Vocabulary lesson 72
Definitions and samples
- glimpse (n. & v.) a short, quick view
– This morning we caught our first glimpse of the beautiful shoreline.
- violent (adj) acting or done with strong rough force
– Violent behavior is prohibited on school grounds.
- sacred (adj.) worthy of respect; holy
– It was revealed by the journalist that the sacred temple had been torn down.
- surpass (v.) do better than; be greater than; excel
– The machines of the twentieth century surely surpass those of earlier times.
- avoid (v.) keep away from; keep out of the way of
– There was no way to avoid noticing her beautiful green eyes.