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Vocabulary

Unit 25

Word list

circulate [ˈsəːrkjəleit]

v. To circulate is to spread something around especially in a circular way.

The fan helped to circulate cool air through the room.

consequent [ˈkɒnsɪkwənt]

adj. Consequent means happening because of a different situation.

Her consequent rash came after she touched the poison plant.

derive [dɪˈraɪv]

v. To derive means to come or originate from a thing or place.

Red’s nickname was derived from the color of her hair.

drown [draun]

v. To drown is to die from not being able to breathe underwater.

He would have drowned if the sailors had not rescued him.

dynasty [ˈdainəstɪ]

n. A dynasty is a series of rulers who are all from the same family.

The ancient Egyptians had a dynasty that lasted for many years.

fraction [ˈfrækʃən]

n. A fraction is a small part of something.

Only a fraction of the cake was gone.

frost [frɔ:st]

n. Frost is a white layer of ice that forms during very cold weather.

In the morning, the trees were all covered with frost.

illusion [ɪˈluːʒən]

n. An illusion is something that looks real, but doesn’t actually exist.

Some pictures create an illusion for the eyes.

invade [ɪnˈveɪd]

v. To invade is to take over a place by force.

The enemy forces tried to invade our country from the sky.

lieutenant [luːˈtenənt]

n. A lieutenant is a rank in the military or police, or a person with that rank.

The lieutenant was a good leader, and his soldiers respected him.

marine [məˈriːn]

adj. Marine describes something related to the sea.

A healthy ocean is full of marine animals.

merit [ˈmerɪt]

n. A merit is a positive or good quality.

The actor received an award for his merits in the movie.

navy [ˈneɪvɪ]

n. A navy is the part of a country’s military that fights at sea.

My country is known for our strong navy.

polar [ˈpoulər]

adj. Polar relates to the cold places on Earth’s north and south ends.

Only a few people live in the Earth’s northern polar region.

ray [reɪ]

n. A ray is a line of light that comes from a bright object.

The sun’s warm rays covered the beach.

resign [rɪˈzaɪn]

v. To resign means to quit a job.

After I officially resigned from work, I said goodbye to my boss.

suicide [ˈsuːəsaid]

n. Suicide is the act of killing oneself.

Some people feel so sad that they think suicide is the only answer.

tremble [ˈtrembəl]

v. To tremble is to shake as a result of excitement or cold weather.

Harry was not used to the cold, so he trembled most of the day.

underlying [ˈʌndərlaɪɪŋ]

adj. An underlying thing is a hidden cause or reason.

Her underlying fear of flying reduced her traveling options.

via [vi:ə]

prep. Via introduces a root or means of a travel.

We arrived in the city from the airport via the train.