Levels 4-6 Week 2 Flashcards
Common knowledge
Definition: Information that most people know.
Example: It’s common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health.
Concentrate
Definition: To focus on something carefully.
Example: She needs a quiet place to concentrate on her homework.
Consequences
Definition: Results or effects of an action, often negative.
Example: If you don’t study, the consequences could be failing the exam.
Cram
Definition: To study a lot in a short period before a test.
Example: He crammed all night for the math exam.
Cut down on
Definition: To reduce the amount of something.
Example: I need to cut down on sugar to stay healthy.
Demand for
Definition: The need or desire for something in the market.
Example: There is a high demand for new smartphones every year.
Disabled
Definition: Having a physical or mental condition that makes it harder to do certain things.
Example: The school has ramps for disabled students in wheelchairs.
Distract
Definition: To take someone’s attention away from something.
Example: The noise from the street distracted me while I was working.
Drop out of
Definition: To leave school or a course before finishing it.
Example: He dropped out of college to start his own business.
Entry-level position
Definition: A job that requires little experience and is often for beginners.
Example: She got an entry-level position at the company right after graduating.