Vocabulary lesson 50
Definitions and samples
- approach (v.) come near or nearer to
– As I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs.
- detect (v.) find out; discover
– From her voice it was easy to detect that Ellen was frightened.
- defect (n.) fault; that which is wrong
– The villain was caught because his plan had many defects.
- employee (n.) a person who works for pay
– Joey wanted to go into business for himself and stop being an employee.
- neglect (v.) give too little care or attention to
– I’m afraid I’ve rather neglected my studies this week.