UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATOFACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN

CARRERA DE IDIOMAS

Name: Mayra TamayoProfessor: Ruth Infante

Semester: Eighth Semester “A”April- September 2014

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AccommodationDefinition: A place to live, work, stay, etc.Example: There are hotels with a great deal of accommodation.

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AppealDefinition: To be interesting or attractive.Example: Such music managed to appeal to the tastes of both young and old.

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AshDefinition: The soft, gray or black, powdery substance left after something has burned.Example: We cleaned the ashes out of the fireplace.

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AshoreDefinition: Toward or onto land from an area of water, or on land after coming from an area of water.Example: Julie jumped off the boat and swam ashore.

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AstonishDefinition: To surprise someone very much.Example: It was astonishing to see the size of the crowds for the Pope.

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Blame

Definition: To make someone or something responsible for something.Example: You can’t blame the government for all your troubles.

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BrickDefinition: A rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses.Example: All of the bricks were brought by the architects.

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BrushstrokesDefinition: The way in which something, especially paint, is put on to a surface with a brush.Example: The artist painted this picture using tiny brushstrokes.

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CashpointDefinition: Cash machine.Example: The cashpoint couldn’t give me the money that I was looking for.

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CateringDefinition: The business or activity of providing food and drink at events, for organizations, etc.Example: I wanted to work in catering, and until I was 21 I worked as a chef in hotels and bars.

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CirrusDefinition: A type of light feathery cloud that is seen high in the sky.Example: She told me that she have been seeing the beautiful cirrus in the sky.

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Cut backDefinition: To reduce or stop.Example: He was advised to cut back on sugary sodas.

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CrampDefinition: A sudden, painful tightening of a muscle.Example: My cramp was as painful as your headache.

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Drag offDefinition: To carry away.Example: Lucia drags off all of the trash and she came back to the house.

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FetchDefinition: To go get something or someone and bring the thing or person back.Example: She’s been teaching the dog to fetch.

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FountainDefinition: A stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, esp. for decorative effect, or the structure from which this flows.Example: I haven’t seen a fountain like that one.

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FulfillDefinition: To do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations.Example: She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises.

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FurnitureDefinition: Items such as chairs, tables, and beds that are used in a home or office.Example: A great deal of furniture was sold by my father yesterday.

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Genetic codeDefinition: The pattern of chemicals inside the genes (= cells which are passed from parent to child) which controls the characteristics and qualities of a living thing.Example: Scientifics discovered what has the genetic code inside and what could be the possible diseases for human beings.

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Give offDefinition: To produce something as a result of a natural process.Example: The forest fire gave off thick black smoke.

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GlowingDefinition: Full of enthusiastic praise.Example: She receives a glowing evaluation from her project.

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InheritDefinition: To receive money, property, or possessions from someone after the person has died.Example: Who will inherit the house when he dies?

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IntervieweeDefinition: A person who answers questions in an interview to see whether they are suitable for a job or course.Example: The right questions will enable you to discover whether the interviewee has all the necessary qualities for the job.

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Look AfterDefinition: To care for or be in charge of someone or something.Example: He looks after his son during the day.

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MugDefinition: To attack a person, using force or threats of force to steal the person’s money or possessions.Example: He was mugged in broad daylight.