diff --git a/words.md b/words.md index 2c7258b..d8f650f 100644 --- a/words.md +++ b/words.md @@ -1349,3 +1349,62 @@ Some Words - Lucy soothed the baby by rocking it in her arms. - She made a cup of tea to soothe her nerves. - Massage can gently soothe away your aches and pains. + +## 18th, October + ++ econometrics +> (n)the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economic problems and theories + ++ mischievous +> (adj)someone who is mischievous likes to have fun, especially by playing tricks on people or doing things to annoy or embarrass them. + + - Their sons are noisy and mischievous. + - Gabby looked at him with a mischievous grin. + - There was a mischievous gleam in her eyes. + ++ allege +> (v)to say that something is true or that someone has done something wrong, although it has not been proved. + + - It was alleged that the policeman had accepted bribes. + - The prosecution alleged that the man had been responsible for an act of terrorism. + - The water is alleged to be polluted with mercury. + ++ prosecution +> (n)when a charge is made against someone for a crime, or when someone is judged for a crime in a court of law
+> (n)the lawyers who try to prove in a court of law that someine is guilty of a crime
+> (n)when you do something that is your job + + - a criminal prosecution + - The evidence is not sufficient to bring a prosecution against him. + - Walters could face prosecution for his role in the robbery. + - the chief witness for the prosecution + - the prosecution of her duties + ++ pin down +> (v)if you try to pin something down, you try to discover exactly what, where, or when it is. + + - It has taken until now to pin down it exact location. + - The fire department is trying to pin down the cause of Wednesday's fire. + ++ duly +> (adv)in the proper or expected way
+> (adv)at the proper time or as expected + + - Here are your travel documents, all duly signed. + - The Queen duly appeared on the balcony to wave to the crowds. + ++ shop floor +> (n)the area in a factory where the ordinary workers do their work
+> (n)the ordinary workers in a factory, not the managers + + - The chairwoman started her working life on the shop floor. + - negotiations between the shop floor and management + ++ be subject to +> to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant
+> only able to happen if something else happens + + - Cars are subject to high domestic tax. + - In recent years, she has been subject to attacks of depression. + - We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval. + - Moving all the books should not take long, subject to there being enough helpers.