Thursday, March 24, 2011

Top 1 Standard Pg32

Vocabulary
1.imperative(n) : very important and needing immediate attension or action
  • It is absolutely imperative that we finish by next week.
  • It is imperative to continue the treatment for at least two months.
2.Spirited(adj) : :full of energy,determination or courage
  • She is a spirited young men.
  • She put up a spirited defence in the final game.
3.engaging(adj) : interesting or pleasent in a way that attracts your attension
  • Nami has an engaging smile.
4.toss(v) : to throw something lightly of carelessly
  • I tossed the book aside and got up.
  • He tossed the ball to Anna.
5.exhilaration(n) : happiness and exitement
  • She has the exhilaration of performing on stage.
6.conduct(v) : to organize and do a particular activity
  • He is conducting an experiment now.
  • The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner
7.attachment(n) : a short time spent working with an organization
  • She's an attachment to the local hospital
8.enclosure(n) : closed- up area
  • There is a wildlife enclosure.
9.resource(v) : to provide something with the money or equiment that is needed
  • School in the area are still inadequately resourced.
10.scrutinise(v) : to look at of examine something carefully
  • She leaned forward to scrutinise their faces
  • The statement was carefully scrutinised before publication.
11.texture(n) : the way a surface feels when you touch it
  • She uses a variety of different colours and textures in her wall hangings.
12.disability(n) : the state of no being able to use a part of yur body completely or easily
  • He qualifies for help on the grounds of disability.
13.burden(v) : to give somebody a duty that causes worry,difficult or hard work
  • They have burdened themselves with a high mortgage.
  • I don't want to burden you with my worries.
14.endeavours(n) : efforts
  • Please make every endeavour to arrive on time.
  • We must put more endeavour in our study.
15.fidgety(adj) : restless
  • The audience was being fidgety.
  • After five years in the job, he was beginning to feel fidgety.
16.imparting(v) : giving
  • The spice imparts an eastern flavour to the dish.
17.convinced(adj) : persuaded
  • I am convinced of her innocent.
  • Sam nodded but he didn't look convinced.
18.spotted(adj) : saw
  • I finally spotted my freind in the crowd.
  • I've just spotted a mistake on the front cover.
19.counsel(v) : advise
  • Most experts counsel caution in such casses.
  • He counselled them to give up the plan.
20.implore(v) : beg
  • She implore him to stay.
  • 'Help me,'he implored.

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