25.10; 01.11 Flashcards
Advanced topics in mathematics, usually studied in college.
You need to understand … … to solve these complex problems.
higher mathematics
An arm or a leg of a person or animal. (pronunciation)
He broke … … when he fell off his bike.
a limb
To continue or move forward with something.
After the break, we will … with the meeting.
proceed
More or additional; to a greater extent. (pronunc)
Can you explain that idea …?
further
To happen or take place. (pron)
An accident might … if you’re not careful.
occur
To give something, such as money or time, to help achieve something. (stress)
Everyone is expected to … to the team project.
contribute
To cause pain or injury. (pron)
Be careful, or you might … yourself.
hurt
To leave out or exclude something.
You should not … any important details from the report.
omit
The act of leaving something out.
His … of the truth made the situation worse.
omission
To understand something incorrectly. (pron)
It’s easy to … the instructions if you don’t read them carefully.
misinterpret
Very silly or unreasonable. (pron)
That idea is …; it would never work.
ridiculous
A statement that makes something seem bigger or more important than it really is.
Saying he was the fastest runner in the world was … … .
an exaggeration
Very shocking or extreme.
The price they’re asking is completely … .
outrageous
To make something seem larger or more important than it is.
He tends to … his achievements.
exaggerate
To come from or be caused by something.
His problems … … a lack of confidence.
stem from
Easy to see or understand.
It was … that she was upset.
obvious
To make someone believe something that is not true.
He tried to … her by lying.
deceive
Making someone believe something that is not true.
The advertisement was … and made the product seem better than it is.
deceptive
To leave the house and walk around, usually for exercise or relaxation.
… … … … in the park every morning to get some fresh air.
go for a walk
A time period lasting 30 minutes, done daily.
He studies Spanish for … … … … … to improve his skills.
half an hour a day
The time that is 30 minutes after five o’clock (5:30)
I have to be home by … … … for dinner.
half past five
To come from or start as a result of something.
His interest in art …s … his mother’s love for painting.
stem from
To change something in a way that makes it look strange or incorrect.
The photo was …ed because of the old camera lens.
distort
Able to convince people to believe or do something.
Her … speech made everyone agree with her idea. (pronunc)
persuasive
To convince someone to do or believe something.
I tried to … him to join the club, but he wasn’t interested. (pronunc)
persuade
