19.10 Flashcards
to borrow money and owe it to someone
If you spend too much, you might … … … and have to pay it back later.
get into debt
to depend on someone else’s money for living
He doesn’t work and …s … his parents.
live off
to take a chance that something bad might happen
If you drive too fast, you … … … … getting a ticket.
run a risk of
the act of taking control of a country or territory by force
The … of the city was a turning point in the war.
conquest
to take control of a place or people by force
They managed to … the fortress after a long battle.
conquer
to give something (like time, money, or effort) to a cause or situation
She …ed her ideas to the project.
contribute
a country in East Asia
… is famous for its technology and culture.
Japan
the past tense of “eat”
I … breakfast early this morning.
ate
to complete school assignments at home
He has to … … before he can watch TV.
do homework
to happen or take place
The accident …ed late last night.
occur
to make someone believe something that is not true
He tried to … her, but she found out the truth.
deceive
something that is left out or excluded
The report had … … of some important details.
an omission
not complete
The work is still …; there are some things left to do.
partial
incorrect or misleading information spread among people
He tried to stop the … … that were being said about him.
false rumors
to understand something incorrectly
People often … what she says.
misinterpret
a small lie that is told to avoid hurting someone
She told … … … to make him feel better.
a white lie
not causing any harm or damage
The snake looks scary, but it’s actually ….
harmless
the state of being or living
The … of life on other planets is still unknown.
existence
a statement that makes something seem more important than it really is
Saying he’s the best player in the world is … ….
an exaggeration
to make something seem more important than it really is
She tends to … her achievements.
exaggerate
very shocking or extreme
The price for that meal was absolutely ….
outrageous
as far as one knows or can see
…, he didn’t get the job.
apparently
to cause someone to have the wrong idea
He didn’t want to … them, but they misunderstood.
mislead
to not include something
You can … … this step if you want to make it faster.
leave out
to make something look larger than it is
This glass will … the small print so you can read it.
magnify
completely or without any doubt
She denied the accusation ….
outright
to protect or cover something or someone
He used his hand to … his eyes from the sun.
shield
a claim that someone has done something wrong
The … was serious, but he denied it.
accusation
famous for something bad
He is … for always being late.
notorious
