Vocabulary Lists Section 2 (Unit 2 – 6)
Synonyms : overcome, overwhelm
1. Rag (noun) : cloth, used especially for cleaning things.
Synonyms : napkin
Sentence : I wiped the window with a damp rag.
2. Simultaneously (adverb) : do something at the same time.
Synonyms : together, concurrently
Sentence : The game will be broadcasted simultaneously on TV and
radio.
3. Fascinate (verb) : to attract or interest somebody
Synonyms : captivate, interest
Sentence : Technology has always fascinated humans.
4. Recycling (noun) : the process of treating things that have already
been used so that they can be used again.
Synonyms : recovering, reusing
Sentence : some of the participants used the recycling costume.
5. Ordeal (noun) : a difficult or unpleasant experience.
Synonyms : trial, challenge
Sentence : They had survived a terrifying ordeal.
6. Prompt (verb) : to make somebody decide to do something.
Synonyms : do, ask
Sentence : The program will prompt you to enter data when required.
7. Strenuous (noun) : needing great effort and energy.
Synonyms : aggressive, heavy
Sentence : You have to avoid strenuous exercise after a meal.
8. Enhance (verb) : to increase or further improve the good quality.
Synonyms : improve, upgrade
Sentence : This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the
company.
9. Engulf (verb) : to cover somebody/something completely.
Sentence : He was engulfed by a crowd of reporters.
10. Shore (noun) : the land along the edge of the sea, the ocean or a lake.
Synonyms : coast, beach
Sentence : The divers swim from the boat to the shore.
11. Test tube (noun) : a small glass tube, that is used in scientific experiments.
Synonyms : -
Sentence : We use a test tube for proofing our Chemistry experiments.
12. conduct (verb) : to organize or do a particular activity.
Synonyms : organize, carry out
Sentence : The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner.
13. Approach (verb) : to come near to somebody in distance or time.
Synonyms : come, close
Sentence : I was approached by a woman who asked for the time.
14. Prior (adjective) : happening or existing before something else or before a
particular time.
Synonyms : previous, early, initial
Sentence : Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal.
15. Assist (verb) : to help somebody to do something.
Synonyms : help, support
Sentence : The man assists the old woman to bring her stuffs.
16. Beam (verb) : A person who has a big happy smile on her/his face
Synonyms : smile
Sentence : She was positively beaming with pleasure.
17. Anxiously (adverb) : feeling worried or nervous.
Synonyms : worried
Sentence : He waits the meeting anxiously.
 Sentence : The bad weather could have a disastrous
18. Groan (verb) : make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or effect on the area's tourism industry.
in pain, or with pleasure.
Synonyms : moan 26. Dash (verb) : to go somewhere very quickly.
Sentence : Don’t move me,’ he groaned. Synonyms : rush
Sentence : He dashes across the road.
19. disrupted (verb) : to make it difficult for something to continue in the
normal way. 27. Encourage (verb) : to give somebody support, courage or hope.
Synonyms : disturb, ruin Synonyms : inspire, stimulate
Sentence : Bus services will be disrupted tomorrow because of the bridge Sentence : My parents always encourage me in my choice of career.
closure.
28. Discernible (adjective) : something that can be recognized or understood.
20. Coated (verb) : to cover something with a layer of a substance. Synonyms : perceptible
Synonyms : cover, blanket Sentence : The odour is not discernible to humans.
Sentence : The mask was coated in gold leaf.
29. Endangered (adjective) : risk of no longer existing
21. Hazard (noun) : Something that can be dangerous or cause damage. Synonyms : unprotected
Synonyms : danger, risk Sentence : The sea turtle is an endangered species .
Sentence : Pollution represents a serious health hazard to the local
population.

22. Skid (verb) : to slide forward in a way that shows a loss of control.
Synonyms : fall, drop, dip.
Sentence : The car skidded on the ice and went straight into the wall.

23. Fetch (verb) : to take something

Synonyms : take, bring
Sentence : Those people have to walk a mile to fetch water.

24. Span (verb) : to cover the whole of it.

Synonyms : measure, figure out
Sentence : His acting career spanned 55 years.

25. Disastrous (adjective) : very bad, harmful.

Synonyms : devastating, fatal, harmful.