Vocabulary Enrichment 96 with IPA Practice

RESTORE 
/rɪˈstɔr/ [ri-STAWR] (v.) 
– to bring back or re-establish something

Example: The country was able to restore economic stability a few years after the war.
Additional info: Synonyms for restore include reinstate and return.

EMBASSY 
/ˈɛm bə si/ [EM-buh-see] (n.) 
– the building where a country’s ambassador or representative works

Example: The U.S. Embassy is closed on the last day of the year.
Additional info: Synonyms for embassy include consulate and ministry.

NORMALIZE 
/ˈnɔr məˌlaɪz/ [NAWR-muh-lahyz] (v.) 
– to return to the normal state or condition

Example: The two countries decided to normalize their relations after being in a cold war for ten years.
Additional info: Normal (adj.) refers to being ordinary.

MIGRATION 
/maɪˈgreɪ ʃən/ [mahy-GREY-shuh n] (n.) 
– the act of moving from one country to live in another

Example: Illegal migration is a big problem in our country.
Additional info: Synonyms for migration include relocation and resettlement.

STIFF 
/stɪf/ [stif] (adj.) 
– not friendly

Example: The stiff relations between the presidential candidates are evident during the debate.
Additional info: It may also refer to something that is very difficult to bend.

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