ADVANCE IVELEMENT 1

NAME: GABRIELA ALBAN LEVEL: 8 “A”

UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE AMBATO

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIONCARRERA DE IDIOMAS

ACCURATEActing or performing with care

and precision; meticulousEXAMPLE:They used to act as an accurate proofreader.

A

AWARENESS Knowledge or understanding of a

particular subject or situationEXAMPLE:Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS.

A

BOULDERSA large rounded mass of rock lying on the surface of the ground or embedded in the

soil.EXAMPLE:The number of boulders in the reaver are remarkably dangerous.

B

BIODEGRADABLEMaterials, chemicals etc that are biodegradable

are changed naturally by bacteria into substances that do not harm the environment.

EXAMPLE:This carton is made of biodegradable plastic.

B

CARRY OUT To perform or complete a job or

activity; to fulfill:

EXAMPLE:I was elected to carry out a program, the governor said,

and I have every intention of carrying it out.

C

CARVEDTo make something by cutting into

especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc

EXAMPLE:This totem pole is carved from/out of a single tree trunk.

C

CHIEFLYAbove all; mainly

EXAMPLE:Pablo Escobar is remembered chiefly for having become a more or less military dictator.

C

COATINGSA layer of any substance spread over

a surface.

EXAMPLE:The coatings of the substance spread in the

environment as fast as it can.

C

COMPULSORY(of something) that must be done;

necessary by law or a ruleEXAMPLE:Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16.

C

DAM:A special wall built across a river or stream

to stop the water from flowing, especially in order to make a lake or produce electricity.

EXAMPLE: Changes to a local dam will raise water levels and swamp nesting beaches.

D

DELIVERED:Take something somewhere

EXAMPLE: A new table was delivered this morning.

D

DISAPPOINTED:To make someone feel unhappy because

something they hoped for did not happen or was not as good as they expected:

EXAMPLE: Have you ever visited a place that is famous for being beautiful and been disappointed when you arrived?

D

DROUGHT:A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting

from this.EXAMPLE: Hurricanes have ended many droughts in Florida.

D

FACED:To overcome by confronting boldly or

bravely

EXAMPLE:You will hear a student talking about some of the problems faced by the Community Service.

F

FAKE:Something that is intended to look like and be

mistaken for something else, esp. a copy made in order to deceive

EXAMPLE:She discovered that the documents were fakes

F

FLOODED:To cover a place with water, or to

become covered with water EXAMPLE:It rained so much that most of the area was flooded.

F

FUMES:Vapor, gas, or smoke, especially if

irritating, harmful, or strong. EXAMPLE:Oil on beaches, vehicle exhaust fumes, little and many other waste products.

F

HEATEDAngry; vehement; impassioned

EXAMPLE:Have you ever had a a heated argument?

H

HUNGTo fasten or support something at the top

leaving the other parts free to move, or to be held in this way

EXAMPLE:A heavy gold necklace hung around her neck.

H

IMPROVEMENT:The act of improving something or

the state of being improved

EXAMPLE:I`ve seen a little improvement in your work recently.

I

IMPROMPTU:Done or said without any

preparation or planningEXAMPLE:The band gave an impromptu concert like the other day.

I

JUNKOld or unwanted objects that

have no use or value

EXAMPLE:Her bed's full of junk.

J

LIGHTNING:A powerful flash of light in the sky caused

by electricity and usually followed bythunder

EXAMPLE:Two students were struck by lightning

L

LITTER:Trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles,

that is left lying in an open or public place

EXAMPLE:Many people should clean the litter in the streets after a parade.

L

LOOK UP: To become better:

EXAMPLE:In the finance sector things are looking up.

L

LOOK AT: to think about something carefully so that you can make a decision about it:

EXAMPLE:Management is looking at ways of cutting costs.

L

MEASUREMENTThe length, height etc of something

EXAMPLE:What's your waist measurement?

M

MEDDLETo try to change or have an influence on

things that are not your responsibility

EXAMPLE:I don’t want my parents meddling in my affairs by telling me how I should run my life.

M

MURDERWhen someone unlawful killing of one

human by another, especially with premeditated malice.

EXAMPLE:The murder of an off-Broadway producerhe was put on trial for attempted murder

M

NEEDLEA very fine slender piece of metal with a

point at one end and a hole or eye for thread at the other, used in sewing.

EXAMPLE:The doctor stitched the lesion with a sewing needle and cotton thread so the boy was transferred immediately.

N

ODDDifferent from what is normal or expected, especially in a way that you disapprove of

or cannot understand

EXAMPLE: What I did was unjustifiable, but the odd thing was

she didn't seem to mind.

O

OUTRIGHTWithout reservation or

qualification; openlyEXAMPLE: As a final point he has responded outright to the question.

O

OVERWHELMINGVery great in amount

EXAMPLE: I was elected president by an overwhelming majority in the country.

O

OVERLOOKSTo provide a view of, especially from

above

EXAMPLE: Our hotel room overlooked the harbour.

O

PERFORMANCEWhen someone performs a play or a piece

of music

EXAMPLE:The audience started to clap when the performance finished.

P

PLAINA large area of flat dry

landEXAMPLE:The grassy plain gave way to an extensive swamp.

P

PLEA An urgent and emotional

requestEXAMPLE:The president made a strong plea to Congress to vote on the health-care bill

P

POLLUTANTSA substance that pollutes something,

especially water or the atmosphere

EXAMPLE:PCP is a good example of a nasty environmental pollutant.

P

PILEDTo fill a place or container or cover

a surface with a large amount of things.

EXAMPLE:He piled bread and milk into his basket as fact as he could.

P

QUARRIEDTo dig stone or sand from a quarry

EXAMPLE:The rock here is quarried for building stones.

Q

RAPIDS: Part of a river where the current is

very fast and turbulentEXAMPLE: Water splashed into my face as the river rapids threw me firstly.

R

REBUILT: To remodel or make extensive

changes inEXAMPLE: She said that they should try to rebuild society in Ecuador.

R

RESERVOIR: A large natural or artificial lake

used as a source of water supply.EXAMPLE: f more reservoirs are needed in Ecuador, they should be built by the Government.

R

RUN OUT: To put out by force

EXAMPLE: Run out and buy me a paper will you?

R

SAUCEPANA deep cooking pan, typically round,

made of metal, and with one long handle and a lid.

EXAMPLE:Saucepans and other cooking tools were typically cast from bronze.

S

SPOILEDTo have a bad effect on something so that

it is no longer attractive, enjoyable, useful

EXAMPLE:What do you think should be done to stop places being spoiled?

S

STRUGGLETo contend with an adversary or opposing force.

EXAMPLE:She said that they should strugg their possitions like

the judge.

S

TRIMMEDMake (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or

unwanted parts

EXAMPLE:You must trim the grass using a sharp mower

T

VINYLAny of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings

and clothing.

EXAMPLE:The glass of vinyl is as great product as the other one.

V

WACKYEccentric or irrationalEXAMPLE:

Have you ever met a wacky person?

W