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Vocabulary

Unit 4

Word list

comfortable

adj. When something is comfortable, it makes you feel relaxed, confident, and not worried.

Will loves his comfortable new sofa.

education

n. Education is the process of teaching and learning, usually at a school, college, or university.

These students are receiving their education at a private school.

encouragement

n. Encouragement is something that makes someone more determined, hopeful, or confident.

The mother gives constant encouragement to her son.

endorse

v. To endorse is to express formal support or approval for someone or something.

The committee will endorse their leader for the upcoming election.

equal

adj. When something is equal, it is the same in size, number, amount, or value as something else.

The apple and orange are equal in weight.

face

v. To face is to deal with something in a direct way.

Justin will face many challenges at work.

field

n. A field is a subject that people study or an area of activity that they are involved in as part of their work.

Jane works in the healthcare field.

foster

v. To foster is to help a skill, feeling, or idea develop over a period of time.

The after school program is designed to foster a sense of community at school.

guidance

n. Guidance is help and advice that is given to someone about their work, education, or personal life.

Ms. Smith provided valuable guidance to all her students.

hold

v. To hold is to have a particular degree, title, record, job, or position.

Damian will soon hold a degree in business administration.

inclusion

n. Inclusion is the act of including someone or something in a larger group or set.

The school promotes the inclusion of parents in their students education.

inspire

v. To inspire is to encourage someone by making them feel confident and eager to do something.

Jim’s father likes to inspire his son by encouraging him to follow his dream.

mere

adj. Mere is used to emphasize how small or unimportant something or someone is.

Scott lost the race by a mere two seconds.

position

n. A position is a rank or role of someone in an organization or company.

Kyle is interviewing for a marketing position.

power

n. Power is the ability to influence people or give them strong feelings.

The coach has the power to keep the players from playing if they don’t show up to practice.

responsibility

n. Responsibility is a task or duty that you are expected or required to do.

Parents have the responsibility to raise their children with love.

soar

v. To soar is to increase quickly to a high level.

The temperature today will soar to a high of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

tool

n. A tool is a piece of equipment or a skill that is useful for doing your job.

Presentation skills are an important tool for communication.

vocal

adj. When someone is vocal, he or she expresses a strong opinion publicly.

Shawn gets vocal when someone disagrees with his opinions.

workplace

n. A workplace is the room or building where you work.

Diversity is important in the workplace.