Traveler B1, Module 6, Units 6a and 6b

Mr. Herring (Turkey)
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  1. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  2. accommodation
    making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
  3. accountant
    someone who maintains and audits financial records
    Policymakers were angered that banks were given a clean bill of health by accountants just before they were rescued in the financial crisis.
  4. additional
    further or extra
  5. afford
    have the financial means to do something or buy something
  6. agency
    the state of being in action or exerting power
  7. air conditioning
    a system that keeps air cool and dry
    Larger staterooms and more amenities such as twin balconies, flat-panel TVs, and individually controlled air conditioning have become standard features.
  8. aisle
    a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
  9. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
  10. appealing
    able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
  11. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
  12. argue
    have a disagreement about something
    Many economists argued that the European Central Bank was practically obliged to cut rates.
  13. arrive
    reach a destination
  14. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  15. attack
    assault someone physically or emotionally
    Martin McGuinness said attacks on police officers would not affect political institutions.
  16. attraction
    the quality of arousing interest
  17. backpack
    a bag carried by a straps over your shoulders
    One of the suspects was caught on multiple surveillance cameras, his backpack increasingly loaded down with cash.
  18. backpacking
    carrying something in a pack on the back
    He was Lewis's best friend at university and for the last seven years he has been backpacking around the world.
  19. barge
    a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads
    Higher temperatures could also lower the levels of the Mississippi, making barge transport more expensive. Scientific American (May 6, 2013)
  20. basic
    reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible
  21. beam
    a long thick piece of material used in construction
    Roof beams have buckled and the windows are gone.
  22. book
    arrange for and reserve in advance
    It will be open every day, but security considerations mean advanced booking will be required.
  23. border
    a line that indicates a boundary
  24. bottom
    the lowest part of anything
    We kept saying it should be tops, bottoms, and shoes. Forbes (Apr 23, 2013)
  25. broaden
    extend in scope, range, or area
    "Well, bring him in," Palmer said, rising from behind his desk with a broadening smile. Seattle Times (Mar 19, 2013)
  26. campsite
    a site where people can pitch a tent
    Authorities on Tuesday found the campsite where they believe Knight, known as the North Pond Hermit in local lore, lived for up to 27 years.
  27. canal
    long and narrow strip of water for boats or for irrigation
  28. cancel
    declare null and void
  29. catch phrase
    an expression that has become memorable through popular usage
    He was the only owner with his own catch phrase: "Just win, baby!" Seattle Times (Oct 9, 2011)
  30. cause
    any entity that produces an effect
    The new study doesn't prove pressure at work caused heart problems.
  31. charge
    set or ask for a certain price
    Both airlines just so happen to charge the fewest fees in the industry, and even allow at least one free checked bag per passenger.
  32. check-in
    the act of reporting your presence
    Queues formed as some staff abandoned check-in desks while unionists shouted in the airport.
  33. chemist
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
    These women were typically nurses, chemists, cleaners, hairdressers or beauticians.
  34. choice
    the act of selecting
    Later, tougher types make seemingly misguided choices, too.
  35. comfort
    a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
  36. commonplace
    completely ordinary and unremarkable
    “On average, one in six African mothers is likely to lose a newborn baby, a commonplace but largely untold tale of grief.”
  37. conference
    a prearranged meeting for consultation or discussion
  38. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  39. construct
    make by combining materials and parts
  40. copy
    a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
    Before long, a million copies were sold in 17 languages.
  41. cost
    value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
    But the cheaper labour costs and property prices have magnetised Bulgaria's own influx of entrepreneurs.
  42. costly
    having a high price
    High-technology manufacturers face added political pressure to resist moving coveted skilled jobs to less costly markets.
  43. counter
    a table over which business is transacted
    It was as easy as not answering a phone call or not picking up the letter lying on the counter. Slate (May 16, 2013)
  44. course
    education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
    Money ran out, and he attended beauty school after seeing an ad promising $100-a-week jobs to anyone who finished a six-month course.
  45. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
  46. decorate
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  47. deposit
    the act of putting something somewhere
  48. designer
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
  49. detail
    a small part considered separately from the whole
    Pfeiffer confirmed the meeting but declined to provide details.
  50. discount
    an amount or percentage deducted
  51. doubt
    the state of being unsure of something
  52. drugstore
    a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
    The drugstore chain had been testing the concept in nine Detroit pharmacies. Seattle Times (Mar 1, 2013)
  53. economical
    using the minimum of time or resources for effectiveness
  54. electrician
    a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
    HMRC, which has previously targeted doctors, dentists, plumbers and electricians, is now looking at football coaches.
  55. employment
    the state of having a job
  56. enable
    provide the means to perform some task
  57. energizing
    the activity of causing to have energy and be active
    Eating a balanced breakfast and including energizing snacks is key in maintaining energy levels.
  58. engineer
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
    Scientists and engineers no longer work anonymously in backrooms.
  59. enjoyable
    affording satisfaction or pleasure
    Robert Redford's unlikely but hugely enjoyable 1992 computer caper movie.
  60. episode
    a happening that is distinctive in a series of events
  61. existent
    having existence or being or actuality
    One solid fact was existent—there had been foul play. Delannoy, Burford
  62. expand
    extend in one or more directions
  63. exploration
    travel for the purpose of discovery
  64. expose
    make visible or apparent
  65. extra
    something additional of the same kind
    They do have some extra time on their hands.
  66. fantasy
    imagination unrestricted by reality
  67. fare
    the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
  68. fictional
    related to or involving imaginative literary work
    Sadly, the biggest art crime in US history was not a fictional one starring George Clooney but the real thing.
  69. firstly
    before anything else
    Firstly, publish the wages of players, as they do in the US sports, so there is no mystique about salaries.
  70. flexible
    able to bend easily
  71. flyer
    someone who travels by air
    Credit card points, airline frequent flyer miles — many of these rewards have expiration dates.
  72. following
    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
    Police said two men had been arrested following the protest.
  73. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
  74. frequent
    coming at short intervals or habitually
  75. frequently
    many times at short intervals
    Hong Kong taxi drivers frequently round up to the nearest dollar when giving change.
  76. fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
  77. gate
    a movable barrier in a fence or wall
    Partially hidden from the street below, it creates intrigue—only the stone wall, gate, and a few plants can be seen. Southern Living (May 13, 2013)
  78. giant
    of great mass; huge and bulky
    Characters are choked, shot, stabbed, decapitated and fed head-first into a giant wood chipper.
  79. guarantee
    an unconditional commitment that something will happen
  80. guarantee
    an unconditional commitment that something will happen
  81. hand-held
    small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands
    Using a hand-held device to tap out a text message while driving has been banned in the District and 39 states, including Virginia and Maryland.
  82. hurry
    move very fast
    South Korean media reported that he left Washington in such a hurry that he did not pack his belongings in his hotel room.
  83. ideal
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  84. instance
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
  85. insurance
    protection against future loss
  86. interior
    inside and toward a center
  87. invoice
    an itemized statement of money owed for goods or services
  88. journey
    the act of traveling from one place to another
  89. logical
    based on known statements or events or conditions
  90. luggage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
  91. massage
    kneading and rubbing parts of the body
  92. mess
    a state of confusion and disorderliness
  93. minibar
    sideboard with compartments for holding bottles
    Many hotels have gotten rid of minibars altogether. Washington Post (Mar 21, 2011)
  94. mix
    an event that combines things in a mixture
    "We just want to be included in the mix," Stephens said.
  95. mode
    how something is done or how it happens
  96. mood
    a characteristic state of feeling
  97. moreover
    in addition
    Moreover, many workers are also getting into debt.
  98. musician
    someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
    Most of the best musicians dropped out of school early.
  99. national
    of or relating to or belonging to a country
  100. natural
    not artificial or imitative
    Environmental groups had opposed his nomination early on, saying they were concerned about his support for natural gas and nuclear power.
  101. none
    not any
    Runners were rushed off the course as emergency responders searched to see if any additional explosive device had been planted, but none were found.
  102. object
    a tangible and visible entity
  103. option
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
  104. order
    logical arrangement of different elements
    Here are the questions and answers, in no particular order. Scientific American (May 8, 2013)
  105. organized
    methodical and efficient in arrangement or function
  106. original
    preceding all others in time
  107. personal
    concerning an individual or his or her private life
  108. persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
  109. pharmacist
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  110. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
  111. physician
    a licensed medical practitioner
  112. physics
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions
  113. popularity
    the quality of being widely admired or sought after
    Google also revealed new figures related to the growing popularity of Android.
  114. portable
    easily or conveniently transported
  115. prove
    establish the validity of something
  116. range
    a variety of different things or activities
  117. reality
    the state of being actual
  118. receipt
    the act of receiving
  119. receptionist
    an office worker who answers calls and greets visitors
    Lawrence was not around, so the receptionist paged Mr. Battelle.
  120. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
  121. reduction
    the act of decreasing something
  122. refreshing
    imparting vitality and energy
    Cider is now being seen as a refreshing drink all year round – not just in summer.
  123. relatively
    by comparison to something else
    Relatively speaking, Niihau is actually packed with monk seals.
  124. rental
    available to rent or lease
    The left wing clipped a light pole, and the damaged airliner sheared the top off a rental car building. Seattle Times (May 15, 2013)
  125. repeatedly
    several time
    The global entertainment industry has repeatedly tried to block its activities.
  126. reporter
    a person who investigates or communicates news stories
    He told reporters Wednesday that his frustration level was “extremely high.”
  127. request
    express the need or desire for; ask for
  128. requirement
    necessary activity
  129. rest
    freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
    A doctor at the Combined Military Hospital in Savar where Begum was treated told reporters she was stable but needed rest.
  130. restore
    bring back into original existence, function, or position
  131. restrict
    limit access to
  132. restriction
    an act of limiting
  133. rider
    a traveler who actively sits and travels on an animal
  134. route
    an established line of travel or access
  135. salon
    a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work
    Statistics show that about 13 percent of high school students use tanning salons, according to the CDC. Seattle Times (Mar 7, 2013)
  136. satellite
    any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
  137. sauna
    a steam bath in which water is poured over heated rocks
    I grabbed 10 minutes in a steam room, but I could have done the sauna too. New York Times (Feb 17, 2012)
  138. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
  139. security
    the state of being free from danger or injury
  140. sight
    the ability to see; the visual faculty
  141. slightly
    to a small degree or extent
    Overall, officials say, crime in Spain has been falling slightly.
  142. spa
    a place of business with equipment and facilities for exercising and improving physical fitness
    Together, they enjoy riding horses, spa days, gardening, cooking and reading the Sunday newspaper, especially their horoscopes. Seattle Times (May 10, 2013)
  143. span
    the distance or interval between two points
  144. specialty
    a distinguishing trait
    Likewise, demand for specialty brews and premium liquors has never been better.
  145. stressful
    extremely irritating to the nerves
  146. supervision
    act or process of overseeing a person, group, or activity
    Adult supervision is recommended when working with the isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Scientific American (May 9, 2013)
  147. terminal
    occurring at or forming an end
  148. timetable
    a schedule of times of arrivals and departures
    South West Trains is running a revised timetable on a number of routes.
  149. tour
    a route all the way around a particular place or area
  150. traffic jam
    a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move
    Mumbai is known for its bad traffic jams.
  151. transport
    move something or somebody around
  152. transportation
    the act of moving something from one location to another
  153. variety
    a category of things distinguished by a common quality
  154. vegetarian
    someone who eats no meat or fish
  155. venue
    the scene of any event or action
  156. version
    something a little different from others of the same type
  157. visa
    an endorsement that allows the bearer to enter a country
    Loosening the tourist visa requirements, for example, would result in hundreds of thousands of additional visitors spending billions of dollars each year, supporters say.
  158. wheelchair
    a movable chair mounted on large wheels
    MasterCard and Visa accepted; street parking; takeout available; restroom is not wheelchair accessible. Seattle Times (Apr 25, 2013)
  159. WiFi
    a local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet; uses ethernet protocol
    Panasonic camcorders have built in WiFi; enable real-time broadcasting over the Web.Panasonic talking connected appliances this year. Forbes (Jan 7, 2013)
  160. wing
    an addition that extends a main building
    Mr. Arbabsiar has been held in solitary confinement on a high-security wing of the jail known as 10-South.
  161. yearly
    occurring or payable every year
    No question that numbers--like your quarterly and yearly sales figures--are important. 
Created on Fri May 17 06:25:32 EDT 2013 (updated Fri May 17 06:33:26 EDT 2013)

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