1. ignite set on fire
a. Spark plugs ignite in an automobile engine,
b. One match can ignite an entire forest.
c. A careless remark helped to ignite the conflict between the brothers and the sisters.
2. abolish do away with completely; put an end to
a, The death penalty has recently been abolished in our state,
b. We abolished numerous laws which didn't serve any purpose in this decade,
c. My school has abolished final exams altogether.
3. urban of or having to do with cities or towns
a. Many businesses open offices in urban areas.
b. I plan to exchange my urban location for a rural one,
c. Only a small minority of the people of the United States live far from any urban area.
4. population people of a city or country
a. China has the largest population of any country,
b. The population of the world has increased in every decade,
c. After the recent floods, the population of Honduras was reduced by 10,000.
5. frank free in expressing one's real thoughts, opinions, or feelings; not hiding what is in one's mind
a, Never underestimate the value of being frank with one another,
b. Eretha was completely frank when she told her friend about the sale,
c. People liked Duffy because they knew he would be frank with them,
6. pollute make dirty
a, The Atlantic Ocean is in danger of becoming polluted.
b. There is much evidence to show that the air we breathe is polluted.
c. It is claimed that soap powders pollute the water we drink,
7. reveal make known
a, Napoleon agreed to reveal the information to the French population
b. The evidence was revealed only after hours of questioning,
c. General Motors revealed reluctantly that there were defects in their new Bulcks,
8. prohibit forbid by law or authority
a, Elvin's manager prohibited him from appearing on television,
b. Many homeowners prohibit others from walking on their property,
c. The law prohibits the use of guns to settle a conflict.
9. urgent demanding immediate action or attention; important
a. An urgent telephone call was made to the company's treasurer,
b. The principal called an urgent meeting to solve the school's numerous problems.
c. When he heard the urgent cry for help, the lifeguard did not hesitate,
10. adequate as much as is needed; fully sufficient
a. Rover was given an adequate amount of food to last him the whole day.
b. A bedroom, kitchen, and bath were adequate shelter for his living needs.
c. Carlos was adequate at his job but he wasn't great.
11. decrease make or become less
a. As he kept spending money, the amount he had saved decreased.
b. In order to improve business, the store owner decreased his prices.
c. The landlord promised to decrease our rent.
12. audible able to be heard
a. From across the room, the teacher's voice was barely audible.
b. After Len got his new hearing aid, my telephone calls became audible.
c. Commands from Ann's drill sergeant were always easily audible.
Answers:
1. frank 2. andible 3. urgent 4. urban 5. ignite 6. prohibited
7. pollute 8. decrease 8. abolish 10. population 11. reveals 12. adequate
1. h 2. g 3. b 4. k 5. i 6. d 7. j 8. a 9. f 10.e 11.c 12. l
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五百基础词汇的使用和练习（12）
