Target Listening (Practice Test)-Practice Book 3 Unit 04 (E)

accuse

to blame

I have been accused of stealing money from our investors.

adrenaline rush

a feeling of excitement

Skydiving gives me an incredible adrenaline rush.

alertness

the condition of being alert; attentiveness; the ability to respond quickly

The alertness of the guards is important in keeping the fortress safe.

apparently

seemingly

apparently it is going to rain today.

arid

lacking moisture, parched with heat

The desert is naturally an arid habitat.

arrangement

something arranged in a particular way

The arrangement of the furniture was not to my mother's liking.

bothersome

causing annoyance or worry

A bothersome mosquito kept me awake all night.

calculator

a small electronic or mechanical device that can solve mathematical problems

We were allowed to use a calculator during our math exam.

collectible

capable of being collected

The attic was filled with collectible items that could be worth money in the future.

confirm

to make sure something is right by checking it again

You need to confirm whether you want to attend the party or not.

congested

very crowded

The congested roads made for slow travel.

continent

a large landmass

Asia is the largest continent.

devastate

to overwhelm

Steven was devastated when he found out his pet died.

dosage

a portion of drug or other consumable

The dosage for a child is half a cup.

envy

a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's success, possessions, etc.

A feeling of envy came over me when I saw her beautiful new home.

fertility

the ability to produce offspring or new plants

They decided to adopt a child because they had problems with fertility.

fragrant

having a pleasant scent or aroma

The fragrant air was due to his massive flower garden in the backyard.

identical

exactly alike

James and John are identical twins.

invitation

a note or message that formally asks someone to attend an event

I received an invitation to their wedding.

kidnap

to take hostage and demand money

The boy was kidnapped last night.

kneel

to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground

The pastor asked the congregation to kneel.

marsupial

an animal, such as a kangaroo or an opossum, whose female members have a pouch to carry their young in

marsupials are found in Australia.

mechanic

a person whose job it is to fix and repair engines of vehicles and other machines

Reggie has been going to the same mechanic for ten years.

microscope

a tool for making very small objects look large

A scientist uses a microscope to look at bacteria.

molar

a tooth having a broad biting surface adapted for grinding

I had to have one of my molars removed because it was loose.

object

to disagree or oppose to something

I did not object when I was asked to stay late at work last night.

overwhelming

overpowering in effect or strength

The soldier experienced overwhelming joy at seeing his newborn child for the first time.

patron

a paying guest

Our small store has lost many patrons to the large mall.

phenomenon

a fact, event, or image that strikes one's attention and attracts interest

A man eating fire was a phenomenon that he had not seen before.

prematurely

too soon

The baby was born prematurely and had to be placed in an incubator for six weeks.

reel

to wind something in on a reel; pull something in

It was very difficult for me to reel the fish in all by myself.

representative

a person who represents the interests of others in an assembly or meeting

The ambassador was too busy to meet with us, but she's sending a representative from her staff.

reputation

the opinion that people in general have about someone or something,

Carrie worked hard to create a good reputation for herself.

slightly

a little

I am slightly tired from that long walk.

sprinkle

to scatter a few bits or drops of something over a surface

I sprinkled a little bit of powdered cheese over my pizza.

squat

to position yourself close to the ground balancing on the front part of your feet with your legs bent under your body

I usually squat a few times in the morning to stretch my leg muscles.

thread

a thin, sometimes flexible string

It's impossible to sew if there are knots in the thread.

thrive

to prosper; to develop vigorously

Their business continued to thrive while many others went bankrupt.

unethical

not following a system of accepted beliefs which control behavior

His unethical behavior will make him a bad choice for president.

whopping

very large

We bought the painting for a whopping price of two million dollars.