Innovation Showdown (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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resolution

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(n) /ˌrɛz.əˈluː.ʃən/ a firm decision to do something or not do something Example: She made a resolution to exercise more.

respondent

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(n) /rɪˈspɒndənt/ a person who answers questions or gives information, especially in a survey or contest Example: The respondent answered all the questions.

restaurant

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(n) /ˈrɛstərɒnt/ a place where people go to buy and eat food Example: We go to a restaurant for dinner.

retirement

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(n) /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/ the time in someone's life when they stop working and leave their job, usually because they are old enough Example: Her retirement was a happy time for her.

revolution

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(n) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/ a big change or event that makes things different, like in politics or technology Example: The revolution changed the country's government.

scientific

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(adj) /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ related to science or based on facts Example: The scientific method helps us learn about the world.

settlement

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(n) /ˈsɛt əl mənt/ an agreement reached by two or more parties Example: They reached a settlement about the house.

specialist

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(n) /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ a person who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject or field Example: The doctor is a specialist in heart diseases.

statistics

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(n) /stəˈtɪs.tɪks/ a collection of data or numbers used to analyze something Example: The teacher showed us statistics from the survey.

strengthen

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(v) /ˈstrɛŋθən/ to make something stronger or more powerful Example: You can strengthen your muscles by exercising.

subsequent

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(adj) /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/ coming after something in time or order Example: The subsequent event was very exciting.

successful

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(adj) /səkˈsɛsfəl/ doing well or achieving the desired result Example: She is a successful student.

sufficient

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(adj) /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ enough; having what is needed for a particular purpose Example: She has sufficient money for the trip.

suggestion

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(n) /səˈdʒɛs.tʃən/ an idea or plan that someone proposes to someone else Example: She has a good suggestion for the project.

surprising

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(adj) /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/ causing wonder or astonishment; not expected Example: It was surprising to see a rainbow.

tablespoon

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(n) /ˈteɪ.bəlˌspuːn/ a large spoon used for measuring food or serving Example: I need a tablespoon of sugar.

technology

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(n) /tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/ the use of scientific knowledge and tools to solve problems or create new things Example: Technology helps us communicate better.

television

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(n) /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ a device used to receive television signals and show video and sound for entertainment or information Example: I watch my favorite show on television.

themselves

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(pronoun) /ðəmˈsɛlvz/ refers to the people already mentioned or being talked about, used for emphasis or to show that they are the ones doing something Example: They did it themselves.

throughout

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(prep) /θruˈaʊt/ in every part or during the entire time of something Example: She traveled throughout the country.

tournament

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(n) /ˈtʊrnəmənt/ a competition or series of contests where players or teams compete against each other Example: They won the tournament last week.

transition

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(n) /trænˈzɪʃən/ the process of changing from one state or condition to another Example: The transition from day to night is beautiful.

tremendous

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(adj) /trəˈmɛn.dəs/ very great in amount, scale, or intensity Example: She has a tremendous amount of energy.

ultimately

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(adv) /ˈʌltəmətli/ in the end; finally Example: Ultimately, we will make a decision.

understand

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(v) /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ to know the meaning of something or to grasp its significance Example: I understand the lesson.

university

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(n) /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/ a place where people go to learn and study after high school, usually offering degrees Example: She wants to go to university.

vulnerable

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(adj) /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/ able to be easily harmed or affected by something Example: The baby is vulnerable to cold weather.

widespread

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(adj) /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/ happening in many places or affecting many people Example: The disease is widespread in the country.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

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

resolution
respondent
restaurant
retirement
revolution
scientific
settlement
specialist
statistics
strengthen
subsequent
successful
sufficient
suggestion
surprising
tablespoon
technology
television
themselves
throughout
tournament
transition
tremendous
ultimately
understand
university
vulnerable
widespread

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