These are my 25 cards from the units 15 until 30.

1. UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN
CARRERA DE IDIOMAS
Name: Mayra Tamayo
Professor: Ruth Infante
Semester: Eighth Semester “A”
April- September 2014
Card 1
A
Accommodation
Definition: A place to live, work, stay, etc.
Example: There are hotels with a great deal of accommodation.
Card 2
A
Appeal
Definition: To be interesting or attractive.
Example: Such music managed to appeal to the tastes of both young and old.

2. Card 3
A
Ash
Definition: The soft, gray or black, powdery substance left after something has burned.
Example: We cleaned the ashes out of the fireplace.
Card 4
A
Ashore
Definition: Toward or onto land from an area of water, or on land after coming from an
area of water.
Example: Julie jumped off the boat and swam ashore.
Card 5
A
Astonish
Definition: To surprise someone very much.
Example: It was astonishing to see the size of the crowds for the Pope.

3. Card 6
B
Blame
Definition: To make someone or something responsible for something.
Example: You can’t blame the government for all your troubles.
Card 7
B
Brick
Definition: A rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses.
Example: All of the bricks were brought by the architects.
Card 8
B
Brushstrokes
Definition: The way in which something, especially paint, is put on to a surface with a
brush.
Example: The artist painted this picture usingtiny brushstrokes.

4. Card 9
C
Cashpoint
Definition: Cash machine.
Example: The cashpoint couldn’t give me the money that I was looking for.
Card 10
C
Catering
Definition: The business or activity of providing food and drink at events, for
organizations, etc.
Example: I wanted to work in catering, and until I was 21 I worked as a chef in hotels and
bars.
Card 11
C
Cirrus
Definition: A type of light feathery cloud that is seen high in the sky.
Example: She told me that she have been seeing the beautiful cirrus in the sky.

5. Card 12
C
Cut back
Definition: To reduce or stop.
Example: He was advised to cut back on sugary sodas.
Card 13
C
Cramp
Definition: A sudden, painful tightening of a muscle.
Example: My cramp was as painful as your headache.
Card 14
D
Drag off
Definition: To carry away.
Example: Lucia drags off all of the trash and she came back to the house.

6. Card 15
F
Fetch
Definition: To go get something or someone and bring the thing or person back.
Example: She’s been teaching the dog to fetch.
Card 16
F
Fountain
Definition: A stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, esp. for
decorative effect, or the structure from which this flows.
Example: I haven’t seen a fountain like that one.
Card 17
F
Fulfill
Definition: To do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or
expectations.
Example: She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises.

7. Card 18
F
Furniture
Definition: Items such as chairs, tables, and beds that are used in a home or office.
Example: A great deal of furniture was sold by my father yesterday.
Card 19
G
Genetic code
Definition: The pattern of chemicals inside the genes (= cells which are passed from
parent to child) which controls the characteristics and qualities of a living thing.
Example: Scientifics discovered what has the genetic code inside and what could be the
possible diseases for human beings.
Card 20
G
Give off
Definition: To produce something as a result of a natural process.
Example: The forest fire gave off thick black smoke.

8. Card 21
G
Glowing
Definition: Full of enthusiastic praise.
Example: She receives a glowing evaluation from her project.
Card 22
I
Inherit
Definition: To receive money, property, or possessions from someone after the person has
died.
Example: Who will inherit the house when he dies?
Card 23
I
Interviewee
Definition: A person who answers questions in an interview to see whether they are
suitable for a job or course.
Example: The right questions will enable you to discover whether the interviewee has all
the necessary qualities for the job.

9. Card 24
L
Look After
Definition: To care for or be in charge of someone or something.
Example: He looks after his son during the day.
Card 25
M
Mug
Definition: To attack a person, using force or threats of force to steal the person’s money
or possessions.
Example: He was mugged in broad daylight.