Unit 5 Arts and media

Word

Definition

Example

percentage

A proportion or fraction of a whole, often expressed as a number out of 100

Tax is paid as a percentage of total income

fraction

A part of a whole, typically expressed as a numerator divided by a denominator

Computers can now do the same job at a fraction of the cost.

approximately

Roughly; about; nearly the same as

The journey will take approximately two hours

just over

Slightly more than; a little above

The temperature is just over 30 degrees Celsius

decrease

To become smaller in size, quantity, or value

They want to decrease their reliance on oil

increase

To become larger in size, quantity, or value

The population increased dramatically in the first half of the century

based on

Founded on or derived from a particular source or reason

The decision was made based on the available data

dilemma

A difficult choice between two equally undesirable options

She faced a dilemma when choosing between two job offers

curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something

Curiosity drove him to explore the abandoned house

digital

Involving or using numerical representation, often related to computers and technology

Digital technology has revolutionized communication

rise

To move upward or increase in level or quantity

The sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning

accidental

Happening by chance or unintentionally

The collision was purely accidental; no one was at fault

decline

To become smaller, weaker, or less in value

Car sales have declined by a quarter

deliberate

Done consciously and intentionally

His actions were a deliberate attempt to sabotage the project

waste time

To spend time unproductively or without purpose

Don't waste time; start working on your assignment

assemble

To gather or put together parts or people

We need to assemble the furniture according to the instructions

outweigh

To be greater or more significant in value or importance

The benefits of exercising regularly outweigh the effort

permit

To allow or give permission for something

You'll need a permit to park in this area

worsen

To deteriorate or become worse in condition

The weather is expected to worsen later in the day

odd

Unusual or not typical; not even

It's odd that she hasn't replied to my messages

delight

A feeling of great pleasure or happiness

The delicious dessert was a delight to our taste buds

crammed with

Filled or packed tightly with something

The room was crammed with people attending the event

catch the interest

To attract or engage someone's attention

The captivating storybook will catch the interest of young readers

let somebody go

To allow someone to leave or be released from a situation

It's time to let somebody go and move forward

prevent from

To stop or hinder someone or something from doing something

Regular exercise can prevent you from getting sick

replace

To put something new in the place of something old or worn

We need to replace the old light bulbs with energy-efficient ones

look up unfamiliar words

To search for and find the meanings of words one doesn't know

When reading, it's helpful to look up unfamiliar words in the dictionary

make notes

To write down important information or points for future reference

During the lecture, make notes of the key points

surround with

To encircle or encompass with something

The garden is surrounded with beautiful flowers

in order to

With the purpose or intention of

She studied hard in order to pass her exams

educational

Relating to the process of learning and acquiring knowledge

Educational apps can aid in learning new subjects

made-up stories

Fictional tales or narratives created from imagination

Children often enjoy hearing made-up stories at bedtime

need to be carried out

Require execution or implementation

The renovations need to be carried out next week

scientific findings

Discoveries or results obtained through scientific research

The scientific findings were published in a reputable journal

confirm

To verify or establish the accuracy or truth of something

Please confirm your attendance at the meeting

need to be convinced

Require persuasion or being made to believe in something

He needs to be convinced of the project's feasibility

expose to

To subject someone or something to a particular influence or experience

Children should not be exposed to harmful substances

make sense

To be understandable or logical

The explanation didn't make sense to me

interlinked

Connected or linked together in some way

The two concepts are interlinked and cannot be separated

custom

A traditional practice or habit that is common within a particular culture or group

Celebrating birthdays is a common custom

be rooted in

To have its origins or foundation in something

The tradition of gift-giving is rooted in ancient cultures

find out

To discover or learn about something previously unknown

We need to find out the cause of the problem

come across

To encounter or discover by chance

I came across an interesting book at the bookstore

last but not least

Referring to the final item in a list, emphasizing its importance

Last but not least, I want to thank our dedicated team

escape into

To seek refuge or distraction in something to avoid reality or stress

She likes to escape into a good book after a long day

admittedly

Acknowledging a fact, often when making a concession or admitting a drawback

Admittedly, the project took longer than expected

challenging

Difficult or requiring effort and determination

Learning a new language can be challenging but rewarding

relief

A feeling of lessening or removal of discomfort or stress

The rain brought relief from the heatwave

fictional world

An imaginary realm created in literature or the arts

The novel transports readers to a fictional world

cope with

To handle or deal with a difficult situation or challenge

She learned to cope with stress through meditation

popular with

Well-liked or favored by a particular group or audience

The new restaurant is popular with food enthusiasts

campus

The grounds or area of a school, college, or university

The campus is vast and has modern facilities

holiday destination

A place where people go for vacation or leisure travel

The beach is a popular holiday destination for tourists