v ocabulary unit 8. a dequate ( adj ) synonym=good enough is this bathroom adequate for a family?...

VOCABULARY Unit 8

ADEQUATE (ADJ)

Synonym=good enough

Is this bathroom adequate for a family? For a couple?For a single person?

ADEQUATE (INADEQUATE)

These children are not receiving adequate food. It is inadequate.

APPEAL TO(V)

These parents appeal to the public to help them find their daughter.

APPEAL (V)

If you get a parking ticket, you can appeal it.

You can also appeal a sentence or a sports call.

AWKWARD (ADJ)

Napoleon Dynamite is awkward when he dances. He is also awkward socially.

AWKWARD MOMENTS AND SITUATIONS

These are often uncomfortable or embarrassing social situations.

Awkward handshakes: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/82654274/

CUSTOMARY (ADJ)

Usual or traditional

CUSTOMARY (ADJ)

It is customary to mark an occasion like this with a toast

CUSTOMARY

Two friends are having their customary tea date on a Saturday afternoon.

ESTABLISH (V)

What year was Coca-Cola established?

• 1888

ESTABLISH

You can establish a bank account or an online account!

POTENTIAL (N)

The ability to grow, develop, or become great.

RESPOND (V)

To answer or react to a statement or an action

Please respond to my letter. The police will respond to the emergency.

VANISH (V) = TO DISAPPEAR

Magic tricks: Harry Houdini http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3pJ_xtm5E0&feature=related

Why are these tigers vanishing?

VARIETY (N)

Many different kinds; a combination or mix of different types

We have a variety of students in the ELP. I like a variety of foods. I listen to a variety of music.

A VARIETY OF VEGETABLES

WHOLESOME (ADJ)

Healthy for your body - Example: wholesome food

WHOLESOME (ADJ)