Vocabulary Unit 13

Front 1

abstract
A character in a book may stand for an abstract ideas 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 a ally of the United States in World War II. Synonyms: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 position or duty; to decide

Front 4

attentive
when you write composition you should be attentive to spelling and punctuation.
Synonyms:observant, alert;considerate, courteous

Back 4

(adj.)paying attention; thoughtful and polite

Front 5

bonus
Many companies gives 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: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 in politicians.
Sometimes I mistrust my own judgment.
Synonyms:(n.)doubt, uncertainty , suspicion; (v.)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 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;(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 taking 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