Lesson 12 Flashcards
ignite
set on fire
a. Spark plugs ignite in an automobile engine.
b. One match can ignite an entire forest.
c. A, careless remark helped to ignite the conflict* between the
brothers and the sisters.
abolish
do away with completely; put an end to
a. The death penalty has recently* been abolished in our state.
b. We abolished numerous* laws that didn’t serve any purpose in this decade.*
c. My school has abolished final exams altogether.
urban
of or having to do with cities or towns
a. Many businesses open offices in urban areas.
b. I plan to exchange my urban location for a rural* one.
c. Only a small minority* of the people of the United States live far from any urban area.
population
people of a city or country
a. China has the largest population of any country.
b. The population ofthe world ha<:> increased in every decade.*
c. After the recent* floods, the population of Honduras was reduced
by 10,000.
frank
free in expressing one’s real thoughts, opinions, or feelings; not hiding what is in one’s mind
a. Never underestimate* the value of being frank with one another.
b. Eretha was completely frank when she told her friend about the sale.
c. People liked Duffy because they knew he would be frank with them.
pollute
make dirty
a. The Atlantic Ocean is in danger of becoming polluted.
b. There is much evidence* to show that the air we breathe is polluted.
c. It is claimed that soap powders pollute the water ‘:Ne drink.
reveal
make known
a. Napoleon agreed to reveal the information to the French population.*
b. The evidence* was revealed only after hours ofquestioning.
c. The auto company revealed reluctantly* that there were defects*
in their new models.
prohibit
forbid by law or authority
a. Elvin’s manager prohibited him from appearing on television.
b. Many homeowners prohibit others from walking on their property.
c. The law prohibits the use ofguns to settle a conflict.*
urgent
demanding immediate action or attention; important
a. An urgent telephone call was made to the company’s treasurer.
b. The principal called an urgent meeting to solve the school’s
numerous* problems.
c. When he heard the urgent cry for help, the lifeguard did not hesitate.*
adequate
as much as is needed; fully sufficient
a. Rover was given an adequate amount of food to last him the whole day.
b. A bedroom, kitchen, and bath were adequate shelter for his living needs.
c. Carlos was adequate at his job but he wasn’t great.
decrease
make or become less
a. As he kept spending money, the amount he had saved decreased.
b. In order to improve business, the store owner decreased his prices.
c. The landlord promised to decrease our rent.
audible
able to be heard
a. From across the room, the teacher’s voice was barely audible.
b. After Len got his new hearing aid, my telephone calls became audible. c. Commands from Ann’s drill sergeant were always easily audible.
