Unit 1
Something that is modern or current.
Contemporary
the feeling of thankfulness, gratitude, gratefulness
appreciation
come together, combine
merge
to gather or acquire (something) gradually as time passes
accumulate
"I just got a new credit card. I have to call the number on the back of the card to _________ my account before I can use it."
activate
Something that makes you like someone or something.
appeal
very emotional, extreme, intense.
The film was very sad, tense, and _____________.
dramatic
revenue, money made, earnings from work or investments
Income
having no worries or responsibilities; free from care
care-free
We always ________ to please our customers. (Hint: try)
endeavor
a famous person, usually in the entertainment business
celebrity
huge, massive, colossal, gigantic, immense
enormous
existing only in the mind or computer network. Seems very realistic but is not.
virtual
An adjective for not having enough space for people to feel comfortable (a fear of being in closed or small spaces).
claustrophobic
She _____________ did not invite me to her party! I don't believe that she forgot to, she did it on purpose.
intentionally
make someone want to do something
motivate
another word for perspiration
"The hot sun made me __________ a lot."
sweat
mainly, primarily, predominantly
mostly
"I haven't seen my friend in a long time. We're going to have coffee together and I'm going to _____ ___ __ what he's been doing lately."
catch up on
not liking changes or new ideas ; not liking changes or new ideas
conservative
a way of doing something or thinking that is becoming fashionable
trend
very difficult, challenging, strict, harsh, severe
rigorous
appealing, pleasing to the eye or mind
attractive
think about something .
"Philosophers always _______ about the meaning of life."
ponder
John always ___ _____ trouble in class. He is a troublemaker!
stirs up (stir up)