The benefits of good posture
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Ted-Ed - vocab
mountaintop /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈtɒp/ /-t ə nˈtɑːp/ noun
the top of a mountain ˈ ice ˌ pack noun [ C ] a bag containing ice which is put on a part of a person's body to make it cool and reduce swelling conspire against sth phrasal verb ( also conspire to do sth ) If events or conditions conspire against something or conspire to do something, they combine in such a way that they spoil your plans The weather had conspired to ruin their day out. double whammy /ˌdʌb.l ̩ˈwæm.i/ noun [ C usually singular ] informal a situation when two unpleasant things happen at almost the same time Britain's farmers have faced the double whammy of a rising pound and falling agricultural prices. inhospitable /ˌɪn.hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bl ̩/ , /ˌɪn.hɑːˈspɪt ̬-/ adjective 1. not welcoming or generous to people who visit you I'll have to cook them a meal or they'll think I'm inhospitable. moderate /ˈmɒd. ə r.eɪt/ /ˈmɑː.də.reɪt/ verb [ I or T ] to (cause to) become less in size, strength, or force; to reduce something Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible. HOW TO BOOST CONFIDENCE? lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝːk/ verb 1. [ I usually + adverb or preposition ] to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong Someone was lurking in the shadows. worthwhile /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/ /ˌwɝːθ-/ adjective useful, important or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made She considers teaching a worthwhile career. self-esteem /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/ noun [ U ] belief and confidence in your own ability and value The compliments she received after the presentation boosted her self-esteem. empower /ɪmˈpaʊə r / /-ˈpaʊr/ verb [ T ] to give someone official authority or the freedom to do something This amendment empowers the president to declare an emergency for a wide range of reasons. courageous /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/ adjective having or showing courage It was a courageous decision to resign in protest at the company's pollution record. Download 143.59 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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