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Innovating Against Odds (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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definitely

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(adv) /ˈdɛfɪnətli/ used to confirm that something is true or certain Example: I will definitely go to the party.

definition

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(n) /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/ the meaning of a word or phrase Example: Can you tell me the definition of this word?

democratic

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(adj) /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/ relating to a system of government where the people have the power to make decisions Example: The democratic process allows everyone to vote.

department

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(n) /dɪˈpɑrtmənt/ a division or section of a larger organization, such as a business or school Example: She works in the marketing department.

depression

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(n) /dɪˈprɛʃən/ a strong feeling of sadness or hopelessness Example: She felt a deep depression after the loss.

developing

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(adj) /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/ a country that is not fully developed or is still growing economically and socially Example: The developing country needs more schools.

difference

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(n) /ˈdɪf.ər.əns/ a way in which two or more things are not the same Example: There is a big difference between cats and dogs.

difficulty

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(n) /ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.ti/ something that makes a task hard to do Example: I had difficulty with my homework.

disability

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(n) /ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/ a condition that makes it difficult for someone to do certain activities or tasks Example: She has a disability that affects her walking.

discipline

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(n) /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ the ability to control yourself and make yourself do things that you know you should do, even when you don't want to Example: She has great discipline in her studies.

discussion

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(n) /dɪsˈkʌʃən/ a conversation or exchange of ideas about a topic Example: We had a discussion about our project.

distribute

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(v) /dɪsˈtrɪb.juːt/ to give out or spread something over a wide area Example: The teacher will distribute the papers to the students.

efficiency

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(n) /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/ the ability to do something with the least amount of wasted time and effort Example: The efficiency of the machine helps save money.

electronic

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(adj) /ɪˈlɛk.trɒ.nɪk/ related to or using devices that work with electrical circuits and signals Example: I have an electronic toy.

elementary

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(adj) /ˌɛl.əˈmɛn.tər.i/ relating to the basic or initial level of education Example: She is in elementary school.

employment

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(n) /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ having a job or work for payment Example: She found employment at a new company.

enterprise

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(n) /ˈɛntərˌpraɪz/ a large company or business, especially one involved in making goods or providing services Example: The enterprise makes toys for children.

especially

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(adv) /ɪˈspɛʃəli/ used to show that something is more true in one situation than in another Example: She likes fruit, especially apples.

evaluation

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(n) /ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ the process of judging or deciding the quality or importance of something Example: The evaluation of the students' work was fair.

eventually

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(adv) /ɪˈvɛn.tʃu.ə.li/ at a later time; in the end Example: She will eventually finish her homework.

everything

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(pronoun) /ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ/ all things or all the things in a group Example: Everything is ready for the party.

everywhere

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(adv) /ˈɛvriˌwɛr/ in or to all places Example: The birds are everywhere in the sky.

exhibition

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(n) /ˌɛk.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ an event where items or works are shown to the public Example: We went to the art exhibition on Saturday.

experience

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(n) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/ knowledge or skill gained from doing something Example: She has a lot of experience in cooking.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

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

definitely
definition
democratic
department
depression
developing
difference
difficulty
disability
discipline
discussion
distribute
efficiency
electronic
elementary
employment
enterprise
especially
evaluation
eventually
everything
everywhere
exhibition
experience

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