Unit 1.4 Flashcards
opposite
The people sitting opposite us looked very familiar.
on the wall opposite the door
opposition
There was a great deal of opposition to the war.
They face opposition from local residents as well as from environmentalists.
Strong opposition resulted in rejection of the bill.
court
It could not be proved in a court of law.
Can you book a squash court for tomorrow?
The players are due on court in an hour.
approach
a new approach to teaching languages
organizations which take a positive approach to creative thinking
As I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs.
She heard footsteps approaching.
beyond
They crossed the mountains and headed for the valleys beyond.
Beyond the river, cattle were grazing.
within
We should have the test results back within 24 hours.
He fell sick and died within a matter of weeks.
major
There is a major problem with parking in London.
There are two major political parties in the US.
lead
A nurse took her arm and led her to a chair.
The manager led the way through the office.
departure
I saw Simon shortly before his departure for Russia.
There was a delay in the departure of our plane.
variety
I really like the variety the store has to offer.
The lake has more than 20 varieties of fish.
strict
a strict teacher
This company is very strict about punctuality.
The Stuarts are very strict with their children.
regional
local and regional government
regional variations in farming practice
enthusiastic
All the staff are enthusiastic about the project.
The singer got an enthusiastic reception.
directly
The new property tax law won’t directly affect us.
We hope to bring together the countries directly involved in the conflict.
direction
Which direction did they go in?
