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Ellis Island Outbreak (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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extensive

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(adj) /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/ large in amount or degree Example: He did an extensive research on the topic.

extremely

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(adv) /ɪkˈstriːmli/ very or really; to a very high degree Example: The water is extremely cold.

financial

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(adj) /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl/ related to money or how to manage it Example: We need to make a financial plan for our future.

following

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(v) /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/ to pay attention to and do what someone else says or to go where someone else leads Example: The dog is following its owner.

formation

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(n) /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/ the process of creating or arranging something, especially in a structured way Example: The formation of the team took a lot of time.

framework

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(n) /ˈfreɪmˌwɜrk/ a basic structure that provides support or guidance for something Example: The teacher gave us a framework for our project.

frequency

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(n) /ˈfriː.kwən.si/ the rate or amount of something happening, especially how often something occurs Example: The frequency of the bus is every 15 minutes.

furniture

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(n) /ˈfɜrnɪtʃər/ large movable objects used to make a room or building suitable for living or working Example: We bought new furniture for the living room.

generally

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(adv) /ˈdʒɛnərəli/ in most cases; usually Example: I generally eat breakfast in the morning.

gentleman

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(n) /ˈdʒɛntəlˌmæn/ a polite and kind man Example: He is a true gentleman.

gradually

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(adv) /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/ in small steps or little by little over time Example: She gradually learned to ride a bike.

guarantee

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(n) /ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/ a promise or assurance that something will happen or be done Example: He gave a guarantee that his work would be finished on time.

guideline

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(n) /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/ a rule or set of rules that helps people know how to act in a certain situation Example: We must follow the guideline in the book.

highlight

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(v) /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ to make something stand out or be more noticeable Example: I will highlight the important words in the text.

historian

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(n) /hɪˈstɔːriən/ a person who studies and writes about history Example: The historian tells us about the past.

household

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(n) /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ a group of people living together in one home, especially a family Example: The household is large and happy.

immediate

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(adj) /ɪˈmiː.date/ happening right away or without delay Example: We need an immediate answer to the question.

immigrant

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(n) /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/ a person who moves to a new country to live there Example: The immigrant came to find a better life.

implement

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(v) /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/ to put something into effect or to carry out Example: We will implement the new plan tomorrow.

important

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(adj) /ɪmˈpɔr.tənt/ having great significance or value Example: It is important to study for the test.

incentive

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(n) /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ something that encourages a person to do something Example: Money is an incentive to work hard.

including

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(prep) /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ used to show that something is part of a larger group or total Example: I have many fruits, including apples and bananas.

increased

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(adj) /ɪnˈkrist/ made larger or greater in amount or degree Example: The price of the toy increased after the holidays.

infection

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(n) /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ a disease caused by germs that can be spread from one person to another Example: She has an infection and needs to see a doctor.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

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

extensive
extremely
financial
following
formation
framework
frequency
furniture
generally
gentleman
gradually
guarantee
guideline
highlight
historian
household
immediate
immigrant
implement
important
incentive
including
increased
infection

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