Words from a P3 SA1 2011 test paper that I am giving you to do this evening. Please learn them what are the meaning, so that you can do the questions and score high marks.
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Date: 2 April 2012
You can have 5 stamps for 90 % and above, in addition to every 3 page 1 stamp
Date: 2 April 2012
| Word / Phrase | Meaning | |
| open field | - | field not sheltered |
| participate | - | take part (in a game, competition, project) |
| demonstrate | - | do something to show how to do it Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -strat·ed; -strat·ing 1 : to show clearly 2 a : to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence b : to illustrate and explain especially with examples 3 : to show publicly the good qualities of a product <demonstrate a new car> |
| contest | - | like competition, challenge (I contect someone means I challenge someone) |
| croaking | - | |
| eager | - | keen / excited / impatientially wanted to do something |
| gracious | - | Function: adjective 1 : marked by kindness and courtesy 2 : pleasing or attractive in motion or form <gracious ballet steps> 3 : characterized by charm, good taste, and politeness <gracious living> - gra·cious·ly adverb - gra·cious·ness noun |
| stubborn | - | refused to listen (to take advice) Function: adjective 1 a : hard to convince, persuade, or move <stubborn as a mule> b : having or characterized by a firm idea or purpose : DETERMINED <stubborn courage> 2 : done or continued in a firm and determined manner <stubborn refusal> 3 : difficult to handle, manage, or treat <stubborn hair> synonym see OBSTINATE - stub·born·ly adverb - stub·born·ness /-rn-(n)s/ noun |
| as bold as a lion | - | brave |
| as strong as an ox | - | strong |
| as proud as a peacock | - | proud |
| as obstinate as a mule | - | stubborn |
| awful | - | disgusting |
| merciful | - | kind, loving |
| shoal | - | group of large number (sea creatures) e.g. a shoal of fish |
| variety | - | many different things |
| rowdy | - | rough or loud in behavior |
| cordial | - | (adjective) - being warm and friendly <cordial greeting> |
| passive | - | Function: adjective 1 a : not active but acted upon <passive spectators> b : indicating that the person or thing represented by the subject is acted on by the verb <"was hit" in "he was hit by the ball" is passive> 2 a : not operating b : of, relating to, or making use of the sun's heat usually without the aid of mechanical devices 3 : offering no resistance |
| inward | - | Function: adjective 1 : situated on the inside : INNER 2 : of or relating to the mind or spirit <an inward peace> 3 : directed toward the interior <an inward flow> |
| abroad | - | Function: adverb or adjective 1 : over a wide area 2 : away from one's home <doesn't go abroad at night> 3 : in or to foreign countries <travel abroad> 4 : in wide circulation <rumors were abroad> |
| outward | - | Function: adjective 1 : moving or directed toward the outside or away from a center <an outward flow> 2 : showing on the outside : EXTERNAL <outward signs of fear> |
| drones | - | Function: noun 1 : a male bee (as of the honeybee) that does not have a sting and gathers no honey 2 : a lazy person 3 : an aircraft or ship without a pilot that is controlled by radio signals |
| apt | - | Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English apt "suitable," from Latin aptus "apt, fit" --related to ADAPT 1 : just right; especially : being to the point : RELEVANT <an apt remark> 2 : having a tendency : INCLINED, LIKELY <apt to become angry> 3 : quick to learn <an apt pupil> |
| aptly | - | adveb of apt |
| appropriately | - | Function: adjective : especially suitable or fitting synonym see FIT - ap·pro·pri·ate·ly adverb - ap·pro·pri·ate·ness noun |
| eventually | - | Function: adverb : at some later time : in the end |
| stagnant | - | Function: adjective 1 : not flowing in a current or stream : MOTIONLESS 2 : not active or brisk <stagnant business> |
| puddles of water | - | Function: noun : a very small pool (as of dirty or muddy water) |
| imposed | - | Function: verb Inflected Form(s): im·posed; im·pos·ing 1 a : to apply as a charge or penalty <impose a fine> b : to force somebody to accept or put up with <impose one's will on another> 2 : to take unfair advantage <impose on a friend's good nature> |
| violating | - | Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing 1 : to fail to keep or observe : BREAK <violate the law> 2 : to do harm or damage to 3 : to treat with great disrespect <violate a house of worship> 4 : DISTURB 1a <don't violate their privacy> |
| indulge | - | Function: verb Inflected Form(s): in·dulged; in·dulg·ing 1 : to give in to one's own or another's desires : HUMOR <indulged their grandchildren's whims> 2 : to allow oneself the pleasure of having or doing something <decided to indulge in an ice cream sundae> - in·dulg·er noun |
| nominated | - | Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -nat·ed; -nat·ing : to choose as a candidate for election, appointment, or honor; especially : to propose for office <nominated a senator for president> |
| inspiring | - | Function: verb Inflected Form(s): in·spired; in·spir·ing 2 a : to make spirited <inspired by his parents> b : to cause to have a particular thought or feeling <the old house inspired her with longing for the past> c : to cause a feeling of : AROUSE <inspires confidence in her followers> 3 : INHALE 4 : BRING ABOUT <studies that inspired several inventions> - in·spir·er noun |
| role model | - | Function: noun : a person whose behavior in a certain role is imitated by others e.g. an inspiring role model teacher |
| lifestyle | - | Function: noun : the usual way of life of a person, group, or society : the way we live |
