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What does 'accusingly' mean?
'Artificial' refers to something that is made by people.
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What part of speech is 'appreciate'?
verb
What does 'detention' mean?
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What does 'industrious' mean?
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What is a 'satellite'?
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What is the meaning of 'pierce'?
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What does 'acquainted' mean?
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To 'articulate' means to pronounce clearly and distinctly.
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What is 'friction'?
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What does 'gallop' mean?
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What is an 'operator'?
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What is 'percentage'?
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Some of us have a lower ______ to cold than others.
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What does 'accident' mean?
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'Admire' means to regard with respect or warm approval.
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What is an 'ambulance'?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary for English Stage 5
Words from Testing Date: 24/06/2024
- Accusingly: Adverb describing a glance or tone that implies blame, as in "He looked uncomfortable and glanced accusingly at the lawyer."
- Appreciate: Verb meaning to recognize the value of something, exemplified by Rosie feeling unappreciated for her good work.
- Artificial: Adjective for something made by humans, often imitating the natural, such as "The dress was made of artificial silk."
- Detention: Noun referring to the process of holding someone officially, as in "He has detention after school tomorrow."
- Industrious: Adjective that describes a person who is diligent and hardworking, characterized in "He is a good man, intelligent and industrious."
- Pierce: Verb meaning to penetrate or go through, illustrated by the failed attempt of an arrow to pierce armor.
- Satellite: Noun for devices that orbit celestial bodies to gather information, noted by how "The satellite orbits the Earth every 48 hours."
Words from Testing Date: 01/07/2024
- Acquainted: Verb indicating familiarity, as seen in "The new staff should be acquainted with the fire exit routes."
- Articulate: Verb meaning to pronounce clearly, highlighted by the need for clear speech in an oratory class.
- Friction: Noun describing the resistance encountered when two objects rub against each other, such as "The friction of the toe against the shoe had produced a blister."
- Gallop: Verb implying rapid movement, exemplified by Major Winston galloping into the distance.
- Operator: Noun for a person who controls machinery, as seen in "Maria is a machine operator in a shoe factory."
- Percentage: Noun referring to a way of expressing a portion of a whole in relation to 100, relevant in Math.
- Resistance: Noun indicating the ability to remain unaffected, particularly to cold, stating "Some of us have a lower resistance to cold than others."
Words from Testing Date: 17/06/2024
- Accident: Noun for an unforeseen event that can cause injury or damage, illustrated by "Sugandha met with an accident at the factory."
- Admire: Verb indicating a feeling of respect or approval, shown in "We all admire our teachers for their hard work."
- Ambulance: Noun for a vehicle equipped for medical emergencies, as referenced by the prompt arrival of an ambulance following a call.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from English Stage 5 with words commonly used in various contexts. This quiz includes definitions and examples to help enhance your understanding of these terms. Be prepared to recognize and use these words correctly.