synchronize (UK usually synchronise) – to (cause to) happen at the same time:
- The show was designed so that the lights synchronized with the music.
agreeable – able to be accepted by everyone:
- The talks are aimed at finding a mutually agreeable solution.
- We must find a compromise that is agreeable to both sides of the party.
trial – C1 a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable
something or someone is:
- They're doing clinical trials on a new drug.
emit – C2 to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas:
- The alarm emits infra-red rays which are used to detect any intruder.
slam – B2 to (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise:
- The wind made the door/window slam (shut).
be reconciled – When two people are reconciled, they become friendly again after they have
argued:
- They were finally reconciled with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years.
purr – to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound:
- The cat purred as I stroked its fur.
cast/shed/throw light on sth – C2 Something or someone that casts/sheds/throws light on a
situation provides an explanation for it or information that makes it easier to understand:
- As an economist, he was able to shed some light on the problem.
screech – to make an unpleasant, loud, high noise:
- She was screeching at him at the top of her voice.
- He was screeching with pain/laughter.
euthanize – put (an animal) to death humanely.
- Older dogs may find loving homes instead of being euthanized.
rule sth out – to prevent something from happening:
- This recent wave of terrorism has ruled out any chance of peace talks.
augment (formal) – to increase the size or value of something by adding something to it:
- He would have to find work to augment his income.
content – B2 pleased with your situation and not hoping for change or improvement: He seems
fairly content with (his) life.
contentment (ALSO content):
- His face wore a look of pure contentment.
soothing – C2 making you feel calm:
- I put on some nice soothing music.
soothing – making something less painful:
- a soothing ointment
flask – a glass container for liquids with a wide base and a narrow neck, used in scientific work
picture – describe in a certain way:
- Biographers have pictured him as a St Francis
interlock – to fit together firmly:
- The edges interlock to form a tight seal.
digestion – C1 the process in which your body digests food, or your ability to digest food:
- a poor/good/strong digestion
incisor – one of the sharp teeth at the front of the mouth that cut food when you bite into it
flap – to wave something, especially wings when or as if flying:
- A small bird flapped its wings furiously and flew off.
- Flags flapped in the breeze above their tents.
asynchronous (formal) – not happening or done at the same time or speed:
- an asynchronous online course that can be followed from anywhere in the world
