scrutiny
[skruiteni] n.
Scrutiny is the careful examination of something.
—►
A scientist should always practice scrutiny with their work.
segregate
[segrigeit] v.
To segregate something means to place it in a group apart from other things.
—►
In gym class, the children were segregated into two groups: boys and girls.
subject
[s
8bd3ekt]
v.
To subject someone to something means to force them to do or experience it.
-+ The officers subjected everyone to a careful search before they left the plane.
testify
[testafai] v.
To testify means to give evidence as a witness.
—» The judge listened while the victim testified about the robbery.
tumult
[t/u:m Alt]
n.
A tumult is a loud and confused noise made by a large crowd of people.
—» She couldn’t hear her friend over the tum ult o f the other excited guests.
underestimate
[Andarestameit]
V.
To underestimate something or someone means to think they are not important.
—►
\Ne lost the game because we underestimated the other team’s skill.
uproar
[Apror] n.
Uproar is loud noise caused by people who are very angry or upset.
—►
The fans made a great uproar when their team lost the game.
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E x e r c i s e I
Choose the one that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
1. culprit
a. sewer
b. engine
c. victim
d. muscle
2. segregate
a. defend
b. whisper
c. combine
d. improve
3. uproar
a. calm
b. particle
c. jewels
d. substance
4. clumsy
a. helpful
b. quick
c. healthy
d. graceful
5. premature
a. smart
b. late
c. near
d. great
E x e r c i s e 2
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