Batch 25 Flashcards
(20 cards)
circulate
[serkjuleit]
to spread something around, especially in a circular way
The fan helped to circulate cool air through the room
verb
consequent
[kansikwent]
happening because of a different situation
Her consequent rash came after the touched the poisonous plant
adjective
derive
[diraiv]
to come, or originate, from a thing or place
Red’s nickname was derived from the color of her hair
verb
dynasty
[dainesti]
a series of ruels who are all from the same family
The ancient Egyptians had a dynasty that lasted for many years
noun
drown
[draun]
to die from not being able to breathe underwater
He would have drowned if the sailors had not rescued him
verb
fraction
[fraeksyen]
a small part of something
Only a fraction of the cake was gone
noun
frost
[frost]
a white layer of ice that forms during very cold weather
In the morning, the tress were all covered with frost
noun
illusion
[ilusyen]
something that looks real, but doesn’t actually exist
Some picture create an illusion for the eyes
noun
invade
[inveid]
to take over a place by force
The enemy forces tried to invade our country from the sky
verb
marine
[merin]
describes something related to the sea
A healthy ocean is full of marine animals
adjective
lieutenant
[lutenent]
a rank in the military or police, or a person with that rank
The lieutenant was a good leader, and his soldiers respected him
noun
merit
[merit]
a positive or good quality
The actor received an award fo rhis merits in the movie
noun
navy
[neivi]
the part of a country’s military that fights at sea
My country is known for our strong navy
noun
polar
[pouler]
relates to the cold places on Earth’s north and south ends
Only a few people live ni the Earth’s northern polar region
adjective
ray
[rei]
a line of light that comes from a bright object
The sun’s warm rays civered the beach
noun
suicide
[syuesaid]
the act of killing oneself
Some people feel so sad that they think suicide is the only answer
noun
resign
[rizain]
to quit a job
After I officially resigned from work, I said goodbye to my boss
verb
tremble
[trembel]
to shake as a result of excitement or cold weather
Harry was not used to the cold, so he trembles most of the day
verb
underlying
[anderlain]
a hidden cause or reason
Her underlying fear of flying reduced her traveling options
adjective
via
[vaie]
introduces a route or means of travel
We arrived in the city form the airporty via the train
preposition
