 2. relaxing (adj)Definition : making you feel relaxed Synonyms: carefreeAntonyms: stressed, worried, nervous
Ex: He seemed relaxed and in control of the situation when his friends were arguing.
Ex: Swimming is a very a very relaxing sport. Ex: You look upset. You can take a shower to relax.
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16. Commute (v): to make the same journey
regularly between work and home Word Formation : commute (n)Definition : a regular journey between work and homeCollocations : commute to somewhere (work)Ex: It's exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day. Ex: It's at least an hour's commute to work.
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17. Hang out (v): to spend a lot of time in a place or
with someone
Collocations : hang out with sb
Ex: Do you still hang out with your high school friends?Ex: While you were waiting for the concert to start, I was
hanging out backstage with the band.
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