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The document defines and provides examples for several words related to misconceptions, expertise, disasters, inconveniences, abuse, access, the inevitable, consideration, installation, comprehensive opportunities, annual events, legal circuits, charging fees, overloading, corruption, offensive language, bans, drawbacks, and enhancement.

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MTR 1 Text 122.2

The document defines and provides examples for several words related to misconceptions, expertise, disasters, inconveniences, abuse, access, the inevitable, consideration, installation, comprehensive opportunities, annual events, legal circuits, charging fees, overloading, corruption, offensive language, bans, drawbacks, and enhancement.

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misconception noun
an idea which is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation
We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions aboutdisabled people.
[+ that] I'd like to clear up the common misconception thatAmerican society is based on
money.

expertise noun
a high level of knowledge or skill
We admired the expertise with which he prepared the meal.
I have no expertise in sewing/sewing expertise.
She has considerable expertise in French history.

disastrous adjective
extremely bad or unsuccessful
Such a war would be disastrous for the country. This decision will have a disastrous impact
on foreign policy.
His first attempt was disastrous.

inconvenience noun

a state or an example of problems or trouble, which often causes a delay or loss of comfort
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late arrival of the train.
We had the inconvenience of being unable to use the kitchen for several weeks.
Having to wait for ten minutes was a minor inconvenience.

abuse verb (BEHAVE BADLY)


to use or treat someone or something wrongly or badly, especially in a way that is to your own
advantage
She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.
I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.
Several of the children had been sexually/physically/emotionally abused.
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abuser noun
a child abuser a drug/solvent abuser

access noun
the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person, or the right to use or look at
something
The only access to the village is by boat.
The main access to (= entrance to) the building is at the side.
The tax inspector had/gained complete access to the company files.
The system has been designed to give the user quick and easy access to the required
information.
The children's father was refused access to them at any time (=refused official permission to
see them).

inevitable adjective
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented
The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.

the inevitable

something that is certain to happen and cannot be prevented


Eventually the inevitable happened and he had a heart attack.

inevitability noun the inevitability of change

consider verb (POSSIBILITY)


[I or T] to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision

Don't make any decisions before you've considered the matter.


[+ question word] Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job?
[+ -ing verb] We're considering selling the house. She's being considered for the job.
I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision.
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assume verb (ACCEPT)


to accept something to be true without question or proof
[+ (that)] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.
Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis. [+ to infinitive] We can't
assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent.
We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.

install verb (READY TO USE)


to put furniture, a machine or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use
The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new washing machine.

SPECIALIZED to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it
Andrew, can you help me install this software?

comprehensive adjective
complete and including everything that is necessary
We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business.
Is this list comprehensive or are there some names missing?
He has written a fully comprehensive guide to Rome.

opportunity noun
[C or U] an occasion or situation which makes it possible to do something that you want to
do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something
Everyone will have an opportunity to comment.
I was never given the opportunity of going to college. [+ to infinitive] The exhibition is
a unique opportunity to see her later work. An ankle injury meant she missed the
opportunity to run in the qualifying heat. FORMAL Please contact us at the
earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible).
He goes fishing at every opportunity (= as often as possible).
I used to enjoy going to the theatre, but I don't get much opportunity now.
He had a golden (= an extremely good) opportunity to score in the first half but squandered
it.
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annual adjective
happening once every year, or relating to a period of one year
an annual event/visit/holiday annual income/salary/profit
Companies publish annual reports to inform the public about the

circuit noun (VISITS)


[C or U] a regular pattern of visits or the places visited
They first met each other on the tennis circuit (= while at different tennis competitions).
He was a familiar figure on the lecture circuit.

[C or U] LEGAL a particular area containing different courts which a judge visits


The judge had served for many years on the Northeast Circuit. a circuit judge

charge verb (MONEY)


[I or T] to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity
How much/What do you charge for a haircut and blow-dry?
The bank charged commission to change my traveler’s cheque.
[+ two objects] They charge you $20 just to get in the nightclub.
The local museum doesn't charge for admission.

charge sth to your account


If you charge something you have bought to your account, the amount you have spent is
recorded and you pay for it at a later time
Charge the bill to my account, please. Shall we charge the flowers to your account?

overload verb
to put too many things in or on something
Don't overload the washing machine, or it won't work properly.

to put too much electricity through an electrical system


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corrupt adjective (BAD)


dishonestly using your position or power to your own advantage, especially for money
Both companies are under investigation for corrupt practices.
The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping
her.

morally bad
a corrupt society

offensive adjective (UPSETTING)


causing offence
This program contains language that some viewers might find offensive. He told some really
offensive sexist jokes.
Opposite: inoffensive unpleasant offensive smells offensively adverb
offensiveness noun

ban verb
to forbid (= refuse to allow), especially officially
The film was banned (= the government prevented it from being shown) in several countries.
[+ from + -ing verb] She was banned from driving for two years.

drawback noun
a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation
One of the drawbacks of living with someone is having to share a bathroom.

enhance verb
to improve the quality, amount or strength of something
These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation.

enhancement noun
-enhancing suffix
Several athletes tested positive for illegal performance-enhancing drugs.

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