front 1 alternative | back 1 one or more things that you can choose between EXAMPLE: I don't want chicken for dinner. Is there an alternative? |
front 2 enroll | back 2 sign up, register (for a school or course) EXAMPLE: I want to take summer school. I should enroll now to make sure I get a spot. |
front 3 necessary | back 3 needed EXAMPLE: I wish I could apply for that job. Unfortunately, I don't have the necessary skills. |
front 4 in demand | back 4 a need for something EXAMPLE: Low cost housing is in demand because people cannot afford the expensive houses that are for sale. |
front 5 take out a loan | back 5 borrow money from a bank EXAMPLE: I want to buy a car, but I haven't saved enough money. I will need to take out a loan. |
front 6 useful | back 6 helping you do or achieve something EXAMPLE: I took a communication course at the community college. It was very useful to me. The things I learned helped me get a really good job. |
front 7 affordable | back 7 cheap enough for most people EXAMPLE: This car looks expensive, but it is actually quite affordable. |
front 8 average | back 8 a math term for the middle amount EXAMPLE: If you add 4 numbers together and then divide by 4, you will find the average of the 4 numbers. 2+4+5+5 = 16 16/4 = 4 The average of 2, 4, 5, and 5 is the number 4. |
front 9 besides | back 9 in addition to something EXAMPLE: I am tired. Can we do something besides going for a walk? Let's watch a movie instead. |
front 10 earn a degree | back 10 graduate from a university EXAMPLE: If you study at the university full time, you can probably earn a degree in 4 years. |
front 11 in debt | back 11 owe money EXAMPLE: I wish I hadn't borrowed money to buy a new car. I don't like being in debt. |
front 12 prepare | back 12 get something ready EXAMPLE: I will prepare lunch now because my kids are getting hungry. |
front 13 source | back 13 someone who gives information EXAMPLE: I don't believe what you are telling me. Where did you hear it? What was the source? |
front 14 There's no doubt | back 14 it is true EXAMPLE: There is no doubt that if students study more their grades will improve. |
front 15 transfer | back 15 move someone or something from one place to another place EXAMPLE: I am not happy at my community college. I am going to transfer to another one. I hope I like it better. |