VOCABULARY
GRASP (VERB)
DEFINITION:
To take hold of something/someone
suddenly and firmly; to understand something completely.
EXAMPLE:
- Lisa grasped the child firmly by the hand before crossing the road.
- Lisa grasped the child firmly by the hand before crossing the road.
- I don’t think you have grasped how serious the situation is.
STATUTORY (ADJECTIVE)
DEFINITION:
Decided by law.
EXAMPLE:
- We have to respect and obey
the statutory right.
AMNESTY (NOUN)
DEFINITION:
A time when a government
forgives political crimes.
EXAMPLE:
- The government has announced amnesty for all political prisoners.
- The government has announced amnesty for all political prisoners.
RETALIATE (VERB)
DEFINITION:
To react to something unpleasant
that somebody does to you by doing something unpleasant in return.
EXAMPLE:
- They have announced that
they will retaliate against anyone who attacks their country.
SEVER (VERB)
DEFINITION:
To cut something into two
pieces; to cut something off; to end a relationship or communication with
somebody.
EXAMPLE:
- The builders accidentally
severed a water pipe.
- He has severed all links with his former friends
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