Vocabulary lesson 22
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 stayed some more.
- achieve (v.) reach or attain (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage
– To achieve that purpose, there must be an issue, context, something to overcome.
- flexible (adj.) something or someone that is flexible is able to change easily and adapt to different conditions and circumstances
– You can expect an intense, challenging, flexible, and creative work environment.
- idealistic (adj.) characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection
– I think we did have that idealistic image of a president.