(3) lack, non-existence

He had come into absence of mind when the plain arrived

6. annoy v

(1) cause slight anger to sb

It annoys me when people forget to say thand you.

(2) cause trouble or discomfort to sb

The mosquitoes annoyed me so much that I couldn't sleep.

7. independent adj

(1) not dependent on other people or things

He is old enough to be independent of his parents

(2) financed by private rather than government money

There are a few independent schools in the city.

8. encouragement n thing that encourages

The teacher's words were a great encouragement to him.

9. resign v

(1) give up one's job, position

The Minister resigned from office.

(2) be ready to accept

The team refused to resign themselves to defeat .