Unit 8 - Lesson 1

disastrous

Adjective

/dɪ.zæst.rəs/ or /di.zāst.rēs/

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very harmful or bad

humanity

noun

/hju.mæ.nɪ.ti/ or /hyoo.mā.ni.ti/

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the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

to underrate

Verb

/ˌəndɝˈɹeɪt/

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to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are

invaluable

Adjective

/ɪn.væl.jə.bəl/ or /in.vāl.yē.bēl/

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holding such great value or importance that it cannot be measured or replaced

benefit

noun

/bɛ.nə.fɪt/ or /be.nē.fit/

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an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation