Unit 13

Front 1

abstract
A character in a book may stand for an abstract idea such as kindness.
synonyms:
conceptual, theorectical; obscure

Back 1

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 Britian was an ally of the United States in World War II.
Synonyms:
To associate, combine; a partner, associate

Back 2

To unite or join for a special purpose. 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

To choose (someone) for a position or duty: to decide on

Front 4

attentive
When you write a composition, you should be attentive to spelling and punctuation.
synonyms:
observant, alert; considerate, courteous

Back 4

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

Something extra or beyond what is owed or expected

Front 6

carefree
summer vacation is usually a carefree time.
synonyms:
untroubled, lighthearted

Back 6

without troubles, worries, or responsibilities

Front 7

courtesy
customers appreciate being treated with courtesy.
synonyms:
care,concern, regard,politeness,thoughtfulness

Back 7

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:
to assemble, construct, build, produce; to invent, concoct

Back 8

To make something, especially using machinery; to make up. The making of something, especially using machinery

Front 9

Mistrust
Some people have a deep mistrust of politicians. Sometimes I mistrust my own judgement.
synonyms:
doubt, uncertainty, suspicion; to question, disbelieve

Back 9

A lack of confidence
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

Easy to see; likely to be observed; worthy of attention

Front 11

overthrow
the rebels will overthrow the cruel ruler. The people celebrated the overthrow of the heartless king.
synonyms:
To remove, bring down, topple, destroy, ruin; collapse, ruin

Back 11

to overturn; to bring about the fall or end of; an act of bring down; defeat

Front 12

peculiar
Everyone is talking about the peculiar weather this year.
synonyms:
special, particular, bizarre, unusual, strange, distinctive, unique

Back 12

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