Extensive Reading-Book A Unit 61 (E)

accurate

correct, true
You have to be very accurate if you want to hit the center of the target.

achieve

execute successfully
Abraham Lincoln achieved greatness for the deeds he accomplished as president.

burgundy

a grayish red-brown to dark blackish-purple color
The burgundy colored bag.

consequently

as a result, effect, or outcome
consequently, the result from his actions weren’t pleasant.

convert

to change something into a different form or properties
How can we convert this into efficient usable energy?

corresponding

similar in position, purpose, form
He was corresponding the information to his leader.

creative

esulting from originality of thought, expression
We need to be creative when we’re creating art.

define

sets the limits of
We must define our terms so that we can understand each other.

disparate

essentially different
Your brother is disparate from you because he’s quiet and you’re loud.

equivalence

the same in magnitude, meaning, and effect
Four quarters has the equivalence of a dollar.

idiom

a form of expression peculiar to a language
‘He kicked the bucket’ is an idiom for someone who just died.

imitation

the act of counterfeit
It’s not real gold. It’s only an imitation.

intent

purpose; intentional
What is the intent of the author when he wrote this?

interwoven

to weave together
Silk is a fine material that is easily interwoven into lovely garments.

literal

in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words
I was shocked that he took my words literally.

mauve

a pale bluish purple.
The mauve colored dress.

nuance

shade of difference
There are so many nuances to fashion. It’s hard to keep up with it.

overtone

additional meaning
When you read this book, don’t analyze it for its face value you. Try looking for the overtone in which the author is conveying.

sensitivity

The quality or condition of being sensitive.
We need to judge the sensitivity of the equipment to get an accurate reading.

skill

the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude to do something well
He had a lot of skill in his job.