Unit 1 Lesson D

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses.

the coverage of news by ordinary people, which is then shared on the Internet

With the rise of social media, citizen journalism has become a powerful tool for ordinary people to report on breaking news events.

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

She decided to update her resume with her most recent job experience.

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

He was the winner of the marathon.

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

The upcoming election will determine the next leader of our country, shaping the direction of government policies and priorities.

a series of written or printed names or items, typically one below the other

John checked the list of ingredients before starting to cook.

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

I enjoy doing the crossword puzzle in the newspaper to challenge my brain.

at or during a time that is not long ago

We attended a conference recently to stay updated.

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

The book contains a vivid description of the main character.

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Firefighters rushed to rescue the trapped individuals from the burning building.

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

During the nature cruise, they encountered a pod of playful dolphins and whales.

a Spanish-speaking republic country in the Caribbean Sea that covers the eastern half of Hispaniola island

The Dominican Republic is a popular destination for tourists seeking sunny beaches.

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck.

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

The reporter interviewed witnesses at the scene of the accident.

information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel

The reporter interrupted the broadcast to deliver breaking news about the fire in the city center.

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

I found an article online that explained how to improve time management skills.

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

The prevalence of smartphones has changed the way people communicate.

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table.

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small.

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

He is the founder of a new sports organization.

involving or describing the whole of something

She spent the entire day cleaning the house, leaving no corner untouched.

to choose someone or something from a group of people or things

The coach carefully selects players for each match based on their skills and performance.

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

The editor reviewed the articles submitted by journalists before publication.

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the sun.

having mistakes or inaccuracies

His answer was incorrect, so he didn't get full marks.

a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

She warned her friends about the dangers of spreading fake news.

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

He's reliable, always delivering on his promises and consistently producing quality work.

with no delay and at once

The digital transaction was completed instantly.

in a way that is instant and involves no delay

After hearing the news, he immediately returned home.

able to be trusted or relied on

He's trustworthy, always keeping his promises and maintaining confidentiality.

not extending far upward

A low hedge bordered the pathway.

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

He compared the cost of various insurance plans.

done or happening regularly

She made frequent trips to the gym to maintain her fitness.

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

He is using his phone to take a picture.