Vocabulary lesson 51

striking (adj.) Very noticeable; easily attracting attention– This is a striking example of how misleading statistics can be.trend (n.) A movement in one direction or a widespread change in fashion.– The trend among some young men is to wear their caps with the bill off to one side.freezing (adj.) very cold.– Are you warm enough…

Definitions and samples migration (n.) movement from one place to another by a group of people or animals – The majority of this increase is due to rural to urban migration for employment. numb (adj.) without the power of feeling; deadened – I stayed out there until my fingers and toes went numb, then I…

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…

obliterate (v.) destroy utterly; wipe out – The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind permeate (v.) spread throughout; pervade – The smell of diesel oil permeated the air. intercom (n.) an electrical device allowing one-way or two-way communication – The pilot’s voice came over the intercom. subtle (adj.) not obvious,…

Definitions and samplesproof (v. & n.) to look for errors; evidence– In order to get the rebate, you must send in proof of purchase.accomplishment (n.) an achievement, a success– In honor of her accomplishments, the manager was promoted.qualifications (n.) requirements; qualities, or abilities needed for something– The applicant had so many qualifications that the company…

Definitions and samples bridge (n. & v.) a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across a river, road, etc. – Go over the bridge and then turn right. worthless (adj.) having no good qualities; having no good qualities – The country’s currency is nearly worthless. occupied (adj.) (of a building, seat, etc.) being used by…