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These are my 25 cards from the units 15 until 30.
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UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATOFACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN
CARRERA DE IDIOMAS
Name: Mayra TamayoProfessor: Ruth Infante
Semester: Eighth Semester “A”April- September 2014
Card 1A
AccommodationDefinition: A place to live, work, stay, etc.Example: There are hotels with a great deal of accommodation.
Card 2A
AppealDefinition: To be interesting or attractive.Example: Such music managed to appeal to the tastes of both young and old.
Card 3A
AshDefinition: The soft, gray or black, powdery substance left after something has burned.Example: We cleaned the ashes out of the fireplace.
Card 4A
AshoreDefinition: Toward or onto land from an area of water, or on land after coming from an area of water.Example: Julie jumped off the boat and swam ashore.
Card 5A
AstonishDefinition: To surprise someone very much.Example: It was astonishing to see the size of the crowds for the Pope.
Card 6B
Blame
Definition: To make someone or something responsible for something.Example: You can’t blame the government for all your troubles.
Card 7B
BrickDefinition: A rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses.Example: All of the bricks were brought by the architects.
Card 8B
BrushstrokesDefinition: The way in which something, especially paint, is put on to a surface with a brush.Example: The artist painted this picture using tiny brushstrokes.
Card 9C
CashpointDefinition: Cash machine.Example: The cashpoint couldn’t give me the money that I was looking for.
Card 10C
CateringDefinition: The business or activity of providing food and drink at events, for organizations, etc.Example: I wanted to work in catering, and until I was 21 I worked as a chef in hotels and bars.
Card 11C
CirrusDefinition: A type of light feathery cloud that is seen high in the sky.Example: She told me that she have been seeing the beautiful cirrus in the sky.
Card 12C
Cut backDefinition: To reduce or stop.Example: He was advised to cut back on sugary sodas.
Card 13C
CrampDefinition: A sudden, painful tightening of a muscle.Example: My cramp was as painful as your headache.
Card 14D
Drag offDefinition: To carry away.Example: Lucia drags off all of the trash and she came back to the house.
Card 15F
FetchDefinition: To go get something or someone and bring the thing or person back.Example: She’s been teaching the dog to fetch.
Card 16F
FountainDefinition: A stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, esp. for decorative effect, or the structure from which this flows.Example: I haven’t seen a fountain like that one.
Card 17F
FulfillDefinition: To do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations.Example: She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises.
Card 18F
FurnitureDefinition: Items such as chairs, tables, and beds that are used in a home or office.Example: A great deal of furniture was sold by my father yesterday.
Card 19G
Genetic codeDefinition: The pattern of chemicals inside the genes (= cells which are passed from parent to child) which controls the characteristics and qualities of a living thing.Example: Scientifics discovered what has the genetic code inside and what could be the possible diseases for human beings.
Card 20G
Give offDefinition: To produce something as a result of a natural process.Example: The forest fire gave off thick black smoke.
Card 21G
GlowingDefinition: Full of enthusiastic praise.Example: She receives a glowing evaluation from her project.
Card 22I
InheritDefinition: To receive money, property, or possessions from someone after the person has died.Example: Who will inherit the house when he dies?
Card 23I
IntervieweeDefinition: A person who answers questions in an interview to see whether they are suitable for a job or course.Example: The right questions will enable you to discover whether the interviewee has all the necessary qualities for the job.
Card 24L
Look AfterDefinition: To care for or be in charge of someone or something.Example: He looks after his son during the day.
Card 25M
MugDefinition: To attack a person, using force or threats of force to steal the person’s money or possessions.Example: He was mugged in broad daylight.