unit 5 Flashcards
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academic
adj. When something is academic’ it relates to schools and education. Alex received an award for his academic achievements.
acceptance
n. Acceptance is when people agree that an idea’ statement’ explanation’ etc.’ is right or true. Mr. Song celebrated his acceptance into the political party.
array
n. An array is a large group or number of things. The toy cars are available in an array of colors.
blur
v. To blur is to make something unclear or difficult to see or remember. The photographer can blur the bright lights into the background.
cafe
n. A cafe is a small restaurant where you can buy drinks and simple meals. Monica works part-time at a cafe.
canvas
n. A canvas is a thick piece of cloth that artists use to paint on. The artist paints bright colors on a canvas.
cinema
n. A cinema is a building in which films are shown. My sister enjoys watching movies at the cinema.
class
n. Class is the way people in society are divided into different social and economic This upper-class family travels on a private jet.
distinctive
groups. adj. When something is distinctive’ it has a special quality’ character’ or appearance that is different and easy to recognize. Olives have a distinctive flavor.
key
adj. When something is key’ it is extremely important. Marco is a key player on the country’s national team.
movement
n. A movement is a series of organized activities in which people work together to do or achieve something. Booker T. Washington was a member of the civil rights movement.
practice
n. A practice is something that is done often or regularly. Samuel has made it a practice to read the newspaper every morning.
realistic
adj. When something is realistic’ it is shown as it is in real life. Dorothy is painting realistic images of fish.
reflection
n. A reflection is an image that is seen in a mirror or other shiny surface. The man stared at his reflection in the mirror.
rule
n. A rule is an official instruction that says how things must be done or what is allowed. Wearing a helmet while riding a bicyle is a rule in some cities.
stroke
n. A stroke is a single movement of a pen or brush when you are writing or painting. The artist began with a yellow stroke on his painting.
sunlight
n. Sunlight is the natural light that comes from the sun. The sunlight shines through the trees.
traditional
adj. When something is traditional’ it is based on old-fashioned ideas. I prefer traditional furniture.
unlike
prep. Unlike is used in place of “completely different from a particular person or thing.” Unlike his older brother’ Jim is short.
width
n. Width is the distance from one side of something to the other side. The man is measuring the width of the box.
