my words 07 Flashcards
interpretation
an explanation or opinion of what something means:
The dispute is based on two widely differing interpretations of the law.
amplitude
a large amount or wide range:
The sheer amplitude of the novel invites comparisons with Tolstoy.
equilateral
used to describe a shape whose sides are all the same length:
perimeter
the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it:
A river runs along one side of the field’s perimeter.
dissipation
to (cause to) gradually disappear or waste:
The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere.
His anger dissipated as the situation became clear.
alignment
an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line or parallel to each other:
The problem is happening because the wheels are out of alignment with each other.
grain
a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat:
European countries are quite aggressive subsidizers of grain exports.
A few chickens were scratching around in the yard for grain.
depicts
to represent or show something in a picture or story:
Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.
In the book, he depicts his father as a tyrant.
disseminate
to spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people:
One of the organization’s aims is to disseminate information about the disease.
sanitary
clean and not dangerous for your health, or protecting health by removing dirt and waste, especially human waste:
Cholera thrives in poor sanitary conditions.
There were only very basic sanitary facilities on the site.
survey
an examination of opinions, behaviour, etc., made by asking people questions:
A recent survey found/revealed/showed that 58 percent of people did not know where their heart is.
