English vocabulary Lesson 11

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to sever

/ˈsɛvɝ/

verb

to separate something from a whole

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severance

/ˈsɛˌvɝəns/, /ˈsɛvɹəns/

noun

the act of separating one thing from another

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severely

/səˈvɪɹɫi/

adverb

very badly or to a serious extent

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unavoidable

/ˌənəˈvɔɪdəbəɫ/

adjective

unable to be avoided or escaped

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unassailable

/ˌənəˈseɪɫəbəɫ/

adjective

so flawless that cannot be questioned or denied

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unassuming

/ˌənəˈsumɪŋ/

adjective

not looking for attention or approval

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unfavorable

/ˌənˈfeɪvɝəbəɫ/

adjective

expressing a lack of support or approval

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compliance

/kəmˈpɫaɪəns/

noun

the act of following rules or regulations

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compliant

/kəmˈpɫaɪənt/

adjective

willingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand

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compliment

/ˈkɑmpɫəmɛnt/

noun

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

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to affiliate

/əˈfɪɫiˌeɪt/, /əˈfɪɫiət/

verb

to join or associate with a group, organization, or network, forming a partnership or connection

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affiliation

/əˌfɪɫiˈeɪʃən/

noun

a connection between individuals, groups, or entities in either a social, political, etc. context

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cosmopolitan

/ˌkɑzməˈpɑɫətən/

adjective

(of plants or animals) found in many different regions and climates throughout the world

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mystic

/ˈmɪstɪk/

adjective

of a secretive nature

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emblem

/ˈɛmbɫəm/

noun

a special design or sign that represents a nation, monarchy, etc.

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emblematical

/ˌɛmbəlmˈæɾɪkəl/

adjective

representing a concept, person, etc. in a symbolic way

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to emblazon

/ɛmˈbɫeɪzən/

verb

to display a symbolic design on a shield, surcoat, etc.

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