In Your Words...

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Random Words 8


cooperate - v. to act or work together
Let's cooperate and get this work done quickly.
She agreed to cooperate with the police to help catch the criminal.

distance - n. the amount of space between two places or objects ("The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.")
It's quite a distance to the next town.
What's the distance between your house and your neighbor?

sympathy - n- a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness
I felt a great deal of sympathy for his difficult position.
She expressed her sympathy at our loss.

incident - n- an event or something that happens
A strange incident happened to me on my way to work this morning.
The judge fined everyone involved in the incident.

interfere - v- to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the activities of others, especially when not asked to do so
Her mother constantly interfered with her work.
I don't mean to interfere, but don't you think that's too expensive.
headquarters - n- the center from which orders are given; the main offices of a business or organization

Our headquarters are located in London.
My boss flew back to headquarters for the quarterly meeting.

below - adj- lower than
You'll find the dishwashing powder below the sink.
Should I hang this picture above or below the calendar?
swallow - v- to take into the stomach through the mouth



He swallowed the rest of his sandwich and got in the taxi.
That bite is too big to swallow!

frighten - v- to cause great fear
The clown frightened the young children.
Let's go to the haunted house. I'll bet that will frighten you!

willing - adj-being ready or having a desire to ("They are willing to talk about the problem.")
Are you willing to join me tomorrow?
I think he is willing to do the job.