vocabulary 20230426
dutiful
Doing everything that you should do in your position or job; doing everything that you are expected to do.
EX. She is a dutiful teacher, who try her best to teach her student.
engaged
If a telephone line or a toilet is engaged, it is already being used.
If two people are engaged, they have formally agreed to marry each other.
Someone who is engaged in or engaged on a particular activity is doing that thing.
Ex: The line is engaged.
I am engaged in doing my English homework.
era
A period of time in history that is special for a particular reason:
Ex:? The Victorian era had a great impact on British society and culture.
The end of the Cold War has brought about a new era.
etiquette
Rules about what is polite and correct behavior.
Ex: According to meeting etiquette, we should be punctual.?
inappropriate
not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation.
Ex: It is inappropriate for a student to make noise in class.
inevitable
that you cannot avoid or prevent; so frequent that you always expect it.
Ex: Stress is inevitable, but you should not be victim of it.
slouch
to stand, sit or move in a lazy way, often with your shoulders and head bent forward. If someone slouches, they sit or stand with their shoulders and head bent so they look lazy and unattractive.
Ex: Sit up straight. Don't slouch.
She had been slouched against the counter.
tempt
to attract sb or make sb want to do or have sth, even if they know it is wrong.
My son's classmate tempts him into video game.
I was tempted by the tasty food.
My wife tempts me into coffee.
I was tempted by the smile of Tim Hilton.
virtual
made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for example on the Internet.
Virtual reality technology is becoming true.?
My brother works in the virtual reality field.