Lesson 9 Flashcards
vicinity
region near a place; neighborhood
a. Living in the vicinity of New York, Jeremy was near many museums.
b. The torrent* of rain fell only in our vicinity.
c. We approached* the Baltimore vicinity by car.
century
100 years
a. George Washington lived in the eighteenth century.
b. The United States is two centuries old.
c. Many prominent* men have been born in this century.
rage
violent anger; something that arouses intense but brief enthusiasm
a. Joan’s bad manners sent her mother into a rage.
b. In a fit of rage, Francine broke the valuable glass.
c. The mayor felt a sense of rage about the exaggerations* in the press.
document
something handwritten or printed that gives information or proof of some fact
a. Newly discovered documents showed that the prisoner was obviously* innocent.
b. The documents of ancient Rome have survived* many centuries.*
c. We were reluctant* to destroy important documents.
conclude
end; finish; decide
a. Most people are happy when they conclude their work for the day.
b. The gloomy* day concluded with a thunderstorm.
c. Work on the building could not be concluded until the contract was signed.
undeniable
not to be denied; cannot be questioned
a. The jury concluded* that the teenagers were undeniably guilty.
b. It is undeniable that most professionals can beat any amateur.*
c. That Leon resented* Rita’s good marks in school was undeniable.
resist
act against; strive against; oppose
a. Totie could not resist eating the chocolate sundae.
b. Tight security* measures resisted Jimmy’s entrance into the bank.
c. Harold resisted the opportunity to poke fun at the weird* man.
lack
be entirely without something; have not enough
a. Your daily diet should not lack fruits and vegetables.
b. His problem was that he lacked a variety* of talents.
c. As an amateur* dancer, Vincent knew that he lacked the professional touch.
Ignore
pay no attention to; disregard
а. Little Alice realized that if she didn’t behave, her parents would ignore her.
b. The student could not answer the question because he ignored the obvious* facts.
c. Older brothers and sisters often feel ignored when their parents only spend time with a new baby.
challenge
call to a fight
a. Aaron Burr challenged Alexander Hamilton to a duel.
b. No one bothered to challenge the prominent* lawyer.
c. Trying to become a doctor was quite a challenge, Dick discovered.
miniature
represented on a small scale
a. The young boy wanted a miniature sports car for his birthday.
b. Instead of buying a massive* dog, Teddy got a miniature poodle.
c. We were seeking a miniature model of the bulky* chess set.
source
place from which something comes or is obtained
a. The college student knew that he needed more than a basic textbook as a source for his report.
b. The source of Buddy’s trouble was boredom.
c. Professor Smith’s speech was a valid* source of information on chemistry.
