Definition --> New Words Part I
a light vehicle with wheels that you pull or push by hand
cart
plan and direct the course of a ship or plane by using a map
navigate
The Titanic sanked on its first ever voyage. The huge sheep was sailing form the UK to the US.
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The Titanic sank on its first ever voyage. The huge ship was sailing from the UK to the US.
Have you had ............... trouble with your car today?
A) Some
B) Any
B) Any
look up
to search for something on the internet or book
a violent tropical storm with very strong winds
typhoon
an accident in which a vehicle hits something
crash
My dog escaped this morning and near got ran over. It’s got no road senses in all.
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My dog escaped this morning and nearly got run over. It’s got no road sense at all.
I'd rather have ............... of these two.
A) the less expensive
B) the least expensive
B) the least expensive
co-founder
somebody who establishes a company with another person
knock a person or an animal down while driving a vehicle
run over
having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something
capable
I would encourage all young people from smoking. It’s a disgusting habits and once you start its difficult to stop.
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I would discourage all young people from smoking. It’s a disgusting habit and once you start it’s difficult to stop.
The story is about a man who ............... by his friends on a lonely Pacific island.
A) has been deserted B) have been deserted
A) has been deserted
impact
Effect, Result, Influence
do or achieve what was hoped for or expected
fulfill
a long journey, especially by sea or in space
voyage
Farmer's used to use a horse and carts to move thing around but many uses tractors this days.
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Farmers used to use a horse and cart to move things around but many use tractors these days.
I don’t like ______.
A) having my photograph taken
B) to take my photograph
A) my photograph taken
distract
to break attention
extremely bad or serious
severe
try to prevent something or to prevent somebody from doing something
discourage
My dad fell of his bike and had to go to hospital, but he's injuries are not to severe. He’ll be able to come house tomorrow.
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My dad fell off his bike and had to go to hospital, but his injuries are not too severe. He’ll be able to come home tomorrow.
Neither you nor I understood what he was saying, means:
A) You didn't understand what he was saying. I didn't either.
B) You didn't understand what he was saying, but I did.
A) You didn't understand what he was saying. I didn't either.
anxious
feeling nervous or stressed