TOEFL Skills Week 6 Flashcards
Irate (adj.)
Very angry.
I was irate when my daughter came home at 3 am.
Jeopardy (n.)
-Jeopardize (v.)
Danger.
She was in serious jeopardy when she was robbed at gunpoint.
Jury* (n.)
A group of people who make decision (usually in a court)
The jury decided the accused was guilty o murder in the first degree.
Legible (adj.)
Easy to read, not messy. Some students in this class have legible handwriting.
Legislature* (n.)
The branch of government which has the power to make laws.
Linguistics* (n.)
-Linguist (prof.)
The study of language.
Litigation (n.)
Lawsuit.
The litigation against the tobacco company is ongoing.
Lustrous (adj.)
-Luster (n.)
Bright; shiny.
The model lustrous hair won her a contract with a shampoo company.
Malign (v.)
Malignant (adj.)
To say evil or untrue things about.
The politician was maligned by his opponent.
Meddle (v.)
To interfere.
The paparazzi really meddle into the lives of celebrities.
Mend (v.)
To repair, especially by sewing.
I mend my own clothes because a tailor is too expensive.
Migrate (v.)
To move from one place to another.
Canadian geese migrate south for the winter.
Mirth (v.)
Laughter . Happiness.
The speaker’s mistake caused gray mirth among the audience.
Monarchy* (n)
A country ruled by a king or a queen.
Monopoly* (n.)
-Monopolize (v.)
Exclusive control of a product or service.
Bell telephone used to have a monopoly on long distance phone service.
