lesson 15 Flashcards
ban
v. to forbid or say no to
The hospital bans kids from visiting
n. a rule that forbids something
There is a ban on watering lawns because there’s no rain
concentrate
v. to focus all of one’s thoughts and efforts
v. to bring or come together in one place
I have to concentrate on studying so i can not watch tv.
concern
v. To interest, to be about
The problem concerned me so i helped fix it
v. to trouble or worry
I am concerned about you because i saw you crying
n. Something that involves a person or organization
The weather is a concern when planning a wedding
consider
v. to think about carefully
I considered the soup before i choose my meal
v. to believe
I consider recycling is important
contrast
v. to compare in order to show the differences
Let’s contrast my old dance school to my new dance school.
n. A difference
The contrast between my old dance school to my
New dance school.
fragile
adj. Easily broken or damaged
The fragile glass broke after it fell off the shelf.
menace
n. something that is likely to do harm or may be dangerous
After he pushed me, I told him he was being a menace.
pounce
v. To swoop down on and capture
My cat pounced on the mouse.
prompt
adj. Quick, without too much time passing
We had a prompt dinner because we were late for our meeting.
v. to cause to act
I was prompted to work faster because I was going slowly.
recent
adj. before now, before the present.
The recent lice at school caused girls to wear braids.
symbol
n Something that STANDS for something else
The green dot on the school menu is a symbol of a healthy choice.
talon
n. The claw of a bird who kills animals for food
Mr. Ocax used his talon to capture Ragweed.
Trophy
n. A prize or award given to SHOW success
Mairead got a trophy because she won the McKenna cup.
widespread
adj. spread over a large area
The pollen is so widespread that the whole street was green.
apparent
adj. clear, seeming to be true
Apparently it is breakfast because I smell bacon
