Chapter 6 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
get, acquire, or secure (something)
collocations: freely obtained \ fraudulently obtained \ legally obtained
word family: obtain (v)
obtainment (n)
obtainable (adj)
Ex: One of the valuable desires is to obtain knowledge.
A
obtain
2
Q
a way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done.
collocations: modes of communication \ modes of travel \ modes of operation
word family:
mode (n)
Ex: Nowadays we are using several modes of communication.
A
mode
3
Q
the action or process of throwing away or getting rid of something.
collocation: safe disposal \ waste disposal \ a disposal site word family: disposal (n) dispose (v) disposable (adj)
Ex: The safe disposal of nuclear wastes is a major problem.
A
disposal