ielts week 3

Cache

Hiding place to store something.

Ex: After his confession, the robber led detectives to a cache of stolen gems in the basement.

Commend

Praise; mention favorably

Ex: Our class was commended for having the best attendance for January.

Cur

Worthless dog.

Ex: Lassie is a kind and intelligent animal. Please don‟t refer to her as a “cur‟.

Despotic

Of a despot (a monarch having absolute power); domineering; dictatorial; tyrannical.

Ex: The American colonists revolted against the despotic governement of King George III

Dispute

Argue about; debate; declare not true; call in question; oppose.

Ex: Charley disputed my answer to problem 9 until I showed him definite proof that I was right.

Edifice

Building, especially a large or impressive building.

Ex :The huge edifice under construction near the airport will be a modern hotel.

Era

Historical period; period (of time)

Ex: The atomic era began with the dropping of the first atomic bomb in 1945.

Initiate

= Begin; introduce; originate.

*novice= beginner

Ex: The Pilgrims initiated the custom of celebrating Thanksgiving Day.

= Admit or induct into a club by special ceremonies.

Ex: Next Friday our club is going to initiate three new memebers.

Jolly Roger

= Prirate‟s flag; black flag with white skull and crossbones.

Ex: The Jolly Roger flying from the mast of the approaching ship indicated that it was a pirate ship.

Multitude

= Crowd; throng; horde; swarm. ( Đám đông, bầy, đàn.)

Ex: There was such a multitude outside the store waiting for the sale to begin that we decided to shop on another day.

Perceive

Become aware of through the senses; see; note; boserye

Ex: When the lights went out, I couldn‟t see a thing, but gradually I was able to perceive the outlines of the larger pieces of furniture.

portal

= door; entrance; especially; a grand or impressive one

Ex: The original doors at the main entrance to our school have been replaced by bronze portals.

reserved

= restrained in speech or action; uncommunicative ( ít nói, hạn chế hành động, không giao tiếp )

Ex: Midred could not restrain her desire to open the package immediately, even though it read, “Do not open before Christmas!”

restrain