Vocab Enrichment 19.4 Flashcards Preview

e.g. She was really wild back in high school, but she’s matured since then

e.g. The silly little boy grew up to be a refined young man

e.g. I didn’t like broccoli, but it grew on me

e.g. The young child outgrows his shoes every 3 months

e.g. We used to be really close friends, but we’ve grown apart over the past few years

e.g. Don’t worry if you cut your hair too short. It will grow back

e.g. economic growth

e.g. When I was 13 I went through a growth spurt and grew more than a foot

e.g. My shirt shrank

e.g. Grab the knife by its handle, not by its blade

e.g. a handle of a drawer

e.g. Please grab the pitcher by the handle, and bring it over here

e.g. He held the handlebars tightly and pedaled down the hill

e.g. The president will address the crisis

e.g. You think he’ll be able to handle the pressure?

e.g. Hold on tight, it’s going to be a bumpy ride

e.g. She hung up on me!

e.g. How did they execute him? Did they shoot him, electrocute him, or hang him?

e.g. There is a group of teenagers hanging around the movie theater

e.g. He likes to hunt deer

e.g. Hunting is one of his favorite hobbies

e.g. Smoking is harmful to your health

e.g. a harmless animal

e.g. You have to stab the vampire in the heart

e.g. They tortured the prisoner until he gave them the answer

e.g. Torture is against international law, even during wartime

e.g. He threatened me with a knife

e.g. Terrorists are a threat to our security

e.g. a threatening look

e.g. internal organs

e.g. an indoor pool

e.g. an inner circle of friends

e.g. external forces that are outside of our control

e.g. She likes to run outdoors

e.g. The surface of the moon is rocky

e.g. The soccer coach downplayed the importance of the match by dismissing it as “just another game”

e.g. Her trivial comments were blown out of proportion by the media, which seemed intent on creating a controversy

e.g. I’ve told you a billion times not to exaggerate

e.g. There were not 100 people there. That’s an exaggeration. There were only around 20 people

e.g. I left my clothes in my locker at the gym

e.g. She locked away her old lover’s letters for 60 years, until we found them in her basement

e.g. He used a screwdriver to pry open the drawer

e.g. He was browsing the selection of DVDs

e.g. a funny look on her face

e.g. I could tell by his quick glance at me that he was not happy

e.g. He glanced at his watch

e.g. Stop staring at me!

e.g. I’m hiding your gift. Don’t peek!

e.g. He looked back at us from the driver’s seat

e.g. I look forward to seeing you again

e.g. She looked around her

e.g. She looks up to her older brother

e.g. Three innocent bystanders were injured in the crash

e.g. Were there any witnesses to the accident?

e.g. She witnessed a murder and is now in shock

e.g. a loyal friend

e.g. My dog’s loyalty is unconditional

e.g. an unfaithful wife

e.g. The sorcerer put a curse on the king and his family

e.g. The unlucky man is cursed

e.g. We could feel the presence of spirits in the room

e.g. How did you do that? It’s magic

e.g. a magic wand

e.g. We hired a magician for his birthday party

e.g. The wizard cast a spell on us

e.g. The witch flew on her broomstick

e.g. supernatural powers

e.g. The frog drank a magic potion to turn him into a prince

e.g. a haunted house

e.g. The wizard cast a magic spell on him

e.g. an administrative role

e.g. She manages the sales department

e.g. Diabetes is a manageable disease

e.g. business management

e.g. the director of marketing, the human resources manager, etc.

e.g. He supervises a staff of 20 construction workers

e.g. You must take a minimum of two classes

e.g. the minimum requirements

e.g. minimal experience

e.g. We tried to minimize the damage

e.g. maximum pressure

e.g. a maximum of five classes

e.g. We’re trying to maximize profits

e.g. There are four major branches of the U.S. military

e.g. The air force dropped bombs, while the army invaded by land

e.g. The Chinese navy has a large fleet of ships

e.g. The air force and the navy work together often

e.g. a military base

e.g. a Vietnam War veteran

e.g. The soldier wore a strong suit of armor

e.g. a military fort

e.g. The soldier raised his shield to protect himself

e.g. a ninja’s sword

e.g. a military alliance between two countries

e.g. The U.S. and the U.K. are close allies

e.g. We won the battle, but we’re still losing the war

e.g. Spain was conquered by the Moors in 732 A.D.

e.g. The soldiers are marching

e.g. Rome invaded Greece

e.g. the U.S. invasion of Iraq

e.g. Sports are a great way to keep kids away from mischief

e.g. a naughty child

e.g. angels up in heaven

e.g. demons down in hell

e.g. A tiny fairy flew into her window and granted her three wishes

e.g. The sailor fell in love with the mermaid

e.g. We are in the minority

e.g. I moved into my new apartment in October

e.g. She moved out of the house after the big fight

e.g. Let’s move on to the next topic

e.g. a moving car

e.g. portable speakers

e.g. The train is currently at rest. It will start moving shortly.

e.g. a fixed income

e.g. The car continued to glide another 500 meters after its engine stopped working

e.g. She slid her glass to the other end of the bar

e.g. Nobody knows how the Mayans disappeared. It’s a mystery

e.g. a mysterious person

e.g. The psychologist reported his observation of the patient

e.g. The medical students observed the surgery and took notes

e.g. a very observant boy

e.g. depth perception

e.g. an up-and-coming actor

e.g. a bright future

e.g. Optimism is an important trait for any entrepreneur

e.g. You could hear the pessimism in his voice

e.g. He is an optimist, always looking on the bright side of every situation

e.g. an optimistic viewpoint

e.g. Nobody likes to have a pessimist around. It’s depressing

e.g. a pessimistic person

e.g. a positive attitude

e.g. The paperclip held the papers together

e.g. I have to fill out a lot of paperwork to obtain a visa

e.g. ancient Greek philosophy

e.g. a philosophical question

e.g. Plato was a famous philosopher

e.g. With the spread of digital cameras, you never have to develop your photos anymore

e.g. She was fascinated by photography

e.g. a playful cat

e.g. At school, playtimes are scheduled so students can have breaks and concentrate better in class

e.g. Why didn’t the referee call a foul? I want to see a replay

e.g. Diet plays an important role in health

e.g. He plays King Henry in the movie

e.g. They replayed the video

e.g. He thinks we’re actually Canadian. Play along with it

e.g. Please play the video for us

e.g. They tried to play down their mistake

e.g. a clever marketing pun

e.g. Let’s see how this situation plays out

e.g. a police siren

e.g. Put pressure on the wound

e.g. Don’t succumb to peer pressure. Remember that drugs are dangerous

e.g. He pressured me to buy it

e.g. The manufacturing process is quite simple

e.g. Please wait while we process your information

e.g. the water cycle

e.g. What’s the protocol for getting my visa renewed?

e.g. The economy prospered

e.g. We wish you health and prosperity

e.g. a prosperous new business

e.g. We had to fill out a questionnaire before talking to the counselor

e.g. The police interrogated him in a dark room

e.g. I question the accuracy of his statement

e.g. What if the Internet had never been invented?

e.g. Why don’t we eat out tonight?

e.g. We made an inquiry into the girl’s disappearance

e.g. I don’t care about your abstract ideas. I want to see tangible results!

e.g. authentic Chinese food

e.g. That is a legitimate criticism, and I accept it

e.g. We won the game legitimately, without cheating

e.g. He looked at his reflection in the mirror

e.g. The light reflected off the window

e.g. He denies being there

e.g. They rejected our offer

e.g. He refused to leave

e.g. her refusal to go on a date with him

e.g. an undeniable fact

e.g. Let’s rehearse the choreography

e.g. a rehearsal of our school play