Vocabulary lesson 72
Definitions and samples
- This morning we caught our first glimpse of the beautiful shoreline.
- Violent behavior is prohibited on school grounds.
- It was revealed by the journalist that the sacred temple had been torn down.
- The machines of the twentieth century surely surpass those of earlier times.
- There was no way to avoid noticing her beautiful green eyes.
- glimpse (n. & v.) a short, quick view
- This morning we caught our first glimpse of the beautiful shoreline.
- violent (adj) acting or done with strong rough force
- Violent behavior is prohibited on school grounds.
- sacred (adj.) worthy of respect; holy
- It was revealed by the journalist that the sacred temple had been torn down.
- surpass (v.) do better than; be greater than; excel
- The machines of the twentieth century surely surpass those of earlier times.
- avoid (v.) keep away from; keep out of the way of
- There was no way to avoid noticing her beautiful green eyes.