Chapter 9

1) Curfew: An order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited Dictionary example: Curfew laws are unfair and should be abolished. Own example: Curfew laws are clearly unconstitutional.

2) Pull the plug: It means disconect a person who is in conmma. Dictionary example: Doctors and family menbers should never be allowed to pull the plug. Own example: I think that sometimes is more humane to pull the plug.

3) Barricade: A barrier (usually thrown up hastily so as to impede the advance of an enemy). Dictionary example: they enemy stormed the barricade. Own example: barricade. Some experts said Brazil considers linguistec

4) Cesored: Suppressed or subject to censorship. Dictionary example: the censored press in some countries. Own example: Violence in video games, movies, and television programs should be censored.

5) Merely: simply, just, only, but and nothing more.

Dictionary example: I was merely asking but I had done at the last moment. Own example: Earth orbit are so expensive that merely launching the 1,000 tons.

Chapter 10
1) Journey: The act of traveling from one place to another. Dictionary example:During log journeys through several time zones, the bodys inner clock is disrupted. Own example: She is thinking on undertake a journey or trip.

2) Outer: Being on the outside or further from a center. Dictionary example: They spent hours adorning the outer man. Own example: The universe have an outer edge.

3) Fuels: A substance that can be consumed to produce energy. Dictionary example: More fuel is needed during the winter months. Own example: they developed alternative fuels for aircraft.

4) Mend: The act of putting something in working order again. Dictionary example: Her stockings had several mends. Own example:. "She had a fight two days ago;although, she had her leg mend.

5) Engine: Motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work simply, just, only, but and nothing more.

Dictionary example:

Air pollutants may come from the internal

combustion engines of automobiles.

Own example: A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks.

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1) Struggle: An energetic attempt to achieve something. Dictionary example: The struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her. Own example: She is getting through the crowd was a real struggle.

2) Load: The power output of a generator or power plant. Dictionary example:students work part-time while taking a full load of clases. Own example:While taking a full load of courses, they have very little free time.

3) Desire: An inclination to want things; "a man of many desires". Dictionary example: Expect and wish; I trust you will behave better from now on, I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise. Own example: The desire of all humankind to live in peace and freedom.

4) Weapon: Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting. Dictionary example: He was licensed to carry a weapon. Own example: He use eggs as a weapon when he feel particularly aggressive.

5) Melting pot: The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid.

Dictionary example: the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster. Own example: the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours.

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1) Measure: How much there is of something that you can quantify. Dictionary example: His mental measurings proved remarkably accurate. Own example: Measurements have proven that the worlds deserts are expanding.

2) Berries: Any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves. Dictionary example: We went berrying in the summer. Own example: They were responsible for finding edible berries.

3) Urge: A strong restless desire. Dictionary example: I urged him to finish his studies. Own example:
areas. The water deparment urge for people living in suburban

4) Current: A steady flow (usually from natural causes). Dictionary example: The raft floated downstream on the current. Own example: He current was measured in amperes.

5) Inquiry: A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest.

Dictionary example: Their pottery deserves more research than it has received. Own example: We made inquiries of all those who were present.

Chapter 13
1) Surroundings: The area in which something exists or lives. Dictionary example: the country or the flat agricultural surround. Own example: It begins to observe its surroundings.

2) Shaking: The act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements.

Dictionary example: They do not move for the floor do not stop shaking. Own example: The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.

3) Strike: A conspicuous success. Dictionary example: That song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career. Own example:
strikes. Everyone should know what to do when an earthquake

4) Bumper: A mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage.

Dictionary example: Extraordinarily abundant; "a bumper crop". Own example: we quaffed a bumper of ale.

5) Hardship: Something hard to endure.

Dictionary example: The many hardships of frontier life. Own example: I cannot think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women.

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1) Constrictor: Any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils. Dictionary example: The constrictor has kill many people during the years. Own example: The boa constrictor had finished his meal.

2) Shrieking: (scream, screaming, shriek) Dictionary example: He ducked at the screechings of shells; he heard the scream of the brakes. Own example: Her screaming attracted the neighbors.

3) Curator: conservator: Dictionary example: That song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career. Own example:
strikes. Everyone should know what to do when an earthquake

4) Chemicals: A mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage.

Dictionary example: Chemicals are added to many foods. Own example: Chemicalscreate food products in the laboratory.

5) Fattening: Subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter; "a fattening hog"; "fattening pens".

Dictionary example: The many hardships of frontier life. Own example: I cannot think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women.

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1) Storing: Expect someting about the future. Dictionary example: who knows what the future has in store? Own example: There's a surprise in store for her.

2) Rod: It is a small bar for fishing or for punishment. Dictionary example: I thought it was really silly when he used a divining rod to determine where to drill a well on his property. Own example:When he was a child, he used to take his magic rod everywhere.

3) Hybrid: Something that is weird. Dictionary example: I bought a hybrid car to avoid high gasoline costs. Own example: I would like to know how a hybrid automobile works.

4) Diamonds: Special kind of rock. Dictionary example: The diamond cutter makes shaping the diamonds into beautiful designs an effortless task. Own example: Mara found a beautiful ring with a big dimond on it.

5) Frightening: Causing fear or dread or terror

Dictionary example: I have a frightening experience. Own example: People are frightening that polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was.