Target Listening (Practice Test)-Practice Book 3 Unit 10 (E)

abstract

unrealistic; apart from reality

Love is an abstract concept for many people.

adopt

to choose or take something as one's own

Their country decided to adopt the principles of free trade.

arrogant

an exaggeration of one's worth or self-esteem

I don't like people who are arrogant and self-involved.

ash

the powdery residue that remains after burning.

All the pieces of paper were burnt to ashes in the fire.

boxy

in the shape of a box

The first TVs were quite heavy and boxy.

break down

to wear into smaller pieces

Water is a strong factor which works to break down rocks and stone.

by a narrow margin

by a very small amount

He lost the election by a narrow margin.

canned

packaged in a can

I don't have time to cook a meal tonight, so I will just eat canned tuna.

concern

a state of interest and uncertainty

I expressed my concern about the girl's health.

congratulate

to express pleasure to a person, as on a happy occasion

I’d like to congratulate you on your award.

continuously

regularly

Janice continuously lies about her importance in the company.

deserve

to be worthy of; to earn by merit

In this movie, the lead actor's performance is so good that he definitely deserves a top acting award.

discomfort

an uncomfortable feeling

The doctor asked me if I was experiencing any discomfort, such as aches and pains.

dizzy

having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall

When I got off the roller coaster, I felt a bit dizzy.

folklore

traditional beliefs of a certain area

The story of Paul Bunyan is a good example of American folklore.

forecast

a statement about what is going to happen

The weather forecast for the next three days is supposed to be warm and sunny.

garlic

a hardy plant whose pungent bulb is used in cooking

I like my food with a lot of garlic.

installation

the act of installing something

Most if not all cable companies charge people for installation.

instructor

a person who instructs

The instructor was very kind and patient to his students.

interact

to communicate with one another

The dog and cat were peacefully interacting, much to the surprise of their owner.

lotus

any aquatic plant of the genus Nelumbo, of the water lily family

The lotus has always been seen as a special flower.

manufacturer

a person, group, or company that produces goods

The manufacturer used lower quality cloth in the dresses and cheapened them.

moisture

condensed or diffused liquid

Although it was an extremely hot summer day, there was a lot of moisture in the air.

pollution

the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment

Car exhaust emits a lot of pollution.

position

a post of employment

His new position came with many responsibilities.

purity

freedom from anything that debases, contaminates, pollutes, etc.

This river is known for its purity.

realtor

someone who sells buildings or land as their job

The realtor showed us some nice apartments by the lake.

resist

to withstand something

This fabric resists stains.

ripe

fully completed; mature

Check to see if the tomatoes are ripe.

statue

a three dimensional work of art that is carved in stone or wood, molded in a plastic material, and then cast in bronze

There was a statue in the middle of town dedicated to the all the people who lost their life during the war.

stick out

to extend

The puppy's head was sticking out of his carrying case.

stomachache

pain in the stomach

Mona got a terrible stomachache after she ate the clams.

structure

the way something is set up to operate

This script is nearly flawless in structure and story.

substance

a material with particular characteristics,

A sticky substance was leaking from the tube.

tasty

tastes good; yummy

Mom cooked a tasty meal!

temple

a building used for religious worship

We went to the temple to pray.

unlimited

without limits or bounds

If you pay $20 you can have unlimited food at the new buffet.

utmost

the greatest

The situation required utmost sensitivity.

vending machine

a machine that sells things

My school is removing the junk food from the vending machines and replacing it with things like nuts, raisins, and whole-grain chips.

witch

a woman supposed to have evil, magic powers

I always picture a witch with a pointy hat flying through the sky on a broom.