CHAPTER 4 Flashcards
aim (V)
to intend to achieve something
I aim to arrive at three o’clock.
claim (V)
a statement that something is true, although you have not proved it
She claimed that the dog attacked her.
He claims to have seen a ghost.
consume (v)
to use something such as a product, energy, or fuel
These lights don’t consume much electricity.
counter (v)
to say something to show that what someone has just said is not true
“Of course I love him,” Clare countered.
criticize (v)
to say that something or someone is bad
The film was criticized for being too violent.
ensure (v)
to make certain that something will happen properly SYN make sure
Wash regularly to ensure personal hygiene.
Please ensure that all examination papers have your name at the top.
impact (V)
to affect something or someone
Rising interest rates are sure to impact on the housing market.
impose (V)
to force someone to accept a belief or way of living
I don’t want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
manufacture (v)
to produce something, usually in large numbers in a factory
Local industries manufacture plastic products, boats, and clothing.
mislead (v)
to make someone believe something that is untrue by giving them information that is wrong or not complete
She claims the public was misled by the government.
obtain (V)
to get something
He obtained a law degree from the University of California.
reward (v)
to give a reward to someone
She was rewarded for her bravery.
ruin (V)
to spoil or destroy something
They were late and the dinner was ruined.
rule (v)
to be in control of somewhere, usually a country
They were ruled for many years by a dictator.
the ruling party
rust (v)
rust (n)
paslanmak
satisfy (v)
to please someone by giving them what they want or need
They sell 31 flavours of ice cream - enough to satisfy everyone!
to make someone believe that something is true
I satisfied myself that I had locked the door.
struggle (v)
to try very hard to do something difficult
He’s struggling to pay off his debts.
to fight someone when they are holding you
She struggled but couldn’t break free.
sustain (v)
to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time
The team may not be able to sustain this level of performance
amuse (V)
to make someone laugh or smile
He made funny faces to amuse the children.
fund (V)
fund (n)
to provide money for an event, activity, or organization
kaynak, fon (n)
Who is the project funded by?
frame (v)
to put something such as a picture into a frame
I’m going to frame this and put it on the wall.
fragment (v)
to break something into small parts, or to be broken in this way
The opposition has fragmented into a number of small groups.
