Improve Your Vocabulary with Lesson 2 Set B Words
Enhance your vocabulary by learning words from Lesson 2 Set B. Explore definitions and examples of words like "arid," "billow," "constrain," "disinterested," and more. Develop a stronger grasp of these terms to expand your language skills.
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LESSON 2 VOCABULARY Set B
ARID (adj) extremely dry; uninteresting, dull Although California leads the nation in faming, crops won t grow in its most arid regions.
BILLOW (n) a large wave (v) to rise or swell like a wave The ocean billows rose and fell, attracting the most daring surfers. Fans cheered enthusiastically when they saw their team s flags billow over the stadium.
CONSTRAIN (v) to force, compel; to restrain, hold back You can t constrain me against my will.
DISINTERESTED (adj) fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent A judge must remain disinterested in order to render an evenhanded and logical decision.
ENCOMPASS (v) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class Oceans encompass about three-fourths of the surface of our planet.
INCOMPREHENSIBLE (adj) impossible to understand Our school s intercom system is so old that this morning s announcements were almost incomprehensible.
MANIPULATE (v) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage Scientists should not manipulate data.
MAXIMUM (n) the greatest possible amount or degree (adj) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree This postage scale can weigh a maximum of only five pounds. To ease the patient s suffering, the doctor prescribed the maximum dosage of painkillers.
RUFFLE (v) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through (n) material used for trimming edges; a low drumbeat His wisecracks always ruffle my feelings. My favorite pillow has a velvet ruffle.
STAMINA (n) the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power Marathon runners need a great deal of stamina to cover the many miles.
