KINGSWAY EL P2 (UNIT 3) Flashcards
1
Q
large number
A
mass
2
Q
worry
A
concern
3
Q
harm
A
damage
4
Q
put stress on
A
strain
5
Q
severe
A
serious
6
Q
to know
A
aware
7
Q
lamenting
“ I even wrote to the Straits Times Forum page lamenting that schoolbags have been getting heavier over the years .”
A
expressing regret
8
Q
wholly
“ I feel it is better to be wholly textbook based. On top of the usual school books, “
A
completely
9
Q
distracted
“ The teacher may sometimes choose to use the textbook instead, if he finds the boys getting too distracted by games on the tablet. “
A
unable to concentrate
10
Q
hunching
“ I realize that if she starts hunching because of the heavy bag, “
A
bending forward and down
11
Q
investment
“ Sure it’s expensive but it’s an investment that I feel is necessary, “
A
spending for a serious purpose
