things Flashcards
noticeboard
a board on a wall on which notices can be fixed:
pencil sharpener
a mechanical, electric, or small handheld device for making a sharp point on pencils
treatment
the way you deal with or behave toward someone or something
the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury
1-She had not known of her father’s cruel treatment toward her brother.
2-I’ve tried many treatments for insomnia but none have been effective
exhibition
an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, a situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality to the public, or the act of showing these things
1-The photographs will be on exhibition until the end of the month.
Hang out
to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone
predict
to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience
1-I cannot predict what will happen next year.
entertain
to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves
1-Most children’s television programs aim to educate and entertain at the same time
owner
someone who owns something
1-Are you the owner of this car?
innovate
to introduce changes and new ideas
- to innovate a new method
Expand
to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way
ancestry
your ancestors who lived a long time ago, or the origin of your family
1-He was proud of his Native American ancestry
Prove
to show that something is true
castle
a large strong building, built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people inside from attack
manor
a large old house in the country with land belonging to it, especially in Europe
belong to someone
to be someone’s property:
1- This book belongs to Sarah.
