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WORD LIST LEVEL 2

Unit 6  More than machines?

WORDS AND PHRASES
Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
artificial noun [non-count] /ˌɑrtɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l the use of computer Many people think that
intelligence ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ technology to make computers artificial intelligence will never
and other machines think become a reality.
and do things in the way that
people can
at first glance phrase /ət ˈfɜrst ɡlæns/ at the moment when you At first glance, the theory
first see or find out about seems to make a lot of sense.
something, before you know
more details
automaton noun /ɔˈtɑmətən/ a machine that can move Human factory workers had
and do things without being been replaced by automatons.
controlled by someone
capacity noun /kəˈpæsəti/ the ability to do something Harry had a tremendous
capacity for work.
come about phrasal verb /kʌm əˈbaʊt/ to happen, especially by The increase in production has
chance come about through the use of
technology.
context noun /ˈkɑnˌtekst/ the general situation in which These events are meaningless
something happens, which outside their historical context.
helps to explain it
counter- noun /ˈkaʊntər points or statements which The counter-argument against
argument ˈɑrɡjəmənt/ argue against a particular view building the new hospital is
and attempt to show that it is that it would be too expensive.
wrong
forecast verb /ˈfɔrˌkæst/ to make a statement about Analysts are forecasting an
what is likely to happen, increase in profits of up to
usually relating to the weather, 16%.
business, or the economy
generalist noun /ˈdʒen(ə)rəlɪst/ someone who knows a lot She was a generalist who knew
about a wide range of subjects about many subjects, as she
preferred not to specialize in
one area.
generic adjective /dʒəˈnerɪk/ relating to or appropriate for a The software is generic, it’s
range or class of similar things suitable for use with both Macs
and PCs.
globalization noun /ˌɡloʊbəlɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ the idea that the world is Critics of globalization staged
developing a single economy a large demonstration.
and culture as a result of
improved technology and
communications and the
influence of very large
multinational corporations
go after phrasal verb /ɡoʊ ˈæftər/ to try to get something Our company is going after the
(something) that other people are also software market in southern
competing for California.

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Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence

go on phrasal verb /ɡoʊ ˈɔn/ happen, occur I wonder what’s going on next
door – they’re making a lot of
noise.
highly skilled adjective /ˈhaɪli ˈskɪld/ demanding specialist training, Designing websites is a highly
experience and expertise skilled job.
(be) in demand phrase /ɪn dɪˈmænd/ to be wanted by a lot of Our software is in demand all
people over the world.
infer verb /ɪnˈfɜr/ to form an opinion about Her appearance led them to
something that is based on infer that she was very wealthy.
information that you already
have
(be) in it for phrase /ˈɪn ɪt fər ðə ˈlɔŋ to be committed to something When I began restoring the old
the long haul hɔl/ or to be involved in something house, I knew I would be in it
for a long period of time for the long haul.
(be) in phrase /ɪn ˈtun wɪθ/ to understand the feelings, He was in tune with current
tune with opinions, or needs of a group political issues.
(something) of people
judgment noun /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ an opinion that you have You have to accept his
after thinking carefully about judgment on the matter.
something
lack verb /læk/ to not have any or enough of He lacked the skills required
something that you need or for the job.
want
low-skilled adjective /ˈloʊ skɪld/ not demanding any specialist Low-skilled jobs like cleaning
training, experience or can be very hard work, but
expertise often pay very little.
pick phrasal verb /pɪk ˈʌp/ to learn a new skill or start a She picked up a few German
(something) up habit without intending to phrases while staying in Berlin
point out phrasal verb /pɔɪnt ˈaʊt/ to tell someone something Thank you for pointing out that
I had dropped my hat.
promote verb /prəˈmoʊt/ to support or encourage This government is committed
something to promoting the use of public
transportation.
redundant adjective /rɪˈdʌndənt/ not needed, no longer useful Computers have made our
paper records redundant.
rely on phrasal verb /rɪˈlaɪ ɔn/ to need something in order The museum relies on
to continue living, existing, or voluntary donations to stay
operating open.
resilient adjective /rɪˈzɪljənt/ able to quickly become healthy, A profitable business is far
happy, or strong again after more resilient to economic ups
an illness, disappointment, or and downs, than a business
other problem that is struggling to survive.
response noun /rɪˈspɑns/ a reaction Her response was to leave the
room and slam the door.
specialist noun /ˈspeʃ(ə)lɪst/ someone whose training, Both her husband and brother
education, or experience are specialists in hand surgery.
makes them an expert in a
particular subject
stand-in noun /ˈstænd ɪn/ someone or something that John was a stand-in for Ruth
takes the place of another while she was on vacation.
person or thing for a short time
supporting noun /səˈpɔrtɪŋ ˈevɪdəns/ proof or information that help The supporting evidence we
evidence to show that a theory or claim presented during the trial
is true helped us to win the case.
(do something) phrase /wɪθ ˈiz/ without any difficulty He passed his exams with ease,
with ease he didn’t even need to study.
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Useful Expressions
Expression Topic / Category Sample Sentence
Another fact that supports my view is … Organizing an argument Another fact that supports my view is
that robots can’t do certain tasks.
However, in response to that, I would Organizing an argument However, in response to that, I would
say that … say that although robots are expensive
to buy, they are more cost effective in
the long term.
One clear reason for this is … Organizing an argument One clear reason for this is that unlike
robots, human beings can think for
themselves and use their initiative.
Some may argue that … Organizing an argument Some may argue that robots are the way
forward, but I disagree.
What I believe is … Organizing an argument What I believe is that robots can help
human workers, not replace them.

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