Wordlist 16Segway into the Future

1. Deliver (v.)Definition: to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of workSynonym: transport, distributeExample: Mail is delivered to our office twice a day.Word Family:

de·liv·er·er, nounmis·de·liv·er, verb (used with object)out·de·liv·er, verb (used with object)pre·de·liv·er, verb (used with object)

un·de·liv·ered, adjective

2. Gear (n)Definition: a device, often consisting of connecting sets of

wheels with teeth (= points) around the edge, that controls how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine:

Synonym: cog, cogwheelExample: Does your car have four or five gears?Word Family:

gear·less, adjectivere·gear, verb

un·geared, adjectivewell-geared, adjective

3. Response

Definition: an answer or reaction

Synonym: answer, reply

Example:Responses to our advertisement have been disappointing.

Word Family:

re·sponse·less, adjective

coun·ter·re·sponse, noun

4. Inherent (adj.)Definition: existing as a natural or basic part of something Synonym: innate, built-inExample: There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport.Word Family:

in·her·ent·ly, adverbnon·in·her·ent, adjectivenon·in·her·ent·ly, adverb

un·in·her·ent, adjectiveun·in·her·ent·ly, adverb

5.  Lean (v.)

Definition: to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction

Synonym: recline, bow

Example:She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear.

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6. Marvel (n.)

Definition: something that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment

Synonym: wonder, miracle

Example: The new bridge is an engineering marvel.

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7. Ordinary (adj.)Definition: not different or special or unexpected in any way; usualSynonym: usual, normal, standardExample: Her last concert appearance in Britain was no ordinary (= a very special) performance.Word Family:

or·di·nar·i·ness, nounqua·si-or·di·nar·y, adjectivesu·per·or·di·nar·y, adjective

un·or·di·nar·y, adjective

8. Patrol (v.)Definition: (especially of soldiers or the police) to go around an area or a building to see if there is any trouble or dangerSynonym: guard, keep watch Example: The whole town is patrolled by police because of the possibility of riots.Word Family:

pa·trol·ler, nounre·pa·trol, verb (used with object), re·pa·trolled, re·pa·trol·ling.

un·pa·trolled, adjectivewell-pa·trolled, adjective

9. Post (n)

Definition: a strong piece of timber, metal, or the like, set upright as a support, a point of attachment, a place for displaying notices, etc.

Synonym: pole, shaft

Example: The team’s net was a piece of string tied to two posts.

Word Family:

post·less, adverb

post·like, adjective

10.  Primary (adj.)

Definition: more important than anything else; main

Synonym: main, chief

Example: The Red Cross's primary concern is to preserve and protect human life.

Word Family:

pri·ma·ri·ness, noun

post·pri·ma·ry, adjective

sub·pri·ma·ry, adjective

11. Realize (v.)Definition: to understand a situation, sometimes suddenlySynonym: perceive, understand Example: They didn't realize the danger they were in.Word Family:re·al·iz·a·ble, adjectivere·al·iz·a·bil·i·ty, re·al·iz·a·ble·ness, nounre·al·iz·a·bly, adverbre·al·iz·er, nounhy·per·re·al·ize, verb (used with object), hy·per·re·al·ized, hy·per·re·al·iz·ing.

12. Steering Wheel (n.)

Definition: a wheel in a vehicle that the driver turns in order to make the vehicle go in a particular direction

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