Vocabulary 3

Question 1

emergency (n.)(adj.)

Answer 1

something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results

The pilot of the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Lake Geneva.

Question 2

overwhelm (v.)
overwhelmed (adj.)

Answer 2

1) to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force
2) to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion

1. Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.
2. She was overwhelmed with/by grief when her father died.
   I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.

Question 3

accomplish (v.)

Answer 3

to finish something successfully or to achieve something

The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.

Question 4

sufficient (adj.)

Answer 4

enough for a particular purpose

This recipe should be sufficient for five people.

Question 5

severely (adv.)

Answer 5

very seriously

Their daughter was severely injured in a car accident.

Question 6

annually (adv.)

Answer 6

once every year

These animals migrate annually in search of food.

Question 7

accompany (v.)

Answer 7

to go with someone or exist at the same time as something

Students cannot leave the building during class hours unless they are accompanied by an adult.

Question 8

tear (something) off
(phrasal verb)

Answer 8

to remove your clothes quickly and carelessly

She tore off her apron and ran into the living room.

Question 9

follow through
(phrasal verb)

Answer 9

to do what needs to be done to complete something

He didn’t follow through with his promise to help.

Question 10

get through
(phrasal verb)

Answer 10

to succeed and or finish something (an exam, competition, etc.)

She got through her exams without too much trouble.

I can get through a lot more work when I’m on my own.

Question 11

run into (somebody or something)
(phrasal verb)

Answer 11

1) to meet someone by chance
2) to experience something unexpectedly

1. I ran into Mike on Seventh Avenue.
2. Carl ran into some financial trouble and had to borrow money from his parents.

Question 12

comply (with)
(v.)

Answer 12

to obey an order, rule, or request

The convicted says he will comply with the judge’s ruling.

Question 13

content
(adj.)

Answer 13

pleased with your situation and not hoping for change or improvement:

He seems fairly content with his life.

Question 14

mess
(n.)

Answer 14

a condition of disorder and confusion, or something in that condition:

They left the kitchen a mess.

Question 15

ordinary (adj.)

Answer 15

not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual:

Computers are now widely available in ordinary school settings.

Question 16

carve (v.)

Answer 16

to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.:

He carved her name on a tree.

Question 17

religion
(n.)

Answer 17

the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship:

Shinto is a religion from Japan.