Vocabulary lesson 46
Definitions and samples
- vivid (adj.) clear; striking; dramatic; lively
– He had a vivid picture of her in his mind.
- hesitate (v.) to stop and wait for a moment, or to hold back.
– Roger prepares to dive, but hesitates as he recalls his last awful belly-flop.
- innovative (adj.) ahead of the times; novel
– The innovative use of props and lighting drew many favorable comments.
- simulation (n.) an imitation or representation
– To test car safety, automobile makers study crash simulations.
- component (n.) one part of a system or whole
– Their home theater system has a number of separate components.