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John Wiley And Sons Webster's New World - Essential vocabulary
... was written and when it is read. Trademarks: Wiley, the Wiley Publishing logo ,Webster s New World, the Webster s New World logo, and all related trademarks, logos, and trade dress are trademarks ... which lists some foreign words that have insinuated themselves into the English language. These words are commonly used by the more literate among us — in addition to everyday words like sandwich, ... The main content is grouped into sets of words that have been taken from the SAT and GRE examinations over the past 10 years. These approximately 1,500 words are expected by the examiners to be...
Ngày tải lên: 05/10/2012, 09:47
NTC's pocket dictionary of words and phrases part 75
... words stick in one’s throat → put in a good word (for someone ) → put words into someone’s mouth → take the words (right) out of one’s mouth → true to one’s word → twist someone’s words ... plural. Treated as sin- gular.) 2. n. news; information. (No plural. Treated as singular.) wordy [ "w#d i ] adj. having too many words; using more words than necessary to express some- thing. ... one’s words → from the word go → get a word in edgewise → get the final word → get the last word → get the word → go back on one’s word → hang on someone’s every word → have one’s words...
Ngày tải lên: 19/08/2013, 09:17
Lesson 6 - New words
... Get off (v): xuống xe Get on (v): lên xe Homework: Homework: * Study all the words * Study all the words by heart by heart * Prepare for the next * Prepare for the next lesson lesson ... K K W W H H R R E E T T U U R R N N E E E E B B A A J J K K E E H H V V I I L L E E U U I I Y Y B B A A A A G G L L B B P P S S V V X X G G E E T T O O F F F F S S S S T T O O P P O O Y Y A A P P I I T T O O N N U U L L W W I I H H M M N N R R S S T T R R A A N N G G E E R R D D A A H H Q Q E E C C E E O O A A X X E E I I T T C C J J E E R R T T D D V V G G G G H H T T D D B B I I G G B B E E N N *Wordsquare *Wordsquare : : LESSON 6 I’VE LOST MY WAY (1 st period) Designed by Nguyet Duong ...
Ngày tải lên: 27/10/2013, 19:11
John Wiley And Sons Webster''s New World - Essential vocabulary_A -2
... (especially in the testimony or words of others) ã The evidence gave Williss words credence. ã The district attorney did not give credence to the street vendor’s words and wanted to see proof. ã ... the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most nearly the same thing. C: GRE Words 267 1. cryptic 2. crystal 3. crystallize 4. culpability 5. cultivate 6. curmudgeon 7. cursory a. ... enmity ardor (AHR doer) n. 1. eagerness; enthusiasm; zeal; 2. warm passion; fire ã Zelda embraced her new job as editor in chief with ardor. ã The old-timer spoke with ardor as he recounted tales of...
Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20
John Wiley And Sons Webster''s New World - Essential vocabulary_A
... property is seen as a good thing for Easton. ã Tanias acquisition of a new PDA made her very happy. ã Alis acquisition of a new chauffeur pleased her to no end. [acquisitive adj., acquisitively ... temper of a scorned woman is legendary both in litera- ture and in life. ã Dylan greeted the news that his new DVD player did not work at all with considerable acrimony in his oaths. [acrimonious ... the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most nearly the same thing. A: SAT Words 31 1. argument 2. arid 3. aristocratic 4. arrogant 5. artist 6. artistic 7. artwork 8. ascetic 9....
Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20
John Wiley And Sons Webster''s New World - Essential vocabulary_B
... been invited to three different New Years Eve parties, and not wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings, Olive felt that deciding how to act was a conundrum. C: SAT Words 65 07_571656 ch03.qxd 11/10/04 ... the office for bad conduct. ã The tour guide conducts a new group every half hour. ã While Leonard Bernstien was music director of the New York Philharmonic, he frequently conducted his own works. ã ... assemble —adj., adv. to be payed for by the recipient ã Libby collects bottle caps as a hobby. ã The news boy collects fees weekly from his patrons. ã You need to collect your wits before reading another...
Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20
John Wiley And Sons Webster''s New World - Essential vocabulary_D -2
... word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most nearly the same thing. G – H: GRE Words 293 1. harbinger 2. harrow 3. haughty 4. herbivore 5. heterogeneous 6. hew 7. hieroglyphic 8. ... 276 gladiator (GLA dee AYT oer) n. 1. any person involved in a public conflict or fight; 2. a swordsman of ancient Rome who fought for the entertainment of the public (not necessarily voluntarily) ã ... is so named because it tries to be faithful to the sound of the concert hall. ã When one reads a news story, it is only right to expect the reporter to show fidelity to the actual facts. [Syn....
Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20
John Wiley And Sons Webster''s New World - Essential vocabulary_D
... scatter] D: SAT Words 85 08_571656 ch04.qxd 11/10/04 12:34 PM Page 85 QUICK REVIEW #24 Match the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most nearly the same thing. D: SAT Words 75 1. ... describe; to picture in words ã Leonardo DaVincis Last Supper depicts a Passover seder. ã A portrait artist will depict a likeness of you, for a fee. ã The sports section of todays newspaper depicts ... paid first is often a divisive matter for newlyweds and longtime couples alike. divulge (div UHLDZH) vt. to make known; disclose; unveil; reveal ã The newspaper reporter was obliged to not divulge...
Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20
John Wiley And Sons Webster''s New World - Essential vocabulary_E
... the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most nearly the same thing. E: SAT Words 103 1. especially 2. espouse 3. essence 4. essential 5. establish 6. esteem 7. ethical 8. ... brownies. ã Jonathans jumping into the lake and rescuing the toddler was extolled on all the evening news shows. [-led, -ling] [Syn. praise] extravagant (eks TRAV i gint) adj. 1. excessive; beyond ... day for the world champions. [-ally adv.] 91 09_571656 ch05.qxd 11/10/04 12:34 PM Page 91 E: SAT Words 109 1. exemplify 2. exhibit 3. existence 4. exorbitant 5. expect 6. expedite 7. experience 8....
Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20
John Wiley And Sons Webster''s New World - Essential vocabulary_F
... tiv) adj. 1. the act or process of finding new methods; 2. a new method, custom, device, etc. ã Luther Burbank was an innovative person who bred many new varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. ã ... drive it home, unless youve bent it. ã The news of her sisters accident impacted Allison deeply. ã The bumpers of the two cars were involved in the impact. ã News of the presidents assassination had ... lie ã The fabrication was completed on-site and would serve as office space for the workers. ã The new cabinets were the fabrication of a fine craftsman. ã Archies story about having been asked out...
Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20
John Wiley And Sons Webster''s New World - Essential vocabulary_I
... [Syn. witty] laconic (luh KAH nik) adj. using few words; brief; to the point ã Calvin Coolidge was a very laconic president, rarely wasting words. ã Most people prefer not to be laconic for fear ... for Samson’s haircut. O – P: GRE Words 315 32_571656 ch27.qxd 11/10/04 12:45 PM Page 315 limn (LIM) vt. 1. to paint or draw; 2. to describe (paint a picture) in words ã The expression Im limning ... blare of an open-belled one. ã Certain artists are known for their use of muted colors. M – N: GRE Words 309 31_571656 ch26.qxd 11/10/04 12:44 PM Page 309 infirm (in FOERM) adj. 1. not strong physically;...
Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20