DAY 12 The Moon and behaviours

celestial (adj.)

(formal) of or from the sky or heaven Ex: The telescope helps us study __ bodies like stars and planets.

dilute (v.)

to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water Ex: You should __ the fruit juice with water before serving it.

exert (v.)

1/ to use power/sth to affect sb/sth

2/ + oneself - make a big physical or mental effort

Ex:

1/The moon __s a force on the earth that causes the tides.

2/ In order to be successful he would have to __ himself.

induce (v.)

To influence/persuade sb to do sth or to cause sth to happen Ex: Hearing loss is often_____d by exposure to loud noise.

lunacy (U)

great lack of good judgment; foolishness or insanity Ex: It is absolute __ to drive so fast in this bad weather.

many moons ago (idiom)

a long time ago Ex: I saw him __, so I barely recognize him now.

moonstruck (adj.)

silly, foolish or crazy, especially because you are in love. Ex: He wandered around like he was __ after falling in love.

myth (n.)

traditional stories, often believed to be true but not factual Ex: There are many __s about how the world was created.

prune (v.)

to cut off some branches of a tree or bush to make it grow better Ex: The gardener is ___ing the roses to ensure they bloom well.