Basic reading - unit 6 part 1

principal /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ (n.)

What does 'principal' refer to?

• the head of a school

• a type of financial investment

• a legal document

• a school subject

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ (v.)

• to explain the meaning of a word or concept

• to create a new word

• to translate a word into another language

• to pronounce a word correctly

deadline /ˈded.laɪn/ (n.)

What does 'deadline' mean?

• the latest time by which something must be done

• a period of time for completing a task

• a specific date for a meeting

• a limit on the number of tasks one can take

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ (v., n.)

What does the term 'challenge' mean?

• something easy that requires little effort

• something difficult that requires effort to overcome

• a type of game or competition

• a reward for achievement

bothersome /ˈbɒð.ə.səm/ (adj.)

What does it mean?

• causing annoyance or trouble

• causing happiness or joy

• causing confusion or misunderstanding

• causing excitement or thrill

perspire /pəˈspaɪər/ (v.)

What does it mean?

• to sweat

• to breathe heavily

• to feel cold

• to exercise vigorously

react /riˈækt/ (v.)

What does it mean?

• to respond to something

• to ignore a situation

• to create a reaction

• to analyze a problem

concept /ˈkɒn.sept/ (n.)

What does the term 'concept' refer to?

• a physical object

• an idea or principle

• a specific location

• a historical event

vary /ˈveə.ri/ (v.)

What does it mean?

• to change or be different in different situations

• to remain the same in all situations

• to increase in size or amount

• to decrease in quality or value

appraise /əˈpreɪz/ (v.)

What does it mean?

• to assess the value or quality of something

• to criticize harshly

• to ignore completely

• to enhance the appearance of something