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ADVANCE IVELEMENT 1
NAME: GABRIELA ALBAN LEVEL: 8 “A”
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE AMBATO
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIONCARRERA DE IDIOMAS
ACCURATEActing or performing with care
and precision; meticulousEXAMPLE:They used to act as an accurate proofreader.
A
AWARENESS Knowledge or understanding of a
particular subject or situationEXAMPLE:Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS.
A
BOULDERSA large rounded mass of rock lying on the surface of the ground or embedded in the
soil.EXAMPLE:The number of boulders in the reaver are remarkably dangerous.
B
BIODEGRADABLEMaterials, chemicals etc that are biodegradable
are changed naturally by bacteria into substances that do not harm the environment.
EXAMPLE:This carton is made of biodegradable plastic.
B
CARRY OUT To perform or complete a job or
activity; to fulfill:
EXAMPLE:I was elected to carry out a program, the governor said,
and I have every intention of carrying it out.
C
CARVEDTo make something by cutting into
especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc
EXAMPLE:This totem pole is carved from/out of a single tree trunk.
C
CHIEFLYAbove all; mainly
EXAMPLE:Pablo Escobar is remembered chiefly for having become a more or less military dictator.
C
COATINGSA layer of any substance spread over
a surface.
EXAMPLE:The coatings of the substance spread in the
environment as fast as it can.
C
COMPULSORY(of something) that must be done;
necessary by law or a ruleEXAMPLE:Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16.
C
DAM:A special wall built across a river or stream
to stop the water from flowing, especially in order to make a lake or produce electricity.
EXAMPLE: Changes to a local dam will raise water levels and swamp nesting beaches.
D
DELIVERED:Take something somewhere
EXAMPLE: A new table was delivered this morning.
D
DISAPPOINTED:To make someone feel unhappy because
something they hoped for did not happen or was not as good as they expected:
EXAMPLE: Have you ever visited a place that is famous for being beautiful and been disappointed when you arrived?
D
DROUGHT:A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting
from this.EXAMPLE: Hurricanes have ended many droughts in Florida.
D
FACED:To overcome by confronting boldly or
bravely
EXAMPLE:You will hear a student talking about some of the problems faced by the Community Service.
F
FAKE:Something that is intended to look like and be
mistaken for something else, esp. a copy made in order to deceive
EXAMPLE:She discovered that the documents were fakes
F
FLOODED:To cover a place with water, or to
become covered with water EXAMPLE:It rained so much that most of the area was flooded.
F
FUMES:Vapor, gas, or smoke, especially if
irritating, harmful, or strong. EXAMPLE:Oil on beaches, vehicle exhaust fumes, little and many other waste products.
F
HEATEDAngry; vehement; impassioned
EXAMPLE:Have you ever had a a heated argument?
H
HUNGTo fasten or support something at the top
leaving the other parts free to move, or to be held in this way
EXAMPLE:A heavy gold necklace hung around her neck.
H
IMPROVEMENT:The act of improving something or
the state of being improved
EXAMPLE:I`ve seen a little improvement in your work recently.
I
IMPROMPTU:Done or said without any
preparation or planningEXAMPLE:The band gave an impromptu concert like the other day.
I
JUNKOld or unwanted objects that
have no use or value
EXAMPLE:Her bed's full of junk.
J
LIGHTNING:A powerful flash of light in the sky caused
by electricity and usually followed bythunder
EXAMPLE:Two students were struck by lightning
L
LITTER:Trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles,
that is left lying in an open or public place
EXAMPLE:Many people should clean the litter in the streets after a parade.
L
LOOK UP: To become better:
EXAMPLE:In the finance sector things are looking up.
L
LOOK AT: to think about something carefully so that you can make a decision about it:
EXAMPLE:Management is looking at ways of cutting costs.
L
MEASUREMENTThe length, height etc of something
EXAMPLE:What's your waist measurement?
M
MEDDLETo try to change or have an influence on
things that are not your responsibility
EXAMPLE:I don’t want my parents meddling in my affairs by telling me how I should run my life.
M
MURDERWhen someone unlawful killing of one
human by another, especially with premeditated malice.
EXAMPLE:The murder of an off-Broadway producerhe was put on trial for attempted murder
M
NEEDLEA very fine slender piece of metal with a
point at one end and a hole or eye for thread at the other, used in sewing.
EXAMPLE:The doctor stitched the lesion with a sewing needle and cotton thread so the boy was transferred immediately.
N
ODDDifferent from what is normal or expected, especially in a way that you disapprove of
or cannot understand
EXAMPLE: What I did was unjustifiable, but the odd thing was
she didn't seem to mind.
O
OUTRIGHTWithout reservation or
qualification; openlyEXAMPLE: As a final point he has responded outright to the question.
O
OVERWHELMINGVery great in amount
EXAMPLE: I was elected president by an overwhelming majority in the country.
O
OVERLOOKSTo provide a view of, especially from
above
EXAMPLE: Our hotel room overlooked the harbour.
O
PERFORMANCEWhen someone performs a play or a piece
of music
EXAMPLE:The audience started to clap when the performance finished.
P
PLAINA large area of flat dry
landEXAMPLE:The grassy plain gave way to an extensive swamp.
P
PLEA An urgent and emotional
requestEXAMPLE:The president made a strong plea to Congress to vote on the health-care bill
P
POLLUTANTSA substance that pollutes something,
especially water or the atmosphere
EXAMPLE:PCP is a good example of a nasty environmental pollutant.
P
PILEDTo fill a place or container or cover
a surface with a large amount of things.
EXAMPLE:He piled bread and milk into his basket as fact as he could.
P
QUARRIEDTo dig stone or sand from a quarry
EXAMPLE:The rock here is quarried for building stones.
Q
RAPIDS: Part of a river where the current is
very fast and turbulentEXAMPLE: Water splashed into my face as the river rapids threw me firstly.
R
REBUILT: To remodel or make extensive
changes inEXAMPLE: She said that they should try to rebuild society in Ecuador.
R
RESERVOIR: A large natural or artificial lake
used as a source of water supply.EXAMPLE: f more reservoirs are needed in Ecuador, they should be built by the Government.
R
RUN OUT: To put out by force
EXAMPLE: Run out and buy me a paper will you?
R
SAUCEPANA deep cooking pan, typically round,
made of metal, and with one long handle and a lid.
EXAMPLE:Saucepans and other cooking tools were typically cast from bronze.
S
SPOILEDTo have a bad effect on something so that
it is no longer attractive, enjoyable, useful
EXAMPLE:What do you think should be done to stop places being spoiled?
S
STRUGGLETo contend with an adversary or opposing force.
EXAMPLE:She said that they should strugg their possitions like
the judge.
S
TRIMMEDMake (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or
unwanted parts
EXAMPLE:You must trim the grass using a sharp mower
T
VINYLAny of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings
and clothing.
EXAMPLE:The glass of vinyl is as great product as the other one.
V
WACKYEccentric or irrationalEXAMPLE:
Have you ever met a wacky person?
W