Reading Challenge 2nd-Book 3 Unit 03 (E)

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세트공유

account for

to provide an explanation or justification for
African Americans account for fifteen percent of the population in this state.

collapse

to suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
Since the bridge was built incorrectly, it collapsed.

due to

because of (something)
due to his inactive lifestyle, he gained a lot of weight.

predict

to state that something will happen in the future
It is difficult to predict who will win the election.

previously

of an earlier time
We previously thought that it was not a good idea.

relocate

to move to a new or different place
After the flood, many people had to relocate.

retreat

to move back from an enemy (as an army or a group of soldiers)
The army retreated back across the river.

thaw

to become warmer, usually referring to a solid turning to a liquid
The snow and iced thawed and became liquid.

turn up

to come into view
My sister finally turned up at the very last minute.

wipe out

to destroy completely
And we are talking about a weapon that can wipe out a city instantly.