Vocabulary

assume v

Definition: to take for granted or without proof

 

diameter n

Definition: the length of such a line

 

ecosystem n

Definition: a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment

 

emerge v

Definition: to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity

 

frontier n

Definition : the part of a country that borders another country; boundary

 

giant adj

Definition: unusually large, great, or strong; gigantic; huge

 

limb n

Definition: a part or member of an animal body distinct from the head and trunk, as a leg, arm, or wing

 

manage to v

Definition: to bring about or succeed in accomplishing

 

penetrate v

Definition: to pierce or pass into or through

 

rot v

Definition: to undergo decomposition

 

alert adj

Definition: fully aware and attentive

 

bush n

Definition: a low plant with many branches that arise from or near the ground

 

cylinder n

Definition: a surface or solid bounded by two parallel planes and generated by a straight line moving parallel to the given planes

 

desperately adv

Definition: having an urgent need, desire

 

foliage n

Definition: the leaves of a plant

 

gap n

Definition: a break or opening, as in a fence

 

layer n

Definition: a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface

 

lean v

Definition: to incline or bend from a vertical position

 

leap v

Definition: to spring through the air from one point or position to another; jump

 

shrug v

Definition: to raise and contract (the shoulders), expressing indifference, disdain

 

tangle v

Definition: to bring together into a mass of confusedly interlaced

 

grief v

Definition: keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss

 

impulsive adj

Definition: actuated or swayed by emotional

 

manipulate v

Definition: to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner

 

manners n

Definition: a way of doing, being done, or happening

 

proceed v

Definition: to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.

 

reinforce v

Definition: to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material

 

slam v

Definition: to shut with force and noise

 

wail v

Definition: to make mournful sounds, as music or the wind

 

writhe v

Definition: to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort

 

13 authoritative adj

Definition: having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority

 

jerk v

Definition: any sudden, quick movement of the body

 

moan n

Definition: a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound

 

17 poll n

Definition: Usually, polls. the place where votes are taken

 

propel v

Definition: to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward

 

remedy n

Definition: something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind.

 

 

steady adj

Definition: even or regular in movement

 

pleadingly adv

Definition: the act of a person who pleads

 

affectionately adv

Definition: having great affection or love

 

clamor n

Definition: a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people

 

drudgery n

Definition: menial, distasteful, dull, or hard work

 

self-sustaining v

Definition: self-supporting

 

strain v

Definition: to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension

 

sway v

Definition: to move or swing to and fro, as something fixed at one end or resting on a support

 

urban n

Definition: of, relating to, or designating a city or town

 

wander v

Definition: to ramble without a definite purpose or objective

 

weed n

Definition: a valueless plant growing wild

 

affair n

Definition: anything done or to be done

 

dose

Definition: a quantity of medicine prescribed to be taken at one time.

 

mineral n

Definition: any of a class of substances occurring in nature

 

profound v

Definition: penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge

 

recount v

Definition: to narrate in order

 

rough adj

Definition: having a coarse or uneven surface

 

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vocabulary (unit 1 and 2 )

 

catchy adj

Definition: pleasing and easy to remember

 

susceptible adj

Definition: admitting or capable of some specified treatment

 

earworm n

Definition: a tune or part of a song that repeats in one’s mind.

 

consciousness n

Definition: the thoughts and feelings, collectively, of an individual or of an aggregate of people

 

device n

Definition: a plan or scheme for effecting a purpose

 

familiar adj

Definition: commonly or generally known or seen

 

itch adj

Definition: to have or feel a peculiar tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin

 

Acoustic adj

Definition: designed for controlling sound.

 

beam n

Definition: any of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone

 

deafening v

Definition: to stun or overwhelm with noise

 

high-pitched n

Definition: emotionally intense

 

lethal n

Definition: made or carried out to cause death:

 

restore v

Definition: to give back; make return

 

temporarily adv

Definition: not permanent

 

phenomenon n

Definition: a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed

 

subjected adj

Definition: being under domination, control, or influence