Key Words - Future of English
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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Example
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booming
(adj) |
having a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth
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Before the crash in 1929, the American economy was booming.
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colossal
(adj) |
extremely large
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When they were first built, the Pyramids must have seemed absolutely colossal.
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foremost
(adj) |
most prominent in importance or position
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Professor Peterson is the foremost psychologist in his field.
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foster
(verb) |
encourage or promote the development of something
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We need to foster good relations with other universities.
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fragment
(verb) |
cause to break into smaller parts (fragments (noun))
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The CEO decided to fragment our department into several smaller ones.
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inch
(noun) |
a unit of linear measurement (about 2.5cm)
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In the U.S. everybody still uses inches to measure things.
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lexicographer
(noun) |
a person who compiles dictionaries
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In the 19th century there were many lexicographers trying to organize the English language.
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local
(adj) |
a particular area, neighborhood or region
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Big out of town shopping malls aren't good for the local economy.
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multitude
(noun) |
a large number of people or things
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There are a multitude of reasons why we shouldn't sign the contract.
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premier
(adj) |
first in importance, order, or position
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This place is the premier seafood restaurant in the whole of Singapore.
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prevailing
(adj) |
existing at a particular time / having the most appeal or influence
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The prevailing opinion of our staff is to remain an independent company.
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publication
(noun) |
a book, journal, music album, website, etc, issued for public sale
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I have researched through several publications to find this information.
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