7. Dull (adj):
/dʌl/ Aburrido
Boring, or not interesting.
Example:
The nighlife in this city is dull.
8. Focus (v):
/ˈfəʊkəs/ Concentrar
To concentrate on something and pay particular attention to it.
Example:
He is trying to focus on his studies first.
9. Heckler (n):
/ˈhek(ə)l (r)/ Objetante
Someone who interrupts a speaker at a public meeting by shouting remarks.
Example:
Mr Thompson could not put up with the hecklers at the conference.
10. Knowledge (n):
/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ Conocimiento
All the facts that someone knows about a particular subject.
Example:
The knowledge they have is thanks to all the books they have read.
11. Misfortune (n):
/mɪsˈfɔː(r)tʃ(ə)n/ Desgracia
Bad luck.
Example:
Anabel has the misfortune to see them leave.
12. Performance (n):
/pə(r)ˈfɔː(r)məns/ Acto
The act of performing a play, dance, or other form of entertainment.
Example:
His first performance was just amazing.
13. Potential (adj):
/pəˈtenʃ(ə)l/ Potencial
Possible or likely in the future.
Example:
We are afraid of the potential disaster.
14. Public speaking (n):
/ˈpʌblɪk/ /spiːktɪŋ/ Hablar en público
The activity of speaking formally to large groups of people.
Example:
I think public speaking is not for me.