unit 10 Flashcards
benefit [bénəfit]
n. ,A benefit is a good thing. Being able to fly is a benefit to birds.
certain [sé:rten]
adj. ,If you are certain about something, you know it is true. I am certain that zebras have stripes.
chance [tfæns]
n. ,A chance is an opportunity to do something. I had a chance to see the Coliseum in Rome last summer.
effect [ifékt]
n. ,An effect is a change made by something else. The medicine had a good effect on the boy.
essential [isénfəl]
adj. ,If something is essential, it is very important and necessary. It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.
far [fa:r]
adj. ,If something is far, it is not close. It’s far from the east coast to the west coast of America.
focus [fóukəs]
v. ,To focus on something is to think about it and pay attention to it. My mom always helps me to focus on my school work.
function [finkfən]
n. ,The function of something is what it does. The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.
grass [græs]
n. ,Grass is the green leaves that cover the ground. The grass looked so soft and green.
guard [ga:rd]
v. ,To guard something is to take care of it. The police officer will guard us from any harm.
image [imid3]
n. ,The image of something is a picture of it. The image of her eye was very clear.
immediate [imi:diǝt]
adj. ,If something is immediate, it happens quickly. An immediate response came from the pizza place.
primary [práimeri]
adj. ,If something is primary, it is the most important thing. His primary thoughts are about money.
proud [praud]
adj. ,People who feel proud are happy about what they have done. She is proud of the picture she drew of her house.
remain [riméin]
v. ,To remain somewhere is to stay there. My sister had to remain home since she was sick.
