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partnership

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(n) /ˈpɑrtənʃɪp/ an agreement or relationship between two or more people or groups to work together towards a common goal Example: They started a partnership to open a new store.

performance

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(n) /pərˈfɔːrməns/ how well someone does in an activity or task Example: The student's performance in class is very good.

personality

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(n) /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ɪ.ti/ the special qualities or traits that make someone unique or different from others Example: Her personality is very friendly.

perspective

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(n) /pərˈspɛktɪv/ a way of looking at or thinking about something Example: She has a different perspective on the problem.

politically

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(adv) /pəˈlɪtɪkli/ in a way that relates to politics or government Example: The group spoke politically about the new laws.

possibility

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(n) /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlɪti/ the chance that something may happen or be true Example: There is a possibility of rain today.

potentially

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(adv) /pəˈtɛnʃəli/ possibly; something that could happen but is not certain Example: It could potentially rain tomorrow.

preparation

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(n) /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/ the process of getting ready for something Example: The preparation for the party takes a long time.

publication

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(n) /ˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ a book, magazine, or newspaper that is printed and made available for people to read Example: She writes a publication every month.

quarterback

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(n) /ˈkwɔrtərˌbæk/ a player in football who throws the ball and leads the team on the field Example: The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

recognition

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(n) /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ the act of being recognized or noticed for something good you have done Example: She received recognition for her hard work.

requirement

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(n) /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/ something that is needed or must be done Example: A driver's license is a requirement to drive a car.

reservation

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(n) /ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən/ a feeling of doubt or concern about something Example: I have a reservation about this plan.

responsible

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(adj) /rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/ having a duty to take care of something or someone Example: She is responsible for her little brother.

restriction

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(n) /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/ a rule or limit that controls what is allowed or not allowed Example: There is a restriction on playing loud music at night.

scholarship

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(n) /ˈskɒl.ə.ʃɪp/ a sum of money given to a student to help pay for their education Example: She received a scholarship for her college education.

significant

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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ important or large enough to be noticed or to have an effect Example: This is a significant event.

substantial

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(adj) /səbˈstænʧəl/ large in amount or importance Example: She has a substantial amount of money.

temperature

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(n) /ˈtɛmpərətʃər/ a measure of how hot or cold something is Example: The temperature today is very warm.

traditional

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(adj) /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/ related to customs or ways of doing things that have been done for a long time Example: They wear traditional clothes for the festival.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

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

partnership
performance
personality
perspective
politically
possibility
potentially
preparation
publication
quarterback
recognition
requirement
reservation
responsible
restriction
scholarship
significant
substantial
temperature
traditional

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