A Different Passion (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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background

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(n) /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/ the circumstances or situation that gives context to something; a person's history or experiences Example: Her background helps her understand the project.

basketball

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(n) /ˈbæskɪtˌbɔl/ a team sport where two teams try to score points by shooting a ball through the other team's hoop Example: I like to play basketball with my friends.

biological

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(adj) /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ related to living things and life processes Example: We study biological science in school.

capability

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(n) /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ the ability to do something or perform a task Example: She has the capability to learn quickly.

collection

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(n) /kəˈlɛkʃən/ a group of items gathered together Example: She has a collection of stamps.

collective

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(adj) /kəˈlɛktɪv/ relating to a group of people or things considered together Example: The team has a collective goal to win the championship.

commercial

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(adj) /kəˈmɜrʃəl/ related to business or making money Example: The commercial products are sold in stores.

commission

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(n) /kəˈmɪʃən/ a payment or fee given to someone for selling or promoting something Example: She received a commission for selling the house.

commitment

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(n) /kəˈmɪt.mənt/ a promise to do something or to be loyal to someone or something Example: She showed her commitment to the team.

comparison

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(n) /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/ the act of comparing two or more things to find their similarities or differences Example: The comparison of the two books is interesting.

competitor

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(n) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɚ/ a person or team that is trying to win or succeed in the same area as another Example: He is a strong competitor in the race.

completely

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(adv) /kəmˈpliːtli/ totally; in every way or manner Example: She is completely happy with her new job.

conclusion

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(n) /kənˈkluːʒən/ a decision or opinion formed after thinking about something Example: Her conclusion was that they should work together.

conference

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(n) /ˈkɒn.fər.əns/ a large meeting where people discuss and share ideas about a specific topic Example: The team went to a conference to learn new things.

confidence

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(n) /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ the feeling that you can do something well or that something will happen as you expect Example: She has a lot of confidence in her skills.

connection

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(n) /kəˈnɛkʃən/ a relationship or link between people or things Example: I have a strong connection with my friends.

consistent

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(adj) /kənˈsɪstənt/ happening in the same way every time; steady and reliable Example: He is consistent in his work.

constantly

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(adv) /ˈkɒnstəntli/ all the time; repeatedly Example: She is constantly studying for her exams.

constitute

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(v) /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/ to make up or form something Example: Many trees constitute a forest.

consultant

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(n) /kənˈsʌl.tənt/ a person who gives expert advice in a particular area Example: The consultant helps the company improve their sales.

contribute

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(v) /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/ to give or add something, like help or money, to a common cause or group Example: We all contribute to the school fundraiser.

convention

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(n) /kənˈvɛnʃən/ a large meeting of people who come together to discuss a particular topic or share ideas Example: They went to a convention about technology.

conviction

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(n) /kənˈvɪkʃən/ a strong belief or opinion about something Example: She has a conviction that everyone should be treated equally.

curriculum

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(n) /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/ a set of courses or subjects that students study in school or college Example: The school has a new curriculum this year.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:

background
basketball
biological
capability
collection
collective
commercial
commission
commitment
comparison
competitor
completely
conclusion
conference
confidence
connection
consistent
constantly
constitute
consultant
contribute
convention
conviction
curriculum

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