A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb N.

training in an art or a trade This word is also sometimes used to describe educational training programs, common in Europe and much of the world, in which young people learn their profession through on-the-job training in companies and organizations. Often this includes one or two days a week of in-class training. This kind of education is uncommon in the United States. V. to be paid for, to supply the money for N. a title given by a university N. services or conveniences V. to specialize in (a particular academic field) N. the main field of study in which a university student specializes V. to have a secondary specialization in (a particular academic field) N. the secondary field of study in which a student specializes V. to be the short form of, to represent, to mean N. specialized words or expressions used in a particular field, activity, job, science, etc. V. 1) to change schools 2) to move from one place to another said of people or things N. Bachelor of Arts, an undergraduate degree in a humanities-related subject N. Bachelor of Science, an undergraduate degree in a science-related subject N. the graduate degree after a bachelor's and before a Ph.D. There are also different kinds of master's, including M.A. (Master of Arts), M.S. (Master of Science), M.B.A. (Master in Business Administration), etc. N. doctorate, highest graduate degree Although Ph.D. stands for Doctor of

apprenticeship

to be funded a degree facilities to major a major to minor a minor to stand for terminology

to transfer B.A. B.S.

master's

Ph.D.

Philosophy, it is commonly used to refer to a doctorate in any field.

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb cynical A. seeing little or no good in other people, believing that people do good things for bad reasons A. having strange, unusual or abnormal habits or tastes This term is less insulting than strange, weird or bizarre. A. thinking too highly of oneself, considering oneself better than others A. creative, having much imagination A. unable to decide quickly, not knowing what choice to make A. hard to please, too careful in choosing something A. practical, reasonable, something that makes sense A. easily feels emotion, easily hurt emotionally can be positive or negative A. representing high culture, very experienced in life A. often doing things to make other people feel good

eccentric egotistical imaginative indecisive picky sensible sensitive sophisticated thoughtful

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb a browser N. a program used to view the Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox are examples of popular Internet browsers. V. 1) to press the button on a computer mouse 2) to make a small, sharp sound N. 1) the pressing of the mouse button 2) a small, sharp sound N. subject matter; the main idea of a book, a paper or a web page V. to legally protect content with a copyright N. the right in law to be the only producer, seller or distributor of a book, a play or a web page V. to artistically arrange the shape or layout of something N. 1) the artistic shape or layout of something 2) an architectural or technical plan for something V. to determine the size, shape and form of a written document N. the size, shape and form of a written document N. breaking a law or rule, disregarding a legal protection N. a series of interconnected computers and databases around the world V. to design the technical arrangement of a web page, building, garden, etc.

to click a click content to copyright a copyright to design a design to format a format infringement Internet (Net)

to lay out

a layout World Wide Web (Web)

N. the technical arrangement of a web page, building, garden, etc. N. a series of commercial, educational and governmental web pages on the Internet

Ordering in a Restaurant
Vocabulary
A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb an appetizer a chef chives chowder to come with dressing an entree a menu salmon rare medium-rare medium N. a small dish at the beginning of a meal, a starter N. a skilled cook N. a small onion-like herb commonly added to potatoes N. a kind of soup usually containing fish and vegetables V. to include (in a meal) N. a sauce added to salads N. a main dish N. a list of dishes available in a restaurant N. a large fish with silvery skin and pinkish meat A. very pink adjective used to describe a way of cooking meat A. slightly pink adjective used to describe a way of cooking meat A. normally cooked adjective used to describe a way of cooking meat

well-done

A. fully cooked adjective used to describe a way of cooking meat

Changing Jobs
Vocabulary
A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb to be bought out to be laid off V. to be purchased, taken over by another company V. to lose your job because the company wants to reduce the number of employees A. 1) liking competition, always competing with other people used to describe personalities 2) having intense competition used to describe markets, industries or businesses A. 1) very loyal 2) working hard for a person, company or idea V. to reduce the number of employees in a company in order to lower costs V. to throw away, remove, eliminate something or someone A. too old, antiquated V. to reeducate someone for a job, train again V. 1) to form into a smooth shape which can easily move through air or water 2) to improve the performance of something 3) to simplify a process

competitive

dedicated to downsize to get rid of outdated to retrain to streamline

to update an update

V. to make more modern N. the latest information or news

Getting an Apartment
Vocabulary
an application N. a written request for an apartment, a job or entrance into a school or an organization N. a complete history of a person's paying habits In the United States, detailed credit histories are kept on all Americans describing how they pay their credit card bills, rent payments, electricity bills, car payments, telephone bills, etc. People are given grades called "credit ratings" for how well they pay off their debt. When a person moves into an apartment, landlords often request credit reports to find out if a person regularly pays on time. V. to put money in a bank N. 1) money which is put in a bank 2) money which is given to ensure that something will be returned or remain in good condition For example, if you want to rent a bicycle, you might have to leave a deposit to ensure that you bring the bike back. V. to complete (a form) by writing in the information A. having furniture used with apartments or rental properties

a credit report

to deposit

a deposit

to fill out furnished

a landlord a landlady non-refundable

N. the man who runs an apartment building or property N. the woman who runs an apartment building or property A. cannot be returned (money) N. 1) a person who will provide information about your character or ability 2) a written letter which will provide information about your character or ability When looking for an apartment in the United States, it is common to provide a landlord with references who will say that you are a good person who will not cause problems. V. to rent your apartment temporarily to someone else N. a person who is renting a room or apartment

a reference

to sublet a tenant

States and Territories

Vocabulary
A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb to be classified a district geographical geographically New England a region self-governing V. to be put into a category, to be arranged in classes or groups N. an area of land or political division used for official purposes A. relating to geography ADV. done in a way which is related to geography N. a cultural region in the United States known for its small towns, traditional culture, countryside and colored leaves in autumn N. a large area or part A. independently run, not controlled from the outside

a state to stretch tied

N. a smaller, partly self-governing division of certain countries V. to spread out, extend A. 1) connected with rope or string 2) connected (historically, politically, economically, etc.) N. an area of land ruled by a government "Territory" often suggests that the area of land is not given full recognition or equal power in the political process.

a territory (territories)

A Unique Circus
Vocabulary
A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb an act the audience to celebrate a costume N. 1) a short performance or skit in a circus 2) a part of a theater play N. the people watching or listening to a performance V. to recognize a special occasion or event with a fun activity or party N. 1) clothes worn in a play, movie, circus, or other performance 2) clothes worn during a special holiday such as Halloween, Carnival or Mardi Gras A. enjoying the pain and suffering of others, intentionally causing pain and suffering

cruel

to distinguish

V. 1) to set apart, to make the difference, to mark the difference 2) to see, hear, taste or smell the difference (between two or more things) V. 1) to keep many things in the air at the same time by throwing and catching them quickly 2) to do many jobs or activities at the same time This usually indicates that because you are doing many things at the same time, you are tired and overworked. N. a person who performs magic tricks A. to be so beautiful or amazing that one becomes speechless and lost in a trance V. to vary from one extreme to another, to represent all types between two very different categories

to juggle

a magician mesmerizing to range

Grocery Store Choices

Vocabulary
A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb to bill a bill to come to to deduct to discount V. to send a request for payment N. a request for payment V. to equal (an amount of money), to add up to, to total V. to take away, subtract (an amount of money) V. to reduce or lower the cost of a product

a discount discount to enter to issue to pack pressed for time

N. a reduction in the cost of a product A. costing less money V. 1) to put in information electronically 2) to write in information V. to officially give out or print V. 1) to put things into a grocery bag 2) to put things into a box to move 3) to put things into a suitcase to take with you IDM. in a hurry V. to put a card through a computerized machine quickly so it can scan the information We usually use this word with ATM cards, credit cards, debit cards, identification cards, etc. V. to make sure that something is true

to swipe

to verify

Entertaining Films
Vocabulary
A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb A. something which is done in a different way, not done in the normal way In the U.S., alternative films are usually artistic films or foreign language films. A. extremely artistic, overly artistic, too artistic This often suggests that someone tried too hard to make something artistic.

alternative

artsy

entertaining hilarious

A. something which entertains; amusing and interesting A. something which is very funny; something which makes you laugh A. 1) containing strong emotions or feelings 2) extreme An intense film is one which emotionally drains you or makes you tired. Intense is not necessarily negative, it just means that a movie is not light or relaxing. A. relaxing, amusing, not too intense This is the opposite of "intense." A. something which is usual, or commonly done Mainstream films are those which are usually high-budget, popular, and made for entertainment. "Mainstream" is the opposite of "alternative." A. 1) not deep or profound; lacking real content 2) only on the surface A. something which makes you keep guessing or makes you question how something will end A. something which makes you think used to describe many different things, such as movies, books, conversations, ideas, issues, etc.

intense

light

mainstream

superficial suspenseful

thought-provoking