Advanced English Week 4 Flashcards
Widespread
Definition: Happening in many places or affecting many people.
Example: The news of the storm caused widespread panic.
Abandon
Definition: To leave something or someone behind.
Example: The village was abandoned after the flood.
Abate
Definition: To become less strong or severe.
Example: The storm finally started to abate after several hours.
Abrupt
Definition: Sudden and unexpected.
Example: The meeting ended with an abrupt decision.
Accumulation
Definition: The gradual collection of something over time.
Example: There was an accumulation of dust on the shelves.
Adjacent
Definition: Next to or near something.
Example: The school is adjacent to the library.
Aggregate
Definition: Total or combined.
Example: The company reported an aggregate profit of $2 million.
Albeit
Definition: Although or even though.
Example: He is very talented, albeit a bit shy.
Ambiguous
Definition: Not clear, with more than one possible meaning.
Example: The instructions were ambiguous, so I didn’t understand them.
Ancestor
Definition: A person from your family who lived a long time ago.
Example: I learned about my ancestors through family history research.
Attain
Definition: To achieve or reach something after effort.
Example: She worked hard to attain her goals.
Avert
Definition: To prevent something bad from happening.
Example: The driver swerved to avert an accident.
Coal
Definition: A black rock used as fuel, often for producing energy.
Example: Many power plants still burn coal to generate electricity.
Colleagues
Definition: People you work with, especially in a professional job.
Example: I had a meeting with my colleagues to discuss the project.
Compile
Definition: To collect and put together information or data.
Example: She compiled all the research into a single report.
