Books Vocabularies Flashcards
Marsh (singular), Marches(pl.) Noun
An area of low land that is always soft and wet because there is nowhere for the water to flow away to.
= a very wet area
Blacksmith (n)
A person whose job is to make and repair things made of iron, especially horseshoes
Detective (noun)
a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
Several objects were taken away by detectives from the anti-terrorist squad
Urge on verb
To advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something
If you ever get the chance to visit this place, I strongly urge you to do so.
The police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately.
Vital adj
Necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
The police play a vital role in our society.
Missile noun
A weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that is aimed at
Nuclear missiles
Nuclear adj
Using,producing or resulting from nuclear energy
China and India only produce a very small percentage of their electricity from nuclear facilities
Drone noun
An aircraft without a pilot, controlled from the ground, used for taking photographs, dropping bombs, delivering goods.
Get ready for a future where drones are delivering our packages
Humanitarian adj
Connected with helping people who are suffering and improving the conditions that they are living in
To provide humanitarian aid to the war zone
Radiation noun
Powerful and very dangerous rays that are sent out from radioactive substances
The link between exposure to radiation and childhood cancer
Wide-ranging adj
Including or dealing with a large number of different subjects or areas.
The commission has been given wide-ranging powers
Premise noun = basic
Premiss UK English
A statement or an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument.
The argument rests on a false premise.
Endure verb = Bear
To experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up.
The pain was almost too great to endure
Vibrant adj
Exciting
Full of life and energy
A vibrant city
Thailand is at its most vibrant during the new year celebrations.
Pursue verb
To do something or to try to achieve something over a period of time
To pursue a goal
To pursue an aim
She wishes to pursue a medical career
