Unit 7 Flashcards
Aftermath
result, consequence
The aftermath of the hurricane is devastating.
Quality
standard, grade
Please use high quality materials on this project.
Reputation
standing, status
She has a reputation for being easily convincible.
Stake
post, interest
The tent had so many stakes holding it in the ground.
Collision
crash, impact
She survived a head-on collision.
Basis
foundation, base
We are on a first-name basis.
Fixture
installation, feature
The bench is a fixture of the area.
Hazard
danger, risk
Gasoline next to an open flame is a fire hazard.
Summit
peak, conference
The European summit is set to occur in May.
Temper
mood, moderate
Polly is very hot-tempered.
Access
entry, approach
A password is needed to access those files.
Outline
sketch, summary
The professor required an outline of the paper.
Paste
glue, adhere
I pasted the magazine cutouts onto my project.
Slump
decline, drop
Her team has been in a slump for months.
Discipline
control, training
She needed to improve her child’s discipline.
