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reciprocity Pronunciation: ⁄ ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪti ⁄ noun [mass noun] ·               the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another: the Community intends to start discussions on reciprocity with third countries

unbecoming Pronunciation: ⁄ ʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ ⁄ adjective ·               1 (especially of clothing or a colour) not flattering: a stout lady in an unbecoming striped sundress ·               2 (of behaviour) not fitting or appropriate; unseemly: it was unbecoming for a university to do anything so crass as advertising its wares

attainment Pronunciation: ⁄ əˈteɪnm(ə)nt ⁄ noun [mass noun] ·               the action or fact of achieving a goal towards which one has worked: the attainment of corporate aims ·      [count noun]  (often  attainments )  a thing achieved, especially a skill or educational achievement: he spoke of the low educational attainments of his workforce

ecstatic Pronunciation: ⁄ ɪkˈstatɪk, ɛk- ⁄ adjective ·               1 feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement: ecstatic fans filled the stadium ·               2 involving an experience of mystic self-transcendence: an ecstatic vision of God noun ·               a person subject to mystical experiences.

dilapidated Pronunciation: ⁄ dɪˈlapɪdeɪtɪd ⁄ adjective ·               (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect: old, dilapidated buildingsthe tank was now rather dilapidated

unfazed Pronunciation: ⁄ ʌnˈfeɪzd ⁄ adjective informal ·               not disconcerted or perturbed: the protestors were unfazed by the prospect of arrest

unscrupulous Pronunciation: ⁄ ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs ⁄ adjective ·               having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair: unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants