grup 18 Flashcards
(56 cards)
wind - 1
The car wound its way through the mountain road.
indictment - 1
Scientists see the increasing temperature as an indictment of global warming.
plague - 1
My little cousin has been plaguing me with silly questions.
indispensible - 1
Computers are now indispensable part of our lives.
senile - 1
My grandma worries about going senile.
acrimonious - 1
The meeting ended in an acrimonious dispute.
deplore - 1
How can you deplore my behavior while acting in the same manner?
timid - 1
He is very timid and blushes while chatting with girls.
induce - 2
1- As my mum is afraid of flying, I couldnt induce her to travel by air.
2- Salt can induce high blood pressure in some people.
converse - 1
If you tell children to do something, they usually do the converse.
adjust - 2
1- Drivers must adjust the mirror of the car.
2- Kids are very good at adjusting to a new place.
evacuate - 1
Some people were evacuated following the floods.
stroll - 1
We were strolling along when it started to rain.
discount - 1
Parents shouldn’t discount their children’s opinion.
exclusive - 1
This WC is for disableds’ exclusive use.
be at liberty - 1
You are at liberty to leave when you’ve finished the test.
counsellor - 1
Have you thought of seeing a counsellor?
shed - 3
1- The child shed tears over his broken toy.
2- Press must shed its negative public image and be trustworthy.
3- The Sun sheds light.
sprinkle - 1
I usually sprinkle salt over my food.
cripple - 1
The accident crippled her for the rest of her life.
hearty - 1
I ate a hearty breakfast.
happen to - 1
I happened to find out the truth.
slump - 2
1- After a hard day, he slumped into the sofa.
2- She slumped against the wall.
weary - 1
The man went home after a weary shift.