Evolution and Migration Flashcards
adapt (v.)
Usage tips : Adapt is often followed by “to”
Parts of speech : adaptation (n.), adapter (n.), adaptable (adj.)
to adjust to different conditions or uses, or to change to meet different situations
ex. The teacher adapted the exercises for his more advanced students.
diverse (n.)
Usage tips : An -ly verb (e.g., linguistically = หลากหลายทางภาษา) often comes before diverse (ประกอบไปด้วยของหลายสิ่งหลายอย่าง).
Parts of speech : diversify (v.), diversity (n.), diversification (n.)
varied or different
ex. India is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.
evolve (v.)
Usage tips : Evolve is often followed by “into” or “form”
Parts of speech : evolution (n.), evolutionist (n.), evolutionary (adj.)
to change or develop gradually (อย่างทีละน้อย)
ex. These countries are evolving toward more democratic societies.
feature (n.)
Usage tips : Feature is often followed by “of”
Parts of speech : feature (v.)
Part, characteristic
ex. The best feature of this car is its heated seats.
generation (n.)
Usage tips : Before generation, an adjective like new, next, earlier, or older is common. Generation is often followed by “of”
Parts of speech : generational (adj.)
A group of people born at about the same time
ex. An older managers retired, a new generation of leaders took control of the company.
inherent (adj.)
Usage tips : Inherent is often followed by “in”
Parts of speech : inherently (adv.)
Naturally characteristic; always found within something, because it’s basic part of that thing
ex. No job can be interesting all the time. Boredom is inherent in any kind of work.
migration (n.)
Usage tips : Migration is often followed by “to” or “from”
Pars of speech : migrate (v.), migrant (n.), migratory (adj.)
Movement from one place to another by group of people or animals
ex. She’s interested in bat migration.
physical (adj.)
Usage tips : Physical usually comes before the noun it describes.
Parts of speech : physically (adv.)
- Related to the body
ex. She tries to keep herself in good physical condition. - Related to materials that can be seen or felt
ex. The physical dimensions ( มิติ ) of the theater are smaller than I thought.
process (n.)
Usage tips : Process is often followed by “of” plus the
“ -ing “ form of a verb.
Parts of speech : proceed (v.), process (v.)
A series of steps leading to a result
ex. To get a good job, most people go through a long process of letter writing and interviews.
survive (v.)
Usage tips : Survive is often followed by phrase with “by”
Parts of speech : survivor (n.), survival (n.)
To continue living ( despite some danger or illness )
ex. After getting lost in the mountains, Gordon survived by eating wild plants and catching fish.
