Vocabulary lesson 66

consequence (n.) the consequences of something are the results of effects of it. – Her lawyer said she understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared to go to jail. furniture (n.) large movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working…

Definitions and samples proportion (n.) a part in relation to the whole – The proportion of women graduates has increased in recent years. rate (n.) the cost per unit of a good or service; the motion or change that happens in a certain time – The unemployment rate held at 9.6% last month, the Labor…

assertive (adj.) behaving confidently and able to say in a direct way what you want or believe– If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive.confident (adj.) certain about your ability to do things well– I am confident that we can win this.conscientious (adj.) feeling a moral responsibility to do your work…

Definitions and samples anticipate (v.) to expect; predict; to sense something before it happens – Officials anticipate the figure will climb to $8 million by the end of December. catastrophic (adj.) extremely harmful; causing financial or physical ruin; involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering – It was a complete foreign policy malfunction that…

Definitions and samples compress (v.) to press something into a smaller space – Firmly compress the soil in the pot so that the plant is secure. structure (n.) something constructed, such as a building – Would an architect assemble a structure without a good foundation? qualifications (n.) the education, experience, and other abilities or skills…

Definitions and samples punish (v.) inflict a penalty on as retribution for an offence – People operating illegal businesses can be punished by imprisonment or a fine. reward (n. & v.) a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement. Give a reward to – The prize was a just reward for all…