Unit2 Flashcards

Vocabulary

1
Q

Not only was Jake an excellent student in high school, but he ______ in
sports as well.

A

excelled

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2
Q

He has a ______ for being one of the greatest doctors in the field of neurosurgery.

A

reputation

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3
Q

My professor is a ______ economist who is often quoted in magazines.

A

prominent

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4
Q

The charity I donate to helps to build schools in ______ areas.

A

impoverished

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5
Q

Businessman and ______ Sulaiman Al-Rajhi gives millions of dollars to charities
each year.

A

philanthropist

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6
Q

renowned

A

known, respected and admired

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7
Q

comply with

A

be in accordance/agreement with, obey

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8
Q

hurdle

A

an obstacle, a problem or difficulty

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9
Q

implement

A

to put into practice, to make changes

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10
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founder

A

the person or people that establish an organization or company

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11
Q

dispute

A

strong disagreement or argument

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12
Q

endowment

A

amount of money that is given as income to an organization, group,
charity, project

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13
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assets

A

things of value that are owned by a person, or organization

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