ENG 206 PSI-ECON WEEK POWER AND THE INDIVIDUAL

Reputation (n.): Definition: the opinion that people have about what sb/sth is like, based on what has happened in the past Collocations: earn/establish/gain/acquire/build a reputation --- damage/tarnish/destroy/ruin one’s reputation E.g. She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. E.g. The hotel/restaurant has a bad/good reputation. E.g. The accusation ruined her reputation and cost her the election. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Triumphant (adj.): Definition: very successful in a way that causes great satisfaction Collocations: appear/feel/look/be/seem/sound/ emerge/reign/stand triumphant E.g. They emerged triumphant in the September election. E.g. At that time, this brand of liberalism reigned triumphant. E.g. She made a triumphant return to the stage. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Contemporary (adj.): Definition: belonging to the same time Collocations: contemporary with E.g. He was contemporary with the dramatist Congreve. E.g. Almost all of the contemporary accounts of the event have been lost. E.g. Most of the writers he was contemporary with were interested in the same subjects. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Sovereign (adj.): Definition: having complete power or the greatest power in the country or being completely independent Collocations: Sovereign power/ruler/country/nation E.g. Sovereign power is said to lie with the people in some countries, and with a ruler in others. E.g. We must respect the rights of sovereign states/nations to conduct their own affairs. E.g. The Russian Federation declared itself to be a sovereign republic. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Pursue (v.): Definition: to do sth or try to achieve sth over a period of time Collocations: pursue a goal/an aim/an objective/a career/your interests E.g. Michael Evans is leaving the company to pursue his own business interests. E.g. She is ruthless in pursuing her goals. E.g. She wishes to pursue a medical career. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Succumb (v.): Definition: to not be able to fight an attack, an illness, a temptation, etc. Collocations: succumb to temptation E.g. The town succumbed after a short siege. E.g. He finally succumbed to Lucy’s charms and agreed to her request. E.g. I'm afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a piece of cheesecake. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Boldness (n.): Definition: the state of being bold/brave Collocations: boldness of one’s methods E.g. He is famous for the boldness of his business methods. E.g. Don't forget the boldness of his economic programme. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Obstacle (n.): Definition: a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve sth Collocations: major obstacle to sth E.g. A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job. E.g. So far, we have managed to overcome all the obstacles that have been placed in our path. E.g. This decision has removed the last obstacle to the hostages' release. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Distraction (n.): Definition: a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about Collocations: E.g. I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction. E.g. I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions. E.g. cinema audiences looking for distraction... CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT