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What term describes a situation where someone has a strong feeling of envy about another person's advantages?
Which of the following terms refers to organizations that provide meals to those in need?
What is the term for an individual who participates in generating ideas or solutions by working together with others?
Which word refers to the act of providing money to someone with the expectation that it will be paid back?
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What term describes the amount of money brought in by a business from its operations?
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Which term describes the act of contributing time and effort for a cause without the expectation of monetary reward?
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What term refers to a significant trend that is becoming less common?
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Which term refers to a position generally associated with constructing or maintaining pipelines and other systems for water and sewage?
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What does the term 'mortgage' specifically refer to?
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Which term best describes an individual who has specific expertise in technology and its practical applications?
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What term refers to the feeling of being envious or resentful of someone's advantages?
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Which term describes the act of reducing in size, amount, or degree?
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Which term best describes the state of being involved in a collaboration or cooperative effort?
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What term describes a situation where someone has borrowed money and owes repayment?
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Which word refers to a condition in which a certain trend is becoming increasingly prevalent?
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The homeowner decided to volunteer at the local ______ to help the community.
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In the recent project, our ______ allowed us to combine our ideas and skills effectively.
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The plumber started his career as a ______ to learn the trade.
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She felt ______ when her innovative idea was dismissed by her peers.
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The ______ in the small neighborhood was behind on payments and faced the risk of losing their home.
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The project faced a serious ______ between team members that needed to be resolved.
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Many people choose to ______ to help those in need during times of crisis.
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The inventor's ideas were ______ and became popular in various industries.
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The ______ in urban areas often have inadequate living conditions and limited resources.
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To make a sound financial decision, one must assess whether they can ______ the monthly payments.
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What does 'Appreciate' mean?
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Which of the following refers to an individual who is envious?
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What does 'Soup Kitchen' refer to?
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A 'Conflict' is always negative.
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What is a 'Plumbing apprentice'?
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What does 'Widespread' indicate?
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What is meant by the term 'Mortgage'?
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What does 'Afford' mean?
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Which of these is a synonym for 'Invest'?
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To _____ means to give money temporarily expecting it to be paid back later.
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Study Notes
Unit 1 Vocabulary
- Appreciate: To recognize and value something positively.
- Jealous: Feeling envious or resentful of someone else's possessions or advantages.
- Homeowner: An individual who owns their own dwelling.
- Soup Kitchen: A place where meals are provided for free to those in need.
- Witness: Someone who sees an event occur and can provide testimony about it.
- Volunteer: To offer to do something willingly without payment.
- Collaboration: Working together to achieve a common goal.
- Conflict: A disagreement or clash between individuals or groups.
- Stand back from: To distance oneself physically or emotionally from a situation.
- Plumbing apprentice: Someone learning the trade of plumbing under the guidance of a skilled plumber.
- Engineer: A person who designs and builds structures, machines, or systems.
- Institution: An established organization with a specific purpose, often of a public nature.
Unit 2 Vocabulary
- Widespread: Existing or happening over a large area or affecting many people.
- Guts: Courage and determination.
- Stand out: To be noticeable or different from others.
- Lone: Existing alone, without others.
- Ridiculed: To make fun of someone or something.
- Trends: General directions or patterns of change over time.
- Increasing: Becoming larger in number or amount.
- Shrinking: Becoming smaller in size or amount.
- Percentage: A part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100.
- Risky: Likely to result in danger, loss, or failure.
- Revenue: Income generated from a business or activity.
- Originate: To begin or come into existence.
- Technical guru: An expert in a particular technical field.
Unit 3 Vocabulary
- Decreasing: Becoming smaller in number or amount.
- Shack: A small, simply constructed dwelling, often in poor condition.
- Slum: An overcrowded, poverty-stricken area of a city.
- Loans: Sums of money lent at interest.
- Mortgage: A loan secured by property, typically used to buy a house.
- Counsel: To give advice or guidance.
- Invest: To put money into something with the expectation of profit.
- Lend: To give something temporarily, with the expectation of its return.
- Owe: To be in debt to someone.
- Afford: To have enough money to pay for something.
- Borrow: To take something temporarily, with the intention of returning it.
- Opportunity: A chance to do something or achieve something good.
Unit 1 Vocabulary
- Appreciate: To recognize and value something. A homeowner might appreciate the work of a plumbing apprentice.
- Jealous: To feel envy or resentment towards someone or something. Someone might be jealous of a homeowner's new car.
- Homeowner: A person who owns their own home. A homeowner might hire a plumbing apprentice to fix a leak.
- Soup Kitchen: A place that provides free meals to the poor. A volunteer might help out at a soup kitchen to feed those in need.
- Witness: To see or observe an event. A witness might testify in court about what they saw.
- Volunteer: To offer to do something without pay. Volunteers can help at soup kitchens or other charitable organizations.
- Collaboration: Working together towards a common goal. A plumbing apprentice might collaborate with an engineer on a construction project.
- Conflict: A disagreement or argument. There might be a conflict between a homeowner and a contractor over the cost of a project.
- Stand Back From: To take a step back and observe a situation objectively. An engineer might stand back from a project to see the bigger picture.
- Plumbing Apprentice: Someone learning the trade of plumbing. A plumbing apprentice might work under a master plumber.
- Engineer: A person who designs, builds, and maintains engines, machines, structures, and systems. An engineer might design a building's plumbing system.
- Institution: An organization that has a specific purpose, such as a school or a hospital. A soup kitchen might be run by a charitable institution.
Unit 2 Vocabulary
- Widespread: Found or happening over a large area. There might be a widespread trend of people using smartphones.
- Guts: Courage and determination. It takes guts to start a business or pursue a risky venture.
- Stand Out: To be different or noticeable. A new product might stand out from its competition in design or functionality.
- Lone: Single and isolated. A lone entrepreneur might start a business with no partners.
- Ridiculed: To make fun of someone. Businesses with new ideas may be ridiculed by competitors.
- Trends: The general direction of change or development. There are increasing trends towards renewable energy.
- Increasing: Becoming larger in size or amount. The percentage of people using the internet is increasing.
- Shrinking: Becoming smaller in size or amount. The percentage of people smoking cigarettes is shrinking.
- Percentage: A part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100. A high percentage of people use social media.
- Risky: Involving the possibility of danger or loss. Investing in a startup company can be risky.
- Revenue: The income that a business generates. A business might increase its revenue by selling more products or services.
- Originate: To begin or come into existence. A new technology might originate from a research lab.
- Technical Guru: An expert in a particular technology or field. A technical guru might know how to fix a complex computer problem.
Unit 3 Vocabulary
- Decreasing: Becoming smaller in size or amount. The cost of solar panels is decreasing.
- Shack: A small, poorly built hut or shed. People living in poverty may live in shacks or slums.
- Slum: A densely populated area with poor housing and sanitation. People living in slums may have limited access to essential services.
- Loans: Money that is lent to someone, usually with interest. Banks provide loans to individuals or businesses.
- Mortgage: A loan taken out to buy a home. A homeowner might make monthly mortgage payments.
- Counsel: To give advice or guidance. A financial counselor might help someone manage their money.
- Invest: To put money into something with the hope of making a profit. People can invest in stocks, bonds, or real estate.
- Lend: To give something to someone, with the expectation of being repaid. A friend might lend you money.
- Owe: To be in debt to someone. You might owe money to a bank or credit card company.
- Afford: To have enough money to buy something. People may not be able to afford to buy a house.
- Borrow: To take something from someone, usually with the promise of returning it. People might borrow money from a friend.
- Opportunity: A chance to do something or to improve one’s situation. Going to college is an opportunity to learn new skills and get a better job.
Unit 1
- Appreciate means to recognize the value or importance of something.
- Jealous refers to a feeling of envy or resentment towards someone else's possessions or achievements.
- A homeowner is someone who owns their own home.
- A Soup Kitchen provides free meals, primarily soup, to those in need.
- A witness is someone who sees or hears an event and can provide an account of it.
- A volunteer is someone who offers their time or services for free, without being paid.
- Collaboration is the act of working together to achieve a common goal.
- Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument.
- Stand back from means to create distance from something or someone, often to avoid being involved in a conflict.
- A Plumbing apprentice is someone who is learning the trade of plumbing under the guidance of a skilled plumber.
- An engineer is someone who designs and builds structures, machines, or systems.
- An institution is a large organization, such as a school, hospital, or government, that is established to serve a specific purpose.
Unit 2
- Widespread means something is common or prevalent over a large area.
- Guts refers to courage or determination.
- Stand out means to be noticeable or different from others.
- Lone means being alone or without companions.
- Ridiculed means to be mocked or laughed at.
- Trends are general patterns or tendencies in a particular area, such as fashion or technology.
- Increasing means becoming larger or greater in number or amount.
- Shrinking means becoming smaller in size or amount.
- Percentage is a way of representing a part of a whole as a fraction of 100.
- Risky means something is likely to involve danger or harm.
- Revenue is the income that a business receives from its operations.
- Originate means to start or come into existence.
- A technical guru is an expert in a particular technology or technical field.
Unit 3
- Decreasing means becoming smaller or fewer in number or amount.
- A Shack is a small, poorly built dwelling, often made of wood or corrugated metal.
- A Slum is a densely populated area with substandard housing and living conditions.
- Loans are sums of money that are lent to borrowers, who usually have to pay interest on the amount borrowed.
- A Mortgage is a loan that is used to purchase a property.
- Counsel means to advise or guide someone.
- Invest means to commit money or resources to something with the expectation of a future profit.
- Lend means to give something to someone with the expectation that it will be returned.
- Owe means to have a debt or obligation to someone else.
- Afford means to have enough money or resources to buy or pay for something.
- Borrow means to obtain something from someone with the promise to return it.
- Opportunity is a chance for something good or favorable to happen.
Unit 1
- Appreciate - To value and recognize the worth of something or someone.
- Jealous - Feeling unhappy or resentful when someone else has something you want.
- Homeowner - A person who owns their home.
- Soup Kitchen - A place that provides free meals to the needy.
- Witness - A person who sees an event and can provide information about it.
- Volunteer - To offer to do work without pay.
- Collaboration - Working together with others to achieve a common goal.
- Conflict - A disagreement or argument.
- Stand back from - To distance oneself from something.
- Plumbing apprentice - A person learning the trade of plumbing.
- Engineer - A person trained in engineering, the application of science and mathematics to solve problems.
- Institution - A large and established organization, such as a university or government.
Unit 2
- Widespread - Existing or happening over a large area or among many people.
- Guts - Courage and determination.
- Stand out - To be different or noticeable compared to others.
- Lone - Single and alone.
- Ridiculed - To make fun of someone or something.
- Trends - Fashions or general directions of change.
- Increasing - Growing in size or number.
- Shrinking - Becoming smaller in size.
- Percentage - A part or share of a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100.
- Risky - Involving danger or the possibility of harm.
- Revenue - Income generated by a business or organization.
- Originate - To come from or begin in a particular place.
- Technical guru - A person with a high level of expertise in a technical field.
Unit 3
- Decreasing - Becoming smaller in size or number.
- Shack - A small, poorly built hut.
- Slum - A deprived urban area with substandard housing.
- Loans - Money borrowed with the agreement to repay it later.
- Mortgage - A loan to buy a property, secured against the property itself.
- Counsel - Advice or guidance given by someone.
- Invest - To put money into something with the expectation of making a profit.
- Lend - To give something to someone temporarily, expecting it back later.
- Owe - To have a debt to someone.
- Afford - To have enough money to buy something.
- Borrow - To take something from someone with the promise of returning it later.
- Opportunity - A chance to do something or achieve something.
Unit 1 Vocabulary
- Appreciate: To value or recognize the worth of something.
- Jealous: Feeling resentful or envious of someone else's success or possessions.
- Homeowner: A person who owns a house or other place of residence.
- Soup Kitchen: A place that provides free meals, typically soup, to the poor or homeless.
- Witness: A person who sees an event happen.
- Volunteer: To offer to do something without being paid.
- Collaboration: The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal.
- Conflict: A serious disagreement or argument.
- Stand Back From: To distance oneself from a situation or event.
- Plumbing Apprentice: Someone learning the trade of installing and repairing plumbing systems.
- Engineer: A person trained in engineering, which involves the design, construction, and operation of structures, machines, and systems.
- Institution: A large, established organization, such as a school, hospital, or government agency.
Unit 2 Vocabulary
- Widespread: Found or happening over a large area or among many people.
- Guts: Courage and determination.
- Stand Out: To be noticeable or different compared to others.
- Lone: Single and alone.
- Ridiculed: To make fun of or mock someone.
- Trends: General tendencies or patterns of change.
- Increasing: Growing or becoming larger in number or size.
- Shrinking: Becoming smaller in size or number.
- Percentage: A part of a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100.
- Risky: Involving the possibility of danger or loss.
- Revenue: The income generated by a business or organization.
- Originate: To begin or come into existence.
- Technical Guru: A person who is an expert in a particular technical field.
Unit 3 Vocabulary
- Decreasing: Becoming smaller in size or number.
- Shack: A small, poorly built house or hut.
- Slum: A densely populated, impoverished area with poor housing conditions
- Loans: Money that is borrowed, usually with interest, and must be repaid.
- Mortgage: A loan taken out to buy a house or other property.
- Counsel: Advice or guidance given by a person.
- Invest: To put money into something with the hope of making a profit.
- Lend: To give something to someone, expecting it to be returned.
- Owe: To have a debt or obligation to pay someone.
- Afford: To have enough money to buy or pay for something.
- Borrow: To take something that you intend to return.
- Opportunity: A chance or possibility to do something or to achieve something.
Unit 1 Vocabulary
- Appreciate: To recognize and value something or someone
- Jealous: Feeling envious or resentful of someone else's possessions or advantages
- Homeowner: A person who owns their home
- Soup Kitchen: A place that provides free meals to the poor
- Witness: To see or observe an event
- Volunteer: To offer to work or help without pay
- Collaboration: Working together with others to achieve a common goal
- Conflict: A serious disagreement or argument
- Stand back from: To distance oneself from a situation
- Plumbing apprentice: Someone learning the trade of plumbing
- Engineer: A person who designs and builds machines or structures
- Institution: A large organization, such as a school or hospital
Unit 2 Vocabulary
- Widespread: Happening or existing in many places or among many people
- Guts: Courage and determination
- Stand out: To be noticeable or different from others
- Lone: Alone; without others
- Ridiculed: Made fun of; mocked
- Trends: General directions of change or development
- Increasing: Becoming larger or greater in number
- Shrinking: Becoming smaller in size or number
- Percentage: A part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100
- Risky: Involving a high probability of danger, loss, or failure
- Revenue: The income that a business or government receives
- Originate: To begin or come into existence
- Technical guru: An expert in a particular technical field
Unit 3 Vocabulary
- Decreasing: Becoming smaller in size or number
- Shack: A small, poorly built hut or cabin
- Slum: An overcrowded, poverty-stricken area of a city
- Loans: Money that is borrowed and must be repaid with interest
- Mortgage: A loan for buying a property, like a house
- Counsel: To advise or give guidance
- Invest: To put money into something with the hope of making a profit
- Lend: To give something, especially money, to someone for a time, expecting it to be returned
- Owe: To be in debt to someone
- Afford: Have enough money to pay for something
- **Borrow:**To take something, especially money, for a time, expecting to return it
- Opportunity: A chance to do something, to make progress or succeed
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