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Vocabulary Lesson 25 Foundations Iskills 2A. Architect (n): A person who makes plans for buildings and houses and other structures; a maker or creator. If you want to build a house, you will need an architect to help you plan it. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Vocabulary Lesson 25Foundations Iskills 2A
Architect (n): A person who makes plans for buildings and houses and other structures; a maker or creator. If you want to build a house, you will need an architect to help you plan it.
Gustave Eiffel was the architect who designed and built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Matrimony (n): the state of being married; ceremony of marriage Matrimony involves taking a serious oath, and should not be something done just for fun.
Some bachelors find it difficult to give up their freedom for the blessing of matrimony.
Baggage (n): the trunks and suitcases a person takes with them when they travel; an army’s equipment After taking the oath of matrimony, the bride and groom put their baggage in their car and drove away for the honeymoon.
In war time, a soldier must often carry all his own baggage himself.
Squander (v): spend foolishly; to waste Do not squander your money on things you don’t actually need.
If you squander all your time watching football, you will not pass your classes.
Abroad (adj): Outside one’s own country; going around; far and wide
If you go abroad to live and study, you will need to bring a lot of baggage with you!
There is a rumor abroad about having a day off, but don’t believe it.
Fugitive (n): a runaway Be careful if you go out today; there is a fugitive abroad and they say he is dangerous.
After escaping from prison, the criminal had to live as a fugitive, always running away from the law.