1. blizzard /bl'ɪzɚd/
Definition: a storm with
widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
For example: We were stuck in the blizzard for hours.
2. confront /kənfr'ʌnt/
Definition: a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied
by strong winds
For example : A
soldier often has to confront danger.
3. adore /əd'ɔr/
Definition: love intensely
For example: She
adores going to the movies.
4. personnel /p,ɚsən'ɛl/
Definition: group of people
willing to obey orders
For example: We’re
short of skilled personnel.
5.
distinction /dɪst'ɪŋkʃən/
Definition: a discrimination between things as different and distinct
For example: Jessie
is a writer of distinction.
6.
entitle /ɛnt'ɑɪtəl/
Definition: give the right to
For example: The
book was entitled Love Story.
7.
rifle /r'ɑɪfəl/
Definition: a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
For example: He
aimed his rifle at the target.
8.
maintenance /m'entənəns/
Definition: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
For example: This
house needs lots of maintenance.
9.
substantial /səbst'æntʃəl/
Definition: fairly large
For example: We’ve
reached a substantial agreement.
10. prospect /pr'ɑspɛkt/
Definition: the possibility of future success
For example: The
prospect of having to live alone worries her.
11. justify /dʒ'ʌstəf,ɑɪ/
Definition: show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
For example: How can
you justify such foolish mistakes?
12. allergic /əl'ɚdʒɪk/
Definition: characterized by or caused by allergy
For example: My kid
brother is allergic to dust.
13. contemporary /kənt'ɛmpɚ,ɛri/
Definition: a person of
nearly the same age as another
For example: What is
women’s position in contemporary society?
14. league /l'ig/
Definition: an association
of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
For example: Which
team is top of the league at the moment.
15. notion /n'oʃən/
Definition: a general
inclusive concept
For example: He’s
cruel to animals, he has no notion of animal rights.
16. supreme /səpr'im/
Definition: final or last
in your life or progress
For example: It
requires a supreme effort to quit smoking.
17. executive /ɪgz'ɛkjətɪv/
Definition: a person
responsible for the administration of a business
For example: He’s a
senior executive in this company.
18. execute /'ɛksəkj,ut/
Definition: kill as a means
of socially sanctioned punishment
For example: The
plan was good, but it was badly executed.
19. conceive /kəns'iv/
Definition: judge or regard
For example: I
conceived the plot for the film.
20. submit /səbm'ɪt/
Definition: refer for
judgment or consideration
For example: He
refused to submit to his fate.
21. estate /ɪst'et/
Definition: everything you
own
For example: Don’s
country estate includes a large forest.
22. interior /ɪnt'ɪriɚ/
Definition: the region that
is inside of something
For example: The
house has a modern interior.
23. scheme /sk'im/
Definition: an elaborate
and systematic plan of action
For example: Jim’s
scheme for raising money is practicable.
24. purchase /p'ɚtʃəs/
Definition: the acquisition
of something for payment
For example: I
purchased this stamp at an auction.
25. cite /s'ɑɪt/
Definition: a short note
recognizing a source of information
For example: It’s no
use citing the Bible to a non-Christian.
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