Lesson 11 Vocabulary Set A alias n an assumed name especially as used to hide ones identity adv otherwise called Mr Plante was just one alias used by the elusive spy Superman ID: 769185
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "Lesson 11 Vocabulary" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Lesson 11 Vocabulary Set A
alias (n) an assumed name, especially as used to hide one’s identity (adv) otherwise called “Mr. Plante” was just one alias used by the elusive spy.Superman, alias Clark Kent, began as a comic book character created in 1938.
distort (v) to give a flase or misleading account of; to twist out of shapeA magazine known to distort the facts would be an unreliable source of information.
dumbfounded ( adj ) so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewilderedWhen the shocking news finally reached us, we were completely dumbfounded.
extinct ( adj ) no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of useThe extinct volcano is no longer a threat.
inevitable ( adj ) sure to happen, unavoidableIs it inevitable that all comedies have happy endings?
meteoric ( adj ) resembling a meteor in speed; having sudden and temporary brilliance similar to a meteor’sThe young actor’s meteoric rise to fame became legendary.
parody (n) a humorous or ridiculous imitation (v) to make fun of something by imitating it The audience roared with laughter at the comedy troupe's hilarious parody.The new film successfully parodies political life in England.
rend (v) to tear to pieces; split violently apart The abominable tactics of this trial could rend public confidence in the legal system.
rummage (v) to search through, investigate the contents of (n) an active search; a collecting of odd items It can be an adventure to rummage around our garage for remnants of our childhood.She found an old saddle in the rummage.
vandalism (n) deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property The city realizes that it needs to create tougher laws to discourage vandalism.