Target Listening (Practice Test)-Practice Book 3 Unit 07 (E)

adapt

to change something to make it more suitable to different conditions
Some wild animals have adapted to living in human environments.

application

a formal request to an authority for something
I need to submit my job applications this week.

appropriate

correct, suitable
The mother did not allow her children to watch TV programs that were not appropriate for them.

aquatic

relating to water
He thoroughly enjoys all types of aquatic sports.

burrow

a hole in the ground dug by an animal usually to live
I saw a burrow in the forest that was the home of a rabbit.

calf

the lower muscle of the legbetween the knee and the ankle
During the race, I felt a tightening in my calf, so I stopped running immediately.

competition

an organized event where people try to win a prize
The competition was going to be held Saturday afternoon at the school playground.

creek

a channel smaller than a river
You can walk across the creek because it isn't too deep.

deposit

to give as security or in part payment
I had to put down a 50% deposit on for my suit before the tailor would begin making it.

disappointed

unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected
She felt disappointed because everyone at school forgot her birthday.

drop by

to visit someone
I’ll drop by on my way home.

escape

to avoid something; to get away from something
The thief was able to escape from the police.

estimate

to figure the amount or extent of
It is estimated that over 98% of people in Korea are literate.

exhibit

a display
The exhibit at the museum will last for three more days.

expire

to come to an end
My driver's license will expire next month.

extend

to reach, stretch or continue, to offer or give
I extended my hand over the table and grabbed the piece of paper. She extended me an invitation.

factor

something that has an effect on something else
When choosing a job, there are many factors to consider, such as salary and location.

grumpy

easily annoyed and complaining
Belinda is very grumpy when she doesn't get enough sleep.

hamstring

the great tendon behind the leg and below the buttocks
Bending over at the waist and touching your toes is a good way to stretch your hamstrings.

humiliate

to cause a person a painful loss of pride, self-respect, or dignity
I was humiliated by the way my husband acted at the restaurant.

in charge of

having the care or supervision of
The human resources director is in charge of hiring new employees.

include

to have as a part
The bill includes tax and service.

interstate

a highway serving two or more states
Interstates allow vehicles to move quickly from one point to another.

junction

a convergence of streets, highways, or roads
If you follow this road, it will take you to the main junction.

organizer

a person or company that puts together events
The organizer arranged for our annual meeting to take place in an outdoor venue.

outfit

a suit of clothes for a particular event or activity
The outfit she chose for the dance was so lovely.

partially

not completely or wholly
When he had partially recovered from his broken leg, he stopped using a wheelchair and began using crutches.

policy

an official plan or course of action
It’s the store policy not to accept returns.

potential

the possibility of being or doing something
This company has the potential of making a lot of money.

prestigious

having high value or regard
Few youth from our high school gained entrance into the prestigious college.

rabies

an infectious disease of dogs, cats, and other animals, transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected animal
Collin was bitten by a stray dog so he went to the hospital to get treated for a possible case of rabies.

recliner

a chair with a back and a footrest adjustable up or down to the comfort of the user
My dad enjoys taking a nap in his recliner on weekend afternoons.

refinish

to give a new surface to wood, furniture, etc.
My dad refinished our old picnic table and now it looks new.

stand out

to be noticeable
Eric stands out because he is so tall.

submit

to present a proposal, application, or other document to a person or body for consideration or judgment
I have yet to submit my written report.

swell

to expand; to grow bigger
The union membership swelled this month when 100 new employees joined.

swipe

to pass a card with a magnetic strip through an electronic device that reads it.
Can you swipe your credit card one more time?

under construction

in the process of being completed
The sky scraper has been under construction for the past three years.

vaguely

not clearly; not precisely
The press wasn't happy because he vaguely answered any of their questions.

warranty

a written guarantee given to the purchaser of a new appliance, automobile, etc. that the manufactuer will fix or replace the item for free for a stated period of time
The warranty on my flat screen TV is for one year.