Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 06 (E)

archaic

old and useless
He doesn't believe in technology and still uses archaic ways to conduct business.

attribute

quality of a person or thing
He attributes his good looks to his mother.

battle

a struggle
The battle between the two countries occurred over their rights to the island.

blending

to mix together
blending the two programs produced a much more effective system.

circumvents

to find a way around
The couple wanted a divorce and there was no way to circumvent it.

contrast

comparison between two objects
The contrasts in the two art pieces shows the techniques of the old and the modern.

downfall

something that causes a fall from power or a high position
The downfall of the president's reign was attributed to his lack of experience.

employs

provide paid work to people
Her company employs ex-convicts; she believes in giving a second chance.

eventually

in the end
After waiting for two hours, she eventually got tired and went home.

feats

an impressive act, showing strength, courage, or unusual ability
Graduating from university in three years was a great feat!

hero

a person admired for bravery or great deeds
The hero of the story was a five year old boy.

merely

only, nothing more than
Tom was not trying to stop progress; he was merely suggesting changes that could improve the program.

pagan

someone who does not believe in a religion with a single god
The pagan in town worship the sun and the moon.

prominent

well-known and respected
June is a prominent politician in her country.

regarded

to consider from a particular point of view
The painter was regarded as one of the best in the post-modern era.

requisite

a requirement
Education and 10 years of experience are requisites for the position.

sustains

to suffer
He sustained several broken bones from his skiing accident.

underwent

to experienced
After finding a lump on her shoulder, she underwent numerous test to find out what was causing it.

wounds

a cut, puncture
The wounds from the dog bite healed very slowly.