Lesson 4 Flashcards
Abbey
❤n. An abbey is a house, or group of houses, where monks or nuns live.
Abundant
❤adj. If something is abundant, then it is available in large quantities.
Adjoin
❤v. To adjoin something means to be next to or attached to something else.
Ample
❤adj. If something is ample, then it is enough or more than enough.
Arid
❤adj. If a place is arid, then it is hot and dry and gets very little or no rain.
Cathedral
❤n.
A cathedral is an important, and often large and beautifully-built church.
Crisis
❤n. A crisis is a difficult time when things are going to either get worse or better.
Deprive
❤v. To deprive someone of something means not let them have it.
Synonym: exclude
Phrasal verb: deprive of
*not let = prevent
Drought
❤n. A drought is a long period of time in which little or no rain falls.
Eligible
❤adj. If someone is eligible, then they are permitted to do or have something. Synonyms: permitted, qualified
Antonym: deprived
Fast
❤v. To fast means to go without food or drink for a period of time.
Grumble
❤v. Complain
Inland
❤adv. If someone goes inland, they travel into the center of a country land.
Synonym: interior
Moisture
❤n. Moisture is a small drops of water in the air or on a surface.
Synonyms: dampness, humidity
Nonetheless
❤adv. If something happens nonetheless, thet it occurs despite some other thing.
Synonyms: nevertheless, however
*adverbial conjunction
