Reading 2A
to take or record a photo on film or as a computer file
photograph
turning a machine part in a circular motion with a handle to move or start something
crank
(n.) a sudden fall from power or position; a sudden, heavy snow or rain
downfall
(v.) to make calm; to ease pain or sorrow
soothe
The school ______________ cheating, and any student caught will be expelled.
abolish
Old hens are more likely to produce eggs with ______________ shells.
brittle
a machine that produces electricity; generator
dynamo
referring to a roof of a building that was made with dried plant material
thatched
(v.) to force to move or flee; to move out of position
displace
(adj.) energetic, lively, fast; cool and fresh
brisk
There are plans to ______________ the airport so more people can use it at the same time.
expand
______________ devices such as iPad or Galaxy Tab are becoming increasingly popular.
being very poor
impoverished
a large room or building where people gather to watch a performance,
auditorium
(v.) to feel or show great love for; to value highly;
cherish
(v.) to form a rough judgment about size, quantity, or value
estimate
The country was ruled by a military ______________.
dictator
The hawk circled above looking for ______________.
prey
being respected and admired for being successful or important
prestigious
a person whose job is to check something
inspector
(v.) to hurt someone's self-respect or pride
humiliate
(adj.) showing concern for the needs or feelings of others
considerate
The long drought and ______________ affected half the continent.
famine
They made a desperate ______________ for help.
thrifty
to provide (someone or something) with food and other things that are needed to live, be healthy,
nourish
to supply (something, such as land) with water by using artificial means
irrigate
(adj.) exactly the same, alike in every way
identical
(adj.) not correct; showing bad manners or taste
improper
Too often elderly people are easy ______________ for swindlers and other criminals.
prey
______________* the mountain was even more dangerous than climbing it.
Descending