To get the most from them, you should try to use them in sentences, or discuss them with friends. Writing something on Twitter or Weibo is a great way to practice!
- Sci [Science]: algebra: type of mathematics using symbols instead of numbers, like solving for "x" in x-5=27.
- Eng [Language Study]: abbreviation: Short form of a word or expression, like "Mr." for "mister" or "USA" for "United States of America."
- Biz [Business]: workforce: all the people working in a company, a country, etc. "There are more women in the workforce than before."
- Lit [Literature]: Bard of Avon: a nickname for Shakespeare, who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. "Bard" means "poet," one who writes poems.
- New [New Words]: bridezilla: a woman planning to get married (bride) who becomes difficult to the people around her (like the monster Godzilla)
- Slang: Atta boy (or girl): words of encouragement or praise. "I just won first prize in an English speech contest!" "Atta boy!"
- Hist [History]: Billy the Kid: Late 19th-century American outlaw and folk hero, killed at age 21. He said he killed 21 men; others say only 4 to 9.
NOTES:
- Except for the Slang words, all the words in these Mini-Lessons came from lists either on the Oxford University Press site or in the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. I wrote the definitions and examples myself.
- The Slang words are from my own list, and I wrote the definitions and examples myself.
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