Lessons 10-12 Flashcards
(30 cards)
cable
n. thick. steel rope made of strands of wire twisted together; bundle of wires covered by rubber or plastic along which an electric current can pass
cathedral
n. large and important church
convey
v. carry or move from one place to another; make an idea or feeling known
device
n. something made or invented for a particular use
freight
n. goods carried from place to place, as by plane, boat, truck, or train
landmark
n. building or natural feature that is easy to see and can be used as a guide; an important event
method
n. way of doing something
rod
n. thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material
shaft
n. long open tunnel that runs straight up and down; bar that connects with other moving parts of a machine; long, narrow part of an arrow or other object
structure
n. something that is built, as a building or bridge
diagram
n. plan or drawing that shows how something works or how different parts fit together
frustrate
v. keep from carrying out a plan or reaching a goal
(frustrating) adj. causing one to be upset or discouraged
graduate
n. person who has finished a course of study
v. finish a course of study and receive a diploma
prank
n. playful trick or joke
primary
adj. first in importance; first in order
risk
v. take a chance on being hurt or losing something
n. chance of getting hurt or suffering loss or failure
(risky) adj. likely to cause harm or damage; dangerous
stress
v. pay special attention to
n. strain or pressure put on a person or thing; special force put on a word or part of a word
urge
v. speak strongly for something; argue in favor of something
n. strong feeling of wanting to do something; strong wish
vacant
adj. having nothing or no one in it; not filled; empty
vigorous
adj. demanding strength or energy; very active
adopt
v. take into one’s home and to raise a child as part of one’s family; take up and make one’s own
arouse
v. awaken from sleep; excite or bring about
arrange
v. put in certain order; plan or prepare
cell
n. small room with little or no furniture, especially one used for prisoners; tiny unit of living matter; small enclosed space grouped with others