Unit 1 Flashcards

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anxious

She was anxious about not making her appointment on time.

A

to worry that something bad will happen

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awful

Her performance last night was awful.

A

very bad

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consist

Today’s choices for lunch consisted of pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs.

A

to be made of parts or things

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desire

My sister desires a big house and lots of money.

A

to want something

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eager

The man was eager to talk about the good news.

A

to be excited about something.

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household

Our household is made up of my father, my mother and me.

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all the people who live in one house

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intent

It is my intent to visit my daughter in Italy next summer.

A

plan

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landscape

The landscape of the country is very green.

A

how an area looks

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lift

The man tried to lift the heavy box over his head.

A

to move something higher

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load

The men quickly loaded the boxes into the truck.

A

to put objects into something

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lung

Having strong lungs is necessary for a healthy life.

A

the organ in the body that fills with air when breathing

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motion

The police officer made a motion with his hand.

A

a movement that someone makes

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pace

I ran the race at a slower pace than my friend.

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the speed at which something happens

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polite

The boy was very polite; he behaved very thoughtfully.

A

to act in a thoughtful manner

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possess

My uncle possesses a BMW, a Mercedes and a Rolls Royce.

A

to have or own something

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rapidly

The train moved rapidly on the tracks.

A

when something happens very fast

17
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remark

The teacher remarked on how quickly the students were learning.

A

to say something

18
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seek

If I have a problem, I seek my sister’s advice.

A

to look for something

19
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shine

The candles are shining in the dark room.

A

to make a bright light

20
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spill

Uh oh! I spilled the coffee on the table!

A

to have something fall out of its container