Definitions and samples massive (adj.) big and heavy; large and solid; bulky – The boss asked some employees to lift the massive box. denounce (v.) condemn in public; express strong disapproval of – The father denounced his son for lying to the district attorney. molest (v.) interfere with and trouble; disturb – My neighbor was…
Definitions and samples defraud (v.) take money, rights, etc., away by cheating – She defrauded her employers of thousands of pounds. inject (v.) to insert a liquid by means of a syringe – The doctor used a needle to inject the medicine slowly into her arm. procedure (n.) a specific way of performing or doing something…
Definitions and samples deceive (v.) make someone believe as true something that is false; mislead – The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones. undoubtedly (adv.) certainly; beyond doubt – She was undoubtedly the best candidate. popular (adj.) liked by most people – Hilary was popular at school. thorough (adj.) being all…
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…
Definitions and samples topic (n.) subject that people think, write, or talk about – The environment is a popular topic these days. debate (n.) a discussion in which reasons for and against something are brought out – The debate between the two candidates was heated. evade (v.) get away from by trickery or cleverness –…
Definitions and samples tradition (n.) beliefs, opinions, and customs handed down from one generation to another – All religions have different beliefs and traditions. burden (n.) a heavy load that you carry – His family responsibilities had started to become a burden. campus (n.) the buildings of a college or university and the land that…
Definitions and samples derive (v.) to come from, usually through a long, slow process – The Cyrillic alphabet was derived from the Greek alphabet. detection (n.) when something is found that is not easy to see, hear etc, or the process of looking for it – Early detection of the disease is vital. implement (v.)…
Definitions and samples vivid (adj.) clear; striking; dramatic; lively – He had a vivid picture of her in his mind. hesitate (v.) to stop and wait for a moment, or to hold back. – Roger prepares to dive, but hesitates as he recalls his last awful belly-flop. innovative (adj.) ahead of the times; novel – The…
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…
Definitions and samples enormous (adj.) extremely large, huge – He earns an enormous salary. predict (v.) tell beforehand – Sales were five percent lower than predicted. vanish (v.) disappear; disappear suddenly – The child vanished while on her way home from school. accuracy (n.) precision; exactness – We can predict changes with a surprising degree…