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Investing in Trust (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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agricultural

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(adj) /ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/ related to farming or agriculture Example: The agricultural land is very fertile.

championship

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(n) /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ a competition to determine the best team or player in a sport Example: The team won the championship last year.

characterize

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(v) /ˈkærəktəraɪz/ to describe or define the special qualities or features of someone or something Example: We can characterize the dog by its big ears.

circumstance

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(n) /ˈsɜr.kəm.stæns/ a fact or condition connected with a situation Example: Every circumstance is important for the story.

conservative

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(adj) /kənˈsɜrvətɪv/ holding traditional values and being cautious about change Example: My grandmother is very conservative in her views.

considerable

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(adj) /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/ large in amount or degree Example: She has a considerable amount of homework.

construction

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(n) /kənˈstrʌkʃən/ the process of building something, like a building or a road Example: The construction of the new school will start next month.

contemporary

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(adj) /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/ relating to the present time or recent times Example: Her art is very contemporary.

contribution

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(n) /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/ something given or provided to help or improve a situation Example: Her donation was a great contribution to the charity.

conventional

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(adj) /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/ following accepted standards or practices; traditional Example: She wore a conventional dress to the party.

conversation

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(n) /ˌkɒnvərˈseɪʃən/ a talk or exchange of ideas between two or more people Example: I had a nice conversation with my friend.

distribution

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(n) /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/ the way in which something is shared or spread among a group of people Example: The distribution of candy was fair.

dramatically

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(adv) /drəˈmætɪkli/ in a way that is sudden and extreme Example: The weather changed dramatically last night.

headquarters

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(n) /ˈhɛdˌkwɔr·tərz/ the main office or center of activity for an organization Example: The company headquarters is in New York.

increasingly

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(adv) /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/ more and more; to a greater degree Example: The weather is getting increasingly warm.

independence

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(n) /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ the state of being free from the control of others Example: The country celebrated its independence.

intellectual

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(adj) /ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl/ relating to the ability to think and understand easily Example: He is an intellectual person.

intelligence

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(n) /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/ the ability to learn, understand, and make decisions Example: She has a lot of intelligence.

intervention

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(n) /ˌɪn.tɚˈvɛn.ʃən/ the act of becoming involved in a situation to change or help it Example: The teacher's intervention helped the students learn better.

introduction

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(n) /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ the act of starting or making something known Example: The teacher gave an introduction to the lesson.

investigator

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(n) /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtər/ a person who examines things closely to find out information or solve problems Example: The investigator looked for clues.

manufacturer

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(n) /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/ a person or company that makes products to sell Example: The manufacturer produces many toys.

neighborhood

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(n) /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/ a place where people live near each other Example: I love my neighborhood.

nevertheless

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(adv) /ˌnɛv(ə)rðəˈlɛs/ used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said Example: It was raining; nevertheless, we went for a walk.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

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

agricultural
championship
characterize
circumstance
conservative
considerable
construction
contemporary
contribution
conventional
conversation
distribution
dramatically
headquarters
increasingly
independence
intellectual
intelligence
intervention
introduction
investigator
manufacturer
neighborhood
nevertheless

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