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UNIT 6

Definition

If something is absolute, it is total or complete.

Example

My presentation was an absolute disaster! It was terrible!

Definition

Alas is a word that people say when something bad happens

Example

I looked everywhere for my purse, but alas, I couldn’t find it

Definition

If you are attentive, you are careful and you pay attention

Example

He is a good student because he is attentive to every detail on his work

Definition

A cape is a large cloth that covers one’s back and is tied around the neck

Example

The superhero wore a long red cape.

Definition

To envision something means to imagine that it may happen.

Example

I can envision my mom’s face when I give her this present!

Definition

When something happens evenly, it happens at the same rate or level

Example

The food was handed out evenly among the hungry people.

Definition

Folk are common or average people

Example

I’ve invited all the folks from our street to a gathering at my place.

Definition

To melt means to turn from a solid to a liquid

Example

The snowman that we made yesterday melted in the sun

Definition

A patch is a part of a surface that is different in appearance from the rest

Example

There was one small patch of grass in the sand-covered desert.

Definition

Pleasure is a feeling of happiness.

Example

The student smiled with pleasure when she received the prize.

Definition

A pop is a short, loud sound.

Example

I heard a loud pop; then my computer screen shattered

Definition

A pudding is a sweet dessert.

Example

Would you like some chocolate pudding and coffee for dessert?

Definition

A rail is a horizontal bar made of metal or wood

Example

The cat was sitting on the rail of the fence.

Definition

A recipe is a set of instructions to make food

Example

The apple cake that you made is really tasty. Can I have the recipe, please?

Definition

A role is the normal purpose or function of a person or thing

Example

My role at work is to check the quality of the products.

Definition

To shrink means to get smaller

Example

If you stick to a healthy diet, your stomach will shrink!

Definition

To soak something means to make it very wet.

Example

You need to soak these beans overnight before you cook them.

Definition

A spark is a small, quick flash of fire

Example

As he welded the two pieces of metal together, sparks flew everywhere

Definition

A spirit is someone’s feelings and personality, but not a physical body part

Example

He has a very outgoing spirit. He can make friends with anyone.

Definition

A suit is a set of clothes. It usually includes a jacket with pants ora skirt.

Example

I wore my new suit on my date with Melissa