Vocabulary 6

Vocabulary 6

approachap·proach (Ã prchÆ), v.t.1. move closer2. treat something a

particular way 3. almost reach4. come closer in time

approachap·proach (Ã prchÆ), v.t.

approachap·proach (Ã prchÆ), v.t.1. I move closer

to move closer to somebody or something He motioned to us to approach.

2. T treat something a particular wayBen approached the burden of getting a job optimistically.

3. T almost reachto be almost at a particular level or stateTemperatures will approach 100° tomorrow.

4. I come closer in timeto come nearer in time to something

As spring approaches I notice people smiling more.


The lawyers were asked to approach the bench.

Her beau kissed Sylvia when he approached her.

Ben approached the burden of getting a job with a new spirit.


Spoken: 3000 • Written: 20001 MOVE TOWARD [I,T] to move toward or nearer to someone or something:• Three people approached me, asking for money.• When I approached, the deer immediately ran away.2 ASK [T] to ask someone for something, or ask them to do something, especially when you are not sure they will be

interested:• Nash has already been approached by several pro football teams. [approach sb/sth about (doing) sth]:• The company confirmed that it had been approached about a merger. --see also APPROACHABLE3 FUTURE EVENT [I,T] if an event or a particular time approaches, or you approach it, it is coming nearer and will happen

soon:• Everyone prepared celebrations as the year 2000 approached.• Warren was in his late fifties and approaching retirement.4 ALMOST REACH STH [I,T] to almost reach a particular high level or amount, or an extreme condition or state:• Temperatures could approach 100° today.5 DEAL WITH [T] to begin to deal with a difficult situation in a particular way or with a particular attitude:• Researchers are looking for new ways to approach the problem.


detectde·tect (di tektÆ)

v.t.1. T notice something hard to

see, hear, etc.

2. work on crimes


v.t.

detectde·tect (di tektÆ), v.t.

1. T notice something hard to see, hear, etc.to notice or discover the existence of something

2. work on crimesto investigate crimes or other matters the way a detective would

detectde·tect (di tektÆ), v.t.• verb [T]• to notice or discover something, especially

something that is not easy to see, hear etc.:• Many forms of cancer can be cured if detected

early.• Though the yellow tomatoes are pretty, I couldn't

detect much difference in flavor.


v.t.The lawyers were asked to approach the bench.




v.t.

defectde·fect (dÆfekt) n.

1. something wrong with someone; something wrong with something

2. personal flaw



1. something missing that makes what it’spart of not perfectan absence, a lack, a flaw, a failing, a blemish, especially one that still allows the imperfect thing to function, however imperfectly

2. personal flawa personal failing, weakness, or shortcoming, especially in character


defectde·fect (n. dÆfekt, di fektÆ; v. di fektÆ),

n.• noun [C]• a fault or a lack of something that means that

something is not perfect:• • All the cars are tested for defects before they

leave the factory.• • a birth defect --compare DEFECTIVE


The lawyers were asked to approach the bench.




employeeem·ploy·ee (em ploiÆ) n.

a paid worker


employeeem·ploy·ee (em ploiÆ) n.a paid worker

somebody who is paid by somebody else to do work


• 1. Directions from Friend’s house to the Library.

• 2. Directions from Art Park to the Shirt Store.

• 3. Go from the Restaurant to the Doctor’s Office.

• 4. Go from Friend’s house to Doctor’s Office.

• 5. Go from Doctor’s Office to Shirt Store• 6. Go from Library to Doctor’s Office

employeeem·ploy·ee (em ploiÆ, em ploi Æ,

emÅploi Æ), n.• noun [C] Spoken: 2000 • Written: 1000• someone who is paid to work for someone else:• • a government employee.• • The restrooms are for employees only.• • Sara gets an employee discount at Carson's.


neglectne·glect (ni glektÆ) v.t.

1. not care for something properly

2. fail to do something

neglectne·glect (ni glektÆ),

v.t.

neglectne·glect (ni glektÆ), v.t.1. T not care for something properly

to fail to give the proper or required care and attention to somebody or something

2. I fail to do somethingto fail to do something, especially because of carelessness or forgetfulness

I neglected to tell you that I won’t be here next week.

neglectne·glect (ni glektÆ), v.t.• verb [T]• 1 to not take care of someone or something very well:• • Each year 700,000 children are abused or neglected.• • Soon, Barker was neglecting the farm and spending most of his time in the casino.• 2 to not pay enough attention to someone or something:• • My career was all-important, and my family got neglected.• • The President had been criticized for neglecting domestic issues.• 3 to not do something or forget to do it, often because you are lazy or

careless:• • Four security guards were accused of neglecting their duties. [neglect to do sth]:• • Planners apparently neglected to consider future water and electricity requirements.

deceivede·ceive (di svÆ)

v.t1. trick somebody on purpose

2. fool yourself

3. be sexually unfaithful


v.t

deceivede·ceive (di svÆ) v.t

1. T trick somebody on purposeto mislead somebody or hide the truth deliberately

2. T fool yourselfto convince yourself of something that is not true

3. T be sexually unfaithfulto be unfaithful to a spouse or sexual partner

deceivede·ceive (di svÆ), v., -ceived, -ceiv·ing. –v.t.• verb [I,T]• 1 to make someone believe something that is not true in order to get what you

want:• • Kyl said voters had been deceived by supporters of the new bill. [deceive sb into doing

sth]:• • Thousands of home buyers were deceived into buying homes at inflated prices.• 2 looks/appearances can be deceiving used to say that the way someone or

something looks may make you believe something about them that is not true:• • The car looks just like any old station wagon. But looks can be deceiving: this is the only

taxicab in Trinity County.• 3 deceive yourself to pretend to yourself that something is not true, because you

do not want to accept the truth:• • Many parents deceive themselves about their children's behavior.• deceiver noun [C] --see also DECEPTION


v.t


v.t

undoubtedlyun·doubt·ed·ly (un douÆtid l)

adv.

definitely truewithout any doubt or question; so obviously true there can’t be any argument


adv.


adv.

definitely truewithout any doubt or question; so obviously true there can’t be any argument

undoubtedlyun·doubt·ed·ly (un douÆtid l) adv.• adverb [sentence adverb]• used to emphasize that something is

definitely true:• • This course of action will undoubtedly lead

to war.• undoubted adjective:• • His courage is undoubted.

popularpop·u·lar (popÆyÃ lÃr),

adj.1. liked by most people

2. well-liked

3. believed by people in general

4. inexpensive


adj.

popularpop·u·lar (popÆyÃ lÃr), adj.

1. liked by most peopleappealing to or appreciated by a wide range of people the most popular name for babies this year

2. well-likedliked by a particular person or group of people popular with young audiences

3. believed by people in generalbelieved, embraced, or perpetuated by ordinary peoplepopular myths

4. inexpensivedesigned to be affordable to people on average incomes a new popular car


adj.

popularpop·u·lar (popÆyÃ lÃr), adj.• adjective Spoken: 2000 • Written: 1000• 1 liked by a lot of people:• • The Sears Tower is a popular tourist destination.• • Hilary was the most popular girl at school.• • Jazz has been popular in Japan since the 1960s. [+ with]:• • Baggy jeans are now popular with teenagers. --opposite UNPOPULAR• 2 popular belief/opinion/misconception a belief, opinion etc. that a lot of people have:• • Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not colorblind (= although many people believe that dogs are colorblind,

they really are not).• 3 [only before noun] relating to ordinary people, or intended for ordinary people:• • "Cracker Jacks" are a snack with a long history in American popular culture.• • popular entertainment such as TV --see also POP MUSIC• 4 [only before noun] done by a lot of people in a society, group etc.:• • Opposition leaders are calling for a popular uprising (= violent action by a lot of people) against the government.• 5 that'll make you popular with sb SPOKEN used when telling someone that other people will be

annoyed with them:• • You're giving a test on Monday? That'll make you popular with your students.


adj.


adj.

thoroughthor·ough (thûrÆ) adj.1. extremely careful to do

something right

2.done in a complete way

thoroughthor·ough (thûrÆ)

adj.

thoroughthor·ough (thûrÆ) adj.

1. extremely careful to do something right extremely careful and accurate in doing something She’s very thorough in her research methods.

2. done in a complete waycomplete in every detail and carried out with care The doctor gave me a thorough examination.


adj.

thoroughthor·ough (thûrÆ) adj.• adjective• 1 including every possible detail:• • Building inspectors should have a thorough knowledge of

construction materials.• • The report was thorough and detailed.• 2 careful to do things correctly, so that you avoid mistakes:• • Researchers have to be very thorough to make sure lab results

are accurate.• • a thorough investigation• 3 a thorough pest/nuisance/mess used to emphasize the bad

qualities of someone or something --see also THOROUGHLY

clientcli·ent (klÆÃnt), n.

1.somebody using a professional service

2.user of social service agency3.customer

clientcli·ent (klÆÃnt),

n.

clientcli·ent (klÆÃnt), n.

1. somebody using a professional servicea person or organization taking advice from an attorney, accountant, or other professional person

2. user of social service agencysomebody who uses the services of a social services agency

3. customera person or organization to whom goods or services are provided and sold

clientcli·ent (klÆÃnt), n.• noun [C] Spoken: 2000 • Written: 2000• 1 someone who pays for services or advice from a

professional person, such as a lawyer or ARCHITECT, or from a company or organization:

• • Kilmer's attorney, Ralph Loeb, said that his client should not have to pay the government anything. --compare CUSTOMER

• 2 someone who receives money, food, or help from a WELFARE organization or CHARITY (= organization that helps people):

• • Case workers deal with as many as a dozen clients a day.• 3 TECHNICAL a computer on a network that receives

information from a SERVER (= main computer that contains information that the others use)


n.


n.

comprehensivecom·pre·hen·sive (komÅpri

henÆsiv) adj.

1. including everything

2. inclusive

comprehensivecom·pre·hen·sive (komÅpri henÆsiv) adj.

comprehensivecom·pre·hen·sive (komÅpri henÆsiv)

adj.1. including everything

including everything, so as to be complete comprehensive knowledge of the subject

2. inclusivecovering many things or a wide areaa comprehensive survey of public opinion

comprehensivecom·pre·hen·sive (komÅpri henÆsiv), adj.• adjective• including everything that is necessary:• • The bill called for comprehensive health

insurance for all Americans.• • Jacobs is trying to make the university's policy

clearer and more comprehensive.• comprehensively adverb• comprehensiveness noun [U]



defraudde·fraud (di frôdÆ) v.t.

cheat somebody


defraudde·fraud (di frôdÆ) v.t.cheat somebody

[defraud sb/sth (out) of sth]:

to deprive somebody of money or property by dishonest means

defraudde·fraud (di frôdÆ), v.t.He used his television show to defraud his

followers of $4.8 million.





v.t.



neglectne·glect (ni glektÆ),

v.t.


v.t


adv.


adj.


adj.


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