Lesson 2 Flashcards
anticipate
verb [transitive]
v. To expect; to sense something before it happens
By placing sensors in earthquake-prone areas, scientists can anticipate some tremors in time to warn the public.
** Parts of speech**
anticipation n,
anticipatory ad
catastrophic
adj.
adj. Extremely harmful; causing financial or physical ruin
The architect died in a catastrophic elevator accident.
Parts of speech catastrophe n, catastrophically adv
collide
v.
v. To come together with great or violent force
As usual, their holiday was ruined when their in-laws’ views on politics collided with their own.
Parts of speech collision n
eruption
n. A sudden, often violent, outburst
he eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 caused 57 deaths and immeasurable change to the face of the mountain.
Usage tips Eruption is often followed by an of phrase.
Parts of speech erupt v. [intransitive]
if a volcano erupts, it explodes and sends smoke, fire, and rock into the sky
SYNONYM : explode
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famine
noun [countable, uncountable]
n. Severe hunger; a drastic food shortage The potato famine in Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century caused large numbers of Irish people to emigrate to America.
Widespread famine had triggered a number of violent protests.
flood
n.
n. An overflowing of water; an excessive amount
The constant rain and poor drainage system caused a flood in town.
The political party sent out a flood of letters criticizing their opponents.
Parts of speech flood v
impact
n.
n. A strong influence
The speech about the importance of education made an impact on me.
Usage tips Impact is usually followed by on or of.
Parts of speech impact v
persevere
verb [intransitive]
v. To keep going, despite obstacles or discouragement; to maintain a purpose
The hikers persevered despite the bad weather and the icy trail.
Parts of speech persist v, persistent adj
plunge
[intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition]
v. To go down suddenly; to decrease by a great amount in a short time
He jumped off the diving board and plunged into the pool.
The value of the company’s stock plunged after its chief executive was arrested.
Usage tips Plunge is often followed by an into phrase.
Parts of speech plunge n
Her car swerved and plunged off the cliff.
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unleash
verb [transitive]
v. To release a thing or an emotion
When they saw the strange man on their property, they unleashed their dogs.
He is from such an unemotional family, he will never learn to unleash his feelings.
- to suddenly let a strong force, feeling etc have its full effect
Lefèvre’s comments unleashed a wave of protest. - to let a dog run free after it has been held on a leash
