WEEK 3

1-burst

Definition: crack, explode.  

Part of speech: verb .

Sentence: I've seen a documentary about the burst of the atomic bomb.

Collocation: burst into.

2-extension

Definition: stretching, drawing out .

Part of speech: noun.

Sentence: This center is an extension of UCR .

Collocation: contract extension .

3-alleged

Definition: supposed , so-called ,accused .

Part of speech: adjective .

Sentence: The alleged burglar was arrested by the police yesterday .

Collocation: alleged conspiracy .

4-exotic .

Definition: unusual, marvelous ,strange .

Part of speech: adjective.

Sentence: Cleopatra was known for her exotic lifestyle.

Collocation: exotic animals.

5-desiccate

Definition: dehydrate, dry up.

Part of speech: verb.

Sentence: You have to add desiccated coconut to the mix first .

Collocation: desiccated food .

6-involuntary  

Definition: not done, unwilling ,forced .

Part of speech: adjective.

Sentence: The Stomach is an involuntary muscle  .

Collocation: involuntary process .

7-amoral

Definition: lacking sensibility , no concern behavior .

Part of speech: adjective.

Sentence: Not tipping a waiter with a good service is amoral .

Collocation: amoral behavior.

8- misty

Definition: not clearly.

Part of speech: adjective.

Sentence: The weather in Seattle  is so misty now .

Collocation: misty mountains .

9-excavate

Definition: uncover, dig, shovel

Part of speech: verb.

Sentence: The archaeologists excavated the pyramids and have found many treasures.

Collocation: carefully excavated.

10-execute

Definition: administer, enforce, put into death.

Part of speech: verb.

Sentence: The killer in this crime was executed shortly.

Collocation: executed shortly  .