automated

done by machines, not people

EXAMPLE: Our new factory is fully automated. All of the work is done by machines.

basic need

the things we need to live

EXAMPLE: Our basic needs are food, water, and a roof over our heads.

capable of

able to do well

EXAMPLE: Small children are not capable of carrying heavy loads.

optimist

someone who always believes good things will happen

EXAMPLE: My dad was an optimist. He never worried about the future.

pessimist

someone who always believes bad things will happen

EXAMPLE: I don't enjoy talking to pessimists. They say so many negative things.

repetitive

doing the same thing several times, especially in a way that is boring

EXAMPLE: Washing the floor is a repetitive chore. Could you do it this time and give me a break?

unpredictable

changing so much that you do not know what will happen next

EXAMPLE: The weather has been unpredictable lately. One day it snows and the next day is warm and sunny.

appealing

attractive or interesting.

EXAMPLE: The new iPhone is very appealing. I love the new design. I can't wait to buy one.

carry out

(phrasal verb) to do or complete something, like a plan

EXAMPLE: My boss explained her plan to me. Now it is my responsibility to carry out her plan. I have to make it a reality!

creative

good at thinking of new ideas

EXAMPLE: My sister is very creative. She is really good at coming up with new ideas to solve problems.

efficient

working well and not wasting time or energy

EXAMPLE: Email is a quick and efficient way of contacting people.

estimate

(verb) make an educated guess

EXAMPLE: I am an expert in diseases. I estimate 6% of the population will get the flu in 2024.

You have a point!

I agree with what you just said.

EXAMPLE:

A: Our company is doing very well and we will need to hire more employees soon. We should put the job openings online.

B: You have a point. Let's look for new employees now.

head for

likely to get or experience something soon

EXAMPLE: Those children are heading for trouble. We had better warn their parents!

hopefully

I hope

EXAMPLE: Hopefully you will do well on your exam. You studied so hard!

mass unemployment

when most people do not have jobs

EXAMPLE: If there is mass unemployment, how will people earn money?

miserable

unhappy

EXAMPLE: Cold, rainy weather makes me feel miserable. I can't wait for sunshine!

panic

(verb) to suddenly feel so worried or afraid that you cannot think or behave calmly

EXAMPLE: Yes, there is a terrible storm coming, but there's no reason to panic. We can go into the basement where we will be safe.

powerless

(adjective) not having the power to control events

EXAMPLE: Pablo felt powerless when he heard his parents were getting a divorce. There was nothing he could do to stop it.

provide

(verb) to supply something to someone

EXAMPLE: My employer provides free childcare for my coworkers and me.

reflect

(verb) to show

EXAMPLE: The high test scores reflect the fact that this is a class of very serious students. They want to improve their English quickly.

society

a large group of people who live in the same area and have the same laws and traditions

EXAMPLE: The United States is a multi-cultural society. People from all over the world live here.

unreliable

not able to be trusted or depended on

EXAMPLE: Some employees are unreliable. They show up late or don't come at all.