UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE AMBATO

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y EDUCACION

CARRERA DE IDIOMASADVANCED ENGLISH IV

GLORIA LOOR RISCO8Th semester A

A

Ashore adverb \ə-ˈshor\

On or to the shore of an ocean.

Towards or onto land from the water

Example: to save his life he swam to the ashore

A

Awkward adjective [awk-werd]

Lacking skill or dexterity.

Clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexper

t.

Example: this could be an awkward

moment in her life.

B

Bonnet noun \ˈbä-nət\

A hat that ties under the chin

Example: I think that your bonnet is perfect for the role play.

BBoundaries noun \ˈbaun-d(ə-)rē\

Something (such as a river, a fence, or an

imaginary line) That shows where an area ends

and another area begins.

A point or limit that indicates where two things

become different.

Example: The boundaries between Ecuador and

Colombia have been provoqued a lot of problems

with the exportations of products.

B

Burst verb /bəːst/ (

to break open or in pieces suddenly

Example: the balloon burst when my daughter was playing with it.

c

Cramped adj [krWmpt] adj

Not having enough spaceinside.

Example :My family has been living in

this cramped house for 1

year.

Cowardice /-ə.dɪs/ /-

ɚ.dɪs/ noun

A person who is not brave and is

too eager to avoid danger, difficulty,

or pain:

Example: The war between countries

always left the result of an cowardice

attack .

C

Chairman Noun ['tgebmbn]

A person who presides over acompany's board of directors, acommittee, a debate, an

administrative department, etc.

Example:My father asked me if I prefer be the

chairman for this meeting.

CH

D

Dam noun [dam]• Barrier to obstruct the flow of water, especi

ally one of earth, masonry, etc., built acrossa stream or river.

• Example: Ambato has a good dam, which preserves the water for many years.

D

Dashboard noun \ˈdash-ˌbord\

The part of the inside of a Car, truck, etc., that is

below the windshield and that has the controls on

it.

Example: I suppose that the future cars are going

to have the dashboard with a high-

resolution display.

D

Dilute Verb \dī-ˈlüt, də-\

To make (a liquid) thinner or less strong by adding water or another liquid.

To lessen the strength of (something).

Example: You can dilute the product with water, it is the best for this kind of action.

D

Dragged verb /dræɡ/ (-gg-)

To move something by pulling it along a surface, usually the ground:

Example: She dragged the canoe down to the Amazonas

river.

D

Doubt noun /daʊt/

A feeling of not being certain about something, especially about how good or

true it is:

Example: I always have doubts about his ability to do the job .

DDuties \ˈdü-tē \

Something that is done as part of a job.

Something that you must do because it is morally right or because the law requires it.

Example: My daughter failed in her duties, for that reason she will has a penalty.

F

Feathers noun \ˈfe-thər\

Any one of the light growths that make up the

outer covering of the body of a bird.

Example : I don’t like the pillows filled with

feathers.

F

Fetch verb \ˈfech\To go after and bring back (someone or

something)

or be sold for ( an amount of money)

Example: Yesterday, I fetched my grandmother to the hospital.

GGrasses noun \ˈgrasses\

plants that have narrow green leaves, that are eaten by cows, sheep, horses, etc., and that are commonly grown on lawns and in

gardens

a particular type of grass

A person who gives information to the police about the criminal activity of other

people : a police informer

Example: The animal prefer eat a lot of grasses in the field

GGearbox noun \ˈgir-ˌbäks\

A box in a car, truck, etc., that contains the gears.

Example: This car has a gearbox that difficult the operation of the engine.

GGig noun \ˈgig\

Something that whirls or is whirled: as a

person of odd or grotesque appearance.

A Job for a musician, an actor, etc.

Example: To work as a musician my cousin

gigged for different bands.

GGripped verb.

To grab or hold ( something tightly)

To get and hold the interest or attention of (someone)

Example: I gripped the old door of my restroom but the wind couldn’t open it.

HHarbor noun \ˈhär-bər\

a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next

to land and that is protected and deep

enough to provide safety for ships

a place of safety and comfort

Example Pearl Harbor was a fascinating

film that supports a cold war.

KKits noun /kit/

A set of articles or equipment needed for a

specific purpose.

Example My husband bought a first- aid-

kit for any emergency with the Tungurahua

Volcano.

LLadder noun \ˈla-dər\

A device used for climbing that has two

long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with a

series of steps or rungs between them.

Example: when I need paint the roof I

should use a ladder.

LLitter: noun \ˈli-tər\

Things that have been thrown away and that are

lying on the ground in a public place.

A messy pile or group of things

Dry material that is spread in a container and used

as a toilet by animals (especially cats) while they

are indoors.

Example: His desk was covered with a lot of litter

of papers.

NNearby adverb or adjective \nir-ˈbī, ˈnir-ˌ\

Around - at hand - be around - close -

close at hand –

Example: Are there any restaurants nearby

that you could recommend me?

O

Outright Adj. ['autraIt]

in a full and complete way

quickly and completely : not gradually

Example: She won the tennis competition

outright.

PPebbles Noun /ˈpɛb(ə)l

A small stone made smooth and round by

the action of water or sand:

Example my mom is an expert person in

to classify pebbles of the river.

PPickpocket noun /ˈpɪkˌpɑːkət

A thief who steals money and other things from people's pockets and purses.

Example: My friend suffered a theft in the bus, the pickpocket took his cellphone .

PPropeller [pruh-pel-er] noun

A device having a revolving hub with radia

ting blades, for propelling an airplane, ship,

etc.

Example: The propeller of this ship has a

high technology it has bluetooh.

RRubbed verb \ˈrəb\

to move something (such as your hand or

an object= back and forth along the

surface of (something) while pressing

to move (two things) back and forth

against each other

Example: He is disturbing me, He

blinked and rubbed his eyes constantly.

RRudder Noun [ruhd-er]

Nautical. a vertical blade at the stern vess

el that can be turned horizontally to change

the vessel's direction when in motion

Example: The rudder of that ship

provoqued the terrible accident which

generated a big contamination.

s

Soaked Verb. /səʊk/

To make something very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in

large amounts:

Example: The last wind had blown the rain and it

soaked the carpet.

SSpare verb \ˈsper\

To choose not to punish or harm (someone)

To not destroy or harm (something)

To prevent (someone or something) from experiencing or being affected by

something unpleasant, harmful, etc.

Example: I always have a spare sock in my vacation.

s

Spike noun \ˈspīk\

A very large nail.

A long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal.

Example:

Ivan Vallejo said that he always used metal spike for climbing into the ice.

s

Spurt verb [spurt]

To gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet

, as a liquid, spout.

To show marked, usually increased, activit

y or energy for a short period:

Example: The runners spurted for

the finish line of the race.

s

Steadying /sted/

in place of someone:

Example:

The marketing manager was ill and

her nephew will stead in his meeting.

SSprawl verb \ˈsprol\

To lie or sit with your arms and legs spread

apart.

to spread or develop in an uneven or

uncontrolled way

Example: She was sprawling in the

armchair during the conference.

SStripes

Remove all coverings from:

A long, narrow piece of color.

Example: The children

carefully striped the paper with red and

blue paint.

SStamina noun \ˈsta-mə-nə\

great physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for

a long time.

Example: I need more stamina to study for my Law Exam.

sSteering wheel Noun

A wheel in a vehicle that the driver turns in order to make

the vehicle go in a particular direction.

Example: My father noticed that there's something wrong with the steering wheel.

sSwiveled noun, often attributive \ˈswi-

vəl\

A device that joins two parts so that one of the parts can turn or spin while the other

part does not move.

Example: I decored my office with a swivel chair with high technology that I

looked on internet.

TTroublesome adjective \-səm\

causing problems or worry

Example: This infection of mosquitoes cause troublesome in the Coast Region.

TTrials [ trahyl] noun

The examination before a judicial tribunal of the facts put in issue in a cause.

The determination of a person’s guilt or innocence by due process of law.

Example: The news reported that He is waiting for his trial yet.

UUnendingly adv. /ʌnˈɛndɪŋli/

lasting forever

Example: this homework is unendingly, I will hope to get a good score.

UUpheld [uhp-hohld]

-To support or defend, as against opposition

or criticism:

-To keep up or keep from sinking; support:

Example: He is the first song and he uphold his family's honor.

UUprooted Verb \əp-ˈrüt, -ˈrut\

to pull (a plant and its root) completely out

of the ground

to remove (something) completely

to make (someone) leave home and move

to a different place

Example: The strong storm uprooted the

plants and damaged my garden.

UUpkeep Verb /ˈʌp.kiːp/

The cost or process of keeping something, such as a building, in good condition:

Example: At the end of the year the upkeep of the garden very expensive .

WWarehouse noun \ˈwer-ˌhaus\

a large building used for storing goods

Example: In Ambato is important to construct a big warehouse that bring important useful things for people.

WWrinkle noun \ˈriŋ-kəl\

A small line or fold that appears on your skin as you grow older

A small fold in the surface of clothing, paper, etc.

A surprising or unexpected occurrence in a story or series of events

Example: There are a lot of awful wrinkles in my blouse.

WWrist noun \ˈrist\

The part of your body where your hand joins your arm.

Example: I have a strong pain in my wrist.