Reading (pp. 100-101). Part 4. Flashcards
To agitate.
To cause a stir.
A set of beliefs accepted by most people.
Mainstream.
As a radical, he remains outside the mainstream of politics.
To achieve.
Pull off.
He managed to pull off the business deal all on his own.
Remarkable.
Striking.
She bears a striking resemblance to a famous Hollywood actress.
A whole number that is greater than one and can be divided only by itself and the number one.
Odd prime.
8 is the sum of two odd primes, namely five and three.
To happen.
Come to pass.
Many people believe that all of Nostradamus’ predictions will come to pass.
A representative.
Exponent.
In my opinion, the greatest exponent of jazz music was Duke Ellington.
To give.
Hand over.
I wouldn’t dare hand over this project to someone less experienced.
To make something possible to somebody.
Enable.
Computer technology has enabled scientists to make great progress in research.
An argument.
Dispute.
There was some dispute over who should be the new manager of the firm.
