Vocabulary 1

Question 1

enshrine
(v.)

Answer 1

to contain or keep something as if in a holy place

A lot of memories are enshrined in this photograph album.

*SHRINE = templo

Question 2

motto (n.)

Answer 2

a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose:

Her motto is “Work hard, play hard”.

Question 3

unconquered (adj.)

Answer 3

not overcome, defeated, or subjugated especially by military force : not conquered

A small part of us remains free and unconquered.

*to conquer = conquistar

Question 4

augment (v.)

Answer 4

to increase the size or value of something by adding something to it:

He would have to find work to augment his income.

Question 5

fearful

Answer 5

frightened or worried about something:

She’s fearful (that) she may lose custody of her children.

Question 6

sparkling (adj.)

Answer 6

shining brightly

He has sparkling white teeth.

*SPARKLING WATER = agua con gas

Question 7

overwhelm (v.)

Answer 7

1) to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:

2) to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:

1. Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.
2. She was overwhelmed with/by grief when her father died.

Question 8

despite of