Vocabulary lesson 16
Definitions and samples
- They adapt to the conditions here, the climate, the training, the food.
- they do not qualify for compensation payments
- Most of the kids were too polite to tell it to their parents, but it was evident in their behavior.
- I am very satisfied with what we have done and can really see some clear and tangible results.
- The meaning of his words was very ambiguous.
- adapt (v.) to adjust to the circumstances; to make suitable
- They adapt to the conditions here, the climate, the training, the food.
- qualify (v.) become fit; show that you are able
- they do not qualify for compensation payments
- polite (adj.) having good manners; behaving in a way that is socially approved
- Most of the kids were too polite to tell it to their parents, but it was evident in their behavior.
- tangible (adj.) able to be touched, solid
- I am very satisfied with what we have done and can really see some clear and tangible results.
- ambiguous (adj.) unclear in meaning
- The meaning of his words was very ambiguous.