Unit 15 Flashcards
To _ a liquid means to take it inside.
absorb
A _ is a person in charge of other people at work.
boss
A _ is a group of people who meet together to make a decision.
committee
The school committee meets once a month to discuss important issues related to the school.
The school committee is a group of adults who talk about how to make the school better.
The committee for the picnic is a group of people who are planning the party.
The committee for the job interviews is a group of people who will talk to the job candidates.
The committee for the bake sale is a group of people who will sell baked goods to raise money.
A _ is a written agreement between two people.
contract
A _ is a group of workers.
crew
To _ something is to put it as a higher level.
elevate
A _ is the taste of food or drinks.
flavor
A _ is a group that provides money for research.
foundation
The Smith Foundation is providing grants for cancer research.
The Johnson Foundation donated money to support scientific research on climate change.
The Davis Foundation is funding research on renewable energy sources.
The Jones Foundation provides scholarships for students studying science and technology.
The Wilson Foundation supports research on animal conservation.
The Green Foundation funds research into sustainable agriculture and food production.
The Brown Foundation is providing funding for research on mental health.
The Baker Foundation supports research on rare diseases.
The White Foundation provides grants for research into new medical treatments.
The Blackwell Foundation is funding research on environmental sustainability.
A _ is a group of people who live at the same time.
generation
My grandparents are from a different generation than me, and we sometimes have trouble understanding each other’s perspectives.
The young generation today is growing up with technology that my parents never had access to.
There is often a gap in understanding between generations when it comes to music, fashion, and other cultural trends.
My parents and their generation grew up during a time of great change and social upheaval.
I have many fond memories of spending time with my grandparents and hearing stories about their generation.
Each new generation brings its own set of challenges and opportunities.
It’s important for older generations to pass on their wisdom and experience to younger generations.
The older generation often has a lot to teach the younger generation about hard work and perseverance.
I admire the way my grandparents’ generation was able to come together and support each other during times of hardship.
We should strive to create a better world for future generations to inherit.
A _ is the part of an object people hold while using it.
handle
To _ time to something means to spend a lot of time doing it.
devote
To _ is to make a hole in the ground.
dig
To _ means to eat dinner.
dine
To _ is to give something to a charity of organization.
donate
If something is _, it is twice as much, or twice as many.
double
