October 23, 2010

10/22

Ad-

Definition: A prefix occurring in loanwords from Latin, where it meant “toward” and indicated direction, tendency, or addition.

1.   Adjoin (verb)

Pronunciation: [əˋdʒɔɪn]

Definition: To be next to or joined to something.

Example: New Jersey adjoins New York.

 

2.   Adapt (verb)

Pronunciation: [əˋdæpt]

Definition: To change something in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

Example: He tried hard to adapt himself to the new conditions.

 

3.   Advance (verb)

Pronunciation: [ədˋvæns]

Definition: Progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding.

Example: The president has done his utmost to advance the national interest.

 

Word 1: Merchant (noun)

Pronunciation: [ˋmɝtʃənt]

Definition: A person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods.

Use the word in a sentence: His father is a timber merchant.

 

Word 2: Commodity (noun)

Pronunciation: [kəˋmɑdətɪ]

Definition: A product or a raw material that can be bought and sold, especially between countries.

Use the word in a sentence: In Thailand rice is an important commodity for export.

 

Word 3: Conquer (verb)

Pronunciation: [͵kɑŋkɚ]

Definition: To take control of a country or city and its people by force.

Use the word in a sentence: The city was conquered overnight.

 

Word 4: Bandit (noun)

Pronunciation: [ˋbændɪt]

Definition: A member of an armed group of thieves who attack travelers.

Use the word in a sentence: They were attacked by bandits in the mountains.

 

Word 5: plague (noun)

Pronunciation: [pleg]

Definition: Large numbers of an animal or insect that come into an area and cause great damage.

Use the word in a sentence: Europe suffered many plagues in the Middle Ages.

Today's Visitors: 0 Total Visitors: 1
Personal Category: 英文(A) 三、四節 Topic: creation / literature / ghost-story
[Trackback URL]

Post A Comment









Yes No



Please input the magic number:

( Prevent the annoy garbage messages )
( What if you cannot see the numbers? )
Please input the magic number

誰來收藏
Loading ...
unlog_NVPO 0