Advanced English Week 4 Flashcards
Symbolic
Definition: Serving as a representation of something else, especially something abstract.
Example: The dove is symbolic of peace in many cultures.
Trace
Definition: To follow or find the path or history of something.
Example: The detective was able to trace the stolen goods back to the original thief.
Transformation
Definition: A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.
Example: The city underwent a major transformation after the new development project.
Ultimate
Definition: The best or most important; final.
Example: Their ultimate goal is to create a sustainable energy solution for the world.
Utility
Definition: The state of being useful or beneficial.
Example: The utility of this new software is that it saves time and increases productivity.
Visible
Definition: Able to be seen.
Example: The mountains were clearly visible from the hotel balcony.
Accompany
Definition: To go somewhere with someone or to be present with something.
Example: He decided to accompany his friend to the concert.
Analogous
Definition: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
Example: The structure of an atom is analogous to the solar system, with electrons orbiting the nucleus like planets around the sun.
Anticipate
Definition: To expect or predict something and prepare for it.
Example: The team anticipated a difficult match and trained extra hard this week.
Appendix
Definition: A section at the end of a book or document that provides additional information.
Example: You can find more details about the study in the appendix of the report.
Appreciate
Definition: To recognize the value or importance of something.
Example: I appreciate your help with organizing the event.
Arbitrary
Definition: Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
Example: The decision to cancel the meeting seemed completely arbitrary to the staff.
Assure
Definition: To tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts they may have.
Example: I assure you that everything will be ready on time for the presentation.
Behalf
Definition: As a representative of someone or something.
Example: She spoke on behalf of the entire team during the meeting.
Chart
Definition: A visual representation of data, often in the form of a graph or table.
Example: The chart shows a clear increase in sales over the last three months.
