Lesson 16 Flashcards
slender
long and thin; limited; slight
a. Carlotta’s slender figure made her look very feminine.*
b. There was only a slender chance that you could conceal* the truth.
с. The slender thief was able to enter the apartment through the narrow window.
surpass
do better than; be greater than; excel*
a. The machines of the twentieth century* surely surpass those of earlier times.
b. Most farmers believe that rural* life far surpasses urban* living
c. It is undeniable* that a cold lemonade in July cannot be surpassed.
vast
very great; enormous*
a. Daniel Boone explored* vast areas that had never been settled.
b. Our campus* always seems vast to new students.
с. Vast differences between the two sides were made clear in the debate.*
doubt
not believe; not be sure of; feel uncertain about; lack of certainty
a. Scientists doubt that a total cure for cancer will be found soon.
b. The question of whether he could survive* the winter was left in doubt.
c. We don’t doubt that the tradition* of marriage will continue.
capacity
amount of room or space inside; largest amount that can be held by a container
a. A sign in the elevator stated that its capacity was 1100 pounds.
b. The gasoline capsule* had a capacity of 500 gallons.
c. So well-liked was the prominent* speaker that the auditorium was filled to capacity when he began his lecture.
penetrate
get into or through
a. We had to penetrate the massive* wall in order to hang the mirror.
b. Although Kenny tried to pound the nail into the rock with a hammer, he couldn’t penetrate the hard surface.
c. The thieves penetrated the bank’s security* and stole the money.
pierce
go into; go through; penetrate*
a. My sister is debating* whether or not to get her ears pierced.
b. I tried to ignore* his bad violin playing, but the sound was piercing.
c. Halloran violently* pierced the skin of his rival,* causing massive* bleeding.
accurate
exactly right as the result of care or pains
a. Ushers took an accurate count of the people assembled* in the theatre.
b. Emma’s vision* was so accurate that she didn’t need glasses.
c. In writing on the topic,* Vergil used accurate information.
microscope
instrument with a lens for making objects larger so that one can see things more clearly
a. The students used a microscope to see the miniature* insect.
b. Young Jonas Salk wanted to get a glimpse* of things he couldn’t see with just his eyes, so his father bought him a microscope.
c. Using a microscope, the scientist was able to probe* into the habits of germs.
grateful
feeling gratitude; thankful
a. The majority* of pupils felt grateful for Mr. Ash’s help.
b. We were grateful that the gloomy* weather cleared up on Saturday.
c. In his letter, Waldo told how grateful he was for the loan.
cautious
very careful; never taking chances
a. Be cautious when you choose your opponent.*
b. Good authors are cautious not to exaggerate* when they write.
c. If the rain is failing in torrents,* it is best to drive cautiously.
confident
firmly believing; certain; sure
a. judge Emery was confident he could solve the conflict.*
b. When he lifted the burden,* Scotty was confident he could carry it.
c. Annette was confident she would do well as a nurse.
