4th Terms

Question 1

obstruction

Answer 1

1 [countable, uncountable] when something blocks a road, passage, tube etc, or the thing that blocks it SYN blockage
an operation to remove an obstruction from her throat
Police can remove a vehicle that is causing an obstruction.
obstruction of
an unlawful obstruction of the highway

2 [uncountable] when someone or something prevents or delays a legal or political process
obstruction of
the obstruction of vital legislation
He was found guilty of obstruction of justice.

Question 2

Impress

Answer 2

The verb “impress” has two main meanings:

1. To make someone admire or respect you

(= to create a strong positive impact on someone)

Example 1: She impressed the interviewers with her confidence and clear answers.

Example 2: The performance was so powerful that it impressed the entire audience.

2. To make a mark or shape by pressing something firmly

(= to leave a physical imprint)

Example 1: He impressed his hand into the wet cement to leave a print.

Example 2: The seal was impressed on the envelope to make it official.

Question 3

Elucidate

Answer 3

Elucidate – Meaning: To make something clear; to explain

1. The professor elucidated the complex theory with simple examples.
2. Could you elucidate your point a bit more? I didn’t fully understand.

Question 4

Contemptuous

Answer 4

Contemptuous – Meaning: Showing deep dislike or disrespect; scornful

1. She gave him a contemptuous glance and walked away.
2. His contemptuous tone made it clear he had no respect for the rules.

Question 5

Contempt

Answer 5

Contempt – Meaning: A strong feeling of disrespect or disapproval toward someone or something

1. He spoke with open contempt for corrupt politicians.
2. Her contempt for laziness was obvious in the way she managed her team.

Question 6

Distill

Answer 6

Distill – Meanings:

1. To purify a liquid by heating and cooling

Example 1: They distilled water from seawater using a simple device.

Example 2: The laboratory distilled alcohol for use in experiments.

2. To extract the essential meaning or most important parts

Example 1: The speaker distilled years of research into a ten-minute talk.

Example 2: Her book distills complex ideas into simple, clear language.

Question 7

Elicit

Answer 7

Elicit – Meaning: To draw out a response, reaction, or information from someone

1. The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
2. His joke failed to elicit even a smile from the crowd.

Question 8

Staff (verb)

Answer 8

Staff (verb) – Meaning: To provide workers or personnel for a task, place, or organization

1. The hospital is staffed by highly trained nurses and doctors.
2. We need to staff the new call center before it opens next month.

Question 9

Stagger

Answer 9

Stagger – Meanings:

1. To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

Example 1: He staggered out of the bar after drinking too much.

Example 2: She staggered under the weight of the heavy boxes.

2. To shock or astonish greatly

Example 1: The news of the sudden resignation staggered everyone at the office.

Example 2: I was staggered by the cost of the repairs.

3. To arrange events or things at different times or positions to avoid crowding

Example 1: The school staggered lunch breaks to reduce hallway traffic.

Example 2: The company staggered employee shifts during the pandemic.

Question 10

Suffice

Answer 10

Suffice – Meaning: To be enough or adequate

1. One example will suffice to explain the concept.
2. A quick phone call should suffice instead of a full meeting.