priority n something that must be dealt with as soon as possible and before other less important things Examples Agriculture is still a high priority in most developing countries Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans. p or a preceding in time, order, importance, or value Example She couldnt go to the party because of a prior engagement
priority n. — something that must be dealt with as soon as possible and before other less important things Examples • Agriculture is still a high priority in most developing countries. • Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans. prior adj. — preceding in time, order, importance, or value Example • She couldn’t go to the party because of a prior engagement
inexhaustible adi existing in such large amounts that it can never be finished or used up Examples The terrorists seem to have an inexhaustible supply of ammunition His energy was unbounded and his patience inexhaustible
inexhaustible adj. — existing in such large amounts that it can never be finished or used up Examples • The terrorists seem to have an inexhaustible supply of ammunition. • His energy was unbounded and his patience inexhaustible
the point of no return the point in a course of action beyond which reversal is not possible Examples Something must be done before the situation reached the point of no return If he doesnt have his heart operation very soon he's in danger of reaching a point of no return
the point of no return — the point in a course of action beyond which reversal is not possible Examples • Something must be done before the situation reached the point of no return. • If he doesn’t have his heart operation very soon he’s in danger of reaching a point of no return
convenience n. the quality of being suitable for a particular purpose, especially because it is easy to use or saves your energy Examples Many women prefer the convenience of working at home while their children are small I decided to buy the house for the convenience of living near to my parents. convenient adj. suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs Example I find my bike a very convenient way of getting around
convenience n. — the quality of being suitable for a particular purpose, especially because it is easy to use or saves your energy Examples • Many women prefer the convenience of working at home while their children are small. • I decided to buy the house for the convenience of living near to my parents. convenient adj. — suited or favorable to one’s comfort, purpose, or needs Example • I find my bike a very convenient way of getting around
addicted adi liking to do or have something so much you do not want to stop Examples Some students are so addicted to computer games that they neglect their studies. The girl is addicted to chocolate
addicted adj. — liking to do or have something so much you do not want to stop Examples • Some students are so addicted to computer games that they neglect their studies. • The girl is addicted to chocolate