Vocabulary Exercise 14 sow v.plant span v.extend,bridge,connect;n.length,extent,range spawn v.generate,create,produce;n.offspring,descendants specific adj.definite,particular,exact specimen n.example,sample spectacular adj.dramatic,sensational,impressive spell n.interval,period,time spirited adj.lively,energetic,vigorous splendid adj.excellent,superb,wonderful spoil v.ruin,mar/decay,deteriorate,decompose,rot spot v.locate,find,see,identify; n.location,site/mark,stain,speck spur v.stimulate,impel,encourage,provoke; n.inducement,stimulus stable adj.steady,secure,stationary,fixed stage v.present,put on;n.grade,step,level,phase stain v.color,tint,discolor,dye;n.spot,mark,blemish stale adj.old,dry/dull,trite,uninteresting stall v.halt,delay,put off standard n.pattern,ideal,norm adj.normal,typical,ordinary,regular,stock stately adj.dignified,grand,magnificent,elegant steep adj.sheer,perpendicular stern adj.firm,severe,strict,harsh stock n.supply,collection/goods,merchandise v.have a supply of,carry adj.standard,routine,ordinary,typical stray adj.wandering,undirected,lost,uncontrolled strenuous adj.difficult,arduous strident adj.loud,insistent strife n.conflict,dispute,struggle striking adj.prominent,remarkable,unusual,conspicuous, noteworthy,dramatic strive v.attempt,try struggle v.fight,argue,dispute;n.conflict,strife,battle,effort stubborn adj.surprising,shocking/attractive,beautiful sturdy adj.strong,rugged,well built subsequent adj.later,succeeding,following,ensuing subtle adj.indirect,suggestive,implied suitable adj.appropriate,correct,apt summit n.peak,apex,zenith sundry adj.miscellaneous,diverse,various superb adj.excellent,splendid supplant v.replace,substitute for supple adj.pliable,flexible,bendable sway v.wave,rock,swing,bend/persuade,influence sweeping adj.complete,exhaustive,general,comprehensive swift adj.fast,quick,rapid swivel v.rotate,spin,turn symbolize v. represent,stand for ********************************************** Vocabulary Exercise 15 tact n.diplomacy,discretion,poise tale n.story,legend tame v.domesticate,master; adj.docile,domesticated,gentle tamper (with) v.interfere (with) tangled adj.knotted,twisted tart adj.sour,tangy,piquant taunt v.insult,mock,torment tedious adj.effective,convincing,forceful temperate adj.mild,moderate tempting adj.alluring,attractive,enticing tender adj.delicate,soft/gentle,loving/sore,painful,raw terminate v.end,finish,cease thaw v.melt,warm up thorough adj.complete,comprehensive thoroughfare n.avenue,street thrifty adj.economical,inexpensive thrilling adj.exciting,stimulating,stirring,electrifying thrive v.prosper,flourish thwart v.prevent,impede,obstruct tidings n.news,message tilt v. incline,slope timid adj.fearful,shy retiring tint n.color,hue,shade,tone; v.color,stain,dye tiresome adj.tedious,dull,boring toil v.labor,work;n.exertion,labor,work tolerant adj.patient,impartial,open-minded topple v.knock over,knock down,bring down,uproot torment v.taunt,abuse,bully torrent n.flood,deluge tough adj.durable,strong tow v.haul,draw,pull,drag toxic adj.poisonous,noxious trait n.characteristic,feature,quality tranquil adj.quiet,peaceful,relaxing transient adj.temporary,momentary,passing transparent adj.clear,see-through treacherous adj.dangerous,hazardous trickle n.drip,leak triumph n.victory,success,achievement v.win,succeed,prevail trivial adj.demanding,difficult,troublesome tug v.pull,draw;n.pull twilight n.evening,dusk Vocabulary Exercise 16
ultimate adj.conclusive,definite,final/maximum,highest,best unbearable adj.intolerable,agonizing uncouth adj.impolite,rude,vulgar underlying adj.fundamental,basic undertake v.try,attempt ungainly adj.awkward,unskillful uniform adj.consistent,regular unique adj.singular,one of a kind,special unravel v.solve,explain unruly adj.unmanageable,disorganized,disorderly unsound adj.defective,faulty,unsafe upheaval n.disturbance,disorder uphold v.support,sustain upkeep n.maintenance uproar n.disorder,disturbance,commotion urbane adj.sophisticated,cultured,elegant urge v.encourage,advise,implore urgent adj.pressing,compelling utensil n.tool,implement,device utter v.say,speak;adj.absolute,complete vacant adj.empty,unoccupied
vague adj.unclear,uncertain,ambiguous vain adj.useless,pointless,unsuccessful,futile/ conceited,arrogant valid adj.genuine,authentic,legitimate vanish v.disappear,go away variable adj.changeable,shifting vast adj.huge,enormous,extensive,immense venomous adj.poisonous verbose adj.talkative,wordy verge n.brink,edge,threshold verve n.enthusiasm, energy vessel n.container,bottle/ship,craft vex v.irritate,anger,annoy viable adj.alive,living/feasible,practical,possible vicinity n.area.proximity,zone vie(with) v.compete(with),rival vigorous adj.dynamic,energetic,spirited virtual adj.almost,nearly,not quite vital adj.critical,crucial,key,essential vivacious adj.lively,cheerful vivid adj.clear,distinct,graphic vow v.promise,pledge,swear; n.oath,promise,pledge ************************************8 Vocabulary Exercise 17 wage n.salary,pay,earnings waive v.to surrender(rights,privileges) wake n.the track of a ship in water wander v.roam,travel,range wane v.shrink,decrease,decline ware n.goods,merchandise warn v.alert,caution,advise warning n.alarm,alert warp v.deform,bend,twist wary adj.careful,cautious,alert weary adj.tired,exhausted,fatigued weird adj.strange,eerie,unusual well-to-do adj.rich,wealthy.affluent whiff n.a slight smell wholesome adj.healthy,nutritious,beneficial wicked adj.evil,corrupt,immoral widespread adj.extensive,prevalent,sweeping wily adj.crafty,cunning,shrewd wise adj.astute,prudent,intelligent withdraw v.retreat,pull out,remove wither v.dry.shrivel,wilt withhold v.reserve,retain,hold back witty adj.comic,clever,amusing woe n.trouble,distress,sorrow wonder v.think about,speculate, ponder n.marvel,miracle wound v.injure,hurt n.injury wrinkle n.line,crease(in clothing,skin,etc.) v. to put lines or creases in something to have lines or creases yearn v.desire,crave,want yield v. give up,surrender/produce,supply/ n.production.output,crop zealous adj.enthusiastic,eager zenith n.peak,tip,apex,summit zone n.area,vicinity,region http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAVhRcEAj9Y |