#2 News English

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  • competition (n.): a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have
    • There is now intense competition between schools to attract students.
    • We are in competition with four other companies for the contract.

  • eager (adj.): very interested and excited by something that is going to happen or about something that you want to do
    • She is eager for her parents' approval.
    • Everyone in the class seemed eager to learn.

  • confident (adj.): feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
    • The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand.
    • Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities.

  • balance (n.): a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts
    • This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions.
    • Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island.

  • guarantee (n.): a firm promise that you will do something or that something will happen
    • He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again.
    • They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty.


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