Six Minute English

Question 1

coin

Answer 1

v/ to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time.

The term obesity was coined in the middle of the 20th century as a concerted effort by medical doctors to say: this is a medical issue.

:: sözcük/ifade oluşturmak

Question 2

attribute

Answer 2

n/ a quality, characteristic or feature that someone has.

In the west especially, being fat or overweight is thought of as a personal attribute

:: nitelik

Question 3

scorn

Answer 3

n/ a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value.
(≈ comtempt, disdain)

Being obese leads some to treat them with scorn.
She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.

:: hor görme, aşağılama

Question 4

implicit

Answer 4

j/ suggested but not communicated directly.
(opp: explicit)

He interpreted her comments as an implicit criticism of the government.

:: üstü kapalı, imalı