Unit 5 - Lesson 3

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

Gazing at the finished garden, she felt a deep satisfaction knowing all her hard work had paid off.

the act of accepting that something exists, is true or legal

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

Employees receive their salary at the end of the month.

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

A promotion often comes with increased responsibilities.

a visual view, scene, or panorama of a particular region or landscape

From the hilltop, the prospect of the valley was breathtaking.

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Moving to the city presented her with the opportunity to pursue her dream career in fashion.

giving encouragement or providing help

Her family was incredibly supportive during her recovery from surgery, providing assistance and encouragement every step of the way.

someone with whom one works

My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach.

a retirement savings plan in which an employer or organization contributes money on behalf of its employees, to be used to provide income to those employees during their retirement years

The company offers a generous pension plan to all employees.

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

He enjoyed the freedom to travel wherever he wanted.

(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

The region fought for years to achieve autonomy from the central government.

capable of bending easily without breaking

The flexible plastic tubing is used to transport liquids in laboratories and industries.

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

She is a professional photographer, specializing in portrait and wedding photography.

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

The development of new technologies has transformed modern life.

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

One of the best perks of working at the tech company is the free gym membership.

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Conserving water is beneficial for the environment.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

The teacher assigned a reading task to the students for homework.

used to indicate a large number of people or things

He made many mistakes in his assignment.

below average in size

The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality

He is the most intelligent student in the school.

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

She found plenty of interesting books at the library to read over the summer.

the larger part or number of a given set or group

The majority of the committee members voted in favor of the new policy.

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

He was in an awful mood because he lost his wallet.

an amount that fits in a hand

She scooped up a handful of sand and let it trickle through her fingers.

a small unspecified number of people or things

Few people understand the complexity of this issue.

to a large extent or degree

She's much happier now.

to engage in business transactions or trade by buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services

They deal with local suppliers.

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite.