1. UNIT 3 VOCABULARY LIST


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Elated /iˈleɪtɪd/

- Definition: very happy and excited because of something good that has happened, or will happen.

- Collocation: elated (at/by something)

- Example: They were elated at the result.


Entry link: Elated /iˈleɪtɪd/

Eloquent /ˈɛləkwənt/

Definition: fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

Entry link: Eloquent /ˈɛləkwənt/

Empathize /ˈempəθaɪz/

to understand another person’s feelings and experiences, especially because you have been in a similar situation.

empathize (with somebody/something)

e.g. A glamorous 20-year-old stylist is unlikely to empathize with a working mother of three.Empathize

Entry link: Empathize /ˈempəθaɪz/

excruciating [esk'kru:∫ieitiη]


_extremely painful 

_often, waiting for that moment involves excruciating patience, as the photographer anticipates that something miraculous is about to happen

_Ex:

His confession when it came, was excruciating
 

Entry link: excruciating [esk'kru:∫ieitiη]

Exposed /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

With no protection or shield

Collocation:

Exposed to

Ex: she was left feeling exposed and vulnerable


Entry link: Exposed /ɪkˈspoʊzd/