my words 10 Flashcards
attain
to reach or succeed in getting something:
He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.
We need to identify the best ways of attaining our objectives/goals.
estimate
to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something:
Government sources estimate a long-term 50 percent increase in rail fares. They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks.
attribute
a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:
Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager.
sustain
to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time:
The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.
He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women.
range
a set of similar things:
I offered her a range of options.
primary
more important than anything else; main:
The Red Cross’s primary concern is to preserve and protect human life.
evident
easily seen or understood:
The full extent of the damage only became evident the following morning.
From the smell it was evident that the drains had been blocked for several days.
relevant
connected with what is happening or being discussed:
Education should be relevant to the child’s needs.
For further information, please refer to the relevant leaflet.
acquire
to get or buy something:
He acquired the firm in 2008.
I was wearing a newly/recently acquired jacket.
imply
to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly:
I’m not implying anything about your cooking, but could we eat out tonight?
I detected an implied criticism of the way he was treated.
despite
without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by:
I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.
Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.
