Unit 6

Question 1

accessible

Answer 1

Adjective
1
(of a place) able to be reached or entered.
the town is accessible by bus

2
(of a person, typically one in a position of authority or importance) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable.
he is more accessible than most tycoons

Question 2

adventurous

Answer 2

Adjective
1
willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
an adventurous traveler

Question 3

archeologist

Answer 3

باستان شناس

Question 4

ceremonial

Answer 4

Adjective
1
relating to or used for formal events of a religious or public nature.
ceremonial robes

2
(of a position or role) involving only nominal authority or power.
originally a ceremonial post, it is now a position with executive power

Noun
1
the system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion.
the procedure was conducted with all due ceremonial

Question 5

construct

Answer 5

Verb
1
build or erect (something, typically a building, road, or machine).
a company that constructs oil rigs

Noun
1
an idea or theory containing various conceptual elements, typically one considered to be subjective and not based on empirical evidence.
history is largely an ideological construct

Question 6

draw

Answer 6

Verb
1
produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks, especially with a pen or pencil, on paper.
he drew a map

2
pull or drag (something such as a vehicle) so as to make it follow behind.
a cart drawn by two horses

Noun
1
an act of selecting names randomly, typically by extracting them from a bag or other container, to match competitors in a game or tournament.
the draw has been made for this year’s tournament

Question 7

imagination

Answer 7

Noun
1
the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.
she’d never been blessed with a vivid imagination

Question 8

institute

Answer 8

Noun
1
a society or organization having a particular object or common factor, especially a scientific, educational, or social one.
a research institute

Verb
1
set in motion or establish (something, especially a program, system, or inquiry).
the award was instituted in 1900

Question 9

luxury

Answer 9

Noun
1
the state of great comfort and extravagant living.
he lived a life of luxury

Adjective
1
luxurious or of the nature of a luxury.
a luxury yacht

Question 10

marvel

Answer 10

1
be filled with wonder or astonishment.
she marveled at Jeffrey’s composure

Noun
1
a wonderful or astonishing person or thing.
the marvels of technology

Question 11

mystery

Answer 11

Noun
1
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
the mysteries of outer space

2
a novel, play, or movie dealing with a puzzling crime, especially a murder.
the 1920s murder mystery, The Ghost Train

Question 12

native

Answer 12

Noun
1
a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.
a native of Montreal

Adjective
1
associated with the place or circumstances of a person’s birth.
he’s a native New Yorker

2
(of a plant or animal) of indigenous origin or growth.
these plants are native to North America

Question 13

network

Answer 13

Noun
1
an arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines.
a spider constructs a complex network of several different kinds of threads

2
a group or system of interconnected people or things.
a trade network

Verb
1
connect as or operate with a network.
the stock exchanges have proven to be resourceful in networking these deals
2
interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
it’s so important to network when starting a new business

Question 14

pertain

Answer 14

Verb
1
be appropriate, related, or applicable.

Question 15

precisely

Answer 15

precisely

Question 16

preserve

Answer 16

Verb
1
maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
all records of the past were zealously preserved

Noun
1
food made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade.
home-made preserves

2
a sphere of activity regarded as being reserved for a particular person or group.
the civil service became the preserve of the educated middle class

Question 17

restriction

Answer 17

Noun
1
a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.
planning restrictions on commercial development

Question 18

site

Answer 18

Noun
1
an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed.
the proposed site of a hydroelectric dam

Verb
1
fix or build (something) in a particular place.
the rectory is sited behind the church

Question 19

spectacular

Answer 19

Adjective
1
beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
spectacular mountain scenery

Noun
1
an event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects.
French history was represented in a spectacular for tourists

Question 20

upside

Answer 20

Noun
1
the positive or favorable aspect of something.
being self-employed has its upside
2
an upward movement of stock prices.
upside potential

Question 21

accommodation

Answer 21

Noun
1
a convenient arrangement; a settlement or compromise.
management was seeking an accommodation with labor

2
the process of adapting or adjusting to someone or something.
accommodation to a separate political entity was not possible

Question 22

avoid

Answer 22

Verb
1
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
avoid excessive exposure to the sun

Question 23

barrier

Answer 23

Noun
1
a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
the mountain barrier between Norway and Sweden

Question 24

category

Answer 24

a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
five categories of intelligence

Question 25

concept

Answer 25

Noun
1
an abstract idea; a general notion.
structuralism is a difficult concept

Question 26

culprit

Answer 26

Noun
1
a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.

Question 27

delicate

Answer 27

Adjective
1
very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
a spider’s web, strong yet delicate

2
easily broken or damaged; fragile.
delicate china

Question 28

destination

Answer 28

Noun
1
the place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
a popular destination for golfers
Adjective
1
being a place that people will make a special trip to visit.
a destination restaurant

Question 29

dump

Answer 29

Noun
1
a site for depositing garbage.
Verb
1
deposit or dispose of (garbage, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or hurried way.
trucks dumped 1,900 tons of refuse here

Question 30

injure

Answer 30

Verb
1
do physical harm or damage to (someone).
the explosion injured several people

Question 31

pleasure

Answer 31

Noun
1
a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
she smiled with pleasure at being praised

Adjective
1
used or intended for entertainment rather than business.
pleasure boats

Verb
1
give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to.
tell me what will pleasure you

Question 32

practice

Answer 32

Noun
1
the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it.
the principles and practice of teaching

2
the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something.
current nursing practice

Verb
1
perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one’s proficiency.
I need to practice my French

Question 33

principle

Answer 33

Noun
1
a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
the basic principles of Christianity

3
a fundamental source or basis of something.
the first principle of all things was water

Question 34

publicity

Answer 34

Noun
1
notice or attention given to someone or something by the media.
the case attracted wide publicity in the press

Question 35

recycling

Answer 35

Noun
1
the action or process of converting waste into reusable material.
a call for the recycling of all paper

Question 36

REMOTE

Answer 36

Adjective
1
(of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
a remote Oregon valley

2
having very little connection with or relationship to.
the theory seems rather intellectual and remote from everyday experience

Noun
1
a remote control device.
universal remotes which let you operate all your audio/video components from one handset

Question 37

strive

Answer 37

Verb
1
make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
national movements were striving for independence

Question 38

volunteer

Answer 38

Noun
1
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.

Verb
1
freely offer to do something.
he volunteered for the job

Question 39

wary

Answer 39

Adjective
1
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
dogs that have been mistreated often remain very wary of strangers

Question 40

wilderness

Answer 40

Noun
1
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.

Question 41

acquire

Answer 41

Verb
1
buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
I managed to acquire all the books I needed

2
learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality).
you must acquire the rudiments of Greek

Question 42

breeze

Answer 42

Noun
1
a gentle wind.
tantalizing cooking smells wafted on the evening breeze

Question 43

broad

Answer 43

Adjective
1
having an ample distance from side to side; wide.
a broad staircase

2
covering a large number and wide scope of subjects or areas.
a broad range of experience

3
general; without detail.
a broad outline of NATO’s position

Question 44

budget

Answer 44

Noun
1
an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
keep within the household budget

Verb
1
allow or provide a particular amount of money in a budget.
the university is budgeting for a deficit

Adjective
1
inexpensive.
a budget guitar

Question 45

colorful

Answer 45

Adjective
1
having much or varied color; bright.
a colorful array of fruit

2
full of interest; lively and exciting.
a controversial and colorful character

Question 46

content

Answer 46

Adjective
1
in a state of peaceful happiness.
he seemed more content, less bitter

Verb
1
satisfy (someone).
nothing would content her

Noun
1
a state of satisfaction.
the greater part of the century was a time of content

Question 47

costly

Answer 47

Adjective
1
costing a lot; expensive.
major problems requiring costly repairs

Question 48

cuisine

Answer 48

Noun
1
a style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
much Venetian cuisine is based on seafood

Question 48

economical

Answer 48

Adjective
1
giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
a small, economical car

Question 49

endeavor

Answer 49

Verb
1
try hard to do or achieve something.
he is endeavoring to help the Third World

Noun
1
an attempt to achieve a goal.
an endeavor to reduce serious injury

Question 50

enroll

Answer 50

Verb
1
officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.
he enrolled in drama school

Question 51

hone

Answer 51

Verb
1
sharpen (a blade).
he was carefully honing the curved blade

2
refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.
she has taken numerous workshops to hone her skills over the years

Question 52

ingredient

Answer 52

Noun
1
any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.
pork is an important ingredient in many stir-fried dishes

Question 53

ongoing

Answer 53

Adjective
1
continuing; still in progress.
ongoing negotiations

Question 54

residential

Answer 54

Adjective
1
designed for people to live in.
private residential and nursing homes

Question 55

resort

Answer 55

Noun
1
a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, or which is frequented for a particular purpose.
a seaside resort

2
the action of turning to and adopting a strategy or course of action, especially a disagreeable or undesirable one, so as to resolve a difficult situation.
territorial questions must not be settled by resort to violence

Verb
1
turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action, especially a disagreeable or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation.
the duke was prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed

2
FORMAL
go often or in large numbers to.
local housing authorities must consider the needs of all people residing in or resorting to their district

Question 56

sponsor

Answer 56

Noun
1
an individual or organization that pays some or all of the costs involved in staging a sporting or artistic event in return for advertising.
the production cost $50,000, most coming from local sponsors
2
a person who introduces and supports a proposal for legislation.
a leading sponsor of the bill

Verb
1
provide funds for (a project or activity or the person carrying it out).
Joe is being sponsored by his church

Question 57

supervision

Answer 57

Noun
1
the action of supervising someone or something.
she let them work without supervision

Question 58

survey

Answer 58

Verb
1
(of a person or their eyes) look carefully and thoroughly at (someone or something), especially so as to appraise them.
her green eyes surveyed him coolly

2
examine and record the area and features of (an area of land) so as to construct a map, plan, or description.
he surveyed the coasts of New Zealand

Noun
1
a general view, examination, or description of someone or something.
the author provides a survey of the relevant literature

Question 59

taste

Answer 59

Noun
1
the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.
the wine had a fruity taste

2
a person’s liking for particular flavors.
this pudding is too sweet for my taste

Verb
1
perceive or experience the flavor of.
she had never tasted ice cream before