Vocabulary lesson 40
Definitions and samples
- rural (adj.) happening in or relating to the countryside, not the city
– The area is still very rural and undeveloped.
- shrink (v.) to become reduced in size, amount, or value
– I’m worried about washing that shirt in case it shrinks.
- vapor (n.) moisture in the air that can be seen; fog; mist
– Warm air is able to hold more water vapor than cold air.
- stable (adj.) firm and dependable; showing little change
– He fell because the ladder wasn’t stable.
- eliminate (v.) get rid of; remove; omit
– The credit card eliminates the need for cash or cheques.