Vocabulary lesson 74

Definitions and samples compress (v.) to press something into a smaller space – Firmly compress the soil in the pot so that the plant is secure. structure (n.) something constructed, such as a building – Would an architect assemble a structure without a good foundation? qualifications (n.) the education, experience, and other abilities or skills…

pleasant (adj.) enjoyable or attractive and making you feel happy– Well, this is a pleasant surprise!sensitive (adj.) reacting quickly or strongly to something– He acts like a tough guy, but he’s really very sensitive to criticism.sincere (adj.) talking and acting in a way that shows you really mean what you say and do– He is…

Definitions and samples cease (v.) to put an end to or to stop – right now! – “cease that drumming, Steve? or you’ll wake the baby,” Dad warned. procrastinate (v.) to delay or put off doing something you know you should do simply because you don’t want to do it. – If you procrastinate any…

Definitions and samples physical (adj.) related to the body; related to materials that can be seen or felt – He still has to prove he has the physical skills, but he clearly has the brains. peril (n.) serious and immediate danger (v.) expose to danger; threaten – Add to this young, reckless teenagers, and we are…

Definitions and samples abet (v.) to aid, help, encourage, assist (someone) to do something wrong – Some governments aid and abet persecution by not protecting religious minorities. abhor (v.) to hate, detest, to dislike (someone or something) very much – If you are not eating and you abhor watery beer, you need to join a…

Definitions and samples unleash (v.) to release a thing or an emotion – By the end of October you’ll have discovered another way to unleash your talent. bachelor (n.) a man who has not married – Ryan is a confirmed bachelor. admonish (v.) to caution, criticize, reprove – she admonished me for appearing at breakfast…