Unit 6 Flashcards
accessible
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
adventurous
Adjective
1
willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
an adventurous traveler
archeologist
باستان شناس
ceremonial
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
construct
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
draw
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
imagination
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
institute
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
luxury
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
marvel
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
mystery
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
native
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
network
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
pertain
Verb
1
be appropriate, related, or applicable.
precisely
precisely
preserve
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
restriction
Noun
1
a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.
planning restrictions on commercial development
site
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
spectacular
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
upside
Noun 1 the positive or favorable aspect of something. being self-employed has its upside 2 an upward movement of stock prices. upside potential
accommodation
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
avoid
Verb
1
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
avoid excessive exposure to the sun
barrier
Noun
1
a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
the mountain barrier between Norway and Sweden
category
a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics. five categories of intelligence
concept
Noun
1
an abstract idea; a general notion.
structuralism is a difficult concept
culprit
Noun
1
a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.
delicate
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
destination
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
dump
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
injure
Verb
1
do physical harm or damage to (someone).
the explosion injured several people
pleasure
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
practice
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
principle
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
publicity
Noun
1
notice or attention given to someone or something by the media.
the case attracted wide publicity in the press
recycling
Noun
1
the action or process of converting waste into reusable material.
a call for the recycling of all paper
REMOTE
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
strive
Verb
1
make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
national movements were striving for independence
volunteer
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
wary
Adjective
1
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
dogs that have been mistreated often remain very wary of strangers
wilderness
Noun
1
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.
acquire
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
breeze
Noun
1
a gentle wind.
tantalizing cooking smells wafted on the evening breeze
broad
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
budget
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
colorful
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
content
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
costly
Adjective
1
costing a lot; expensive.
major problems requiring costly repairs
cuisine
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
economical
Adjective
1
giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
a small, economical car
endeavor
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
enroll
Verb
1
officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.
he enrolled in drama school
hone
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
ingredient
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
ongoing
Adjective
1
continuing; still in progress.
ongoing negotiations
residential
Adjective
1
designed for people to live in.
private residential and nursing homes
resort
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
sponsor
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
supervision
Noun
1
the action of supervising someone or something.
she let them work without supervision
survey
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
taste
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
