grup 18 Flashcards
wind - 1
The car wound its way through the mountain road.
indictment - 1
Scientists see the increasing temperature as an indictment of global warming.
plague - 1
My little cousin has been plaguing me with silly questions.
indispensible - 1
Computers are now indispensable part of our lives.
senile - 1
My grandma worries about going senile.
acrimonious - 1
The meeting ended in an acrimonious dispute.
deplore - 1
How can you deplore my behavior while acting in the same manner?
timid - 1
He is very timid and blushes while chatting with girls.
induce - 2
1- As my mum is afraid of flying, I couldnt induce her to travel by air.
2- Salt can induce high blood pressure in some people.
converse - 1
If you tell children to do something, they usually do the converse.
adjust - 2
1- Drivers must adjust the mirror of the car.
2- Kids are very good at adjusting to a new place.
evacuate - 1
Some people were evacuated following the floods.
stroll - 1
We were strolling along when it started to rain.
discount - 1
Parents shouldn’t discount their children’s opinion.
exclusive - 1
This WC is for disableds’ exclusive use.
be at liberty - 1
You are at liberty to leave when you’ve finished the test.
counsellor - 1
Have you thought of seeing a counsellor?
shed - 3
1- The child shed tears over his broken toy.
2- Press must shed its negative public image and be trustworthy.
3- The Sun sheds light.
sprinkle - 1
I usually sprinkle salt over my food.
cripple - 1
The accident crippled her for the rest of her life.
hearty - 1
I ate a hearty breakfast.
happen to - 1
I happened to find out the truth.
slump - 2
1- After a hard day, he slumped into the sofa.
2- She slumped against the wall.
weary - 1
The man went home after a weary shift.
eavesdrop - 1
She eavesdropped their conversation outside the door.
keep abreast of - 1
Keep me abreast of the situation.
annihilation - 1
A full-scale nuclear war could lead to the annihilation of the human race.
comply - 1
We must comply with the law.
inadvertently - 1
I inadvertently stepped on his toe while dancing.
be wrapped up in - 1
Some people are so wrapped up in their works.
prospective - 1
She was very nervous while meeting her prospective mother-in-law.
halve - 1
I halved the apple.
forgery - 1
The money was a forgery.
take on - 2
1- She was taken on as a secretary.
2- She took on too much work and made herself ill.
take in - 3
1- I didn’t take in what you said, could you repeat it please?
2- Don’t be taken in by all advertisements.
3- On losing weight I had to have my trousers taken in.
take after - 1
Who do you take after in the family?
take down - 1
Let me take down your phone number.
immaculate - 1
Being very peevish, her house is always immaculate.
invaluable - 1
The internet is an invaluable source of information.
perplexed - 1
I was perplexed by the tricky question.
emerge - 1
The Sun emerged from behind the clouds.
glide - 1
The boat glided over the river.
crow - 2
1- Parents like crowing about their children’s achievements.
2- The baby crowed with happiness.
pack - 1
The bus was packed.
indict - 1
He was indicted for murder.
utmost - 1
Health must be given the utmost importance.
diligent - 1
Diligent students always compete with each other.
emit - 1
The Sun emits light.
candid - 1
To be candid, this tie doesn’t go with the shirt nicely.
extend - 2
1- We’re extending the kitchen.
2- She extended her hand to welcome him.
carry through - 2
1- He is determined to carry his long illness through.
2- His encouraging words carried her through before the operation.
carry out - 1
They are carrying out a campaign against smoking.
call at - 1
Why don’t you call at for a drink one evening?
carry on - 2
1- Despite the warnings he carried on drinking.
2- Stop carrying on, you two!
trivial - 1
It’s ridiculous that they fight over such trivial issues.
rejuvenate - 1
Sleep helps you rejuvenate your body.
