Vocabulary Enrichment 92 with IPA Practice

WIDEN 
/ˈwaɪd n/ [WAHYD-n] (v.) 
– to make something wider

Example: The citizens demanded that the city government widen the roads.
Additional info: Synonyms for widen include broaden and extend.

REDESIGN 
/ˌridɪˈzaɪn/ [ree-dih-ZAHYN] (v.) 
– to change the design or structure of something

Example: The plane’s exterior will be redesigned this month.
Additional info: The prefix re- means again.

REPUTATION 
/ˌrɛp yəˈteɪ ʃən/ [rep-yuh-TEY-shuh n] (n.) 
– the shared and public opinion about someone or something

Example: The pilot has a reputation of being late.
Additional info: It can also mean good standing or favorable status.

FLIGHT ATTENDANT 
/flaɪt əˈtɛn dənt/ [flahyt uh-TEN-duh nt] (n.) 
– an airline employee who serves passengers during a flight

Example: The flight attendant was very polite to the passengers.
Additional info: Synonyms for flight attendant include cabin attendant and cabin crew.

ADJUSTMENT 
/əˈdʒʌst mənt/ [uh-JUHST-muh nt] (n.) 
– a minor change done to improve something

Example: The passengers had to make adjustments in their schedules because of the cancelled flight.
Additional info: It may generally refer to the act of changing something.

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