Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book 3 Unit 18 (E)
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aggressive
violent, angry or threatening
The aggressive behavior of the child caused much concern for the parents.
ascend
to rise to a higher level of job
When the president of the company retired, the VP ascended to his position.
barbed
having a sharp point which curves backwards
We couldn't climb the fence because it was completely barbed.
crevice
a narrow gap in the surface of something
I put my hand in the crevice of the rock and pulled myself up.
denizen
an inhabitant; resident
The denizens of the local cafe come from all over the world.
disoriented
confused as to time or place
After waking up from the car accident, he was very disoriented.
disturbed
worried
I was deeply disturbed and depressed by the news.
entice
to attract someone by appealing to hope or desire
The smell of her food enticed me to have a taste.
extended
continued or prolonged
Marcia is taking an extended vacation to recover from surgery.
float
to rest or move on a liquid without sinking beneath the surface
The children had a wonderful time watching their toy boats float along the river.
improper
not appropriate in a particular situation
Roland made an improper comment about Heidi's dress.
regulator
a government official whose job it is to ensure that systems are operating properly and following rules
I turned down the regulator for the heating system.
relatively
in a manner that measures or compares something to something else
Students from wealthier families do relatively better than students from low income families.
sufficient
having the necessary amount for a particular purpose or task
We had sufficient money to buy two pairs of tickets.