Metin içerisinde kelime - Alıştırması 2 - Vocabulary in context - Exercise 2

1. There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expeditethe matter by getting their paperwork in early. -- What does "expedite' mean?

2. The election could actually end up being decided in the U.S. Congress. Al Gore's vice presidential running mate, Joe Lieberman, and perhaps Mr. Gore himself, would be able to vote on the matter. Some would argue that they should recusethemselves, but they would probably exercise their right to vote. -- What does "recuse' mean?

3. Some people believe that lawyers are always working to see that justice is done. On the other hand, some believe that lawyers only want to manipulate the legal system to get what they want. Could both sides be right? -- What does "manipulate' mean?

4. Only an hour or so had passed before a tremendous roar shook the ground. At that very moment, a strange grey creature materialized before our eyes. It resembled a lizard in shape. It was about ten feet high at the shoulders and at least fifty feet long. -- What did the creature do?

5. We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty. -- Which word is a synonym of "lofty'?

6. No one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked.

7. Mr. Burke stood before his employees. They had never seen him in such a serious mood. "I would be remiss if I didn't tell you that your future with this company depends on how hard you work,' he stated firmly.

8. I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn't quite ring true about the candidate. -- What does "weigh' mean in the context of the selection?

9. Your uncle wouldn't even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That's just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. -- What does "penurious' mea

10. Kim was a very good substitute teacher. She liked working with third and fourth graders most of all. She especially liked discussing important current events issues with the kids. She had expected them to be indifferent to such grown-up topics as taxes and social security. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were really interested in those issues and wanted to learn more about them.

11. Ashlee was not happy with her friend Samantha. "I've been waiting here for an hour!' she growled into her cell phone. "You'd better hie yourself over here,' she continued, "or we'll leave without you.