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listening vocabulary

by Ibra

context = information help you understand something

euphemism = polite words make something look positive

directly = say exactly what you mean

transition = when a person changes from one situation to another

connotation = feelings suggested by a word

deceptive = (lie) make someone believe something isn't true

excessive = much more than necessary

corporate = relating to big company

reduction = decrease

fire = to force someone leave the job

compact = designed to be small and not waste space


• small

vibrant = full of activity or energy in way that exciting & attractive


• busy/noisy

vintage = old, but high quality


• old fashioned
maintenance = need repairs to be in good condition

cozy = small and comfortable


• small

major = the main subject that student studies

enroll = to officially join a school, university of course

tunnel vision = thinking about one part of something instead of all the parts

shift = a change

drop out = to leave school before you finish

strategy = a planned series of actions

supportive = giving help

management = the act of controlling someone work or time

bribe = to offer person something in order make them do something for you
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ultimately = finally, after everything done

environment = the situation that affect the way we live

volunteer = do something for free - (without getting paid)


process = a series of actions done for the result

take a chance = to do something risky

figure out = to think about a problem to find solution

controversy = a strong disagreement between people

zoo = "place where animals are kept"

preserve = to keep something from being changed or harmed

traditions = special activities existed for long time

souvenirs = things you buy to help you remember a place

stretch = to make something longer by pulling it

wrapped = folded around something

degrading = showing no respect

tourist attraction = something interesting for tourist (to watch or do)

make a living = earn money

get off the beaten path = to go somewhere that most tourists dont visit

locals = people who live in the place


have an impact = to have effect on something-someone

in the long run = far in future

way of life = custom and habits of daily living

find a compromise = to look for idea that opposing group can agree on

develop = to grow into something bigger

season = one of the four main times in the year

community = group of people who live in same town

afford = to have enough money for something

salary = money that workers receive

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