Unit 10 Flashcards
A _ is someone who lives in a certain town or city.
Citizen
A _ is a group of people who run a city or town.
council
The school council is a group of students who work together to make school better for everyone.
The student council helps plan fun activities for everyone at school.
The council decided to put more trash cans in the park to keep it clean.
To _ is to say something officially.
meaning she expressed
meaning he reported
meaning the teacher announced
meaning the government made an official announcement
meaning she stated
declare
The government declared a national holiday to celebrate the country’s independence. (meaning the government made an official announcement that a holiday would be observed on a certain date)
When people or things are _, they are very large.
generally implies a sense of excessiveness or extremeness in size, and can be used to describe things that are both physically and abstractly large. It is often used to emphasize the sheer scale or magnitude of something.
enormous
“There was an enormous amount of traffic on the highway.”
“The company made an enormous profit last year”
“The elephant was enormous.”
When someone or something are _, they are amazing.
meaning it was very impressive or amazing
extraordinary
The fireworks show was extraordinary! (meaning it was very impressive or amazing)
She has an extraordinary talent for singing. (meaning she is very talented at singing)
The museum had an extraordinary collection of art. (meaning the collection was very special or impressive)
It’s extraordinary that he can speak five languages! (meaning it’s very impressive or surprising)
The weather was extraordinary today - it was sunny and warm in February! (meaning it was unusual or uncommon)
_ is a thick cloud that is near the ground or water.
Fog
A _ is a ceremony that takes place after a person dies.
funeral
She wore black to the funeral as a sign of mourning. (meaning she chose to dress in dark clothing to show her respect for the deceased)
We went to a funeral to say goodbye to our friend who passed away. (meaning we attended a ceremony to honor our friend after they died)
The funeral was a sad event, but it helped us remember the good times we had with the person who passed away. (meaning the ceremony was a way to remember the positive memories shared with the deceased)
When people or things are _, they are very big.
describe things that are visibly huge or oversized in comparison to others of their kind.
giant
“enormous” is a more general term that can refer to both physical and abstract size, whereas “giant” specifically refers to physical size or stature.
An _ is the way of thinking about someone or something.
impression
I got a good impression of the city when I visited last summer. (meaning I had a positive opinion of the city after visiting)
His friendly smile made a good impression on me. (meaning his smile had a positive impact on me)
She wanted to make a good impression on her new boss, so she dressed nicely for the first day of work. (meaning she wanted to make a positive impact on her new boss by looking professional)
The artist’s work left a lasting impression on me. (meaning the art had a strong and memorable effect on me)
_ is how much money a person or business makes.
meaning the amount of money I earn
Income
My income is not enough to afford a new car. (meaning the amount of money I earn is not sufficient to buy a new car)
She works hard to earn a good income to support her family. (meaning she works hard to earn enough money to take care of her family)
She decided to take a part-time job to supplement her income. (meaning she took on additional work to earn extra money on top of what she already makes)
When someone is _, they are angry.
mad
If someone _ to do something, then it is the right thing to do.
have to, must, be supposed to
meaning it is our responsibility to do something.
ought
You ought to wear a coat if you go outside in the cold. (meaning it is recommended that you wear a coat in cold weather)
She ought to study more if she wants to get a good grade on the test. (meaning it is advisable that she studies more to achieve a good grade)
We ought to clean up after ourselves to keep the room tidy. (meaning it is our responsibility to keep the room clean)
They ought to be here by now. (meaning it is expected that they have arrived by this time)
He ought to apologize for being rude. (meaning it is appropriate for him to say sorry for his behavior)
To_ something is to fight against it.
to fight the temptation
to withstand
resist
I can’t resist the temptation of eating chocolate. (meaning I have a strong desire to eat chocolate and find it difficult to say no)
She tried to resist the urge to check her phone during the meeting. (meaning she tried not to look at her phone during the meeting despite feeling the urge to do so)
The walls of the castle were built to resist attacks from enemies. (meaning the walls were designed to withstand or repel enemy attacks)
He couldn’t resist laughing at the joke. (meaning he found the joke funny and couldn’t help laughing)
The child had to resist the urge to touch the hot stove. (meaning the child had to fight the temptation to touch the stove and avoid getting burned)
She couldn’t resist the cute puppy and adopted it on the spot. (meaning she found the puppy too adorable to resist and decided to adopt it immediately)
To _ is to show something.
show/uncover
reveal
The magician pulled back the curtain to reveal a rabbit in the hat. (meaning the magician showed the audience what was hidden behind the curtain)
She decided to reveal her secret to her best friend. (meaning she told her best friend something that was previously kept private)
The test results revealed that he had a high fever. (meaning the test showed that he had a fever)
The author’s new book will reveal the secrets of the mysterious island. (meaning the book will tell readers things about the island that were previously unknown)
The clouds cleared to reveal a beautiful rainbow in the sky. (meaning the clouds moved away to allow the rainbow to become visible)
To _ is to make a place free from something or someone.
rid
She wanted to **get rid of **her old clothes and donate them to charity. (meaning she wanted to remove her old clothes and give them away)
He was happy to be rid of his headache after taking some medicine. (meaning he was glad that his headache went away)
The new cleaning product promised to get rid of tough stains. (meaning the product claimed to remove stubborn stains)
The city council worked to get rid of the graffiti in the park. (meaning the council tried to eliminate the graffiti)
I need to **get rid of **this old couch and buy a new one. (meaning I want to dispose of the old couch and purchase a new one)
