F2F Class Notes 5th April (Raph)

Vocabulary

Touché (excl): 1- used to admit that someone has made a good point against you in an argument or discussion:
E.g.: “You say we should support British industries, but you always drink French wines.” “Touché.”

Exclamation (n): 1- something you say or shout suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc..
E.g.: We all jumped up from our seats, with exclamations of surprise.

Obsolete (adj): 1- not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable:
E.g.: Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.

Technical (n): 1- relating to the knowledge and methods of a particular subject or job.
E.g.: Personally, I found some parts of the book a little too technical to follow.

Technology (n): 1- (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries.
E.g.: What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.

Subordinate (n): 1- having a lower or less important position:
E.g.: The individual’s needs are subordinate to those of the group.

Hierarchy (n): 1- a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance.
E.g.: He rose quickly through the political hierarchy to become party leader.

High-end (adj): 1- intended for people who want very good quality products and who do not mind how much they cost.
E.g.: The company specializes in high-end electronic products.

Grammar

(Original – Edited)

He will say something judgement. – He will make a judgement. / He will judge. 

Pronunciation

Buffet: /bəˈfeɪ/

Cuisine: /kwɪˈziːn/

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