week 17

vocabulary   unit  12  ch. 23 to 24 

1 accordingly  adv

Definition : therefore; so; in due course

2 conventional  adj

Definition : conforming or adhering to accepted standards

3 devoted   adj

Definition : zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty

4 durable  adj

Definition : able to resist wear, decay

5 end user  n

Definition : the ultimate user for whom a machine, as a computer, or product

6 enterprising   adj

Definition : ready to undertake projects of importance or difficulty

7 household name  n

Definition : a person or thing that is very well known

8 in debt  adj

Definition : having debts; having much debt; owing money

9 install   v

Definition : to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system

10 nutritious  adj

Definition : providing nourishment

11 plug in  adj

Definition : capable of or designed for being connected to an electrical power source

12 roll up sleeves

Definition : to prepare for hard work

13 run by

Definition : to tell someone your ideas so that they can give you their opinion

14 sole   v

Definition : being the only one

15 strike a deal

Definition : to reach an agreement on a price or negotiation (for something).

16 backpacking  v

Definition : to go on a hike, using a backpack

17 cave   n

Definition : a hollow in the earth

18 charitable adj

Definition : generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill,

19 coup  n

Definition : a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act

20 daring   n

Definition : adventurous courage; boldness.

21 disclose   v

Definition : to make known; reveal or uncover

22 entertain   v

Definition : to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably

23 filter   n

Definition : any substance, as cloth, paper, porous porcelain, or a layer of charcoal

24 insecticide   n

Definition : a substance or preparation used for killing insects.

25 refugee   n

Definition : a person who flees for refuge or safety