2. drastic (adj.): Word Formation : drastically (adv.) Definition: extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on sth Synonyms: extreme (adj.); severe (adj.) Collocations: drastic measures/changes/cuts/action Ex: Many employees have had to take drastic cuts in pay. Ex: The government is threatening to take drastic action. Ex: Things have started to go drastically wrong. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

3. mark (v.): Word Formation : mark (v.) Definition: to give sb/sth a particular quality; affect sb/sth Synonym: characterise (v.) Collocations: mark the history/culture of…. Ex: Christianity has permanently marked the culture and consciousness of Europe. Ex: The town is deeply marked by the memory of the Depression. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

4. discontinuity (n.): Word Formation : discontinuity (n.), continuous (adj.), discontinuous (adj.) Definition: a break or change in a continuous process Antonym: continuity (n.) Collocations: lead to/result in discontinuities Ex: Changes in government led to discontinuities in policy. Ex: The policy discontinuities between the present and previous governments are still on the agenda. Ex: My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

5. foundation (n.): Word Formation : foundation (n.) Definition: a basic idea, principle, situation, etc. that sth develops from Collocations: set/lay/provide the foundation(s) for Ex: Careful planning laid the foundations for the nation’s economic miracle. Ex: Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. Ex: The two leaders have laid the foundations of a new era in cooperation between their countries. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

6. wealth (n.): Word Formation: wealthy (adj.) Definition: a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns Collocations: growing/increasing/economic/natural… possess/generate/accumulate/gain/build acquire... a distribution/redistribution of.... Ex: His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. Ex: During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of wealth. Ex: They live in a wealthy suburb of Chicago. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

7. reflect (v.): Word Formation: reflection (n.), reflective (adj.), reflected (adj.) Definition: to show or be a sign of the nature of sth or of sb’s attitude or feeling Collocations: clearly/directly/poorly/not necessarily/ adequately/negatively/strongly Ex: Our newspaper aims to reflect the view of the local community. Ex: Does this opinion poll accurately reflect the public mood? Ex: Everything you do or say is reflective of your personality. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

8. cottage industry (n. phr.): Word Formation: cottage industry (n. phr.) Definition: a small business in which the work is done by people in their homes Collocations: traditional/flourishing/thriving/ developing/growing…. Ex: Weaving and knitting are traditional cottage industries. Ex: Hand weaving is a flourishing cottage industry in the area. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

9. progress (n.): Word Formation: progression (n.), progressed (adj.), progressive (adj.) Definition: the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing sth Collocations: slow/steady/rapid/good progress Ex: We have made great progress in controlling inflation. Ex: There has been significant progress in controlling heart disease. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

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