Ell Unit 2- School Vocab (Setence)

Front 1

Evolution occurs as a result of ( a_________n ) to new environments. (= the process of changing)
[ evolution 演化 ]

Back 1

adaptation

Front 2

Her experience meant that she had a big ( advantage ) < over > her opponent. [ opponent 對手 ]

Back 2

advantage

Front 3

A free trade agreement would be ( a___________s ) to both countries. (= giving benefits )

Back 3

advantageous

Front 4

One ( d_____________e ) of living in the town is the lack of safe places for the children to play.
( = unfavourable condition )

Back 4

disadvantage

Front 5

The whiteness of polar bears and arctic foxes provides
( c____________e ). (=disguise )

Back 5

camouflage

Front 6

He ( d________ed ) himself by shaving his head and wearing a false beard.

Back 6

disguised

Front 7

The birds have to be protected from foxes and other
( p_________rs ).

Back 7

predators

Front 8

The lion stalked its ( p_____y ) through the long grass.
[ stalk 悄悄接近 ]

Back 8

prey

Front 9

Of the six people in the plane that crashed, only one
( s_________ed ).

Back 9

survived

Front 10

Drunken drivers pose a serious ( t______t ) to other road users.
[ pose 引起, 造成]

Back 10

threat

Front 11

Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious ( c____________es ) we face.
( = difficult task that test your ability )

Back 11

challenges

Front 12

Antibodies are the body's ( d________es ) against infection. [ infection 感染 ]

Back 12

defenses

Front 13

He has made himself ( m________r ) of the language.
( = person who is skilled at sth )

Back 13

master

Front 14

They had to think of a ( t______k ) to get past the guards.
( = sth to deceive sb )

Back 14

trick

Front 15

I've never learned the ( t____k ) of making friends easily.
( = best way of doing sth )

Back 15

trick

Front 16

He has an annoying (t______k) of saying `You know?' after every sentence.

Back 16

trick

Front 17

It is impolite to ( s_______p ) your soup. ( = to make a loud noise while you are drinking sth )

Back 17

slurp

Front 18

The place has rapidly ( d_______ped ) from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ( = become more mature, advanced or organized )

Back 18

developed

Front 19

It became clear that he wasn't ( d___________ping ) like all the other little boys. ( = grow gradually )

Back 19

developing

Front 20

The clothes is infested with ( l_____e ). ( = small insects that live on the bodies of humans and animals )

Back 20

lice

Front 21

(infm) Take no notice of him you know what a ( s____w -xxxx ) he is. ( = a person who tries to impress other people by showing how good he or she is at doing sth )

Back 21

show off

Front 22

Bees were ( b_____zing ) around the picnic tables. ( = make a humming sound )

Back 22

buzzing

Front 23

He was trying to ( s_____t ) away a fly with a rolled-up newspaper.

Back 23

swat

Front 24

(US infml) Those ( p_______y ) salesmen always call at dinner time. ( = annoying )

Back 24

pesky

Front 25

Rats, mice and cockroaches are common ( p______ts ) .

Back 25

pests

Front 26

(infm) (v) The baby's crying is really ( b_____ging ) him. ( = annoy )

Back 26

bugging

Front 27

(US infm) You look ( s_______y ) in your new outfit. (= nice, pretty )

Back 27

spiffy

Front 28

I smiled at her but she just ( i________ed ) me. (= intentionally not give attention to )

Back 28

ignored

Front 29

She scraped the ( f______m ) off her coffee. (= froth )

Back 29

foam

Front 30

(n) There are very few pandas living ( xxx the w____d ) now.

Back 30

in wild

Front 31

The snowshoe hare has rusty brown fur in summer so it ( b______ds xxxx xxxxx )　the color of fields.
（= mix harmoniously )

Back 31

blends in with

Front 32

The lock was ( r______y ), so we had to smash the door open. ( =affected with reddish-brown coating formed on iron)

Back 32

rusty

Front 33

She stroked the rabbit's soft (f___r). (= stroke 輕輕撫摸)

Back 33

fur

Front 34

The armadillo has an ( a______red ) shell.
( = having a tough, protective covering )

Back 34

armored

Front 35

The armadillo has a protective shell of bony ( p_____es ).
( = thin flat piece of horn, bone )

Back 35

plates

Front 36

Be careful not to ( b_____p ) your head on the beam when you stand up. ( = to hit sth accidentally　)　
[ beam 樑 ]

Back 36

bump

Front 37

The crocodile's skin is rough and ( b______y ).
( = with an uneven surface )

Back 37

bumpy

Front 38

He was covered in ( b_______es ) after falling off his bicycle.

Back 38

bruises

Front 39

The scared armadillo ( d_____ts ) for the safety of its burrow. ( = move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction )

Back 39

darts

Front 40

Rabbits had (b________wed) holes in the grassy bank.

Back 40

burrowed

Front 41

The hedgehog ( r_____led xxx ) into a spiky ball.
[ hedgehog 刺蝟 ]

Back 41

rolled up

Front 42

He ( t_____ked ) the bottom of the sheet under the mattress.

Back 42

tucked

Front 43

Never buy eggs with cracked ( s_____ls ) . ( = hard outer covering )

Back 43

shells

Front 44

He ( p_______ded xxxx ) the fish with his fork a few times, but he didn't eat a mouthful.
(= push or poke (sb/sth) with finger or some other pointed object )

Back 44

prodded at

Front 45

She ( p______ed ) him in the ribs with her elbow. ( = quickly push your fingers or another object into sb/sth )

Back 45

poked

Front 46

He glanced at the letter and then ( t_____sed ) it into the bin.( = throw sth lightly or carelessly )

Back 46

tossed

Front 47

I finally s______ted my friend in the crowd.
( = catch sight of )

Back 47

spotted

Front 48

I tried to ( h___p ) on my good foot while holding onto Jim. ( = jump on one foot )

Back 48

hop

Front 49

I don't believe he'd really do what he threatens he's only (b_______fing) us.

Back 49

bluffing

Front 50

You could always sew a ( f_____l ) or two around the bottom of the skirt if you think it's too plain. ( = a narrow strip of fabric with a lot of folds )

Back 50

frill

Front 51

rabbits ( p_____ped xxx ) as soon as we opened the hutch. (= come out suddenly )
[ hutch 正面有鐵絲網的箱籠 ]

Back 51

popped out

Front 52

The snake lifted its head and ( h_____sed ) .

Back 52

hissed

Front 53

I don't like the way the drivers ( w_____p ) their horses.
( = strike with a piece of cord of strip of leather )

Back 53

whip

Front 54

(infm) Don't ( m_____s ) with her: she's got a violent temper.

Back 54

mess

Front 55

(US infm) The lizard hisses and whips its long tail around. Few animals want to mess with this crazy ( c_____r ). ( = a living creature )

Back 55

critter

Front 56

I'll do my homework after ( s______r ). ( = a main meal eaten in the evening )

Back 56

supper

Front 57

( S_______ls ) of Fish are groups of individual fish that swim together

Back 57

Schools

Front 58

Cats ( a_____h ) their backs to look big and scary.

Back 58

arch

Front 59

Arrogance is a very unattractive personality ( t_____t ).
[ arrogance 傲慢 ]

Back 59

trait

Front 60

The adaptations of animals share one purpose - keep them from ( l_____ding ) on the menu. ( = come down through the air onto sth )

Back 60

landing

Front 61

I thought I'd ( s_____k xxxx ) on him and give him a surprise.

Back 61

sneak up

Front 62

I took a ( s________y ) glance at my watch. (= done in a secret way )

Back 62

sneaky

Front 63

We encourage all students to work ( xxx their own p____e ) (= speed ).

Back 63

at pace

Front 64

He ( s______ped ) a twig off a bush. (= break suddenly with a sharp noise )

Back 64

snapped

Front 65

All the best bargains were ( s______ped xxx ) within hours. [ bargain 特價商品 ]

Back 65

snapped up

Front 66

The lion is called the king of ( b_______ts ).

Back 66

beasts

Front 67

The police ( n_____bed ) him for speeding. (= catch )

Back 67

nabbed

Front 68

It was a ( r______h ) mountain road, full of stones and huge holes.

Back 68

rough

Front 69

The river was brown and ( m_____y ) after the storm.
( = dark )

Back 69

murky

Front 70

You can ( f______t ) very easily in the Dead Sea because it's so salty.

Back 70

float

Front 71

A dolphin ( l______t ) out of the water.（= jump vigorously )

Back 71

leapt

Front 72

He ( s______hed ) the photos out of my hand before I had a chance to look at them. (= grab )

Back 72

snatched

Front 73

I'll see if I can ( s______e xxxx ) enough chairs for us all.
( = to find sth by using whatever is available )

Back 73

scare up

Front 74

Where does he ( h____g xxxx ) these days? ( = visit a place often )

Back 74

hang out

Front 75

Let me make it ( p______n ). We do not want you here.
( = clear )

Back 75

plain

Front 76

Is the coastal ( p_____n ) good for farming. ( = large area of flat land )

Back 76

plain

Front 77

If I stand on the ( t___ps ) of my toes, I can just reach the top shelf.

Back 77

tips

Front 78

As I ( a________hed ) the house, I noticed a light on upstairs. ( = come near )

Back 78

approached

Front 79

He (s_______k) the table a heavy blow with his fist. ( = hit )

Back 79

struck