2tto - unit 1 and 2 vocabulary

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• Leerjaar 2

unit 1 and 2

review of some of the units vocabulary

hemisphere

hemisphere

one of two halves of the earth, especially above or below the equator:

The northern/southern hemisphere

postpone

postpone

to delay an event and plan or decide that it should happen at a later date or time:

- They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.

- We've had to postpone going to France because the children are ill.

pursue a career

pursue a career

If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time:

- He decided to pursue a career in television.

get a degree

get a degree

to finish a course of study at a college or university:

- She wanted to get a degree abroad but had to change her plans.

- "What degree did you do at York?" "Geography."

excellent command of

excellent command of 

to know enough about something to able to use it effectively:

- He has an excellent command of Greek.

- She demonstrates an impressive command of the facts of the case.

unconditional

unconditional

complete and not limited in any way:

 - The unconditional love that parents feel for their children

- unconditional surrender

- We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.

undivided attention

undivided attention

complete attention:

- To give someone your undivided attention 

- To have someone's undivided attention: Just give me five minutes, then you will have my undivided attention.

- It was such a fascinating story, it drew even my grandmother's undivided attention.

meet the requirements

meet the requirements

something that you must do, or something you need:

- A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.

- It is a legal requirement that you have insurance for your car.

- Students who fail to meet the requirements (of the course) will fail.

in equal measure

in equal measure

used when the amount of one thing is the same as the amount of another thing:

- I was angry and embarrassed in equal measure.

reach an agreement

reach an agreement

to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something:

- Unfortunately, the parties were unable to reach an agreement.

- It is hoped that the two companies will soon reach an agreement.

inclined ...

1. to
2. in
3. by
4. towards

be of interest ...

1. by
2. at
3. to
4. with

enrol ... a course

1. in
2. on
3. at
4. by

major ...

1. at
2. in
3. by
4. on

complain

1. with
2. in
3. by
4. about

have a terrible memory ...

1. for
2. in
3. with
4. at

be hit ... lightning

1. in
2. about
3. for
4. by

judging ...

1. at
2. out
3. by
4. from

... honour ...

1. in / about
2. in / of
3. with / by
4. with / from

apply ... a position

1. about
2. of
3. for
4. to