Vocabulary Enrichment 34

UNDER WAY 
/ ˈʌn dərˈweɪ / [UHN-der-WEY] (adv.) 
– currently happening

Example: Our plans to build an attic in our house are under way.
Additional info: Synonyms of under way include in progress and ongoing.

RESIDENTIAL  
/ ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl / [rez-i-DEN-shuh l] (adj.) 
– referring to an area where people live

Example: The building has both residential and office units.
Additional info: An antonym of residential is commercial, which refers to an area where businesses are located.

YEAR-ROUND
/ yɪər raʊnd / [yeer-round] (adv.) 
– throughout the year

Example: The beach resort operates year-round.  
Additional info: Year-round can also be used as an adjective to refer to something that happens throughout the year.

NEWCOMER 
/ ˈnuˌkʌm ər / [NOO-kuhm-er] (n.) 
– someone who is new at something

Example: My dad, a chef, is not a newcomer to the restaurant business.
Additional info: Synonyms of newcomer include beginner and amateur.

FEAT 
/ fiːt / [feet] (n.) 
– a great accomplishment in a specific industry

Example: Egypt is known for ancient architectural feats like pyramids.
Additional info: Achievement is a synonym of feat.

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