Unit+1+Vocabulary

Unit 1 VocabularyHere you will find Unit 1 vocabulary words and definitions. //Examples and sentences are in italics.// absorb (v)- to soak up or drink in (a liquid); //A sponge// //absorbs water .//

desperate (adj)- reckless or dangerous because of despair or urgency: //a desperate killer. //

impress (v)-- to affect deeply or strongly in mind or feelings; influence in opinion: //He impressed us as a sincere young man.//

outrageous (adj)- of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: //an outrageous lie. //

subscription (n)- a sum of money given or pledged as a contribution, payment, investment, etc. //A subscription to a magazine.//

transact (v)- to carry on or conduct (business, negotiations, activities, etc.) to a conclusion or settlement. //We need to transact some business.//

exceed (v)- to go beyond in quantity, degree, rate, etc.: //to exceed the speed limit. //

literary (adj)-- pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, esp. those classed as literature: //He studied literary// //history in college.//

bankruptcy (n)- the state of being or becoming bankrupt. (bankrupt-unable to pay bills). //He filed for bankruptcy after he lost his job.//

questionnaire (n)-- a list of questions, usually printed, submitted for replies that can be analyzed for usable information: //a questionnaire used in market research. // velocity (adj)- swiftness; speed: // a high wind velocity. // guardian (n)- a person who guards, protects, or preserves. //Her guardian protected her when her parents were away.// neutral (adj)- not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others. //He remained neutral in the war.// commotion (n)- noisy disturbance: // What's all the commotion in the hallway? // responsibility (adj)- a particular burden of obligation upon one who is responsible: //I have the responsibility of cleaning my room.// detached (v)- not attached; separated: // a detached ticket stub. // impulse (n)-- sudden, involuntary action: //to be swayed by impulse. // peculiar (adj)- strange; odd: //peculiar events. // acknowledgment (n)-- an act of acknowledging (admitting that something is true). //His confession was an acknowledgment of his guilt.// substantial (adj)- a large amount, quantity, size, etc.: //a substantial sum of money. // bazaar (n)-- a marketplace. //He bought his shirt at a bazaar.// exposure (n)-- the act of exposing (revealing). //He was afraid of exposure after committing t// //he crime.//

lottery (n)-- a gambling game or method of raising money, as for some public charitable purpose, in which a large number of tickets are sold and a drawing is held for certain prizes. //He bought a ticket to the million dollar lotter////y.//

readily (adv)-- in a ready manner; willingly: // He readily agreed to help us. // transferred (v)--moved from one place or job to another. //He transferred schools.//