4000 Essential English Words 2e 6 (2nd Edition) 영영 Unit 27

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ethnic

adj. related to a group with a similar culture
Many sections of the city are home to different ethnic communities.

exclude

v. to not accept them into a group
Carol was excluded from the contest because her friend was a judge.

monolingual

adj. speak only one language
In today’s global economy, being monolingual limits your opportunities.

linguistic

adj. concerned with language
A linguistic way of studying culture focuses on words within that culture.

solidarity

n. a union formed from common responsibilities or interests
All the citizens came together in a show of solidarity to create change.

tact

n. the ability to avoid offending people when dealing with problems
Since both sides would not agree, it required someone with tact to make peace.

inclusive

adj. open to all groups and people in society
A more inclusive event would have allowed children to attend.

solemn

adj. If something is solemn, then it is serious and honest.
The professor preferred a solemn relationship between him and his students.

fluent

adj. able to speak it very well
She was so fluent in German that you’d have thought she was from Germany.

prosecute

v. to take legal action against them
They were prosecuted for fishing in the river without a permit.

earnest

adj. honest
The child was very earnest when she told her mother how she broke the dish.

patriot

n. someone who loves, supports, and defends their country
Every year, young patriots join their countries’ militaries.

coward

n. a person who lacks courage to do risky or dangerous things
A firefighter cannot be a coward. They have to be able to act quickly.

firsthand

adj. from an original source
If you want firsthand knowledge, ask someone who saw it.

legislature

n. the section of a government that makes laws
The senator had served ten years in the national legislature.

delete

v. to remove or erase written material
Several lines had been deleted from her speech.

undermine

v. to betray them or weaken their efforts or authority
The documents helped to undermine the workers’ trust in their bosses’ honesty.

racial

adj. related to a race or races
The differences between racial groups are physical characteristics and culture.

nationality

n. an identity based on the nation from which you come
His nationality is German, but he speaks French, Spanish, and Korean.

imperial

adj. related to an empire
These old imperial coins were once used in the Roman Empire.