ESL Essential Words2 Flashcards
Approach
Vt. Come near or nearer to
N. a way to do something
Detect
Vt. Find out, discover
Defect
N. Fault, that which is wrong. Weakness
Neglect
Vt. Give too little care or attention to
Deceive
V. Make someone believe as true something that is false, mislead
Undoubtedly
Adj. Certainly, beyond doubt
Thorough
Adj. Being all that is needed, complete
Client
N. Person for whom a lawyer acts, customer
Comprehensive
Adj. Including much, covering completely
Defraud
Vt. Take money, rights, etc. , away by cheating
past tense: defrauded
Postpone
Vt. Put off to a later time, delay
Consent
Vi. Agree, give permission or approval
Massive
adj. Big and heavy, large and solid, bulky
Capsule
Adj. A small case or covering
Preserve
Vt. Keep from harm or change, keep safe, protect. Especially for animals
Denounce
Vt. Condemn in public, express strong disapproval of
Torrent
N. Any violent, rushing stream, flood
Resent
Vt. Abhor. Feel injured and angered at ( something)
Molest
Vt. Interfere with trouble, disturb
Harass or assault sexually, make indecent advances ti
Gloomy
Adj. Dark, dim, in low spirits
Unforeseen
Adj. Not known beforehand, unexpected
Exaggerate
N. Make something greater than it is, overstate
Amateur
N. and adj. Person an does something for pleasure, not for money or as a profession
Mediocre
Adj. Neither good or bad, average, ordinary
Variety
N. Lake of sameness, a number of different things
Valid
Adj. Supported by facts or authority, sound, true
Prominent
Adj. remarkable, Well- known, important
Security
N. and adj. Freedom from danger, care, or fear, feeling or condition of being safe.
Bulky
Adj. Large, taking up much space
Reluctant
Adj. Unwilling
Obvious
Adj. Easily seem or understood, clear to the eye or mind, not to be doubted, plain
