English · Chapter 19 · Lesson 12 · Words 1691-1700
Words 1691 to 1700
Ten words. Aim to mark every card as “got it” at least once. Tomorrow's revision is what makes them stick.
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10-word session
A quick mix of exercises - recognise, recall, type and build each word. Miss one and it comes back round until it sticks.
This lesson's words
positive/ˈpɒzətɪv/Hopeful and cheerful, expecting good things to happen; or completely sure about something.
attorney/əˈtɜːni/A lawyer, above all in American English; someone whose job is to speak for you in a court of law.
shift/ʃɪft/A set period of working time, such as the hours from morning until evening.
pilot/ˈpaɪlət/A person who flies a plane or a helicopter.
torture/ˈtɔːtʃə/The act of hurting someone badly on purpose, often to make them talk or to punish them.
boot/buːt/A strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg.
siren/ˈsaɪrən/A machine that makes a long loud sound to warn people, used on police cars and fire engines.
impress/ɪmˈpres/To make someone admire you or think that you are very good.
useless/ˈjuːsləs/Not useful at all; unable to do the job you need it to do.
behave/bɪˈheɪv/To act in a certain way, above all to act in a good and polite way.
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