Lesson 18 Flashcards
visual
adj.
relating to sight.
Visual goggles for night vision is vital for night operations.
shepherd
n.
a person whose job is to take care of sheep — sometimes used figuratively
The shepherd is the man that look after the sheep
commandment
n.
an important rule given by God that tells people how to behave
Honesty is also a commandment God gave to us.
exodus
n.
a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time — usually singular
he said that he saw a ghost in the party which made everyone leave in exodus.
tribal
adj.
of or relating to a tribe or tribes
The nomads’ tribal activity effects local inhabitant’s daily routine.
chariot
n.
a carriage with two wheels that was pulled by horses and was raced and used in battle in ancient times n.
In ancient time, soldiers used chariots pulled by horses in the battle, exactly same with the use of carriage.
outcome
n.
something that happens as a result of an activity or process
We waited impatiently for the outcome of the election to know who’ll be the president.
threatening
adj.
to say that you will harm someone or do something unpleasant or unwanted especially in order to make someone do what you want
My mom threaten me if I did not obey her again I won’t get any allowance.
dispute
n.
a debate
I participated in the dispute, of whether shall we have casinos in china.
captivity
n.
The state of being kept in a place (such as a prison or a cage) and not being able to leave or be free : the state or condition of being captive .
Years of captivity change his personality.
prophet
n.
A member of some religions (such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) who delivers messages that are believed to have come from God.
In ancient time, most of the Egyptians believed the prophet because they believed in the religions.
messiah
n.
a savior
Mark felt like a messiah to me.
contemptuous
adj.
somewhat formal: feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt
He was contemptuous of the poor because he is rich.
literature
n.
written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance
He is good at literature so he can write a good essay.
disobedience
n.
refusal or failure to obey rules, laws, etc. : a lack of obedience
That dog is bark loudly, because its has a miserable punishment for its disobedience.
convent
n.
a group of nuns who live together
The nuns lived in the convents.
argument
n.
A statement or series of statements for or against something
An argument means no one was right.
imaginative
adj.
having or showing an ability to think of new and interesting ideas ， having or showing imagination
She is a very imagnative person, she can think of things other people can’t think of.
verdant
adj.
covered with green vegetation
The verdant oasis got destroyed in the war.
extract
v.
to get special substances from something. n. the special substance from something.
He extracted honey from the beehive.
