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Vocabulary

Unit 12

Word list

anticipate [ӕnˈtisəpeit]

v. To anticipate something is to think that it will happen.

Carrie anticipated the arrival of her baby.

barrel [ˈbærəl]

n. A barrel is a round thing that you can keep liquids in.

There was an empty barrel outside the house.

beam [biːm]

n. A beam is a heavy bar.

Modern skyscrapers are made with many beams.

casual [ˈkæʒjuəl]

adj. A casual thing is relaxed or simple.

You can wear casual clothes like jeans to the party.

caution [ˈkɔːʃən]

n. Caution is care and attention in order to avoid danger.

Please use the power saw with caution. It is very dangerous.

contrary [ˈkɒntrərɪ]

adj. A contrary thing is the opposite to another thing.

It isn’t warm outside at all. On the contrary, it is quite cold.

deliberate [dɪˈlɪbərɪt]

adj. A deliberate action is one done on purpose not by accident

Bernie made a deliberate attempt to injure Andy.

dissolve [dɪˈzɒlv]

v. To dissolve something is to mix it into a liquid until it disappears.

I dissolved the pill in a glass o f water.

explode [ɪksˈploud]

v. To explode is to suddenly move a part in many smaller pieces.

The old TV exploded when I plugged it in.

fasten [ˈfæsn]

v. To fasten something is to close it or attach it to something.

Elizabeth fastened her seat belt.

germ [dʒəːrm]

n. A germ is very small living thing that can make people sick.

Germs are on everything that you touch.

kit [kit]

n. A kit is a set of all the things needed to do something.

Is there a first aid kit in your office?

puff [pʌf]

n. A puff is a little bit of smoke or steam.

A puff of smoke came from the burnt match.

rag [ræg]

n. A rag is a small towel.

Please use a rag to clean the dust off the table.

scatter [ˈskætə:r]

v. To scatter something is to make it go in many places.

I accidentally scattered all of my pills.

scent [sent]

n. A scent is a smell.

Julie enjoyed the scent of the flowers.

steel [sti:l]

n. Steel is a strong gray metal.

The new apartment building was made with steel.

swift [swift]

adj. A swift person or animal is fast.

The swift horse easily jumped over the hurdle.

toss [tɔ:s]

v. To toss something, is to throw it softly.

He tossed a coin into the air.

triumph [ˈtraɪəmf]

n. Triumph is the act or feeling of wining.

He raised the award in triumph at the end of his speech.