Vocabulary- Lesson 2

Question 1

According to

Answer 1

Preposition
Means that something is based on what has been said or reported

“The economy, according to the president, has improved since last year.”

Question 2

Crucial

Answer 2

Adjective
Tells that something is extremely important and may determine success or failure

“It was crucial for Linda to get new tires before driving cross-country. “

Question 3

Encounter

Answer 3

Verb
Means to meet someone or something, usually unexpectedly

“When the father suggested moving, he encountered opposition from the entire family.”

Question 4

Factor

Answer 4

Noun
Something that contributes to a result

“The weather was a major factor in the cancellation of flights today.”

Question 5

Infer

Answer 5

Verb
To connect new information with previously known information to form an idea or judgement

“Based on the evidence, the detective inferred that the criminal was a woman.”