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1. Genre (n) : a style, especially in the arts and music ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 1. Genre (n) : a style, especially in the arts and music Synonyms: type Ex: What genre is this book - comedy or tragedy? Ex: a literary/musical/film genre CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

2. Meet (v): to come together with someone intentionally ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 2. Meet (v):  to come together with someone intentionally Word Formation : meeting (n) Definition : an occasion when people come together intentionally or not intentionally Ex: John and I meet for lunch once a month. Ex: We're having a meeting on Thursday to discuss the problem. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

3. Movie (n): a cinema film ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Word Formation : the movies (n) Definition : a cinema or group of cinemas Synonyms: film Ex: My favourite movie is “Breave Heart”. Ex: What's showing at the movies this week? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

4. Play (n): a dramatic performance on the stage ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Word Formation : play (v) Definition:to act the part of (a person or character) in a dramatic performance Ex: There is a very good play in Reed Theater on Thursday. Would you like to come with me? Ex: She played Lady Macbeth successfuly for two years. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 5. Concert (n): a public musical performance in which a number of singers  participate Collocations : give a concert listen to a concert Ex: a pop/classical concert a school concert Ex: After 7 years, U2 is giving a concert in Turkey next month. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 6. Talk/Lecture (n): when someone speaks to a group of people about a particular subject Synonyms : speech Collocations: to give a talk/lecture about sth Ex: He gave a talk about his visit to Greece. Ex: I had to give a speech at my brother's wedding. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 7. Exhibition (n): when objects such as paintings are shown to the public Word Formation : exhibit (v) Definition : to show something publicly Collocations: be on exhibition Ex: The photographs will be on exhibition until the end of the month. Ex: Bill Goree frequently exhibits at the art gallery. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 8. Event (n): anything that happens, especially something important or unusual Word Formation : eventful (adj) Definition : full of interesting or important events Ex: This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event. Ex: Her time at university was the most eventful period of her life. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 9. Direction (n): the position towards which someone or something moves or faces Word Formation : direct (v) Definition : to aim in a particular direction Word Formation : directions (n) Definition : instructions that you give to someone about how to find a particular place Ex: "No, go that way," I said, pointing in the opposite direction. Ex: Can you give me directions to your house? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

10. Available (adj): able to be bought, used, or reached ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 10. Available (adj): able to be bought, used, or reached Collocations: available for sth available in sth Ex: Is this dress available in a larger size? Ex: There's no money available for an office party this year. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

11. Expensive (adj): costing a lot of money ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 11. Expensive (adj): costing a lot of money Word Formation : 1. expensively (adv) Definition : in an expensive way Word Formation : 2. expense (n) Definition : when you spend or use money, time or effort Synonyms: high-priced, costly Ex: She has expensive tastes.  Ex: Sarah is always very expensively dressed. Ex: This garage is built at great expense. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

12. Travel (v): to make a journey, usually over a long distance ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 12. Travel (v): to make a journey, usually over a long distance Word Formation : travel (n) Definition : the activity of travelling Collocations : travel to somewhere by sth Ex: I travel to work by train. Ex: space travel CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 13. Convenient (adj): suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty Word Formation : convenience (n) Definition : when something is convenient Synonyms: appropriate, useful Antonym: inconvenient Collocations : Interpret sth as/into Ex: A bike's a very convenient way of getting around. Ex: I like the convenience of living so near work. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

14. Stressed (out) (adj): worried and nervous ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 14. Stressed (out) (adj): worried and nervous Word Formation : 1. stress (n) Definition : great worry caused by a difficult situation Word Formation : 2. stressful (adj) Definition : making you feel worried and nervous Synonyms: worried Antonyms: calm, relaxed Collocations : feel stressed Ex: Paul has been feeling very stressed out since he started his new job. Ex: Yoga is a very effective technique against stress. Ex: a stressful job/day CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 15. Relaxed (adj): feeling happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you Word Formation : 1. relax (v) Definition : to become less active and more calm and happy Word Formation : 2. relaxing (adj) Definition : making you feel relaxed Synonyms: carefree Antonyms: stressed, worried, nervous Ex: He seemed relaxed and in control of the situation when his friends were arguing. Ex: Swimming is a very a very relaxing sport. Ex: You look upset. You can take a shower to relax. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 16. Commute (v):  to make the same journey regularly between work and home Word Formation : commute (n) Definition : a regular journey between work and home Collocations : commute to somewhere (work) Ex: It's exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day. Ex: It's at least an hour's commute to work. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

17. Hang out (v): to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 17. Hang out (v): to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone Collocations : hang out with sb Ex: Do you still hang out with your high school friends? Ex: While you were waiting for the concert to start, I was hanging out backstage with the band. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

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