Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 09 (E)

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avid

keenly dedicated

Her mother is an avid tennis player; she plays three hours every day.

compensated

to pay something

The compensated her hard work by giving her a brand new car.

content

the ideas or meanings expressed in a speech or piece of writing

The content of the movie was inappropriate for children.

countryside

the land outside a city or town with trees, farms, and few houses

She prefers living in the countryside, where she can breathe fresh air.

diplomats

a person who acts as a diplomatic representative of a nation

The conference was attended by diplomats from 50 different countries.

excel

to do very well

She excels in every subject in school.

explosion

a blowing apart with force

The gas leak in the building caused a big explosion.

feminist

person who believes that women should have the same rights, opportunities, and treatment as men

My sister is a feminist and refuses to get married because she believes marriages diminishes a women's worth.

futuristic

very modern

Her paintings portrayed several objects that were very futuristic.

harsh

causing pain or irritation

The president received harsh criticism for not responding to the hostage situation quickly.

literary

related to literature and writing

Many young people are not interested in reading literary magazines.

prolific

creating a lot of work

He is a prolific writer; he writes two books a year.

prose

ritten language in its ordinary form rather than poetry

Many people find it easier to read prose than poetry.

racism

prejudice or unfairness against people of one race by those of another

Despite its effort for multiculturalism, racism still exists in America.

realistic

accepting things as they are in fact and not basing decisions on unlikely hopes for the future

Although the book was fiction, the book's portrayal of historic events was very realistic.

recognized

to take notice

She recognized that he was not the man for her.

speculative

based on a guess and not on information

since no one can determine the stock market, therefore, all money invested in it is speculative.

struggle

a difficult time or task using much effort and energy

The struggle for power led the country to its demise.

subsequently

occurring or coming later or after

The immigrant family had a difficult time finding work in America; subsequently they returned to their own country.

surreal

strange, dreamlike

Driving through the thick fog was a surreal experience.