Unit 13

Front 1

abstract

A character in a book may stand for an abstract idea such as kindness.

synonyms:
conceptual, theoretical; obscure

Back 1

adj. having to do with an idea or quality rather than an object; hard to understand; (in art) with little likeness to real people or things

Front 2

ally

Parents may ally themselves with teachers to tutor students who need extra help.

Great Britain was an ally of the United States in World War 11.

synonyms:
v. to associate, combine; n. a partner, associate

Back 2

v. to unite or join for a special purpose

n. a person or country joined with another for a special purpose

Front 3

appoint

It is the responsibility of the mayor to appoint a police chief.

synonyms:
to designate, assign, elect

Back 3

v. to choose (someone) for a positionor duty; to decide on

Front 4

attentive

When you write a composition, you should be attentive to spelling ad puntuation.

synonyms:
observant, alert; considerate, courteous

Back 4

adj. paying attention; thoughtful and polite

Front 5

bonus

Many companies give their employees a bonus at the end of the year.

synonyms:
an addition, reward, benefit, gift, prize

Back 5

n. something extra or beyond what is owed or expected

Front 6

carefree

Summer vacation is usually a carefree time.

synonyms:
untroubled, lighthearted

Back 6

adj. without troubles, worries, or responsibilities

Front 7

courtesy

Customers appreciate being treated with courtesy.

synonyms:
care, concern, regard, politeness, thoughtfulness

Back 7

n. polite, thoughtful, or considerate behavior; a polite act; a favor

Front 8

manufacture

I had to manufacture an excuse.

A factory in our town specializes in the manufacture of furniture.

synonyms:
v. to assemble, construct, build, produce; to invent, concoct

Back 8

v. to make something, especially using machinery; to make up

n. the making of something, especially using machinery

Front 9

mistrust

Some people have a deep mistrust of politicians.

Sometimes I mistrust my own judgment.

synonyms:
doubt, uncertainty, suspicion; to question, disbelieve

Back 9

(n.) a lack of confidence

(v.) to have no confidence in; to be suspicious of; to doubt

Front 10

noticeable

We saw a noticeable improvement in their play.

synonyms:
observable, visible, obvious, evident

Back 10

adj. easy to see; likely to be observant; worthy of attention

Front 11

overthrow

The rebles will overthrow the cruel ruler.

The people celebrated the overthrow of the heartless king.

synonyms:
to remove,bringdown,topple, destroy, ruin;(n.) collapse, ruin

Back 11

(v.) to overturn; to bring about the fall or end of

(n.) an act of bringing down; defeat

Front 12

peculiar

Everyone is talking about the peculiar weather this year.

synonyms:
special, particular, bizarre, unusual, strange, distinctive, unique

Back 12

adj.) not like the normal or usual; odd or curious; belonging to a particular group, person, place, or thing.