Unit 24

Question 1

anxious (about)

worried
concerned
apprehensive
fearful
uneasy

Thomas was anxious that the weather would not improve in time for the party.

Answer 1

• endişeli
• tasalı
• kaygılı

Question 2

comprehend

understand
take in
make sense of

I cannot comprehend how a computer works, but at least I understand how to use one for writing papers and e-mail.

Answer 2

• anlamak
• kavramak

Question 3

convince

persuade

induce

The lawyer is sure she can convince the jury that her client is innocent.

Answer 3

• ikna etmek
• inandırmak

Question 4

dramatic

striking

notable

noticeable

Jasmine made a dramatic entrance wearing a bright red dress.

Answer 4

• çarpıcı
• belirgin
• etkileyici

Question 5

frank

honest and open
candid
forthright
straightforward

“ To be frank,” my sister said to me, “ your new hairdo looks as if you had stuck your finger into an electrical socket.

Answer 5

• açık sözlü
• açık yürekli
• samimi
• içten
• dürüst ve açık

Question 6

illustrate

exemplify
make clear
explain

Please give a few examples to illustrate your point.

Answer 6

• resimlerle açıklamak
• örneklerle açıklamak
• resimlemek
• örneklemek

Question 7

impression

opinion
view
image
picture

First impressions are important but can be misleading.

Answer 7

• izlenim
• intiba
• etki

Question 8

inferior (to)

worse

lower

Silver is considered to be inferior to gold, but I still prefer silver jewelry.

Answer 8

• adi
• aşağı
• düşük
• altta

Question 9

overwhelm

overcome

overpower

You will overwhelm children if you give too many instructions at one time.

Answer 9

• (çok yüklenerek, çok kuvvet kullanarak, gereğinden fazla üstüne giderek)

bezdirmek

• etkisiz hale getirmek
• (mecazi) boğmak

Question 10

thorough

complete

total

absolute

After a thorough search of every corner of my apartment, I finally found my glasses— in my pocket.

Answer 10

• eksiksiz
• tam
• dikkatli ve her ayrıntıyı kapsayan