Vocabulary lesson 72

Definitions and samples public (adj.) belonging to or having to do with people as a whole. Open to everyone. – The meeting inside a white tent next to the overlook was not open to the public. private (adj.) not known to many people. Known to just yourself. – The lower level has two more bedrooms,…

arrive (v.) reach a destination – we arrived at his house and knocked at the door. depart (v.) leave, especially in order to start a journey – they departed for Italy. comfort (n.) a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint – We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst…

Definitions and samples tradition (n.) beliefs, opinions, and customs handed down from one generation to another – All religions have different beliefs and traditions. burden (n.) a heavy load that you carry – His family responsibilities had started to become a burden. campus (n.) the buildings of a college or university and the land that…

Definitions and samples generation (n.) a group of people born at about the same time – The current generation of athletes has grown up in an era of doping. frigid (adj.) very cold in temperature – They didn’t adapt fast enough to survive the frigid temperature and lack of pressure. hostile (adj.) having an angry…

Definitions and samples cease (v.) to put an end to or to stop – right now! – “cease that drumming, Steve? or you’ll wake the baby,” Dad warned. procrastinate (v.) to delay or put off doing something you know you should do simply because you don’t want to do it. – If you procrastinate any…

Definitions and samples process (n.) a series of steps leading to a result – The sixth-grade students have started the process of writing a persuasive essay. recline (v.) lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the back supported – Near the end, four dancers recline on the floor and dangle their legs in…